On Course Student Success Workshops
Spring 2013

All workshops are held on main campus in LRC 223 (inside the Center for Academic Success on the main floor of the Learning Resource Center building). No pre-registration is required.

See below for descriptions of each workshop topic.

Monday, 2/25, 10:-10:50 – On Course: Creating Your Own Success
Tuesday, 2/26, 10:-10:50 – On Course: Creating Your Own Success

Monday, 3/4, 10-10:50 – On Course: Achieving Goals and Dreams
Tuesday, 3/5, 10-10:50 – On Course: Achieving Goals and Dreams

Monday, 3/11, 10-10:50 – On Course: Managing Your Life Effectively
Tuesday, 3/12, 10-10:50 – On Course: Managing Your Life Effectively

Monday, 3/25, 10-10:50 – On Course: Working Well with Others
Tuesday, 3/26, 10-10:50 – On Course: Working Well with Others

Monday, 4/1, 10-10:50 – On Course: Overcoming Obstacles to Success
Tuesday, 4/2, 10-10:50 – On Course: Overcoming Obstacles to Success

Monday, 4/8, 10-10:50 – On Course: Becoming an Active Learner
Tuesday, 4/9, 10-10:50 – On Course: Becoming an Active Learner

Monday, 4/15, 10-10:50 – On Course: Improving Emotional Intelligence
Tuesday, 4/16, 10-10:50 – On Course: Improving Emotional Intelligence

Monday, 4/22, 10-10:50 – On Course: Believing in Yourself
Tuesday, 4/23, 10-10:50 – On Course: Believing in Yourself

Wednesday, 5/1, 2-2:50 – On Course: Working Well with Others
Thursday, 5/2, 1-1:50 – On Course: Improving Emotional Intelligence

Description of Workshop Topics

Creating Your Own Success
We are constantly making choices that affect our futures. In this workshop, learn how to make wiser choices more often, leading to success in college and in life.

Achieving Goals and Dreams
Create goals that are dated, achievable, personal, positive, and specific, and then take the steps that will help you achieve your goals and dreams.

Managing Your Life Effectively
What routines can you put in place to help you achieve your goals and dreams? How can you prioritize your responsibilities? This workshop provides insights and tools to help you manage your time and your life!

Working Well with Others
Developing mutually supportive relationships makes school easier and more enjoyable. Learn how to build your people skills and create a network that will support your success.

Overcoming Obstacles to Success
Gain insight into the nature of personal and academic obstacles, identify current obstacles you are facing, and then follow steps to success to help you address these challenges.

Becoming an Active Learner
Develop strategies for active learning and become familiar with your preferred learning style. This workshop can help you become a lifelong learner.

Improving Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than IQ for success in many aspects of life. Learn about the four components of EQ and how to master them to manage stress and be successful.
 
Believing in Yourself
The most successful students believe in themselves even when they are facing obstacles and challenges. Review the eight On Course Principles of Success and learn practical ways to stay on course in all your current and future goals and dreams.