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Academic Success Workshops
The Learning Center and Disability Services has designed almost 20 academic skills workshops, which are held during the year to support the academic needs of Saint Xavier students, faculty and staff. Workshops are 50 minutes, and no registration is required (exceptions are noted). Students may bring a meal or snack.
While workshops are conducted on a semester schedule, students, staff or faculty may request a LCDS staff member to present any of the workshops at any time during the academic year. The presentations can be tailored for an entire class or for a small group (four or more individuals).
Spring 2012 Workshops
January
| Start Your Semester Right | January 18 | 12:00 p.m. | Do you want to have a successful semester, but not sure how to go about it? If so, "Start Your Semester Off Right" is the workshop for you. Come explore tips and strategies geared toward making sure that you have not only a successful semester but also a great collegiate experience. Come and understand the importance of using campus resources, getting involved and building support systems, to name a few. After this workshop, you will have the foundation to start your semester off right! Free lunch for the first 30 students! | WAC L-217 |
| Skills Identification Workshop | January 19 | 3:00 p.m. | Identify your strongest skill sets, relate them to career paths and discover how to develop the skills you want to strengthen further. | Career Services Conference Room |
| Time Management | January 24 | 2:00 p.m. | Family, transportation, work, school, studying, relationships, student organizations -- oh my! Time, where does it fly? There are 168 hours in a week. Come out and learn some techniques to plan, manage and prioritize your time. The purpose of this workshop is for you to analyze, organize and prepare each week. You will get a chart and information designed to assist you in seeing where your time goes, and to give you “time buster” strategies for success! | WAC S-203 |
| Skills Identification Workshop | January 30 | 3:00 pm. | Identify your strongest skill sets, relate them to career paths and discover how to develop the skills you want to strengthen further. | Career Services Conference Room |
| Take Note! | January 31 | 2:00 p.m. | Taking notes helps you become more aware, attentive and focused in class or while reading. Active learning is key to being more engaged in what you're learning. Being active during your reading will help you retain and recall more information at later dates. Come learn some helpful hints, abbreviations and other study tips. And, of course, always remember to review, review, review! | WAC S-203 |
February
| Financial Aid | February 2 | 1:00 p.m. | Do you have questions about your financial aid? Attend the financial aid workshop to learn about your financial aid awards and billing. | WAC S-202 |
| Financial Aid | February 2 | 6:00 p.m. | Do you have questions about your financial aid? Attend the financial aid workshop to learn about your financial aid awards and billing. | WAC S-203 |
| Career Exploration Workshop | February 8 | 3:00 p.m. | Need to choose a major? Stuck on how to apply your current major in the world of work? This workshop will help you identify how to bridge the gap between your academic life and your professional future. | Career Services Conference Room |
| What Did I Read? | February 9 | 2:00 p.m. |
Reading dos and don'ts! Highlighting dos and don'ts! Come learn effective reading strategies such as:
Why? This will improve your comprehension tremendously! This workshop will arm you with effective strategies, including "SQ3R." Bring one of your textbooks for the best hands-on practice. |
WAC S-203 |
| Skills Identification Workshop | February 15 | 4:00 p.m. | Identify your strongest skill sets, relate them to career paths and discover how to develop the skills you want to strengthen further. | Career Services Conference Room |
| Test Taking Tips | February 15 | 2:00 p.m. | Essay, multiple choice, true/false -- wondering where to begin? This workshop will address tips for how to approach a test. (Yes, there is more than one way to approach a test!) Knowing these tips can reduce test anxiety and build your confidence. | WAC S-203 |
| Understanding APA Style | February 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Learn how to cite references using APA style. APA is the standard style for the fields of psychology, education and nursing. The session includes an easy-to-use condensed version of APA essentials to take home. | WAC L-211 |
| Understanding and Managing Stress | February 22 | 2:00 p.m. | Stress does not discriminate. It tends to eventually find its way into everybody's day-to-day life. This workshop attempts to help students realize that stress is created by one's perception of a given situation rather than the situation itself. The workshop will demonstrate a number of coping/relaxation techniques designed to help students become better able to identify and manage stressful situations. | WAC S-203 |
| Strong Interest Inventory | February 23 | 3:00 p.m. | Discover your top areas of career interest by completing and receiving feedback on one of the most established career assessments used with students today. Pre-registration is required, and students should register at least two days in advance. Contact Jean Riordan at riordan@sxu.edu to register. | Career Services Conference Room |
March
| Career Exploration Workshop | March 8 | 3:00 p.m. | Need to choose a major? Stuck on how to apply your current major in the world of work? This workshop will help you identify how to bridge the gap between your academic life and your professional future. | Career Services Conference Room |
| Improving College Study Skills | March 13 | 2:00 p.m. | This workshop is designed to help you develop a clear understanding of specific strategies needed to improve your study skills. The workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn and adopt effective study habits. You will develop confidence and motivation for personal management of your own academic success. | WAC S-203 |
| Strong Interest Inventory | March 19 | 3:00 p.m. | Discover your top areas of career interest by completing and receiving feedback on one of the most established career assessments used with students today. Pre-registration is required, at least two days in advance, and students should register at least two days in advance. Contact Jean Riordan at riordan@sxu.edu to register. | Career Services Conference Room |
| Strong Interest Inventory | March 28 | 4:00 p.m. | Discover your top areas of career interest by completing and receiving feedback on one of the most established career assessments used with students today. Pre-registration is required, and students should register at least two days in advance. Contact Jean Riordan at riordan@sxu.edu to register. | Career Services Conference Room |
April
| Strong Interest Inventory | April 13 | 2:00 p.m. | Discover your top areas of career interest by completing and receiving feedback on
one of the most established career assessments used with students today. Pre-registration is required, and students should register at least two days in advance. Contact Jean Riordan at riordan@sxu.edu to register. |
Career Services Conference Room |
| Save Your Semester | April 24 | 2:00 p.m. | Mid-terms are over, and there are only a few weeks before final exams. If you're not satisfied with your performance in classes, perhaps it's time for some new strategies. This overview of techniques for managing time, reading texts, attending lectures, taking notes and test taking will focus on specific strategies for immediate use. | WAC S-203 |
Contact Information
The Academic Success Workshop Series is coordinated by the Division of Student Affairs. Please contact Tammy Stockover at 773-298-3123 for more information.
