Lakeland College Courses

The Way Forward – Easing the Transition Life Skills

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Welcome to “The Way Forward – Easing the Transition: Life Skills (Spring 2017)” Adjusting from military to civilian life can be both exciting and challenging for the member and family. Knowing what to expect and where to find assistance is important in creating a smooth transition to “Civvie Street”.The goal of the resources is to assist members in their transition to civilian life and provide a preliminary tool to access resources that support them and their family’s holistic needs during the crucial period of transitioning out of the military.The online resources will address key elements found when transitioning. The resources have been separated into five distinct units (Introduction, Family, Education and Employment, Mental Health and Resources). Found within these units are modules that will provide the material to help in the transition.The goal of the online resource is to lessen the stress and frustration associated with transitioning out of the military.

College Prep

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Welcome to COLLEGE. In “COLLEGE PREP 101” you will learn how to make a successful transition to college. Whether you are right out of high school, or are coming back to school after a break, this course will emphasize a wide range of factors that can contribute to your success. The course will consist of the following sections:C - Communicate with your instructors: email etiquette, how to ask questions, how to use instructor office hoursO - Organize yourself: important dates in the college year, how not to procrastinate, scheduling your time, budgetingL - Learn the college system: how to decode assignments, interpret the timetable, read the course syllabus, and avoid plagiarismL - Life as a college student, including how to study, balance your life, plan a menu, cook, keep a budget, etc.E – Emotions, including dealing with stress and anxiety, making time for recreation, etc.G – Goal setting: reach your potential, develop new skillsE – Expertise: leverage available resources to be successful as a student

Intro to Mental Health

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Registration is open from September 2 until September 15, 2014.This introductory course addresses the basic Canadian mental health system. It provides the student the knowledge and skill set to identify mental illness at a basic level. This course examines the relationship between current and past theories and practices. As such, this course examines contemporary debates about poverty, inequality, marginalization, empowerment, homelessness, work related mental illness, substance abuse, sexuality and the role of the mental health practitioner.

Fanning the Flames

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Welcome to COLLEGE. In “Fanning the Flames” you will learn how to make a successful transition to college. Whether you are right out of high school, or are coming back to school after a break, this course will emphasize a wide range of factors that can contribute to your success. The course will consist of the following sections:C - Communicate with your instructors: email etiquette, how to ask questions, how to use instructor office hoursO - Organize yourself: important dates in the college year, how not to procrastinate, scheduling your time, budgetingL - Learn the college system: how to decode assignments, interpret the timetable, read the course syllabus, and avoid plagiarismL - Life as a college student, including how to study, balance your life, plan a menu, cook, keep a budget, etc.E – Emotions, including dealing with stress and anxiety, making time for recreation, etc.G – Goal setting: reach your potential, develop new skillsE – Expertise: leverage available resources to be successful as a student

Tricks of the Trade

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Welcome to COLLEGE. In “Tricks of the Trade” you will learn how to make a successful transition to college. Whether you are right out of high school, or are coming back to school after a break, this course will emphasize a wide range of factors that can contribute to your success. The course will consist of the following sections:C - Communicate with your instructors: email etiquette, how to ask questions, how to use instructor office hoursO - Organize yourself: important dates in the college year, how not to procrastinate, scheduling your time, budgetingL - Learn the college system: how to decode assignments, interpret the timetable, read the course syllabus, and avoid plagiarismL - Life as a college student, including how to study, balance your life, plan a menu, cook, keep a budget, etc.E – Emotions, including dealing with stress and anxiety, making time for recreation, etc.G – Goal setting: reach your potential, develop new skillsE – Expertise: leverage available resources to be successful as a student