Money, Money, Money: Why Financial Literacy Matters!

Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

The purpose of this workshop is to make students aware of financial resources available to assist with the financial obligation associated with college. Topics will also include identity theft, financial aid tips, scholarships information, budgeting, and money saving tips.

 

 

Career Services: They Offer Way More Than You Think!

Date: November 28, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

The purpose of this workshop is to make students aware of resources provided by Career Services. Is it more than you think!

 

The ULTIMATE Graduation Checklist

Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

In this workshop, you will learn the components needed to graduate. Topics in the workshop will include the lower and upper division core, prerequisites, AMAPS, minor requirements, Degree Works, the graduation application, and more.

Perception is Reality: Why PR Matters

Date: November 7, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

One of the definitions of public relations is “managing strategic relationships.” This workshop will explore how students need to be strategic with relationships they develop in college with peers, professors, etc., because of how they can help them in college and throughout life.

 

Improving My Grades

Date: October 31, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

This workshop will focus on practical and proven strategies for helping students improve their academic skills from a low or failing grade. Topics in the workshop will include growth mindset, metacognition, test-question review strategies, grade calculation, and tips for making better grades.

By the end of the workshop, students will be able to 

  • describe growth and fixed mindset
  • define metacognition
  • identify test review strategies for developing metacognition
  • calculate the impact of a failing grade on their overall grade

 

 

Learning is Not “One Size Fits All”: Personality and Learning Styles

Date: October 24, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

In this workshop, you will get an understanding of your strengths, your challenges, and what you can do when your style of learning does not match that of your professor.

 

Now and Later: The Sweet Science of Getting Stuff Done

Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

Procrastination in large, reflects our struggle with self-control and often “I don’t feel like it” takes precedence over our academic goals. If this sounds like you, please join me in addressing this issue. This workshop will focus on when and how we procrastinate as well as strategies to overcome procrastination. 

A Declassified Test Survival Guide

Date: October 10, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center, Room 100

This workshop will cover a number of strategies that will improve your test taking abilities, including some secrets that most instructors won’t tell you about.

Fail Forward Week (Oct 9-13th, 2023)

Date: October 9, 2023
Time: 12:00 am  to  12:00 am

UCA hereby presents a Certificate of Failure

“10% Luck, 20% Skill, 15% Concentrated Power of Will…” – Traits of Successful Students

Date: October 3, 2023
Time: 1:40 pm  to  2:30 pm

Lewis Science Center 100

This workshop will focus on the traits of successful students and practical ways to implement those traits in their everyday lives. 

Outcomes: Inspiration, Application and Action!