SLU 101 - Strategies for Success

All new students must successfully complete and pass Strategies for Success during their first eight-week term at Saint Leo. This course introduces and orients students to online academic life, preparing them to be active, independent learners and thinkers. Introduction to University Life facilitates both math and english placement exams. University policies and procedures are also reviewed.

SLU 101 - Strategies for Success Course Description

SLU 101 - Strategies for Success Course is a one credit course with no charge for tuition. SLU 101 is part of the mandatory curriculum set forth by Saint Leo University. This course is instructor led and students will have the same access and expectations for this course as any other course within the SLU curriculum. SLU 101 is required of all new students. This course introduces and orients students to online academic life, preparing them to be active, independent learners and thinkers. SLU 101 facilitates both Math and English Placement Exams, required of all new Center for Online Learning students. University policies and procedures are also reviewed.

SLU 101 - Strategies for Success Course Evaluation

SLU 101 is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students will need to pass the course to continue taking classes. Please note: Placement Test scores are not included in the SLU 101 grade. Students who do not pass SLU 101 will only be allowed to register for SLU 101 during their next term at Saint Leo University. Students, who fail SLU 101 a second time, may NOT register for additional courses at the University. Any student who fails SLU 101 is only permitted to withdraw from the course one time after receiving the initial “F.” Any student who withdraws from SLU 101 two times after failing will no longer be eligible to attend classes at Saint Leo University. Students who are required to re-take SLU 101 may NOT re-take placement exams. Students who decide to drop/withdraw from SLU 101 will be dropped/withdrawn from all other courses and must enroll in SLU 101 their next term.

First Term Grades

Any student receiving a grade of “F” in a class (excluding SLU 101 course) during his/her initial term will be permitted to take only one class during that student’s second term at Saint Leo. The student must repeat the course in which he/she received the grade of “F”. If the student receives two failing grades during his/her first term, that student will repeat one course each of the next two terms.

SLU 101 - Strategies for Success Course Attendance

Students are expected to view the online modules and read all assignments in the week they are offered. Students may work ahead if they so choose, but they may NOT fall behind. Students must log onto the site often enough to remain abreast of the communication in the Class News, Message Board and/or email. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of everything happening in the class online. Please remember, if a student withdraws from SLU 101 they must withdraw from all other courses. Students who withdraw from other courses may complete SLU 101.

SLU 101 - Strategies for Success Course Textbooks/Materials

Required Texts:
* Govoni, J., Spoto, M., Wright, V. (2006) Fusions
ISBN: 0-7575-2966-5
2nd edition