Learning Enrichment Workshops
The Center for Academic Support offers free lunchtime Learning Enrichment Workshops on topics relevant to academic success and making the transition to college. Students receive learning materials and tools to assistant them in developing more effective study skills. Students attending a workshop should be prepared to share questions or challenges they have faced in order to get the most out of the session.
The following Workshop topics are offered every semester:
| Time Management |
Note-taking |
| Power Reading |
Writing Papers |
| Memory Enhancement |
Exam-taking Strategies |
| Test-Taking Anxiety |
Thinking Skills in Problem Solving |
| STU 311 Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity |
| Wednesday, January 30, from 3-4 p.m. @STU 311 |
Scattered? Frustrated? Behind in Homework? Take Control . . . of Your Academic Life!
An overview of the foundational skills for becoming a well-organized and master
student will be provided. Students will learn goal setting strategies, concentration skills
and develop an individualized “plan” for efficient study time.
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| Wednesday, February 6, from 3-4 p.m. @STU 311 |
Notetaking: Are You Getting the Most Out of Each Lecture?
This workshop will cover ways to improve notetaking skills and especially how to "keep up" during fast-paced lectures. The relationship between quality listening and notetaking skills will also be discussed. |
| Wednesday, February 13, from 3-4 p.m. @STU 311 |
Power Reading
Power reading is not speed reading! Power reading is the process of developing an approach to reading assignments with the purpose of gaining a deeper understanding of the material. Emphasis will be placed on "quality" reading needed for tests and comprehension. |
| Wednesday, February 20, from 3-4 p.m. @STU 311 |
Writing Papers
An overall discussion of the writing process for term papers, research papers and essay exams. Other topics include organization of ideas, structure and outlines. |
| Wednesday, February 27, from 3-4 p.m. @STU 311 |
Thinking Skills in Problem Solving
New information about critical thinking to enhance your ability to retain new information and derive new meaning. |
| Wednesday, March 6, from 3-4 p.m. @STU 311 |
Test-Taking Anxiety
Did you know the material for the test only to miss it on the exam? Creative ways to relieve anxiety will be presented and practiced. |
| Wednesday, March 13, from 3-4 p.m. @STU 311 |
Exam-Taking Strategies
Are you "cramming" before every test? Preparing for exams as a semester-long process will be discussed. Test-taking strategies for objective and essay exams will be covered. |
