The TRIO-SSS Student Success courses are designed to ease the transition to college by providing technological and academic skills, as well as knowledge of resources and the information necessary to be successful students at Oregon State and productive citizens. In these classes students will learn the importance of self-reliance and the skills necessary to be self-sufficient at OSU and beyond.
First-year and transfer students who have been admitted during fall term in the TRIO-SSS program are required to take this course and will receive two tuition free credits.
TRIO SSS Incoming Student Success Course (UEXP 399) (2 Credits) Fall Term
Course Description:
UEXP 399 is open to all incoming TRIO SSS first-year and transfer students at OSU-Cascades. This course is designed for TRIO SSS students to ease the transition to college by providing them with the skills and information necessary to be successful students and productive citizens. Learning about resources and the career decision-making process will enrich their college experience and help them achieve their academic goals. Students will also learn the importance of self-reliance and the skills necessary to be self-sufficient. This course will create greater self-awareness of how students’ identities (values, experiences, identities, etc.) impact how they will move forward. Greater self-awareness will lead to greater self-authorship for their educational experiences.
Course Objectives:
- Identify OSU resources available to them as they transition into their roles as students to becoming successful in college.
- Demonstrate technological competency in regards to relevant academic websites and apps.
- Recognize the value of clarifying their interests, personal goals, and learn how these relate to different majors, careers and opportunities in academia.
- Identify financial literacy skills to make informed financial choices for college and beyond.
- Evaluate their transition into, anticipate their path through, and plan for their career after OSU.
- Think critically and strengthen writing skills through timely self-reflections.
- Analyze research on a student transitional issue, and identify programs, through OSU or other institutions, that best address and support this issue.
- Recognize their role in building an intentional community of support through respectful collaboration of classmates, faculty, and staff.
TRIO SSS Last Year Experience Course (UEXP 399) (1 Credit) - Winter Term
Course Description:
Decisions students make during college are based on their own identity and experiences. These choices will affect all aspects of their lives, including interests and values, and career paths they choose. This course is designed to ease transition from college to career by providing skills and information necessary to move into a successful career upon graduation. Learning about resources and career decision-making process will enrich job search experiences and help achieve career goals. Course will create greater self-awareness of how identities (values, experiences, etc.) impact how they will move forward. Greater self-awareness will lead to greater self-authorship for their future.
Course Objectives:
- Identify career opportunities and target specific jobs that match current skills and career goals.
- Gain tools and advice to present more confidently and professionally throughout the job application process.
- Explore individual values and how they influence career choice.