Academic Skills Workshops
Learn effective academic strategies that can be applied to any class. Workshop topics include:
- Time and Task Management
- Note Taking
- Academic Reading Strategy
- Organization
- Apps and Sites to Excel Academically
- Test Strategy
- Public Speaking and Presentation
Eligibility: Open to all UHCL students
Registration: Walk-ins ok, register at workshop.
Attendance can be verified for a professor or organization within 2 working days.
1-on-1 Training: Available by appointment only.
Some evenings 4-7 p.m., and some Sundays 1-6 p.m.
In-Class Presentations: Available on request by professor.
Contact: Becca Guler at Guler@uhcl.edu
Spring 2018 Workshop Schedule
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Time and Task Management Systems for School/Work/Life Balance
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Time management, balancing face-to-face or online classes and projects with work and family responsibilities, prioritizing tasks and downsizing if necessary.
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Note Taking Strategies
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Faster, more effective note taking strategies for easier and more productive review and test prep.
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| Academic Reading Strategy - All Students |
Read textbooks and articles faster, keep focused and retain information.
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Academic Reading Strategy - Multilingual Students |
How to read faster, understand new words without a dictionary and avoid translating, all while building English reading fluency.
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Apps and Sites to Excel Academically |
Apps, browser extensions, group online collaboration and file sharing, finding and citing reliable resources
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Test Strategy
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Predicting test items from textbook content and class notes, preparing for specific question types, and strategies to use during exams.
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Organization
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See and try various ways to physically or digitally organize notes, assignments, research articles or other “stuff”. Bring items to organize and we’ll get you started on the spot.
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| Public Speaking |
Logical organization, keeping audience attention, physical stance, slide design, source referencing, and common pitfalls.
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Student Success Center
Phone: 281-283-2450
Email: studentsuccesscenter@uhcl.edu
www.uhcl.edu/studentsuccesscenter
SSCB 3101
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 239
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Regular office hours:
Mon. - Thurs., 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun., 1 - 6 p.m.
Summer tutoring:
Jun. 4 - Aug. 4, 2018
Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.