Benefits

Students who attend the Summer Academy will earn three academic credits toward graduation through a course entitled ED101 Dynamics of College Learning.

Topics covered in the course include:

• TECHNOLOGY - introduction to computers, BlackBoard, online research.
• STUDY SKILLS - note-taking, time management, testing strategies.
• MATHEMATICS - overcoming math anxiety, review of concepts.
• READING for comprehension and critical analysis.
• WRITING college level essays and research.
• READING & MATH PLACEMENT RETESTING - accelerate your learning by improving your scores and placing out of developmental courses in the fall semester.
• RESOURCES - introduction to the library and other College resources.
• COLLEGE LIFE - expectations/responsibilities of being a college student, as well as potential pitfalls.
• PROJECTS - fun, educational group projects and activities, such as creating debate teams, producing a newsletter, a short play, and more.
• FIELD TRIPS - to supplement classroom learning.