CHAPTER 1: GETTING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS
Taking the First Step
What
is Success?
The Power of Choice
Write a Great Life
Assess Yourself
Self-Assessment
Forks in the Road
A Few Words of Encouragement
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Jalana Onaga
(University of Hawaii, HI)
On Course Principles at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Acceptance
Self-Esteem and Core Beliefs
Know and Accept Yourself
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Wise Choices in College: Learning College Customs
CHAPTER 2: ACCEPTING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Case Study for Critical Thinking: The Late Paper
Adopting the Creator Role
Victims and Creators
Responsibility and Choice
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Brian Moore
(Glendale Community College, AZ)
Mastering Creator Language
The Language of Responsibility
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Making Wise Decisions
The Wise-Choice Process
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Personal Responsibility at Work
Believing in Yourself: Change Your Inner Conversation
The Curse of Stinkin' Thinkin'
Disputing Irrational Beliefs
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Dominic Grasseth
(Lane Community College, OR)
Wise Choices in College:
Effective Reading
EMBRACING CHANGE: Do One Thing Different
This Week
CHAPTER 3: DISCOVERING SELF-MOTIVATION
Case Study for Critical Thinking: Popson's Dilemma
Creating Inner Motivation
A Formula for Motivation
Value of College Outcomes
Value of College Experiences
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Chee Meng Vang
(Inver Hills Community College, MN)
Designing a Compelling Life Plan
Roles and Goals
How to Set a Goal
Discover Your Dreams
Your Life Plan
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Committing to Your Goals and Dreams
Commitment Creates Method
Visualize Your Ideal Future
How to Visualize
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Amanda Schmeling
(Buena Vista University, IA)
Self-Motivation at Work
Believing in Yourself: Write A Personal Affirmation
Claiming Your Desired Personal Qualities
Living Your Affirmation
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Donna Ludwick
(Carteret Community College, VA)
Wise Choices in College:
Effective Note Taking
EMBRACING CHANGE: Do One Thing Different
This Week
CHAPTER 4: MASTERING SELF-MANAGEMENT
Case Study for Critical Thinking: The Procrastinators
Acting on Purpose
Harness the Power of Quadrant II
What to Do in Quadrant II
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Employing Self-Management Tools
Monthly Calendars
Daily Actions Lists
Tracking Forms
The Rewards of Effective Self-Management
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Allysa Lapage
(Sacrament City College, CA)
Developing Self-Discipline
Staying Focused
Being Persistent
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Holt Boggs (Belmont
Technical College, OH)
Self-Management at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Confidence
Create a Success Identity
Celebrate Your Successes and Talents
Visualize Purposeful Actions
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Wise Choices in College:
Effective
Writing
EMBRACING CHANGE: Do One Thing Different
This Week
CHAPTER 5: EMPLOYING INTERDEPENDENCE
Case Study for Critical Thinking: Professor
Rogers' Trial
Developing Mutually Supportive Relationships
Ways to Relate
A Sign of Maturity
Giving and Receiving
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Jason Matthew Loden
(Avila University, MO)
Creating a Support Network
Seek Help from Your Instructors
Get Help from College Resources
Create a Project Team
Create a Study Group
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Neal Benjamin
(Barton County Community College, KS)
Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening
How to Listen Actively
Use Active Listening in Your College Classes
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Interdependence at Work
Believing in Yourself: Be Assertive
Leveling
Making Requests
Saying "No"
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Wise Choices in College:
Effective
Studying
EMBRACING CHANGE: Do One Thing Different
This Week
CHAPTER 6: GAINING SELF-AWARENESS
Case Study for Critical Thinking: Strange Choices
Recognizing When You are Off Course
The Mystery of Self-sabotage
Unconscious Forces
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Identifying Your Scripts
Anatomy of a Script
How We Wrote our Scripts
Self-Defeating Habits
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: James Floriolli
(Foothill College, CA)
Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts
The Impact of Outdated Beliefs
Doing the Rewrite
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Self-Awareness at Work
Believing in Yourself: Write Your Own Rules
Three Success Rules
Changing Your Habits
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Brandee Huigens
(Northeast Iowa Community College, IA)
Wise Choices in College:
Effective Test Taking
EMBRACING CHANGE: Do One Thing Different
This Week
CHAPTER 7: ADOPTING LIFE-LONG LEARNING
Case Study for Critical Thinking: A Fish Story
Becoming an Active Learner
How the Human Brain Learns
Three Keys to Deep and Lasting Learning
Your Learning Choices
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Discovering Your Preferred Learning Style
Self-Assessment: How I Prefer to Learn
A. Thinking Learners
B. Doing Learners
C. Feeling Learners
D. Innovating Learners
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Melissa Thompson
(Madison Area Technical College, WI)
Learning to Make Course Corrections
Change Requires Self-Awareness and Courage
Change and Lifelong Learning
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Jessie Maggard
(Urbana University, OH)
Lifelong Learning at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Respect
Live with Integrity
Keep Commitments
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Wise Choices in College:
Effective Memorizing
EMBRACING CHANGE: Do One Thing Different
This Week
CHAPTER 8: DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Case Study for Critical Thinking: After Math
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Four Components of Emotional Intelligence
Knowing Your Own Emotions
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Lindsey Beck (Three
Rivers Community College, CT)
Reducing Stress
What is Stress?
What Happens When Stress Persists?
Unhealthy Stress Reduction
Healthy Stress Reduction
Choose Your Attitude
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ONE STUDENT'S STORY: Jaime Sanmiguel
(Miami Dade College, FL)
Creating Flow
College and Flow
Work and Flow
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Emotional Intelligence at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Love
Design a Self-care Plan
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Wise Choices in College:
Effective
Money Management
EMBRACING CHANGE: Do One Thing Different
This Week
CHAPTER 9: STAYING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS
Planning Your Next Steps
Commencement
Assess Yourself, Again
Self-Assessment
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INTERNET
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students For
faculty
| The biggest plus for the On Course
classes I have taught is that students who had little hope begin to
have hope for their lives and their futures. Yes, hopeful students are
a joy to teach. --Celia Young, Montgomery
College, MD |