{"id":76,"date":"2022-06-22T10:13:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T14:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2023-09-28T13:27:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:27:59","slug":"ldrs101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/ldrs101\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership 101: The First-Year Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LDRS 101<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LDRS 101: The First-Year Experience<\/em> is a college success course required of all students in the Corps of Cadets. First year courses are considered a high-impact practice in the field of higher education. Citadel cadets taking LDRS 101<\/em> will earn one-hour of academic credit and will attend two one-hour classes each week, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday during the fall semester of their freshman year. Select students participating in the Citadel Success Institute summer bridge program will take LDRS 101<\/em> during that program. Qualified Citadel faculty and staff serve as instructors for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LDRS 101<\/em> helps you develop the academic and life skills to make a successful transition to the unique environment of The Citadel. You will develop your academic skills (reading, listening, note taking, test taking, time management, research, computer competency, in addition to others) and will be introduced to campus facilities, resources and support services. You will also learn about core values and ethics and how these relate to leadership. In addition, you will discuss topics such as leadership and followership, the difference between college and high school, managing stress and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n