College Life

COL 101 is one stage in the comprehensive, scaffolded and multi-phased approach for new students that focuses on academic, emotional, and social success, while introducing students to the Newberry College experience. COL 101 is designed to prepare students for the academic expectations of the College and to help students discover, learn, and develop tactics for academic success such as:

• listening & note-taking skills,
• studying &test-taking skills,
• reflection on diversity, dignity, & individuality of others,
• time management & organizational techniques, and
• understanding Core curriculum, registration for classes, & majors and minors.

 

Throughout the course, students examine the value of a liberal arts education, resources of the College, and how they may direct themselves to a successful experience at Newberry College. A laptop computer or tablet is required.

Required of all first-year students during their first semester at Newberry College.

COL 102 is a subsequent stage in the comprehensive, scaffolded and multi-phased approach for new students that focuses on academic, vocational, and career goals, connecting those goals to the Newberry College experience—and beyond. COL 102 incorporates themes from COL 101 with a special focus on values such as:

• vocational exploration,
• diversity, dignity, & individuality of others,
• openness to different points of view,
• ethical decision-making,
• critical thinking, and
• personal & social responsibility.

 

This focus on values helps students commit and thrive as they successfully move toward becoming a sophomore student. A laptop computer or tablet is required.

Required of all first-year students during their first spring semester at Newberry College.

Online orientation course is designed to give students the opportunity to prepare and familiarize themselves with expectations of an online learner. Students will explore their preferred learning style and online communication for success. In addition, students will engage with the technology required in the Learning Management System (LMS) by navigation practice. Policies, procedures and resources available to the online student will be explored and practiced.

This course is designed to assist students academically by improving communication, organization, time management, and study skills. Students will be provided with the support needed to become academically successful.

This course is designed to assist students academically by improving communication, organization, time management, and study skills. Students will be provided with the support needed to become academically successful.

This course is designed to assist students academically by improving communication, organization, time management, and study skills. Students will be provided with the support needed to become academically successful.

This course is designed to assist students academically by improving communication, organization, time management, and study skills. Students will be provided with the support needed to become academically successful.

This course is designed for students who are serving as peer mentors in COL 101 and/or COL 102. The goal of the course is to provide teaching and learning about being effective peer mentors and to give peer mentors an opportunity to reflect on their experiences. Training includes effective communication techniques, conflict resolution, leadership, knowledge of campus resources, and more. To be taken concurrently with a specific COL 101 and/or COL 102. Graded on pass/fail basis.

This course continues the training for students who served as peer mentors in COL 101 and/or COL 102. To be taken concurrently with specific COL 101 and/or COL 102. Graded on pass/fail basis.

This course is designed for sophomores. Its purpose is to help students define success for themselves and create a plan and network of supports to achieve their goals.

This course is designed for freshmen and sophomores. Its purpose is to help students understand budgeting, saving, building wealth, debt, choosing loans, and the job market.

This course will explore basic theories and concepts of leadership and personal values. Participants will identify personal leadership styles and skills and learn how to adapt and use them effectively in various life situations. This course is highly interactive and experiential in nature. Participants will be required to participate in many varied exercises.

This course is designed for juniors. Its purpose is to prepare students for internships or applying to graduate schools. Students will prepare resumes, participate in mock interviews, prepare for pre-employment, and admission testing.

Through the use of a psychometric tool and a step by step workbook, students will learn the best practices in career management and job search. Topics will include networking, personal branding, resume development and interview preparation. Students will participate in a mock interview as part of the course. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. This class will meet weekly for 8 weeks with two required out-of-class events. The class is open to all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.