Introduction to University Life: Forging Onward at Norfolk State University

Author(s): Josephine Reid

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2015

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Developed specifically for students at Norfolk State University, this publication encourages students to develop strong academic skills and habits. They will learn how to manage time, take effective notes, form meaningful relationships, conserve health and wellness, maintain finances, get involved in campus and community life, appreciate diversity, and become aware of their surroundings for safety on and around campus.

Chapter 1: History of NSU and HBCUs

Chapter 2: The Spartan Experience         

Chapter 3: Norfolk State University Rights and Responsibilities for All Students   

Chapter 4: Three Keys to Academic Success and Lifelong Learning Skills Information Literacy, Writing, and Speaking
Information Literacy, Writing, and Speaking        

Chapter 5: Higher-Level Thinking
Moving Beyond Basic Knowledge to Critical and Creative Thinking             

Chapter 6: Succeeding Academically: Time Management
Preventing Procrastination and Promoting Self-Discipline
Strategic Learning and Studying
Learning Deeply and Remembering Longer
Test-Taking Skills and Strategies
What to Do before, during, and after Exams

Chapter 7: Social and Emotional
Intelligence
Relating to Others and Regulating Our Emotions

Chapter 8: Relationships

Chapter 9: Diversity
Learning about and from Human Differences

Chapter 10: Fiscal Literacy
Managing Money and Minimizing Debt

Chapter 11: Health and Wellness
Body, Mind, and Spirit

Chapter 12: Campus Crime and Safety

Josephine Reid

Developed specifically for students at Norfolk State University, this publication encourages students to develop strong academic skills and habits. They will learn how to manage time, take effective notes, form meaningful relationships, conserve health and wellness, maintain finances, get involved in campus and community life, appreciate diversity, and become aware of their surroundings for safety on and around campus.

Chapter 1: History of NSU and HBCUs

Chapter 2: The Spartan Experience         

Chapter 3: Norfolk State University Rights and Responsibilities for All Students   

Chapter 4: Three Keys to Academic Success and Lifelong Learning Skills Information Literacy, Writing, and Speaking
Information Literacy, Writing, and Speaking        

Chapter 5: Higher-Level Thinking
Moving Beyond Basic Knowledge to Critical and Creative Thinking             

Chapter 6: Succeeding Academically: Time Management
Preventing Procrastination and Promoting Self-Discipline
Strategic Learning and Studying
Learning Deeply and Remembering Longer
Test-Taking Skills and Strategies
What to Do before, during, and after Exams

Chapter 7: Social and Emotional
Intelligence
Relating to Others and Regulating Our Emotions

Chapter 8: Relationships

Chapter 9: Diversity
Learning about and from Human Differences

Chapter 10: Fiscal Literacy
Managing Money and Minimizing Debt

Chapter 11: Health and Wellness
Body, Mind, and Spirit

Chapter 12: Campus Crime and Safety

Josephine Reid