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Age Range: 24 to 58

Gender: Mixed with more women then men

Ethnic background: White, Latino, Black, Asian

Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin

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Educational Background: The Majority have a bachelor's and an associate's, some have a graduate degree, and they all have a high school diploma.

Learning Preferences: Visual, Hands-on, Reading, and Writing

Technology: The majority are moderately comfortable, with some more skilled and others less.

Learning Challenges: Time, disabilities, language, neurodiversity, anxiety.

Learning Goals: Professional development, career transition, enrichment

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Work Experience: Healthcare, Education, Business, Trades, Tech, and Government

Career Goals: Career advancement, Career change, Personal growth

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Throughout your time in higher education, you will be using APA formatting. Take time to watch this video and get familiar with it now!

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How to Format your Paper in APA Style in 2025

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Time management is crucial to succeed in college! Think about how you will use your time wisely.

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How to gain control of your free time | Laura Vanderkam | TED

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Think about the habits you want to build and make a plan to get their!

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How to develop the habits you want – and get rid of the ones you don’t (w/ James Clear)

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We all have habits - the good and not-so good kind. But can we use them to our advantage? In this week’s episode, Chris is joined by James Clear, entrepreneur and author of #1 New York Times bestseller, “Atomic Habits”, for a conversation about the power of habitual behavior. They discuss the science of habit formation, how to understand the forces that motivate you, and why the sum of many little habits can add up to a better life. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts

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What belonging looks like in a diverse environment.

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Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Carin Taylor | TEDxSonomaCounty

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Master Excel because your professors will assume you know how to use it.

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Excel | Excel basics exercise | Adding new data, editing and copying and changing column widths for customer services data

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Wise Owl Training Excel exercises | Excel basics | Excel basics customer services data

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Discover the main factors that can impact students' ability to learn. After reading the article, move the toggle over to strategies and see what strategies will work best for you as a learner based on your preferences!

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Hello all!

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you what an honor it is to be your professor! I’ve been praying individually for each of you before you even stepped into this class, and I want you to know, I’m here to help.

My hope is not only that you succeed in this class, but that you leave it feeling confident in your ability to thrive throughout your college journey. I truly believe that each of you was placed in my section of HEL-101 for a reason, and you belong in this class.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about the class, college, or even life!

Romans 12:4–5
"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others."

Professor Rebecca Lange

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In this portal, you’ve explored several aspects of belonging. Belonging is a vital part of the educational journey. It helps students feel included, supported, and respected, which in turn fosters a more effective learning environment (Taylor). One key way to cultivate this sense of support is by listening to and respecting students’ lived experiences (Digital Promise Global).

Transformational learning is a theory that emphasizes learning through dialogue, reflection, and a willingness to examine one’s own biases and past experiences. It promotes belonging by creating space for students to be open, vulnerable, and truly heard. When students feel seen and valued in this way, a deeper sense of community and connection can flourish (Merriam & Baumgartner).