NC Success: Disc Learn Develop (COL 101)
Term: 2025-2026 Fall Term
Cell Phone: 803.201.2163
Email: alison.branham@newberry.edu
You may contact me via phone, text, or email. Facetime, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom meetings can be arranged as needed.
Office times are available upon request.
Mon-Wed, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM (8/18/2025 - 11/20/2025) Location: MAIN MUS 103
COL 101 is one stage in the comprehensive, scaffolded and multi-phased approach for new students that focuses on academic, emotional, and social success, while introducing students to the Newberry College experience. COL 101 is designed to prepare students for the academic expectations of the College and to help students discover, learn, and develop tactics for academic success such as:• listening & note-taking skills,• studying &test-taking skills,• reflection on diversity, dignity, & individuality of others, • time management & organizational techniques, and• understanding Core curriculum, registration for classes, & majors and minors. Throughout the course, students examine the value of a liberal arts education, resources of the College, and how they may direct themselves to a successful experience at Newberry College. A laptop computer or tablet is required.Required of all freshmen during their first semester at Newberry College. Offered every semester.