College students are often faced with challenges that require them to speak up for themselves, navigate complex systems, and make informed decisions about their education. This workshop will explore the importance of self-advocacy as a critical skill for success in college and beyond.
Through practical strategies and hands-on activities, students will learn how to effectively communicate their needs and confidently engage with professors and peers. Whether it's asking for accommodations, addressing personal challenges, or ensuring their voice is heard in group settings, mastering self-advocacy is essential to academic and personal growth. By the end of this workshop, students will have the tools and knowledge to advocate for themselves effectively, empowering them to take charge of their college experience and set the foundation for future success.
Science of Learning
Facilitator: Christina Fojas
Friday, 2/14: 12:30- 1:45 Monday, 2/24 11:00-12:15 Thursday, 4/24: 9:30- 10:45 Location: HC 1020
In this workshop, students will explore the science behind effective learning strategies, focusing on metacognition and self-regulated learning. Students will gain insights into how the brain processes and retains information, and learn practical techniques to enhance their study habits. Through hands-on activities and classroom engagement apps, students will practice these skills and develop personalized strategies to improve their learning efficiency. By the end of the workshop, students will have a toolkit of evidence-based techniques to boost their confidence and academic performance, and become more self-aware, proactive learners.
Key topics include:
Defining metacognition and its role in the learning process
Principles of self-regulated learning and how to apply them
Science of Learning Workshop
Facilitator: Christina Fojas (CTL) Friday, October 4, 2:00-3:15
Tuesday, December 3, 9:30-10:45
Thursday, December 5, 12:30-1:45
The Science of Learning workshop is being piloted in six First Year Seminar sections this fall. In this workshop, students will explore the science behind effective learning strategies, focusing on metacognition and self-regulated learning. Students will gain insights into how the brain processes and retains information, and learn practical techniques to enhance their study habits. Through hands-on activities and classroom engagement apps, students will practice these skills and develop personalized strategies to improve their learning efficiency. By the end of the workshop, students will have a toolkit of evidence-based techniques to boost their confidence and academic performance, and become more self-aware, proactive learners. Three additional workshops will be held this fall and are open to all students. Please make your students aware of this workshop, held before midterms and finals.
Time Management Workshop
Facilitators: Kammi Daye (Academic Learning Center)
and Tammy Allison (Center for Advising & Academic Services) Wednesday, October 2, 11:00-1:00
Wednesday, November 6, 11:00-1:00
Turn intentions into action! Good time management is one of the most important indicators of student success, and it is also one of the most difficult things for students to learn. It involves breaking old habits and developing new ones, which is often challenging for college students. This workshop will help students learn good timemanagement strategies and will provide practical tips for maintaining and improving these skills for academic success. Please make your students aware of these workshops.
Students can explore additional academic support through the Academic Learning Center, Office of Accommodations and Accessibility, Writing Center, and Center for Advising & Academic Services
The Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS) is dedicated to helping students develop skills required to demonstrate academic success while developing the advising structure required to support our faculty and staff advisors.
The Basics of AI for Educators
Facilitators: Goretti Benca and Christina Fojas
In-Person: Wednesday, September 18, 12:30-1:45
Virtual: Wednesday, October 9, 6:30-7:45
Accommodations in the Classroom: A Q&A with OAA
Facilitators: Krista Ackert and Susan Jenkins
Friday, September 27, 2:00-3:15
Becoming the Best Academic Advisor: Understanding the Core Curriculum
Facilitator: Cathleen Muller
Monday, October 7, 11:00-12:15
Supporting Student Learning through Efficient and Effective Writing Feedback
Facilitator: Stacy Wittstock
Thursday, October 10, 12:30-1:45
Becoming the Best Academic Advisor: Mastering DegreeWorks
Facilitator: Sean Rodriguez
Tuesday, October 15, 2:00-3:15
Early Technology Rejectors: Ethics of AI Writing and Surveillance
Facilitators: Cara Messina and Stacy Wittstock
Wednesday, October 16, 11:00-12:15
Integrative Learning in Capping
Facilitator: Cathleen Muller
Thursday, October 17, 12:30-1:45
Harnessing the Power of AI: Effective Prompting and Chain of Thought
Strategies for Classroom Engagement
Facilitators: Brian Gormanly and Eitel Lauria
Friday October 25, 11:00-12:15
Mentoring and Empowering Undergraduates to Research
Discussion Facilitator: James Snyder
Wednesday, October 30, 12:30-1:45
How to Create a More Playful Classroom
Facilitator: Kat Schrier (SCA)
Friday, November 6, 3:30-4:45
Supporting Student Mental Health: Strategies for Educators
Facilitators: Jamie Hatzis and Kimberly Marsden
Friday, November 15 12:30-1:45
Talking About Teaching
Friday, September 27, 12:30-1:30
Thursday, October 24, 2:00-3:00
Thursday, November 21, 12:30-1:30
