According to recent market research, students are less academically engaged than ever--a downward trend that has nothing to do with intellect, but everything to do with motivation, focus, and discipline. Visually appealing, research-based, and highly motivational, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS thoroughly engages students with direct applications and immediate results. Staley, one of the best-known names in the field of motivation and focus, increases the credibility of the college success course by providing tools specifically designed for community college students. Thoroughly researched, the text covers the topics most important to student success and incorporates underlying themes of motivation and self-discipline throughout. Rather than talking down to students or speaking over their heads, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS initiates a personal and informal conversation with readers--directly connecting with and drawing them into text discussions. Many community college students today are over-optionalized and over-obligated. FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS addresses those issues head on, creating teachable moments in every class period and concrete results. - 27.49

This lively, concise booklet on succeeding as a student at a community college is a perfect complement for a student success or study skills course at a two year school. Also, easily customize this booklet to meet specific campus needs or bundle with any Cengage Learning text. This booklet will especially interest professors who do not use a conventional text for the student success course and want information on succeeding as a community college student. - 2.49

According to recent market research, students are less academically engaged than ever--a downward trend that has nothing to do with intellect, but everything to do with motivation, focus, and discipline. Visually appealing, research-based, and highly motivational, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS thoroughly engages students with direct applications and immediate results. Staley, one of the best-known names in the field of motivation and focus, increases the credibility of the college success course by providing tools specifically designed for community college students. Thoroughly researched, the text covers the topics most important to student success and incorporates underlying themes of motivation and self-discipline throughout. Rather than talking down to students or speaking over their heads, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS initiates a personal and informal conversation with readers--directly connecting with and drawing them into text discussions. Many community college students today are over-optionalized and over-obligated. FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS addresses those issues head on, creating teachable moments in every class period and concrete results. For valuable information on pricing, previous editions, changes to current editions and alternate formats, please visit www. cengage. com/highered to search by ISBN#, author, title or keyword for materials in your areas of interest. - 22.49

For Freshman Orientation, Introduction to College, College Survival, and College Seminar courses. The only book on the market written with the first-time community college student in mind, this text provides basic information as well as encouragement for the non-traditional student? it shows that going to college and balancing work and family can be accomplished. It covers a range of topics, examining the reasons for attending college, how to study effectively, and life after community college. Each chapter explores a major college survival topic in depth and provides a wealth of information for anyone who has stepped onto campus for the first time.? This new edition streamlines the chapters and provides a more logical treatment of topics in the sequence in which students experience them their first semester in college. The very important issue of time management is integrated throughout the book so that students can discover different ways of staying on task. This new edition also provides more information about completing assignments effectively and managing health issues. - 22.56

An alternative to prohibitively expensive universities, community colleges are hot. Known for their service to 'non-traditional' adult students, these schools are now popular with recent high school graduates who view them as a springboard to a four-year college or as a fast-track to a career. Over 10 million students annually, including 55 percent of first-time freshmen, enroll in community colleges. This unique guide discusses the benefits of attending a community college and covers how to apply, what to expect from the community college experience, how to afford it, where a community college education can lead, and more. Susan Stafford, PhD (Alexandria, VA), has worked in the federal government and as a fundraising and communications professional in institutions of higher education. She draws from a network of real-life community college administrators, faculty, and students for advice and information to make this book objective and helpful. - 14.24

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Constance Staley's exciting new book is uniquely equipped to turn the tides. Visually appealing, research-based, and highly motivational, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS thoroughly engages students with direct applications and immediate results. Staley, one of the best-known names in the field of motivation and focus, increases the credibility of the college success course by providing tools that help students, and she improves retention specifically designed for community college students. Thoroughly researched, the text covers the topics most important to student success and incorporates underlying themes of motivation and self-discipline throughout. Rather than talking down to students or speaking over their heads, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS initiates a personal and informal conversation with readers, directly connecting them with and drawing them into text discussions. - 38.21

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Looking for a book that includes all the information a community college student needs to know when they arrive on campus? The Community College Experience, PLUS Edition 2/e is the survival book with all the study skills and life skills material plus encouragement for the community college student to succeed. Each chapter opens with a real-to-life student story related to the chapter topic and contains a dilemma. The student employs higher order thinking through in-chapter exercises that require them to think critically, discuss and collaborate, problem solve, and finally apply a solution to the chapter opener. Students are also directed to reflect on their own backgrounds, personalities, and learning preferences to make decisions about actions they would and should take. - 35.50