ACEX 101 - Foundations for Academic Success Credits: 3

Provides an extended orientation to the academic expectations and demands of Higher Education. Introduction to Higher Education lead to a systematic exploration of values, beliefs, and skills that assist in becoming successful in academic endeavors. Students examine the factors which impact their learning, select relevant methods for deepening their learning and thinking processes, and develop self-regulation strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their efforts. Skill development in learning strategies, reading, writing, and critical thinking are stressed.