• SLSS 103R: Student Leadership Development I

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Provides an overview of leadership styles, personalities, and organizational dynamics for student leaders. Explores the structure and culture of Student Leadership, Utah Valley University, the governing boards of higher education, and the State of Utah relating to shared governance and student involvement in campus leadership. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.
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• SLSS 104R: Student Leadership Development II

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval. Focuses on the nature of leadership, citizenship, and advocacy in a democracy. Provides an overview of leadership and civics as crucial to the success of any leader, including a student leader. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.
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• SLSS 1050: Research Skills for Student Success

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces students to concepts of information literacy and academic research. Demystifies the information landscape and emphasizes critical evaluation and ethical use of a variety of information sources. Prepares students for college-level research.
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• SLSS 1100: Stress Management

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Presents strategies to develop new attitudes for coping with stressful circumstances. Increases a broader perspective and deeper understanding of acute and chronic stress. Develops conflict resolution techniques through improved communication skills. Studies physiological signs of stress and strain. Emphasizes relaxation techniques to increase performance and reduce the effects of stressful situations. Presents how diet affects personal performance and stress reduction. Explores physical fitness and the effects a sound body can have on coping with stress.. May be delivered online.
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• SLSS 1120: Leadership and Civic Engagement

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Identifies how student leaders can impact the UVU community and the community which they live. Explores student leadership models in relation to change and discover community needs in a service-learning environment. Applies student leadership practices and understanding of civic engagement to inform the UVU community of a local, national or world-wide community need(s). Reflects on student leadership, civic engagement, and community. Practices life-long learning and advocacy for community change.
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• SLSS 1190: Power Learning Strategies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces what successful college students do and invites students to begin implementing these research-based techniques and methods in their other courses. Focuses on developing a conceptual and strategic framework for effective learning at the college level. Includes attention to creating the conditions for effective learning, comprehension of academic texts, identifying and remembering key information, test preparation and test taking.
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• SLSS 1195: Speed Reading

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  For students with good reading skills who want to increase reading speed and flexibility while maintaining or increasing their level of comprehension. Also teaches methods of speed studying.
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• SLSS 1200: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Provides the foundation for personal leadership by teaching fundamental principles of character and life-changing paradigms. Examines the personal and organizational components of effectiveness. Focuses on high leverage changes such as time management, communication skills, win/win negotiation, and principle-centered life choices. Prepares students for life-long success. Includes highly interactive class discussions, application exercises, videos, and group work.. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.. Course fee of $40 applies.
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• SLSS 120H: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Provides the foundation for personal leadership by teaching fundamental principles of character and life-changing paradigms. Examines the personal and organizational components of effectiveness. Focuses on high leverage changes such as time management, communication skills, win/win negotiation, and principle-centered life choices. Prepares students for life-long success. Includes highly interactive class discussions, application exercises, videos, and group work. Engages in more complex personal leadership material and applies the concepts with a more comprehensive approach to meet honors requirements.. Course fee of $40 applies.
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• SLSS 120R: Testing Strategies for Educators

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Provides prospective Elementary Education Majors an opportunity to acquire the study strategies and test taking skills necessary to pass examinations that allow them to be admitted into the education program and to receive state licensure. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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