SLS 1501 - Honors Introduction to Academic Life
Course Description
Required for first-year Honors College students. This course is designed to increase the students' success in college by assisting them in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their educational objectives. Topics include the nature of postsecondary education, time management, test-taking, communication skills, study techniques, question-asking skills, and library use.
Meet Our SLS Instructors!
Jennifer Bebergal, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Support
Email: bebergal@fau.edu
Dr. Katie Burke
Assistant Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Affairs
Email: kburke19@fau.edu
Dr. Debbi Johnson-Rais, Ed.D.
Senior Director of Communications and Professional Program Development
Email: djohnsonrais@fau.edu
Debbi Johnson-Rais, Ed.D., is the Senior Director of Communication and Professional Programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, working in the Office of the Dean. She was previously Director of Florida Atlantic University's Scholars Program, an initiative created to recruit and provide support and programming for high-achieving students, particularly those in the medical pipeline. Debbi graduated with a Doctor of Education in Public Health Education and Promotion from Nova Southeastern University and a BA and MA in Spanish literature from the University of Oklahoma. The focus of her work has been on the training of healthcare providers, particularly with regards to medical language skills for non-native speakers. She has also worked to develop leadership skills required to face issues in the field of healthcare. These include social justice, managed care, professionalism, disease prevention, and healthcare policy.