Join the Center for Academic Achievement for our Fall workshop series and set yourself up for success this semester!
Questions? Email academicsupport@lasalle.edu.
Drop In and Get Organized!
Friday, August 30, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Lawrence 409
Bring your syllabi and any planning tools you may use (phone, planner, computer) to take some time to understand course deadlines, record due dates, ask questions, and get organized. This is not a presentation but rather an informal chance to connect with academic coaching staff or just carve out some time to plan on your own.
New School, New People—A How-To Guide
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 12:30–2 p.m., Lawrence 409
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 12–1 p.m., Lawrence 409
A person can trip and fall in any direction but never touch the ground. Why? Because they have a strong circle of friends surrounding them to catch them. Who do you have surrounding you? Let’s explore the who, what, where, and how of building a solid circle of people to help navigate this amazing experience called college.
I Need More Time!
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 5–5:30 p.m., Online
Get a quick half-hour overview of effective time management techniques. We’ll identify busy times of the semester, break large projects into smaller tasks, and develop effective weekly routines.
Calming Your Digital C.H.A.O.S.—Not Another Notification!
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1–2 p.m., Holroyd 155
Are you feeling lost in a sea of notifications and information—emails, Canvas, texts, syllabi, discords, etc…? Unsure or frustrated if you’d missed something critical? Want help figuring out how to filter and streamline all that so you don’t miss the important stuff? Join us and we’ll look at some ways to organize and prioritize messages and info from La Salle systems like (C)anvas, (H)andshake, the (A)cademic calendar, (O)utlook, and (S)tarfish, and more, so you can de-stress and stay on top of things this semester! Be sure to bring your devices.
What the Best Multitaskers Do
Thursday, Sept. 19, 12:30–2 p.m., Lawrence 409
One of the most valuable skills for life and learning is multi-tasking. How good are you? Do you want to become better? Are you aware of the times and situations when multi-tasking hinders your learning? Come and take a multi-tasking assessment and discover the best multi-tasking strategies for you.
Tackling Test Anxiety
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Online
Learn strategies to better manage test anxiety. This session will be co-facilitated with the Student Counseling Center.
“I Got WHAT on my Midterm?!”
Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:30—1 p.m., Lawrence 409
Monday, Oct. 21, 5—5:30 p.m., Online
Test grades not what you wanted? Reflect on your successes and challenges and create an action plan to help you improve during the second half of the semester.
Get Ready for Finals!
Monday, Dec. 2, 5—5:30 p.m., Online (register here)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12:30—1 p.m., Lawrence 409
Take a moment to reflect on the semester so you can make an effective plan for final exams, papers, and projects. In this workshop, you will organize yourself, set goals, and learn active study techniques to prepare for finals.