The Academic Success Workshop Series offers weekly sessions on Thursdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Lee Kildow Hall, Cardinal Learning Commons, Room 138.
Each workshop focuses on practical skill‑building topics such as time management, effective study strategies, and managing test anxiety. Students are welcome to attend as many sessions as they find helpful.
Zoom for Remote Students
We now offer Zoom for remote students:
- Link for “Academic Success Workshop Series: Strategies for Success in Online Courses": Zoom Link.
- Link for all other workshop events: Zoom Link.
March 2026
- 5 Noon–12:45 p.m. Exam Prep Essentials for Busy Students
Break big topics into manageable steps, boost recall with proven techniques, and build a study routine—so you can tackle exams with less stress and more confidence.
Topics:
- Study strategies for exams
- Time management strategies
- Understanding anxiety
- Coping skills
- 5 4–4:45 p.m. (Zoom) Strategies for Success in Online Courses
Strategies to stay organized, manage your time, and stay engaged in online/hybrid learning—plus tips for tracking content, communicating with instructors, and creating a setup that helps you stay on track.
Topics:
- Organizational strategies
- Time management
- Computer literacy skills
- Communication skills
- 12 Noon–12:45 p.m. Study Strategies for Academic Success
Learn how to organize information, stay focused, take notes that make sense later, and study efficiently. Build study habits that support long-term academic success.
Topics:
- Time management strategies
- Reading strategies
- Note-taking skills
- Active learning
- 19 Noon–12:45 p.m. Read to Succeed: Strategies for Effective Reading Comprehension
Identify key ideas, break down complex material, and use active reading strategies that improve understanding and retention. Learn how to annotate and take meaningful notes.
Topics:
- Active reading strategies
- Note-taking skills
- Annotation/highlighting
- Retention and recall
April 2026
- 6–10 Wellness Week
- 9 Noon–12:45 p.m. Mind Matters: Stress Management for College Students
Practical strategies to recognize stressors, stay grounded, and prevent burnout—supporting well-being both in and out of the classroom.
Topics:
- Recognize stressors
- Coping skills
- Create a stress management plan
- 16 Noon–12:45 p.m. Communicate Confidently with Professors and Make the Most of Office Hours
Learn how to communicate clearly, ask effective questions, send professional emails, and build positive connections with instructors—so office hours work for you.
Topics:
- Communication skills
- Email etiquette
- Interpersonal relationship skills
- 23 Noon–12:45 p.m. Understanding & Overcoming Procrastination (and Staying Motivated)
Understand what drives procrastination and learn practical follow-through strategies. Leave with tools to break tasks into steps, boost motivation, and build routines that keep you on track.
Topics:
- Understanding procrastination
- Motivation and focus techniques
- Goal setting
- 30 Noon–12:45 p.m. Exam Prep Essentials for Busy Students
Break big topics into manageable steps, boost recall with proven techniques, and build a study routine—so you can tackle exams with less stress and more confidence.
Topics:
- Study strategies for exams
- Time management strategies
- Understanding anxiety
- Coping skills
May 2026
- 7 Noon–12:45 p.m. Confidence Under Pressure: Navigating Test Anxiety
Learn what test anxiety is, why it happens, and strategies to stay calm, focused, and confident before and during exams—including grounding techniques and preparation methods that make tests feel more predictable.
Topics:
- Understanding test anxiety
- Stress management and coping skills
- Testing strategies