Academic Skills and Resilience Classes

Looking for fresh time management strategies? Want more effective and efficient study strategies? Need an overall reset? 

Through this 1 credit CR/NC, asynchronous, Canvas-based course you will explore habits of mind and practical strategies that can immediately apply to other courses you are taking this semester, making it a strategic complement to any course enrollment. Course topics include the science of learning, time management strategies, procrastination, metacognition, and more. Additionally, this course will facilitate your utilization of strategic university resources that offer student support. Largely self-directed, students will have some opportunities to interact with fellow classmates and instructors through assignment submissions, discussion forums, and optional office hours meetings. 

Notes: 

• This class counts as "inside the College" credit. At least 108 of your 120 total credits have to be from "inside the College" classes.

• Students enrolling in LASE 2400 should not simultaneously enroll in LASE 3510 Live and Learn. 

• Class cannot be repeated: formerly offered as LASE 2510 and ELA 2110. 

In this course, we will explore how music consciously or unconsciously shapes how we see ourselves and others, as well as how we relate to local and global listening communities. It is meant to encourage self-reflection, develop analytical reading strategies for difficult texts, foster conversation, and deepen your understanding of the role that the arts and humanities play in our lives. Over the course of the semester, we will consider the rise of international music fandoms; video game music and nostalgia; studies of race, gender, and sexuality; connections between musical taste and class; and other topics.

Note: This class counts as "inside the College" credit. At least 108 of your 120 total credits have to be from "inside the College" classes.

This 1 credit, graded course offers mindfulness practices to enhance focus, resilience, and well-being. Using guided meditations, mindful breathing, and reflective journaling, we will learn to manage stress and improve overall mental health. Engaging discussions and group activities will foster a supportive community, encouraging shared experiences and insights. We will cultivate a mindfulness toolkit to integrate into our lives, transforming our academic journey. 

Note: This class counts as "inside the College" credit. At least 108 of your 120 total credits have to be from "inside the College" classes.

This is a 1-credit, graded course, open to all but especially designed to support students who have struggled academically in the previous semester. Through a combination of reflective and hands-on activities, discussion, and use of university resources, you will clarify your current goals, motivations, and obstacles; identify and practice habits that best suit your unique needs; and, most importantly, build confidence in your ability to adapt to life’s inevitable hurdles, academic and otherwise.

Notes: 

• This class counts as "inside the College" credit. At least 108 of your 120 total credits have to be from "inside the College" classes.
• Students enrolling in LASE 3510 should not simultaneously enroll in LASE 2400 Hoos Got This. 
• This class cannot be repeated.

This class will give you the tools you need to approach larger and more complex academic or professional projects with confidence! Starting with a topic of your choice, you will develop a focused, answerable research question and, through a systematic approach to conducting a small-scale literature review, practice selecting, interpreting, and synthesizing a significant body of information in clear, well-organized language. Perfect for those who would like support in preparing for research- or writing-intensive majors, capstone courses, and/or postgraduate programs.

Note: This class counts as "inside the College" credit. At least 108 of your 120 total credits have to be from "inside the College" classes.

For information on the Catalyst program see the Catalyst Website.