“MENU FOR SUCCESS”
NEW STUDENTS START HERE -
- New Student Orientation
- Roadrunner Rush
- Welcome Week
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LEARN TO SUCCEEDFor more information on First Year Experience/Student Success Courses at Butte College, contact Jo Anne Cripe, FYE Coordinator: cripejo@butte.edu
- New students choose a “First Year Experience/Student Success Course” (enroll in one of the following during your first year at Butte):
- 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! - 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. - 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. - 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.
- College & Life Success (CSL 20)
- GET INVOLVED
Students who get involved on campus make great connections, enjoy college life, and achieve better success:
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- Associated Students
- Year-Round Campus Events
- Culture & Community Center
- Veterans Center
...and much more!
- 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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- 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:
Equal Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS):
- Power Center
- Tutor-Assisted Learning Project
- Resources and Support
- REALIZE YOUR FUTURE
Career & Life Planning Courses (CLP 1 and CLP 30)
Transfer Success Course (CSL 21)