Academic Leadership Training

Catalog description

This course is designed for students who want to be effective academic leaders for Educational Opportunity Program’s (EOP) summer bridge program, Binghamton Enrichment Program (BEP). The focus of this course is to integrate learning and student development theory with practice and skill development as it pertains to mentoring, coaching, and supervising. Students will learn a wide variety of mentoring and supervising skills that include, but are not limited to leadership, communication, rapport, problem-solving, coping with stress, and utilizing resources. In addition, students will learn a wide array of successful academic strategies that include, but are not limited to time management, note-taking and critical reading skills, study strategies, and test preparation. Offered spring semesters.