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A post pandemic students' guide for classroom and career success, with an equity perspective. Covering student success strategies, self-management, career development, health and wellness, self and cultural awareness, social development, and financial literacy.

Designed for first-gen CA community college students. Topics include: Understanding the five elements of transfer; Comparing of the different public systems of higher ed in CA for transfer; Overview of the UC and CSU application process; Review of financial aid and budgeting; Personal inventory of where to begin and how to stay aligned when selecting a major/college/career.

Bonus! Also available as editable Word Doc.

8 chapters: Your college experience, Staying motivated & organized, Study skills, Cultural diversity & inclusion, Health & money management, Money matters, Career exploration, Academic planning

Bonus! Includes test bank, lecture slides, and instructor manual.

With the input of hundreds of instructors and academic success experts, the authors carefully prioritized the most critical topics to align to briefer courses. The offering covers material such as college culture, time management, mindset, study skills, test preparation, financial literacy, health, and planning for the future. While much of the material is very similar to the original College Success book, this version was holistically edited and updated. Users will see additions such as a new section on group work and greatly expanded coverage of stress management and wellbeing.

Spanish translation of Blueprint for Success in College and Career

Bonus! Also available as editable Word Doc.

Text is divided into 6 units: Creating your career & life planning vision, Engaging in self-exploration, Conducting career research, Decision making & goal setting, Developing your self-marketing campaign, Turning your career and life planning vision into reality

Bonus! Also available as editable Word Doc.

Text is divided into 6 units: Self awareness, Cultural diversity, Self-responsibility, Self-empowerment, Personal plan of action, Learning skills

Bonus! Includes test bank, lecture slides, and instructor manual.

Serves FYE, Student Success, and College Transition courses. Developed with the support of hundreds of faculty and coordinators, the book addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of today’s diverse students. Engagement, self-analysis, personal responsibility, and student support are reflected throughout the material.

The book is designed to be a practical guide for first-generation college students as they navigate potentially unfamiliar topics such as understanding the costs of college beyond tuition, navigating college websites, and defining critical language needed to understand communication regarding the context and culture of the college.

Bonus! This book won the 2019 Textbook Excellence Award and the 2019 Open Textbook Award. There is also a Spanish translation: https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/planparaelexito/

Comprehensive text focusing on study skills, time management, career exploration, health, and financial literacy. The Blueprint for Success series comprises 3 books for the College Success and FYE genre. In addition to this central text, targeted sections on Study Skills and Time Management, and Career and Decision Making are available separately (see below).