On Course

On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life, 8th Edition, by Skip Downing, is a textbook published by Cengage Learning. The volume presents instructional resources and practical strategies intended to guide college students through academic routines and broader personal development.

Central topics emphasize personal evaluation and study habits. Tools such as Downing's Soft Skills Self-Assessment and a Study Skills Self-Assessment provide structured opportunities for students to identify individual strengths and target areas for improvement.

The text supports instructional tracking across the term. Administering self-evaluations at both the start and conclusion of the course allows instructors and learners to evaluate growth and observe progress.