Category: Information Literacy

Did you know that academic librarians are one of the most underutilized student resources on college campuses today? They’re one of the best academic advisers any student can have during their undergraduate experience!

Unlocking Academic Success: 5 Key Strategies

by Dr. Lana | Mar 6, 2021 | Academic Advising, College Success Life, Graduation, Information Literacy | 0

Achieving academic success is always on the minds of college students. Just study hard, do your work, and the grades will come… you can hear that hack in your sleep! Five key strategies exist that can help you achieve your academic and career goals.

A Degree Audit Matters…

by Dr. Lana | Mar 5, 2021 | Academic Advising, Academic Support Services, Graduation, Information Literacy, New Student Orientation | 0

In spite of the recent pandemic experience, college students still need to pay close attention to the completion of their college’s graduation requirements. And they can achieve that through the regular use of their campus’ degree audit academic advising tool and consultation with their academic adviser.

How Academic Librarians Can Boost Your G.P.A.

by Dr. Lana | Feb 28, 2021 | Academic Support Services, College Advising, Information Literacy, New Student Orientation | 0

Campus academic librarians are the masters of the information universe and the internet. College students should consult regularly with them, particularly those who have research paper assignments, midterm exams, and final exams.

black – A Racial Microaggression – Change Needed?

by Dr. Lana | Feb 12, 2021 | College Success Life, Information Literacy | 0

Black Americans or black Americans? Use of small “b” when referring to Black Americans in print and social media…could this be a subliminal, mitigating factor in America’s ethos of racial insensitivity?

Why is Information Literacy A Key Skill for College Students?

by Dr. Lana | Jan 22, 2021 | College Success Life, Information Literacy | 0

Information literacy skill development is in short supply on most college campuses – a key skill for academic and workplace success.

Using College Academic Resources

by Dr. Lana | Jan 8, 2021 | Academic Advising, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy, Student Support Services, Study Strategies | 0

Using the right college academic resources can make working smarter much easier than typically struggling to meet academic challenges. We offer 15 resources we think every college student should use regularly as they plan their pathway to college and career success.

Final Exam Study Routine Strategy

by Dr. Lana | Oct 23, 2020 | College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy, Study Strategies | 0

Having a final exam study routine strategy is a prerequisite for achieving success in college. There is no set formula for creating one. Everyone learns differently. Not having one only serves to compound the anxiety most students experience during final exam season every year.

Your Pre-College Checklist Strategic Guide

by Dr. Lana | Oct 14, 2020 | College Advising, College Success Life, Graduation, Information Literacy | 0

Many high school seniors are in the middle of making plans to attend college. This can be a very overwhelming experience for them and their families. Our pre-college checklist strategic guide lays out a planning template to help with the process.