This course is designed to help students become more efficient, proficient, and self-aware learners. It focuses on research-based learning strategies which can improve student performance in all courses. This course is being offered free to students as part of Roane State's SAILS (Students Achieving Improved Learning Strategies) initiative. F,Sp

Pre-Req: Fewer than 30 earned hours or academic suspensionCo-Req: NoneRequired for all students with Reading ACT score below 19. An introduction to college with focus on resources and procedures, interacting with instructors, instructor expectations, critical thinking, goal setting and commitment, learning styles, development of support groups, value of education and philosophy of learning, identification of student interests and needs, technology, research, and study skills critical to success in college, including time management, concentration, memory, note taking from both lecture and textbook, exam preparation and test taking. Open to all first-time freshmen students with fewer than 30 earned hours; recommended for all students on academic probation; may be required of all students seeking readmission on academic suspension.