Overview of Transitions

This class provides a variety of experiences that will contribute to your success at Simpson College. Students will complete a journal over the period of the course. In the journal you can reflect on what you have learned and how it might apply to your learning experience. At the end of the third night, we collect the journals and use them as a basis for the final pass/no pass evaluation. There is no textbook. 

To earn one credit, the student must attend all three sessions and complete the learning journal. You are welcome to participate in one or more sessions without credit.

December 1, 2009
West Des Moines (515-223-8842)

- Introductions
- Purpose and overview of the program
- An informal Q and A session with a panel of current students
- Advisor services
- Learning strategies to improve study skills

December 8, 2009
Ankeny (515-965-9355)

- Life Experience Portfolio- How to earn college credit for your prior experiences
- An informal Q and A session with a panel of faculty members
- Learn how to participate in online classes and access your account
- Learning strategies for time management

December 15, 2009
Indianola (515-961-1614)

- Services provided by the Business Office and the Office of Financial Assistance
- Library Resources
- Hawley Academic Resource Center- free tutoring services
- Learning Strategies for writing and avoiding plagiarism


If you have any questions, please call any campus at the numbers listed above.

Transitions is led by Craig Peck, Campus Director for the Ankeny campus and Lecturer in the Social Science department.