LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this unit, you will be able to:Identify sources of test anxietyEmploy strategies for effectively preventing and controlling anxiety over tests. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Differentiate between “job” and “career”Describe the stages of career development and identify the stage you’re currently inExplain the five-step process for choosing a careerList key strategies for selecting a college majorIdentify the relationship between college majors and career paths (both why they matter and why they don’t)Identify specific skills and transferable skills that will be valuable for your career path and how to acquire them

Chapter 16 covers mental and physical health and why both are important to student success. This chapter includes the topic of stress and stress management, healthy eating, the importance of exercise, and the importance of enough sleep. DISCLAIMER: This chapter addresses mental health concerns and is intended for educational purposes. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental illness. ACC students in need of mental health services can request an appointment with a Mental Health Counselor. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with suicidal thoughts, call 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), chat 988lifeline.org, or text "HELLO" to the Crisis Text Line (741741).

Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day­-to-­day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life. ­—Marilu Henner, actressLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Explore practices for ensuring mental health and emotional balance in your lifeIdentify sources, symptoms, and strategies for managing stressIdentify techniques for developing and maintaining healthy eating habitsDescribe the major risks of an unhealthy diet and the benefits of healthy eatingIdentify the benefits of regular exercise, for both body and brainIdentify the benefits of sleep for physical and mental healthExplain what substance use and abuse is and identify the warning signs that help may be neededIdentify sexually healthy behaviors, including protecting against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseaseIdentify the risks of sexual assault, including date rape, and where to go for helpDefine and practice safety consciousness

The cost of college should never discourage anyone from going after a valuable degree. –Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of EducationLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Establish financial goalsIdentify strategies for creating and maintaining a budgetDescribe available options for paying for collegeDescribe the benefits and risks of creditDevelop financial literacy skills to prepare for your financial future

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Identify the risks and rewards of college.Describe the responsibilities of college student life and how they differ from high school or early career life.Identify differences in class delivery and compare strategies for success in each type.Identify different categories of students who might share the same classroom as you.Identify similarities and differences between different types of students compared to yourself.

Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College SuccessChapter 1: Manage the Transition to College 

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Identify the risks and rewards of college.Describe the responsibilities of college student life and how they differ from high school or early career life.Identify differences in class delivery and compare strategies for success in each type.Identify different categories of students who might share the same classroom as you.Identify similarities and differences between different types of students compared to yourself.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define what success means to you.Describe the qualities of a successful college student.Compare and contrast a Growth Mindset vs. a Fixed Mindset.Understand the concept of Self-Efficacy and how to apply it to your college success.Identify campus resources to support your success.Understand the principles of academic integrity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define core values and identify your own personal core values.Explore your current life stage.Identify the benefits and rewards of setting goals.Identify short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals.Apply the SMART goal model to your goals.Brainstorm long-term, mid-term and short-term goals to create a Personal Action Plan.Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Understand the relationship between goals and time management.Consider how your priorities impact your time.Identify your time management personality.Assess your current use of time.Understand the basic principles of time management and planning.Use a calendar planner and daily to-do list to plan ahead for study tasks and manage your time effectively.Explore time management tips and strategies.Identify procrastination behaviors and strategies to avoid them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Understand the relationship between goals and time management.Consider how your priorities impact your time.Identify your time management personality.Assess your current use of time.Understand the basic principles of time management and planning.Use a calendar planner and daily to-do list to plan ahead for study tasks and manage your time effectively.Explore time management tips and strategies.Identify procrastination behaviors and strategies to avoid them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Understand the relationship between goals and time management.Consider how your priorities impact your time.Identify your time management personality.Assess your current use of time.Understand the basic principles of time management and planning.Use a calendar planner and daily to-do list to plan ahead for study tasks and manage your time effectively.Explore time management tips and strategies.Identify procrastination behaviors and strategies to avoid them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define thinking and thoughtDescribe metacognition and how it applies to your learningIdentify the stages of the learning processDefine learning objectivesUse Bloom’s taxonomy to interpret learning objectives and adjust your expectations accordinglyExplain the model of strategic learningDescribe the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-regulationIdentify the types of thinking that contribute to successful intelligenceDescribe the role of creative thinking in the learning processIt is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. —Aristotle, Greek philosopher

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define critical thinkingDescribe the role that logic plays in critical thinkingDescribe how both critical and creative thinking skills can be used to problem-solveDescribe how critical thinking skills can be used to evaluate informationApply the CRAAP test to evaluate sources of informationIdentify strategies for developing yourself as a critical thinker

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define critical thinkingDescribe the role that logic plays in critical thinkingDescribe how both critical and creative thinking skills can be used to problem-solveDescribe how critical thinking skills can be used to evaluate informationApply the CRAAP test to evaluate sources of informationIdentify strategies for developing yourself as a critical thinker

Original Source by Mary Johnson - Some sections have been deleted.LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define critical thinkingDescribe the role that logic plays in critical thinkingDescribe how both critical and creative thinking skills can be used to problem-solveDescribe how critical thinking skills can be used to evaluate informationIdentify strategies for developing yourself as a critical thinker

Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. —Malcolm Forbes, entrepreneur, founder of Forbes magazineLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define diversity and identify many aspects of diversityDifferentiate between surface diversity and deep diversity, and explain the relationship between the twoDefine and apply principles of cultural competencyExplore the positive effects of diversity in an educational setting

Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. —Malcolm Forbes, entrepreneur, founder of Forbes magazineLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define diversity and identify many aspects of diversityDifferentiate between surface diversity and deep diversity, and explain the relationship between the twoDefine and apply principles of cultural competencyExplore the positive effects of diversity in an educational setting

The cost of college should never discourage anyone from going after a valuable degree. –Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of EducationLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Establish financial goalsIdentify strategies for creating and maintaining a budgetDescribe available options for paying for collegeDescribe the benefits and risks of creditDevelop financial literacy skills to prepare for your financial future