Get Ready for Academic Success
On October 15th & 16th from 9-4 p.m, one hour workshops are being offered each day in the UCEN-Michigan Room C
Each workshop is aimed at improving students’ overall academic success. There are a total of 9 different topics covered during the course of the two days. Seven workshops will be offered each day.
Topics include improving reading comprehension, learning styles, math anxiety, note taking, overcoming procrastination, stress & mental health, studying for the sciences, test anxiety, and time management.
Improving Reading Comprehension
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
1 pm – 2 pm
Am I supposed to know all the information in my text book? Is there a more effective way to read a text or assigned reading? Learn the trick and tips that make text reading less of a fight while increasing comprehension and reducing reading fatigue.
Facilitated by Michael Kassel, Ph.D.
Learning Styles
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
9 am – 10 am
Have you ever sat through a lesson plan in class, and even though you tried to pay attention, you didn’t remember as much as your friend did? Not everyone learns the same way. The way you studied or the way the lesson was taught might be right for your friend, but not for you. And if you studied a different way, you may find the learning process easier. This workshop will give you the tools to effectively identify your learning style and apply it towards improving your study skills.
Facilitated by Sam MacFarland, Academic
Advisor and Career Counselor.
Advisor and Career Counselor.
Math Anxiety
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
11 am – 12 pm
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
9 am – 10 am
Math anxiety can result from several reasons, two of which are: (1) the “mile wide, inch deep” mathematics curriculum in this country is often taught as a mysterious, memorized, rule-based subject that does not make sense to many people; (2) individuals may have been bullied, embarrassed, or deeply frustrated at some point while trying to learn the subject. In this workshop we will address these two common causes of math anxiety and discuss ways in which individuals can learn to deal their math anxiety. Facilitated by Professor Matt Wyneken, the coordinator of the Elementary Education Mathematics program at UM-Flint. Dr. Wyneken works with both pre-service and in-service elementary school teachers, helping them make sense of basic mathematics so they can confidently and effectively help children to do the same.
Note Taking
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
1 pm – 2pm
How much should you write down during a class? How do you write and listen at the same time? Is there a more effective way to organize notes? These questions and more will be answered in our noteworthy, note taking workshop.
Facilitated by Michael Kassel, coordinator of the Academic Enrichment Center/Tutorial Services and Lecturer in History and American Culture. Dr. Kassel is a co-organizer of the “Get Ready for Success” workshop series.
Overcoming Procrastination
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
12 pm – 1 pm
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
2 pm – 3 pm
Did you know that studies show 70% of college students procrastinate on academics once in a while, and 50% procrastinate at least half of the time, or more? Don’t wait until the last minute to do your assignment or write that paper! Learn now how to avoid procrastination.
Facilitated by Mary Schuring.
Stress and Mental Health
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
3 pm – 4 pm
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
10 am – 11 am
Learn how to effectively identify your stress symptoms, understand your vulnerability to stress, and how to handle it using easy-to learn techniques. Learn how social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical and occupational wellness combine to give us a well-rounded, happier life.
Facilitated by Amanda Smith.
Studying for the Sciences
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
10 am – 11 am
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
12 pm – 1 pm
Studying science isn’t necessarily like studying for other subjects, but this workshop can help! Learn what to focus on and what strategies to use to be successful in science.
Facilitated by Judith Federico.
Test Anxiety
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
2 pm – 3 pm
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
11 am – 12 pm
Do you dread the thought of taking tests? Learn how it is possible to reduce your anxiety and improve test performance.
Facilitated by Campus Counselor Tamara McKay, MA LLP.
Time Management
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
3 pm – 4 pm
If time is money are you in the Red or are you in the Black? This session will help you assess the way you spend your time and show how you can makes adjustments to get the greatest return on your investment.
Facilitated by Michael Kassel.
