Are you approaching graduation and need to know which courses you still need to complete your program and degree requirements? If yes, then come to this hands-on workshop. You will view a demo and then use your own Degree Navigator account to complete a worksheet outlining what you still have left to complete prior to requesting graduation on ROSI.

• Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 2-3 pm
• Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 1-2 pm

Need help acing your finals? This workshop will help you to develop techniques to improve your performance in multiple choice questions and essay exams. It will also cover techniques in learning to manage exam stress and anxiety.
(SS certificate eligible)

• Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 1-2 pm

Learn how to be in control of “Your time”.  Using practical exercises, this workshop will teach you how to put together a daily schedule that works for you.  Participants will learn how to plan for busy periods in the academic year and adapt their schedules.  This session will look at why you procrastinate and what you need to change so that you don’t sabotage your schedule.  Realistic goal-setting will be discussed. (SS certificate eligible)

• Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 11 am-12 pm (Boot camp)

Do you want to learn about the 10 effective study skills of highly effective university students? The LASSI is designed to assess your use of study strategies and your attitudes toward learning. If you want to refine your study skills and improve your GPA, this interactive workshop is for you. You can complete the LASSI assessment on-line prior to the workshop (see instructions on the intranet when you sign-up). During the workshop, you will create a tailor made study plan that can improve your academic performance.

• Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 1-2:30 pm (Bootcamp)

You spend a lot of time on your lecture notes and readings but find that you cannot remember effectively? Having trouble staying focused on your studying? If yes, come to this workshop to enhance both your concentration and memory. Specific strategies and memory techniques will be discussed to assist you in developing the skills you need to make improvements in these areas. (SS certificate eligible).

• Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 1-2 pm (Bootcamp)

This session will teach participants how to tailor a study strategy to reflect their learning style and how to execute it effectively.  This will be accomplished through the completion of several practical exercises and group discussion.  Several test formats will be discussed including, Multiple Choice and Essay (SS certificate eligible).

• Monday, January 30, 2012 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Bootcamp)

Strong reading and note-taking skills are central to successful knowledge retention and exam preparation. This study skills seminar will help students become more efficient and effective readers and note-takers. Active reading strategies will be discussed, and some common reading myths about reading rates and comprehension will be debunked. Renowned note-taking systems will also be discussed to help streamline your study efforts. (SS certificate eligible)

• Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 2-3 pm (Bootcamp)

This all-encompassing study skills seminar rests on the premise that longer hours do not necessarily mean better grades. The key is efficient studying. Crucial study skills are addressed and practical suggestions offered to improve your study time planning, lecture notes, memory and concentration skills, and reading comprehension. (SS certificate eligible)

• Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 3-4 pm