Why this matters
College success takes more than willpower. It also takes knowing when and where to reach out. The students who struggle most are often the ones who wait too long to ask, not the ones who know the least.
This module helps you build your support map: the people and resources you can actually use when things get hard. That network is one of the smartest investments you can make right now.
What you'll be able to do
By the end of this module:
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Objective A: I can identify people and OCTC resources that can support my success and explain how each one helps.
You'll show this in Mile Marker #2 -
Objective B: I can describe how I will use my support system intentionally this semester.
You'll show this in Mile Marker #2 -
Objective C: I can identify one new campus resource I want to explore and explain why it matters for my goals.
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Objective D: I can practice asking for help clearly and specifically in a realistic college scenario.
You'll show this in the AI Chat: Who Has Your Back?
AI Literacy: BE behaviors in this module
- BE Honest
- BE Responsible
Lessons in this module
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2.1
Skill Spotlight: Interpersonal Relations
Interacting effectively with people, and understanding what you bring to every relationship.
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2.2
Who's Your Success Coach?
Every Pathfinder needs a guide. Here's how to find yours.
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2.3
Help-Seeking as a Strength
Asking for help is a skill successful students use every day.
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2.4
Professional Communication & Email Etiquette
Your KCTCS email is your lifeline. Here's how to use it well.
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Trail Tip
Set Up Your Digital Presence
Two quick tasks that help you show up as a real person in a digital course.
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Trail Tip
Setting Up Your Merit Page
Your Merit page is your official record of involvement and achievement at OCTC.
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Trail Tip
What's Actually Happening in That AI Chat?
Pull back the curtain on how the course AI Chats work.
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Mile Marker
Mile Marker #2: My Support Team
The assignment, with support, and a form you can fill in and save.
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Wrap Up
Module 2 Wrap Up
Pull it together before you head back to your course.