“MENU FOR SUCCESS”
NEW STUDENTS START HERE -
- New Student Orientation
- Roadrunner Rush
- Welcome Week
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LEARN TO SUCCEED - YOUR FIRST YEAR AT BUTTEFor more information on First Year Experience/Student Success Courses at Butte College, contact Jo Anne Cripe, FYE Coordinator: cripejo@butte.edu
- Enroll in one of these “First Year Experience/ Student Success Courses” during your first year to give you the college and life skills you need:
- Life Management (LM 40)
Life Management
This course applies psychological, physiological and social principles to achieving personal success in college, relationships, the world of work and life. Explore how life management strategies positively impact management of one's goals, time, finances, stress and personal wellness. Discover strategies for lifelong learning by identifying one's learning style, personality types, values, attitudes, skills and motivation. - College & Life Success (CSL 20)
College & Life Success
Focus will be placed on developing self-knowledge, resources, and skills that result in lifelong success: from college to the future. Students will address the challenges and transitions associated with life and the college years. Students will also explore issues related to diversity and gender and how each influences the individual and group physically, socially, personally and educationally. Community and campus resources will be utilized to support students in their learning and development as a whole person. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of understanding and balancing all aspects of self that lead to success in college and life! - Career & Life Planning (CLP 30)
Career & Life Planning
A comprehensive career guidance course that includes an overview of labor market trends, career planning principles, self-assessment, occupational research, job search strategies, career success skills, decision making, goal setting and planning, and career maintenance techniques. Information gained from this course will provide students with an understanding of the changing labor market, strategies for selecting a major or identifying career options based on personal preferences, and skills necessary for career growth. - Health & Wellness (HLTH2)
Health & Wellness
This course provides basic knowledge and understanding of health and wellness issues in today's society and provides the information needed to make behavioral changes, which will assist students in developing a healthy and successful college experience. Students will explore the concepts of health and wellness behaviors including: psychological/emotional, spiritual, physical, intellectual, environmental, and social wellness. - College Study Skills (READ 126)
College Study Skills
This course is a study skills class in which students will learn and practice necessary strategies for success in all academic courses. These strategies include note-taking, study and test-taking, principles of time management, utilizing campus and online resources, using textbooks effectively, and applying learning styles theory. The course will also introduce students to computer applications that will assist students with college study skills.
- Life Management (LM 40)
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Make sure you have the computer, technology, and research skills you need to succeed in your classes:
• Library workshops
• CAS Computer Fridays
• BlackBoard for Students
• Digital Literacy Courses- LIS 126 (Library & Research Skills)
- LIS 11 (Research Strategies),
- CSCI 2 (Computer Literacy),
- BCIS 84 (Windows/Internet)
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After you receive your Assessment scores, take the appropriate Math and English classes in your first year.
• Assessment Information
- GET INVOLVED
Students who get involved on campus make great connections, enjoy college life, and achieve better success:
- UTILIZE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
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- Tutoring
- Tutor-supported Drop-in Computer Labs
- Study Skills Workshops
- Group Study Guide Sessions
- Student Athlete Success Program
- Individual Study Guide Sessions
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- Academic Calendar
- Library
- Academic Advising
- Learning CommunitiesLearning Communities
Offer students a learning experience that builds academic and social connections, strengthens basic skills, and position them as contributing members of a college community.
Butte College’s Learning Communities intentionally provide opportunities for students to connect to our academic community.
Courses are linked through dual-enrollment; students enrolled in one course are also enrolled in the linked course.
- Honors
- Phi Theta Kappa
- MESA
- TRiO
- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIALIZED SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Physical and Mental Health Services:
- Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS):
- Power Center
- Tutor-Assisted Learning Project
- Resources and Support
- REALIZE YOUR FUTURE
Career & Life Planning Course (CLP 30)
Transfer Success Course (CSL 21)
Exploring Leadership (POS/CSL 92)