Student Success
Workshops - West Campus
Who Says There is No Free Lunch?
Come EAT, LEARN, & WIN an iPOD!
All workshops are 12:20p - 1:20p on Mondays
101 College Drive, Room 214
Lunch Included!
Students who complete at least six workshops during the semester will receive a certificate of completion and be entered to win a free iPOD!!
Workshop |
Day |
Facilitator |
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| Conquering Math: Strategies for Success |
2/04/08 | Richard Herbst | |
| This workshop is for those students who think they “are not very good at math” and are nervous about taking math courses. You will learn key study skills to get a jump on mastering the course content in your math classes to get on the road to earn better grades. | |||
| Need Financial Aid? How to get it! |
2/11/08 | Denise Nuccio | |
| Are you worried about how you are going to pay for your college expenses? This important session will answer your questions on how to apply for financial aid and complete all the required forms on time. Helpful hints on how to manage your money will also be reviewed. | |||
| Getting into a Study Group | 2/18/08 | Peer Mentor | |
| Do you feel lost sometimes in how to study for a quiz or exam? This workshop will explain the importance of study groups and how to form or join one. Studying with a group of other students will help you understand your course content and be better prepared for taking those important tests. | |||
| Transferring is Not a Mystery! | 2/25/08 | Ruth Godin/Peter Cubbage | |
| A “don’t miss” workshop for anyone planning to transfer to another college or university after completing course work or your degree at Montgomery County Community College. The focus of this workshop will be on transfer planning | |||
| Stressed Out Over Mid-Term Exams? |
3/03/08 | Russell Loverdi | |
| Get better results from your test taking. Attend this session to learn about successful strategies and resources that will help to improve your ability to prepare for exams and your test taking skills plus lower your level of test anxiety. | |||
| Overcoming Science Phobia | 3/10/07 | Robert Kuhlman | |
Do you find the demands and content of advanced science courses overwhelming? Attend this workshop to learn successful strategies to study and learn complex science concepts and process skills. Targeted for all students but should be most helpful to students in the allied health fields of studies. |
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| Basic Computer & Online Research Skills* |
3/24/08 | Kevin Strunk | |
| This session will introduce students to basic computer research skills that will help you succeed in both college and life. You will receive an overview of the Library and its role in student success, while demonstrating how to find electronic information effectively and efficiently via library resources. (*This workshop will take place in room 249computer classroom) |
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| How to Stay Out of Debt | 3/31/08 | Reps from American Education Services |
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| Do you have the credit card blues and are in debt? Attend this workshop to learn how to get a handle on your finances and manage your money. Tips for making good investments and saving money will also be discussed to contribute to your financial health. | |||
| Appreciating Diversity | 4/07/08 | Shirley Dixon | |
| This session will address the importance of getting along with others and recognizing the variety of cultural and life experiences of the students in your classes. You will learn why it is important to embrace the different races, ethnicity, ages, abilities, religion, sexual orientation, and countries of origin represented in the college population and explore ways to foster a sense of belonging. | |||
| Planning Your Career | 4/14/08 | Cynthia Guinyard | |
| Still haven’t declared a major? Not sure how to do it? This is the workshop for you! You will be given guidance on making the decisions you need to make about possible majors. Excellent websites will be explored to help you narrow down your choices to feel more comfortable about the direction of your career. | |||
| Face Book/My Space: Things You Should Know |
4/21/08 | Matt Kaminski | |
| Do you use MySpace, Facebook, and/or You Tube? So do future employers, 4 year colleges, police, and even those who you may be out to harm you. What you do online can come back to haunt you. This workshop will help you identify ways to protect yourself online. | |||
| Unwind Your Mind : Getting Through Finals Week! |
4/28/08 | Kristina Philpot | |
This workshop will help you prepare for your final exams to end the spring semester. Unwind your mind by a Massage to relax and prepare to celebrate your college success this year! |
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