GNST - General Studies

College-reading skills are developed and practiced. The primary focus is on literal and inferential comprehension, vocabulary development, reading speed and efficiency, and specific strategies for reading in different disciplines.

New learning strategies and methods through which students can become successful in college. Students are guided to become self-directed learners.

Styles of techniques of leadership that are essential to working with groups. Determination and development of personal leadership style. Analysis of the structure of groups from casual social groups to formal business groups. Emphasis upon decision-making and problem solving through appropriate leadership techniques.

Teaching Assistants in General Studies assist instructors with activities in support of course learning outcomes such as increasing self-motivation, mastering effective study skills, applying critical thinking to problem-solving, and developing personal responsibility and interdependence.