DMACC: Planning Your Success focuses on helping students develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed in college, careers, and personal goals. The material emphasizes creating a personal game plan, making informed educational and career decisions, managing time effectively, improving study strategies, and building financial awareness. The course also explores campus resources, social and emotional intelligence, and the importance of diversity and community engagement.
Acknowledgments
Welcome to DMACC
Finish What You Start
Chapter 1 The Game Plan
Chapter 2 Educational and Career Planning and Decision Making
Chapter 3 Managing Time and Preventing Procrastination
Chapter 4 Financial Literacy
Chapter 5 Strategic Learning and Studying
Chapter 6 Campus Opportunities and Resources
Chapter 7 Social and Emotional Intelligence
Chapter 8 Diversity and the Community College Experience
Appendix A Exercises
Appendix B Handouts
Terminology
Sharon
Bittner
Sharon Bittner is the Dean of Learning Support Services and Section 504/ADA Coordinator at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). She supports student access and success by overseeing learning support programs and ensuring compliance with accessibility services for students with disabilities.
Melinda K.
Graham Hinners