Making the transition to a new academic environment is not something that we anticipate students to accomplish overnight. In order to achieve academic success, there are a number of academic areas that should be regularly revisited in order to sharpen one’s skill set and prepare for the rigor that comes along with a college curriculum.
The Academic Success Workshop series will focus on these specific academic areas and review strategies that student’s can immediately implement in order to prepare for the current semester, as well as semesters to come.
Take a look at the schedule below and register for as many workshops as you would like.
Description: Time to get organized! During this workshop, you or your small group will work with the College Transition Specialist to better understand how to map out your daily, weekly, and semester schedule. Together, we will review and organize your Fall 2024 semester and learn how to better manage your time. Additionally, you will be challenged to set short and long term goals for Fall 2024!
Each student will sign up for one, 30 minute time slot. After the initial appointment, you can decide whether you’d like a follow up appointment.
Presenter: Abigail Close, College Transition Specialist & Junior Class Dean
Week 1:
Date: Tuesday, August 27th – Friday, August 30th
Session 1: 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Session 2: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Week 2:
Date: Tuesday, September 3rd – Friday, September 6th
Session 1: 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Session 2: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Register: Click here to register for a 30 minute available slot
Location: Scott Hall, Second Floor
Description: Now that you’ve attended each of your classes for a few sessions, it might be time to start thinking about the supportive measures that are available to assist you in finding academic success. Whether you are finding yourself struggling at the moment or not, this session will help you learn how to seek out support from a number of resources.
At this session, you will hear about how the peer tutor system works, learn about Supplemental Instruction (SI) and Mentored Study Groups (MSG), discover the Writing Center and Calculus Calvary, and learn how to approach office hours and your individual professors.
Additionally, there will be time for students to ask questions about anything else they find they may need adjustments on when it comes to learning in a college environment.
Presenter: Abigail Close, College Transition Specialist & Junior Class Dean
Date: Wednesday, September 11th
Time: TBD (if you would prefer and individual meeting, click here to view availability)
Location: Scott Hall, Room 104
Description: Come learn effective strategies to take notes in the classroom. Students will find how intertwined both note taking and study strategies are in order to be successful on exams. Honing in on this skill early on in the semester will greatly assist when you reach the second half of your first semester.
Presenter: Abigail Close, College Transition Specialist & Junior Class Dean
Date: Thursday, September 26th
Time: TBD (if you would prefer and individual meeting, click here to view availability)
Location: Scott Hall, Room 104
Description: Now that you have some classes under your belt, let’s discuss how to stay motivated and focused and avoid procrastination. Crafting these skills early on will help you as the semester continues on. During this session, we will discuss ways to identify and minimize distractions, discuss daily goal setting, and discuss the importance of routines.
Presenter: Abigail Close, College Transition Specialist & Junior Class Dean
New Date: Thursday, October 17th
Time: TBD (if you would prefer and individual meeting, click here to view availability)
Location: Scott Hall, Room 104
Description: Registering for your second semester of courses will be your sole responsibility this time around. Don’t get overwhelmed! During this session, you will learn all of the necessary steps you need to take in order to be prepared to tackle that 7:00 am registration!
Steps that will be discussed include:
Presenters:
Abigail Close, College Transition Specialist & Junior Class Dean
Date: TBD
Time: Students will register for 30 minute individual sessions
Location: Scott Hall 2nd floor