Brilliant Bobcats: College Success Series is a collaboration between Retention Management & Planning, Career Services, Counseling Center, Financial Aid, the Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC), and the Suspension Appeals Committee. The series features workshops that focus on teaching students the skills needed for college success, including topics like time management, test preparation, effective study habits, and major/career exploration.
Smart Start: Time Management Strategies
Wednesday, January 23 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 3-7.1 LBJ Student Center
Students have a lot to deal with: part-time jobs, extracurricular activities, family, friends, fun … and oh, yeah – studying! Taking charge of your schedule early in the semester will help you feel in control of your workload. This workshop will help you develop a strategy to manage your commitments, prioritize your course work, and create a weekly game plan that works as hard as you do.
The Top 10 Vital College Success Strategies
Monday, January 28 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | 4-1.6 LBJ Student Center
Success isn’t only for the lucky. Success is for those who plan for it. If you need help making a plan to achieve your goals, this workshop will show you a few secrets – secrets that will help you be the best Bobcat you can be. A presenter from the Student Learning Assistance Center will cover such topics as interpersonal communication, networking, time management and study habits.
U-Turn: From Probation to Success
Wednesday, February 6 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | 3-7.1 LBJ Student Center
Did your grades go south this semester? Concerned about being placed on academic probation? Slow down, pull over and stop in at this workshop. You’ll learn all about the university’s academic standards and support services, the academic probation policy and how it affects your financial aid, and the suspension appeals process. We’ll have you back on the right path in no time.
Making the Grade: Test-Taking Strategies
Monday, February 11 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | 3-15.1 LBJ Student Center
The first tests of the semester are coming up. Relax! This is a test – repeat, this is only a test. This workshop will help you take charge of your study time and develop strategies for test taking. Join us and you’ll learn how to make the grade and stress less.
The Prepper’s Guide to College Success
Tuesday, February 19 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | 3-7.1 LBJ Student Center
Come on, admit it. Having your parents around to make meals and remind you when to get out of bed did make life easier. An important part of the college transition is learning how to take care of your own mental and physical wellbeing. This workshop will show you the connection between college-related physical and emotional issues, time management, study skills, and better grades.
Overcoming the Odds: Student Stories of Success
Tuesday, March 19 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | 3-15.1 LBJ Student Center
College can be a challenge, complete with the occasional bump in the road. It’s never too late, however, to turn things around. In this workshop, a panel of students who have been on academic probation will tell you how they overcame the odds and regained their good academic standing. With their honesty and your determination, you can get your college career back on track.
U-Turn: From Probation to Success
Wednesday, March 27 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | 3-15.1 LBJ Student Center
Did your grades go south this semester? Concerned about being placed on academic probation? Slow down, pull over and stop in at this workshop. You’ll learn all about the university’s academic standards and support services, the academic probation policy and how it affects your financial aid, and the suspension appeals process. We’ll have you back on the right path in no time.
Majoring in Success
Monday, April 8 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | 3-15.1 LBJ Student Center
Ever since you were little, people have been asking you what you want to be when you grow up. What if you still don’t know the answer? Join counselors from Career Services and University College in this workshop designed to help you find a career or major that suits your goals and launches your journey toward success.
The Finals Countdown
Wednesday, April 24 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | 4-1.6 LBJ Student Center
Does finals week feel like you’re running a marathon? Want to sprint across the finish line instead of stumble? With stress management and finals preparation tips from Healthy Cats and Retention Management & Planning, you’ll develop a winning strategy to help you feel prepared to finish strong, without losing your sanity or your health. Ready, set, go!
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