Bundle: On Course Study Skills Plus, 3rd + MindTap College Success, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card

Downing, Skip

ISBN 10: 130592570X ISBN 13: 9781305925700

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2016

Synopsis

Package includes On Course Study Skills Plus, 3rd Edition and MindTap College Success, (6 months) Printed Access Card.

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About the Author

Skip Downing is an international consultant in the field of faculty development and student success strategies. Dr. Downing has earned degrees from Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Santa Monica, and Carnegie Mellon University. He holds advanced degrees in English and counseling psychology. He was professor of English at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) for 32 years. In addition to his role as an academic instructor, Dr. Downing created and coordinated BCCC's Student Success and Learning Community Programs. These programs teach students how to apply proven success strategies to achieve their full potential in college and in life. The College Success Program resulted in a significant increase in both student academic success and retention. Dr. Downing has made numerous presentations at national conferences and conducted faculty development workshops at many two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and the Virgin Islands. Dr. Downing's teaching, writing, and consulting are all guided by his belief that the greatest mission of any educational institution is to empower its students to live rich, fulfilling lives. Since 1996, he has facilitated the On Course Workshops, intensive four-day retreats for college educators focusing on proven strategies for helping students become active, responsible partners in their education and achieve greater success in college and in life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 130592570X
• ISBN 13: 9781305925700
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 372