Definitions

In this Act: (1) Eligible institution The term eligible institution has the meaning given the term institution of higher education in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)) and section 102(a)(1)(B) of such Act (20 U.S.C.1002(a)(1)(B)). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (3) Skills-for-success course The term skills-for-success course means a course offered by an eligible institution for first-year students (including transfer students) at the beginning of such students’ first term of enrollment at such institution that— (A) has a low student-to-teacher ratio; (B) is not graded or is pass-fail; and (C) provides skills for success in college, and includes each of the following topics: (i) Development of connections with campus partners (academic advisors) or engagement with campus resources (campus mental health counselors). (ii) Mental wellbeing. (iii) Time management skills. (iv) Planning and organization skills. (v) Coping with stress and setbacks. (vi) Managing conflict and difference. (vii) Goal setting. (viii) Building and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships. (ix) Self-care and compassion.