Welcome to Thriving at Roane State! The Thriving at Roane State program is designed to help students develop the tools they need to be academically successful while gaining life skills that can be utilized in the classroom and the workplace. There are two ways to participate and you can win prizes both ways!
Momentum
There is a course in your Momentum called "Thriving at Roane State" with modules covering a variety of topics. We recognize how busy our students are so this part of the program is asynchronous so you can participate as your schedule permits. As you finish modules, you'll be asked to complete a simple survey so that you can be entered into drawings to win a prize for that module. For each module completed, you'll also get an entry into the Grand Prize drawing at the end of the semester!
Based on suggestions from last semester's students, we have added a video recording of presentations related to each module. These videos provide slightly different information than is in the modules, although it is all closely related.
Momentum Deadlines: Complete the survey at the end of each module by midnight on the deadlines below to be included in the drawing for that module's prize!
- Module 1: Habits
Did you know that 43% of our daily behaviors are automatic? We develop these automatic habits over time as we grow. However, through no fault of our own, we don't always develop habits that are good for us or that help us succeed in the different aspects of our lives. In this section, we'll take a look at how we can stop bad habits and develop good ones.
Module 1 Survey due by Friday, January 31, 2025
- Module 2: Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important factors to developing good habits. This module will help you understand the vital role sleep plays in performing well academically. You’ll also learn about how to manage your tasks in accordance with your internal clock. Module 2 Survey due by Friday, February 7, 2025
- Module 3: Study Tactics
Whether you’re a returning student or a brand new one, using the right study tools can be an important asset to your success in the classroom. This module presents some common learning strategies that can help you do your very best on those quizzes, tests, and exams.
Module 3 Survey due by Friday, February 14, 2025
- Module 4: Character Strengths and Studying
We all have character strengths that enrich our lives and the lives of those around us. Complete your character strengths assessment and then complete this module to learn about your strengths and how you can use those strengths to enhance your performance in classes and at work!
Module 4 Survey due by Friday, February 21, 2025
- Module 5: Grit and Note Taking
We are all resilient in the activities we love the most, meaning we find ways around barriers to the things we most want to do. This module discussion tapping into these attitudes and strategies even when we’re going through difficult times.Module 5 Survey due by Friday, February 28, 2025
- Module 6: Optimism, Hope, and Test Taking
This module explores ways to shift our perspective to being more positive and enhancing optimism. We’ll look at quizzes, tests, and exams and discuss ways to approach those experiences that can help us be less stressed as we approach the middle of the semester.
Module 6 Survey due by Friday, March 7, 2025
- Module 7: Gratitude, Savoring, Focus and Concentration
Showing gratitude can have a positive impact on our mental health, but it can also be an academic skill. We’ll be talking about slowing down and smelling the roses, while still accomplishing our class and work related goals in this module.
Module 7 Survey due by March 21, 2025
- Module 8: Flow and Waypoints into Essay Writing Flow experiences are linked to intrinsic motivation and positive experiences. This module will explain the concept of a "flow state" and how to achieve that as well as various approaches to writing assignments.
Module 8 Survey due by Friday, March 28, 2025
- Module 9: Growth Mindset, Awe and Group Work
Talent, intelligence, and attitude are only the beginning of what it takes to learn. Embracing and learning from mistakes leads to developing a growth mindset, a critical part of the learning process. Attend this session to learn more about adopting a growth mindset as well as some approaches to group projects that can help you achieve even more in the classroom or at work!
Module 9 Survey due by Friday, April 4, 2025
- Module 10: Self-Compassion and Self-Advocacy
How many times do we remind our friends, “Don’t be so hard on yourself.”? In this session, we’ll talk about ways to turn that compassionate eye inward while learning how to advocate for yourself.
Module 10 Survey due by Friday, April 11, 2025
- Module 11: Procrastination and Digital Learning Resources
Eliminating procrastination may seem like an insurmountable problem, but this week, we’ll talk about the reasons we procrastination and some approaches to eliminating those behaviors. Additionally, we’ll look at some digital learning resources that can help you in your academic journey.
Module 11 Survey due by Friday, April 18, 2025
- Module 12: Resilience and Wide Awake Learning
In this final session, we’ll bring all of the previous topics together and focus on your path forward at Roane State!
Module 12 Survey due by Friday, April 25, 2025
Grand Prize
The Grand Prize (final) survey/evaluation opportunity will be open from Monday, April 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST until Friday, May 9, 2025 at midnight (EST). The grand prize winner will be drawn during the week of May 12, 2025 and the winner will be notified via RSCC email.
LIVE, In Person Opportunities
Toward the end of this semester, we'll be hosting some live, in person events around our campuses and in the communities we serve. The main purpose of these sessions will be a chance for the Student Support Team to get out and meet students and learn from your experiences at Roane State, but we'll also have a chance to talk about the material in the various modules. I hope you'll be able to join us at an event near you! In addition to the prizes you can earn for completing the modules, you can also win prizes for participating in these events, and for each event you attend, you can earn an entry into the Grand Prize drawing!
This program is made possible thanks to a Student Engagement, Retention and Success (SERS) grant awarded by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
