1.1 Welcome to Academic Development 101 (ACDV 101) and the CCBC Pathways!

                The purpose of the Pathway is to provide you with a guide to the courses you are expected to complete in your first year of study.  By following the Pathway program, you will be teamed with other students with similar interests and career plans to develop an extended family to support you on this journey.  Our goal is that students not only successfully complete their chosen course of study, but take full advantage of the activities and events our Pathway has to offer to become a well-rounded student.

                The faculty in your Pathway have developed and planned many exciting and interesting events for you over the course of this academic year that will take place on the campuses.  Career panels, special field trips, and professional speakers from the disciplines are just a few of the activities we encourage you to take advantage of this year as you start on your journey in our Pathway.  Participating in these additional activities will allow you to engage with your fellow classmates and instructors outside of the formal classroom setting, and hopefully provide you with unique insights on the numerous career options in your pathway.

                You are already on your way to success in your Pathway through your enrollment in ACDV 101.  Throughout this course you will see how the skills you practice in ACDV, such as time management, financial awareness, critical thinking and decision making will directly apply to not only your future college success, but your future career success as well.

                The faculty and staff welcome you to your Pathway.  Your Academic Development 101 instructor will be on hand over the next few weeks to answer questions and address concerns as you embark on your college and career journey.