Instructors: Ben Alberts, M.A.
(Fall, Winter), Liane Gough, M.S. (Fall, Winter, Spring), Shoshana Zeisman, M.A. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
**NEW!! WINTER TERM 2010 OFFERINGS:
The following College Success courses will be taught winter term 2010 but are not currently in the Schedule of Classes. Please check back here for updated information as we receive it. These classes are appropriate for both freshman and transfer students.
You may see an academic adviser in the UASC for additional information or contact the Academic Support Program at asp@pdx.edu.
IST 199/399: MW 10:15-11:40am, L. Gough
IST 199/399: F 12-2:50pm, S. Zeisman
IST 199/399: TR 2-3:20pm, B. Alberts
ALL COURSES ARE 3 CREDITS.
FALL TERM 2009 OFFERINGS:
IST 199/299 ROADS to Success (4) 3 credits from Sept 15th-Sept 24th plus 1 credit during fall term
IST 199: MTWRF 10am-4pm, CRN 15531, Meets 9/15-9/24, L. Gough, S. Zeisman
IST 299: W 6pm-7:50pm, CRN 15427, L. Gough
*Students must register for both IST 199 & IST 299 to receive credit for ROADS*
IST 199 College Success for Freshman (3)
F 12pm-2:50pm, CRN 15430, S. Zeisman
IST 199 College Success for Freshman (3)
MW 3:15-4:50, CRN 15800, L. Gough
College Success & ROADS to Success are offered as a 3 or 4 credit course that can be used as an elective
towards graduation requirements. College Success is designed to meet
the needs of students who are new to college, returning after an
absence, academically struggling or feel that additional support would
increase their likelihood of success. ROADS to Success is an early start program for freshman. More information can be found on the ROADS to Success link at the top of this page.
Both College Success and ROADS are offered on an A-F basis and are not an "easy" course. As
a class, we will learn academic techniques and skills and identify
valuable resources available on campus as well as explore our own
personal goals & values and how that relates to major & career
choice. Grades are based on papers, weekly reading quizzes,
out-of-class assignments, group work and class participation. Much of
the class time is devoted to discussion and large-group interaction. In
order to ensure a meaningful learning environment, class size is
limited to 30 students.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT COLLEGE SUCCESS:
"This class teaches you new ways of thinking to make your college career successful! I have learned so many new skills that have helped me develop ways of learning that fit me." - Melody, Freshman (2009)
"I see College Success as a new beginning to a strange new world." - Omar, Freshman (2009)
"This class gave me a different way to approach myself, my ways, and my goals. You will love it." - Pecola, Freshman (2009)
"It is important to remember at all times that you are a "creator" of your life and success. You are about to embark on a journey to discover the tools you need to live your life to the full extent of your abilities. This course will teach these tools to you at a deep level." - Jesse, Freshman (2009)
"... I have noticed that College Success is one of the only classes that I ACTUALLY want to wake up for. It is fun and different every single day." - DJ, Freshman (2009)
