Success Series Workshops

Academic Skills And University Division Advising present the following Success Series Workshops for the Fall 2011 semester. These 45-minute interactive workshops are offered throughout the semester.

ALL workshops are held in ED1102 (Writer's Room) and are free and open to students, faculty, and staff.

download the Fall 2012 schedule

Fall Semester 2012

CHOOSING YOUR ACADEMIC MAJOR

It’s 1 a.m., do you know where your scholarly journal articles are? Rice Library provides a wide variety of tools so you can research wherever and whenever you like. In this workshop learn some of the many ways to use the library to find a journal article, read an e-book, access electronic reserves, get citation help, and plenty more- 24/7 from any location. Just because the building’s not open, doesn’t mean Rice Library can’t help!

Presenter:
Mr. Brody Broshears, Director, University Division

Date And Time: Monday, October, 1st 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

COPING WITH TEST ANXIETY

Are you someone who can study and be prepared for an exam, but become so nervous during the exam that you forget everything? You may be experiencing test anxiety. Attend this session to learn more about test anxiety and strategies to cope with it.

Presenter:

Dr. Darrin Sorrells, Learning Assistance Specialist, University Division

Date And Time: Tuesday, October 23rd 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

ANTI-PROCRASTINATION TECHNIQUES

Are you a procrastinator and tend to put things off? Attend this session to learn techniques that can help you better manage your time.

Presenter:
Ms. Deanna Odney, Writing Specialist, Academic Skills

Date And Time: Monday, October, 15th 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Do you….

Get a queasy, sweaty feeling before entering a testing location?
Fear forgetting everything you have studied?
Have trouble sleeping the night before a test?

If so, come to this workshop to learn ideas and techniques for managing your worst academic fears.

Presenter:
Mr. Bryce Law, Graduate Assistant, University Division

Date and Time: Thursday, November 1st 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

MAKING THE GRADE IN MATH

Attend this session to discover various types of learning styles and identify your preferred way of learning information.

Presenter:
Mrs. Nancy Myers, Math Specialist

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 25 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

NOTEWORTHY NOTE TAKING

Do you want to take better notes in class? Attend this session to learn techniques that will help.

Presenter:
Ms. Chris Wittmer-Moore, Instructor of Reading, University Division

Date And Time: Wednesday, October 31st 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

WHAT'S UP WITH YOUR IMAGE?

Are you just a “fly on the wall?” Bet not! Do some people ‘misread’ you? Has someone left a lasting impression on you? Discover how others see you, and gain insight on how to develop your lasting impression!

Presenter:
Ms. Patricia Flake, Supplemental Instruction Specialist, Academic Skills

Date And Time: Wednesday, October 17th 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

TEN TIPS FOR COLLEGE READING SUCCESS

Are you reading page after page in your textbook but still cannot remember any of the information? Do you even know how or where to begin? Attend this session to learn more about SQ3R and how it can help.

Presenter:
Presented by Ms. Lori Saxby, Reading Specialist, University Division

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 26 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

PREPARING FOR FINAL EXAMS

Learn to prepare for your finals so that your results are fantastic! We will discuss ways to use your lead-up time wisely and suggest tips for preparing that will allow you to approach your finals with confidence.

Presenters:
Ms. Judy Williams, Math Instructor, Academic Skills

Date And Time: Wednesday, November 28th 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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