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What is College Success Seminar (CSS)?

This is Carthage's freshman seminar program. This program intends to help first-year students connect to multiple communities within Carthage in ways that will support and enhance individual confidence and success. The seminar covers topics of academic and extracurricular concerns such as: identity and community, learning and teaching styles, stress management, and academic and career planning. Seminars are led by Carthage faculty and staff members.

Examples of topics covered in the course:

• Goal Setting
• Time Management
• Personality Styles
• Stress Management
• Financial Management
• Note taking skills

Goals and Objectives:

• To develop active learning skills for college success
• To improve academic skills
• To increase awareness of campus resources
• To effectively use technological resources
• Demonstrate growth in decision making and life skills

Grading:

You will receive a satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U) grade on your Carthage transcript based upon your performance in the following areas:

• Class attendance (Missing more than 2 classes will result in an unsatisfactory grade)
• Active class participation
• Completion of course assignments

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