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  • SLSS 1000: University Student Success

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate reading skills. Introduces and integrates new students to the UVU community, both academically and socially. Teaches strategies for academic success, such as critical thinking skills, time and financial management, and effective collaboration techniques. Develops student awareness of campus resources and assists in exploring and establishing personal, academic, and career goals. Includes lectures, group interaction, online interaction with faculty and students, in class exercises, and projects which apply learning to real life situations.
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  • SLSS 1010R: Student Success Topics

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate reading skills. Variable credit course that surveys essential skills for success in college. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: memory, note taking, test taking, textbook reading and study strategies, time management, writing processes, communication, and thinking skills. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
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  • SLSS 1030R: Student Leadership Development I

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Provides an overview of leadership styles, personalities, and organizational dynamics for student leaders. Explores the structure and culture of Student Leadership, Utah Valley University, the governing boards of higher education, and the State of Utah relating to shared governance and student involvement in campus leadership. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.
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  • SLSS 1040R: Student Leadership Development II

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval. Focuses on the nature of leadership, citizenship, and advocacy in a democracy. Provides an overview of leadership and civics as crucial to the success of any leader, including a student leader. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.
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  • SLSS 1050: Research Skills for Student Success

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces students to concepts of information literacy and academic research. Demystifies the information landscape and emphasizes critical evaluation and ethical use of a variety of information sources. Prepares students for college-level research.
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  • SLSS 1100: Stress Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Presents strategies to develop new attitudes for coping with stressful circumstances. Increases a broader perspective and deeper understanding of acute and chronic stress. Develops conflict resolution techniques through improved communication skills. Studies physiological signs of stress and strain. Emphasizes relaxation techniques to increase performance and reduce the effects of stressful situations. Presents how diet affects personal performance and stress reduction. Explores physical fitness and the effects a sound body can have on coping with stress.. May be delivered online.
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  • SLSS 1120: Leadership and Civic Engagement

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Identifies how student leaders can impact the UVU community and the community which they live. Explores student leadership models in relation to change and discover community needs in a service-learning environment. Applies student leadership practices and understanding of civic engagement to inform the UVU community of a local, national or world-wide community need(s). Reflects on student leadership, civic engagement, and community. Practices life-long learning and advocacy for community change.
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  • SLSS 1190: Power Learning Strategies

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces what successful college students do and invites students to begin implementing these research-based techniques and methods in their other courses. Focuses on developing a conceptual and strategic framework for effective learning at the college level. Includes attention to creating the conditions for effective learning, comprehension of academic texts, identifying and remembering key information, test preparation and test taking.
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  • SLSS 1195: Speed Reading

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    For students with good reading skills who want to increase reading speed and flexibility while maintaining or increasing their level of comprehension. Also teaches methods of speed studying.
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  • SLSS 1200: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Provides the foundation for personal leadership by teaching fundamental principles of character and life-changing paradigms. Examines the personal and organizational components of effectiveness. Focuses on high leverage changes such as time management, communication skills, win/win negotiation, and principle-centered life choices. Prepares students for life-long success. Includes highly interactive class discussions, application exercises, videos, and group work.. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.. Course fee of $40 applies.
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