On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life (Wadsworth, a part of Cengage Learning) is a market-leading text that presents a hands-on approach to learning essential life and study skills. Now in its 6th edition, On Course is used as a text in student success courses, first-year experience programs, and inward-looking courses that promote student growth and self-awareness. Because of the unique journaling component, this text is also used in developmental and freshman composition courses and Writing Across the Curriculum initiatives Also now available is the On Course, Study Skills Plus Edition that engages students in a learner-centered construction of study skills knowledge, and gives students practice in applying empowerment strategies.

Learn the eight On Course Success Principles for promoting greater student achievement. These timeless principles empower students to become active, responsible partners in their own education. Also, read about the Learner-Centered Instructional Principles that are taught, modeled, and experienced in all On Course professional development workshops.

Read compelling data from a number of colleges and universities using the On Course text book and instructional strategies to achieve greater student academic success and retention.

Motivate your students by having them write about the success they have created with On Course strategies. Winning essays will be published in the next edition of the text, On Course: Strategies for Success in College and in Life.

Have your students take the free On Course Self-Assessment on line.  You'll also find other nifty On Course resources at this link, including self-management forms, practice quizzes, a learning style inventory, affirmation certificates, and additional articles on being successful in college. Many of the resources are accessed through the "Navigate by Chapter" section in the upper left hand corner of your screen.  Visit the web site for the student web site for the Sixth Edition by clicking here, or the student web site for the Study Skills Plus Edition here.

A multitude of materials are available for instructors using On Course including the Facilitator’s Guide, Quiz and Essay material, PowerPoint slides, and quick access to the video On Course: A Comprehensive Program for Promoting Student Academic Success and Retention, all tools to help you create classroom assignments.  Visit the web site for the instructor web site for the Sixth Edition by clicking here, or the instructor web site for the Study Skills Plus Edition here.