Learner Development Center

SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR STUDENT

Welcome to the Successful First Year Student

Psychology 1003

A Component of the First Year Experience

We welcome you to NWACC, the First Year Experience program and the Successful First Year Student Course.   This should be a great adventure in learning how to be a successful college student.   The class is a three-hour elective transfer credit course offered through the Department of Psychology. The faculty are:

  Diana Nagel Ph.D, Psychology Professor, 619-4348

  Michael Kirk Ph.D, Dean of Student Development, 619-4384

  April Kennedy, M.A. Psychology Instructor, 986-6601

  Gene Schneider, Ed.D, Associate Vice President for Learning initiatives,             619-2258

All of us are committed to helping you to have a most successful First Year at NWACC. We believe this class serves as a catalyst to help you persist in college. Prior to coming to the first class meeting, please secure your text, Power Learning: Strategies for Success in College and Life , Robert Feldman, at the bookstore in the Woods Lane Building (WLF). Woods Lane is approximately ¾ mile east of the college off Hudson Road (Hway 102). Turn north for one block.

You will be provided a 3-ring binder and one floppy computer disk or a rewritable CD on the first day of class. If you don't have an email address, please try to get one before you come to the first class. Free emails are available on yahoo.com or msn.com. If necessary, we will help you get one when you arrive.

Attached is a very important Student Information Sheet you need to complete and bring to the first class meeting.    Prior to class, if you have any questions, please contact one of us as soon as possible. Again, welcome to NWACC and the Successful First Year Student class!

Questions or comments about the web site? Please contact the evest@nwacc edu.