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Academic Achievement Center

Workshops

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.

NOTE: Workshop attendance is not an alternative to attending class.

Spring 2013 Workshops

10 Ways to Achieve Academic Success

Tuesday,February 12 from 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in Cook Library 512
Wednesday, February 13 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. in Cook Library 404B*

Topics Covered:

  • Enhancing listening skills
  • Hints for better note-taking & outlining
  • Identifying campus resources

The Balancing Act: Goal Setting & Time Management

Tuesday, February 26 from 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in Cook Library 513
Wednesday, February 27 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. in Cook Library 404B*

Topics Covered:

  • Learning styles assessment
  • Creating long & short-term goals
  • Planning effective schedules

Improving Textbook Reading & Comprehension

Tuesday, March 12 from 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in Cook Library 513
Wednesday, March 13 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. in Cook Library 404B*

Topics Covered:

  • Reading strategies for textbooks and other class materials
  • Using SQ4R Reading System

Understanding the Equation: Tips on how to study for Math & Science

Tuesday, April 2 from 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in Cook Library 513
Wednesday, April 3 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. in Cook Library 404B*

Topics Covered:

  • Managing test anxiety
  • Specific study strategies for math
  • Specific study strategies for science
  • Identifying common test-taking errors
  • Test preparation techniques

What did I just read? Memorization, Concentration & Test Taking

Tuesday, April 16 from 12:45 p.m. -1:45 p.m. in Cook Library 513
Wednesday, April 17 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. in Cook Library 404B*

Topics Covered

  • Memory techniques and retention tips
  • Study & test taking strategies
  • Assessment of test preparation

It's Finals Already! Preparing for Finals
Wednesday, May 1 from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. in Cook Library 404B*

Tuesday, May 7 from 12:45 p.m. -1:45 p.m. in Cook Library 513

Topics Covered:

  • Manage overall anxiety
  • Assess schedule efficiency
  • Consider academics and other commitments when creating study plan
  • Recap information from prior workshops

*Workshops held in CK 404B will be recorded and posted on the AAC website. A release form will need to be signed. Please contact us with any questions regarding this matter.

Academic Achievement Center
Cook Library, Room 524 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
      Tuesday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 2/11 - 5/14, except during spring break

Phone: 410-704-2291
E-mail: achieve@towson.edu


 

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• For additional study skills information, call the Academic Achievement Center at 410-704-2291 or email achieve@towson.edu.

• No advance reservation is required for workshops



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