Welcome To Your Student Success Program
If you’re like most college students, you’ve probably worked hard to succeed, but at times felt unsure if your effort was actually paying off. You may have studied for hours, reread your notes, or pushed yourself to stay focused—only to feel frustrated when the results didn’t match the work you put in. If that sounds familiar, I want you to know something important: this is not your fault.
Most students are never taught how to learn in a way that truly works at the college level. This course is here to change that.
This program is not about studying harder—it’s about learning how to study smarter. Throughout these modules, you’ll learn how to understand your learning process, choose effective strategies, manage your time and energy, and build a system that helps you succeed consistently. These are skills you can use in every class, every semester, and beyond.
As you move through the course, you don’t need to be perfect—you just need to be open and willing to try something new. Start where you are, take it one step at a time, and focus on progress.
You’ve already taken an important first step by being here.
— Dr. Scott Massey
How to Use This Student Success Course
This program is designed to help you learn new study strategies-and help you to create your own personal study skills system that works for you throughout your college journey!
- Move through the modules in order or focus on what you need most right now
Each module builds on the last, but you can also return to specific topics when needed - Use the videos, manual, and workbook together
The videos explain the concepts, the manual gives you depth, and the workbook helps you apply what you learn - Focus on applying, not just completing
Real improvement comes from trying the strategies in your own coursework - Take it one step at a time
You don’t need to master everything at once—progress happens through consistent, small changes
Student Success Course- Module-Appendix List
This course is organized into a series of Modules-Appendixes designed to help you build your study skills step by step. Each module focuses on a key area of academic success and gives you practical study skill strategies you can apply right away.
- Module 0: Why Study Skills Matter
- Module 1: Thrive-Don’t Just Survive in College
- Module 2: Creating Academic Balance and Wellness
- Module 3: Understanding Your Learning Style
- Module 4: Metacognition
- Module 5: Time Management
- Module 6: The Pomodoro Technique
- Module 7: Enhancing Memory and Recall
- Module 8: Preparing for Exams and Reducing Test Anxiety
- Module 9: Setting Academic Goals and Tracking Progress
- Appendix A: Top Study-Learning Strategies for College Students
- Appendix B: Learning in Action-A Real World Example
- Appendix C : Task Breakdown Examples
- Appendix D: Skill Guide-The Active Learning Toolbox 25 Study Strategies
- Appendix E: Skill Guide Active Learning Techniques
- Appendix F: Skill Guide-Reading Comprehension
- Appendix G: Skill Guide-Note Taking
- Appendix H: Skill Guide-Studying from PowerPoints
- Appendix I: Skill Guide-Forming Study Groups
