Academic Success Series

Learning Assistance Services offers the Academic Success Workshop series to help students become successful active learners. Workshops focus on helping students manage their time, and improve their approach to studying and learning at UM. Workshops are held on Mondays in 2202 Shoemaker Building.

Register for workshops online by clicking the link below. Once your registration has been received you will receive a confirmation e-mail that you have been added to the workshop. Students who have not registered are welcome to attend as long as space permits.

LAS can also provide workshops for your class, organization or department. Visit the Request a Workshop page to find out more.

Date:    Monday, February 6, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
Where do the 168 hours you have each week go? This workshop will introduce you to time management techniques that you can use to be more in control of the way you spend your time and your life.

Date:    Monday, February 20, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
This workshop is intended to assist students who are enrolled in a 01x math class and need to re-take the math placement test to continue into a credit math course. Test-taking techniques will be emphasized. Students will also be given strategies to reduce test anxiety. While this workshop is not intended to teach the content of the math placement test, student questions will be honored as time permits.

Date:    Monday, February 27, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
This workshop will offer exam skill strategies and ideas to improve your performance on tests. It will also provide the opportunity to complete a course analysis and provide suggestions on how to approach any issues you have that may be getting in the way of your academic success.

Date:    Monday, March 12, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
In this workshop you will identify your own learning style and develop strategies to capitalize on your strengths as a learner.

Date:    Monday, April 2, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
Where do the 168 hours you have each week go? This workshop will introduce you to time management techniques that you can use to be more in control of the way you spend your time and your life.

Date:    Monday, April 9, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
Come and learn to take charge of your math exam! Techniques for preparing for, taking, and learning from previous math exams will be discussed. Students will develop a plan of action to prepare effectively for math course exams. Please bring your math course syllabus and a graded math exam to use during the workshop.

Date:    Monday, April 16, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
This workshop will offer exam skill strategies and ideas to improve your performance on tests. It will also provide the opportunity to complete a course analysis and provide suggestions on how to approach any issues you have that may be getting in the way of your academic success.

Date:    Monday, May 7, 2012          Time:    4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:    2202 Shoemaker Building

Description:
Get ready, get set, go. In this workshop you will be introduced to study strategies that you can use to prepare for finals so that you can do your very best on your final exams.