LibGuides: SLS 0005/1103: Strategies for Success in College, Career and Life: Library Resources

On Course by Skip Downing; Jonathan Brennan
Call Number: LB2343.3 .D69 2020
ISBN: 9780357022689
Publication Date: 2019-01-14
ON COURSE: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE, 9th Edition, empowers students to take charge of their academic and lifelong success. Through short articles and guided journal entries, Skip Downing and new co-author Jonathan Brennan encourage students to explore and develop eight non-cognitive qualities that help them make wise choices and create success, such as personal responsibility and emotional intelligence. The unique CORE Learning Process guides students to employ study strategies, and a MindTap-exclusive "Toolbox for Active Learners" helps students identify and implement effective study skills. Activities within help students become career ready.
Transformational Learning in Community Colleges by Chad D. Hoggan; Bill Browning; Robert G. Templin
Call Number: LC1100 .H64 2019
ISBN: 9781682534045
Publication Date: 2019-11-30
Transformational Learning in Community Colleges details the profound social and emotional change that nontraditional and historically underserved students undergo when they enter community college. Drawing on case study material and student interviews, the book outlines the systematic supports that two-year institutions must put in place to help students achieve their educational and professional goals. Chad D. Hoggan and Bill Browning articulate the transformative changes that many community college students experience-or need to experience-in order to successfully navigate post-secondary education and launch professional careers.

Here are some example keywords or phrases that can be used to find specific information in the library catalog and academic databases.

"study skills"
"career readiness"
"transformational learning"

Suggested Boolean Searches

Refine searches using operators like "AND," "OR," and "NOT," ensuring more precise and relevant results.

"college success" AND "strategies"
"career readiness" OR "workforce preparation"
"academic success" OR "lifelong success"

Suggested Subject Headings

Standardized terms are used to categorize and organize content within the library catalog and academic databases to enhance search precision and efficiency.

Personal development
Life skills
Transformational learning

Suggested Call Number Ranges

Locate materials within the library in these call number areas.

BF637.S8-BF637.S9
LC238.C6-LC4818

The following links will give you access to possible search terms that can be used when exploring the FSCJ online databases for your coursework.

Finding success in college will guide you to our online repository of resources and guides that will support students throughout their collegiate journeys.

Problem solving skills introduces students to various resources related to gaining the essential problem solving skills necessary for both academic and lifelong success.

The following are links to FSCJ databases which provide users access to a wide range of scholarly resources, including academic journals, books, ebooks, videos, and other relevant course materials. ***BE SURE TO FIRST LOGIN TO YOUR MYFSCJ ACCOUNT TO GET THE FULL RESULTS LIST.

College (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
(Gale) - Offers interdisciplinary content that reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Funded by College (FLVC Group License)

EbscoLearning Basic Computer Skills
This source provides interactive instruction on how understanding and utilizing computer skills such as Microsoft Office. Be sure to first login to MyFSCJ for links to work.

College Success Skills
Tutorials include: organizational strategies, classroom success skills, information literacy skills, personal success skills, and MORE.

Films on Demand
Streaming video from large and small production companies covering a wide range of subjects to enhance college courses. These videos include public performance rights that allow them to be used in the educational setting.

AWS Training Center
Develop your skills in a wide array of leading-edge technology topics and unlock new education and career opportunities. Included are: AI services, AWS cloud essentials, certification preparation, database operations, game technology, and MORE.

Building Workplace Skills
Achieve your job and career goals and get ready for future success. Learn about careers, build workplace skills, prepare for industry related exams, and so much MORE.