Navigating Your Future Success Plus New Mylab Student Success Update -- Access Card Package: (Student Success 2015 Copyright)

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About the Author :
Bruce Colbert is an Associate Professor and Director of the Allied Health Department of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He has authored 10 books, developed an interactive worktext and DVD program on student success and has given over 300 invited lectures and interactive workshops at both the regional and national level. Many of Bruce's workshops are devoted to softer skills such as stress and time management, enhancing critical and creative thinking, and developing effective decision making skills. He also consults with educational programs on improving teaching effectiveness by utilizing active teaching and learning techniques. Bruce is most proud of his volunteer work with wounded veterans in helping them to successfully transition into the workplace. Jeremy Colbert is a graduate with high honors of Shenandoah University with a Music Education degree. He currently teaches at the Pittsburgh Music Academy and performs as a professional musician in the greater Pittsburgh area. He is a certified instructor in the Suzuki method of Piano instruction and teaches music theory, voice and guitar lessons.

Review :
"Quite frankly, I think the organization of chapters is unique. There are not many textbooks that understand that the leading indicator of failure is not the 'work, ' but the lack of ability to manage social and emotional concerns. The text also provides many examples of how the information is applied in real life. Again, this provides avenues for increased student investment. The organization and unique emphasis of this text certainly makes it stand out. Likewise, there is a concreteness as to how material is presented; critical to developmental students. First textbook to acknowledge the severity of social and emotional concerns. Topics are covered clearly and concisely." --Michael Culligan, St. Petersburg College "Clear and concise, this text is easy to read and follow. --Amy L. Johns, Moberly Area Community College