Student Success Modules
Student Success Modules are mini online lessons that engage students in a topic designed to enhance their academic experience. Modules contain content, activities and brief knowledge checks that are organized in a way that create a clear learning path. Students participating in the ACE program must complete a minimum of 3 Student Success Modules per semester. Academic Coaches can make recommendations based on the needs of each student, however, students are encouraged to complete the modules that interest them.
Eligible students participating in the ACE and iAchieve programs will have access to these modules via an online Canvas course.
ACE Student Success Modules
Believe to Achieve
Discover what is in your control, how the brain works and changes, and learning strategies to help you succeed.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
Whose New York Tech? Your New York Tech!
Understand the importance of belonging and its impact on college success, reflect on your experiences at New York Tech thus far and make plans for the future.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
Improve your Time Management
Learn how to better manage your time, become more self-aware of your habits and stay organized. This module includes tips, tricks and information on time management.
Estimated Time: 45–60 Minutes
Set SMART Goals
Learn the SMART Goal Setting method and set SMART goals for the semester.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
Learning and Study Techniques
Understand your own learning style while learning a new study skill.
Estimated Time: 45–60 Minutes
Test Taking Strategies
Learn subject specific strategies, learn how to manage your time during a test, and gain confidence while taking tests.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
Becoming Resilient & Gritty
Learn how being gritty can be an attribute that aids in your success in college and in your future.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
Communication Skills
Learn about verbal and nonverbal communication, how to professionally communicate with faculty and staff, and how to communicate via email, text, phone call and social media.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
AEC Guide to New York Tech Academic Requirements
Understand the academic requirements and standards, directly from our AEC advisors.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
Information Literacy
Understand, identify, find and evaluate information, research process and exploration.
Estimated Time: 45–60 Minutes
Financial Literacy
Learn how to manage your money, ways to pay for college and understand your tuition costs.
Estimated Time: 45–60 Minutes
Career Exploration
Explore your interests, major, and future career goals and how Career Services can get you started.
Estimated Time: 30–45 Minutes
iAchieve Student Success Modules
iManage my Time
Learn the basics of time management, how to use to-do lists and how to avoid procrastination.
Estimated Time: 15–30 Minutes
iFind my WHY at New York Tech
Explore why you are at New York Tech and what motivates you.
Estimated Time: 45–60 Minutes