[Plsugs] FW: Academic Skill Workshops from the THINK TANK

[Tanya Quist]

This is the complete schedule for the Academic Skills workshops offered be
the THINK TANK this semester. I have both attached it for easy printing and
included it at the bottom of the email for easy forwarding

 

Syllabus Management: Start your semester off right! Learn how to read this
important document in order to understand your professor's expectations and
plan your assignments throughout the semester. We will offer tips on how to
utilize your syllabi successfully from the beginning.

Wednesday  1/19  6pm  SUMC Agave Room                  Monday  1/24  3pm
PSU Diamondback Room

 

Overcoming Procrastination: Ever feel like you just can't get started? This
workshop will focus on behaviors that can reduce procrastination. We'll work
on setting goals and developing habits to regiment the study process. Great
for students who often find themselves cramming the night before a test!

Thursday  2/3  3pm  SUMC Santa Cruz Room               Tuesday  2/15  6pm
SUMC San Pedro Room  

 

Time Management: We all have 168 hours each week. What do you do with yours?
This workshop will introduce you to the idea of utilizing a planner to block
your time (study time vs. personal time), setting realistic goals, and using
the Semester on a Page. 

Wednesday  1/26  6pm  SUMC San Pedro Room          Monday 2/7  3pm  SUMC
Tubac Room

Thursday  3/3  SUMC Santa Cruz Room

 

Learning Styles: This workshop will help you to figure out what kind of
learner you are and how to reach your academic goals. Take our short
Learning Styles Assessment and we'll show you how your learning style
affects the way you take notes, read textbooks, study for and take exams.

Thursday  2/10  3pm  SUMC Santa Cruz Room             Tuesday  3/1  6pm  PSU
Diamondback Room

 

Note-Taking: Whether you're sitting in class or in front of a textbook,
taking notes is a skill that every college student should master. We'll
start by analyzing the way you currently take notes (please bring these with
you to the workshop) and then introduce the Cornell Note-Taking Method,
mapping, and other useful strategies.

Tuesday  2/1  6pm  PSU Diamondback Room                Thursday  2/17  3pm
SUMC Santa Cruz Room

 

Stress Management: This workshop is designed to help students who are
feeling overwhelmed in the college atmosphere. It will help them identify
their stressors and find ways of coping with them. We'll talk about how
stress and anxiety are defined, and share strategies for reducing and
preventing stress.

Wednesday  2/9  6pm  SUMC San Pedro Room            Monday, 2/21  3pm  SUMC
Madera Room

 

Test Preparation and Test Taking Strategies: This workshop covers both
preparation and performance strategies. We'll introduce you to the effective
use of concept cards as well as how to create an Eight-Day Study Plan. This
workshop will also give you practice in how to improve memory and retention
of course information.

Wednesday  2/23  6pm  SUMC San Pedro Room         Monday  3/7  3pm  PSU
Diamondback Room

 

Final Exam Prep: This workshop will utilize similar techniques from the Test
Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies workshop, and will provide
information on time management and stress management during this hectic part
of the semester. Great for students taking college finals for the first
time!

Thursday  4/28  3pm  SUMC Santa Cruz Room            Monday  5/2  3pm  SUMC
Picacho Room

Tuesday  5/3  6pm  PSU Diamondback Room

 

 

 

 

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