Workshops

Do your students need to brush up on their study strategies, metacognition and time management skills? Contact the CSA, we will be happy to come into your classroom and present a workshop. Workshops are available by request and are 30-60 minutes in length and can be customized to meet your requirements. Please see the topics and fill out a workshop request form below:

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General Workshop Topics

CSA Overview

The Center for Student Achievement has a plethora of free resources to help students reach their academic goals. Resources include tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, success coaching, and study strategy workshops. If you would like more information about CSA services and resources, this workshop is for you.
Final Exam Preparation
Learning Strategies

Do you study for hours and hours and still cannot get that A? Studying does not have to consume your life, and it does not have to be hard. In this workshop, we offer several study strategies you can use, depending on the class and level of understanding needed. Learn HOW to learn from your notes, textbook and more! Study smarter, not harder!
Test Taking & Anxiety
Time Management

Are you always turning in assignments late? Do you pull an all-nighter to write a paper or study for an exam? You need a time management intervention! The CSA's workshop on Time Management helps you to learn how to prioritize, manage distractions and schedule your life so you have time to do what you WANT to do and still get done all the things you HAVE to do. (Yes, it is possible!)

First-Year Seminar (FYS) Workshop Topics

All FYS workshops include a 10-15 minute CSA Overview in addition to the chose topic

Time Management

In this workshop, students will learn critical time management skills such as scheduling, prioritizing and managing distractions. They will learn about the importance of the 80-20 rule and how that applies to college studying. They will also create their own time management plan in order to successfully manage their time and tasks.
Study Strategies

In this workshop, students will learn the importance of maximizing their class resources for more effective studying. We will delve into 4 study strategies and provide examples to effectively use each: retrieval practice, elaboration, spaced repetition and metacognition. Students will create a study plan for an upcoming exam or project, using one or more of the strategies mentioned.
Exam Preparation

This workshop is perfect for your class if you have an upcoming exam. Students will learn general study tips and understand the importance of active studying and self-testing when preparing. We will discuss how to vary their studying for different types of tests and use Bloom’s Taxonomy to discover the depth at which they should study their material. Students will a study calendar to select when and how they will master the content they will be tested on.