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Learning Strategies and Assessment Information Workshops are open to the entire
Towson
University
community. Bring your lunch if you wish! CASSI, a
computer-assisted study skills program is also available.
NOTE: Workshop attendance is not an alternative
to attending class.
Academic Success Strategies
Workshops are offered each semester and provide a concentrated
approach to developing skills vital to enhancing academic
performance. Each workshop will provide suggestions for immediately
applying the techniques discussed. Participants are encouraged to
attend workshops that fit their needs and individual appointments
can be scheduled.
For additional study skills
information, call the
Academic
Achievement
Center
at 410-704-2291 or email achieve@towson.edu.
If you would like to view
available study skills handouts or view the presentation, click
here.
Fall
2009
Series - Canceled
No
advance reservation is required for workshops. For Academic
Coaching, click here to fill in an
Academic Coaching request or contact our office (410-704-2291 or achieve@towson.edu) to schedule
an appointment.
Discover Your "Top 5" Strengths:
StrengthsQuest Inventory Workshop
Please contact our office for more
information.
The Balancing Act: Goal
Setting & Time Management
Tuesday, September 22
▲ 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cook 512
Wednesday, September 23
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 512
- Learning
styles assessment
- Creating
long & short-term goals
- Planning
effective schedules
Using Technology Effectively
Tuesday, October 6
▲ 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cook 512
Wednesday, October 7
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 512
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Tips for creating an audience specific presentation
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Strategies for tailoring PowerPoint slide/transparencies to
complement classroom presentations
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Addressing stage fright
10 Ways to Achieve Academic Success
Tuesday, October 20
▲ 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cook 512
Wednesday, October 21
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 512
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Enhancing listening skills
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Hints for better note-taking & outlining
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The textbook as a learning resource
Memorization, Concentration &
Test Taking
Tuesday, November 3
▲ 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cook 512
Wednesday, November 4
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 512
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Memory
techniques and retention tips
- Study
& test taking strategies
- Assessment
of test preparation
Studying for Math and Science
Tuesday, November 17
▲ 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cook 512
Wednesday,
November 18
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 512
- Managing
test anxiety
- Information
about common test-taking errors
- Test
preparation techniques
Preparation for Finals
Tuesday, December 1
▲ 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cook 512
Wednesday, December 2
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 512
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Assess
efficiency of your schedule
- Recap
information from prior workshops
CASSI
Computer-assisted study skills
program
This program shows how to
improve you study skills. No computer knowledge is required.
If you are interested in using this, stop by the
Academic
Achievement
Center
in Cook Library 524, or contact us (e-mail: achieve@towson.edu,
or phone: 410-704-2291).
Some of the topics covered by
CASSI are
- Time
Management
- Effective
Note-Taking
- Improving
Your Memory
- Studying
for Exams
- Reducing
Test Anxiety
- Writing
Term Papers
- Studying
Mathematics
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