The Academic Support Center offers a variety of personal development workshops to help students build skills that impact successful course completion. Topics include time management, study habits, communication skills, and more! Mastering these areas will help students become academically successful and can be applied to any class. Workshops are free to all enrolled students and are scheduled each semester--register below by selecting your desired workshop and signing into your RCSJ account.
Time Management
Ways to effectively manage your time, stick to a routine, and balance school, work, and life.
Study Skills
How to study using the research-backed "learning cycle," as well as how to incorporate active study strategies into your routine.
Tackling Textbooks
Strategies to become a more effective reader in school and beyond, including how to comprehend and retain specific subject textbook readings more effectively.
Goal-Setting, Motivation, and Avoiding Procrastination
Learn the importance of setting goals, discover techniques to stay motivated, and discuss tips to avoid procrastination to stay on track with goals.
Note-Taking
Ways to take more effective notes, what to write down when taking notes, and several different styles of note-taking.
Test-Taking Strategies
Strategies for exam success, including how to combat test anxiety.
Communicating With Professors
Students will learn the best techniques for communicating with faculty, including speaking with professors before, after, or during class; attending office hours; and writing professional and effective emails.
Writing Skills Triage
A variety of workshops geared toward essay writing and structure. Topics include avoiding plagiarism, MLA/APA styles, crafting a thesis, developing paragraphs, and more!
Choose an option and register by clicking on the associated link below:
The Academic Support Center partners with Student Lingo to provide a variety of online, self-paced workshops. These free workshops are available 24/7 for your convenience. Follow this link and create a free account using your RCSJ student information.
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Time Management and Organization
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Online Testing Strategies
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Online Courses - Staying Motivated
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What it Takes to be a Successful Student
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And more!
