Friday 

1/20/2012 

Where Does the Time Go? Effective Time Management - Rick Muthiah, Dean of Learning Support Services

Students have multiple activities to juggle: Class, assignments, friends, family, activities. The list goes on. In this workshop, Rick Muthiah, dean of learning support services, will provide tools and tips for managing your time effectively.

Friday 

2/3/2012

Using APA Format Effectively - Sue O’Donnell, Associate Professor of Psychology

Stressed out because you don’t know APA style for citations? This workshopis for you. Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will coverAmerican Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, alongwith several guidelines for writing in APA style.

Friday 

2/10/2012

Take Note(s): Strategies for Learning - Rick Muthiah, Dean of Learning Support Services

Taking notes is a core element of college success, yet many studentsunder-utilize the learning tool they have just created. Rick Muthiah, dean of learning support services, will discuss several notetaking methods and willprovide strategies for maximizing learning from your notes.

Friday 

2-17-2012

Steps to a Writing a Successful Research Paper - Gary Tandy, Professor of English, andJane Scott, Public Services Librarian

Research papers can seem overwhelming, but following a step-by-step, organized approach can make your life much less stressful. This session will walk through those steps and guide you to campus and Internet resources to help make you a research pro.

Friday

3/2/2012

Financial Follies - Ryan Halley, Associate Professor of Finance

Have you wondered what it would be like to have more freedom with your personal finances? Have you ever been stressed about your financial situation? If so, come find out what you need to know about money. You’ll be surprised how simple this process can be. This workshop will provide information on a variety of personal finance topics, including budgeting, credit cards, and student loans.

Friday

3/9/2012

Managing Stress - Laura Helmer, Health and Counseling Center

This workshop will give effective and concrete tools to help college students manage the stress of college. Topics will include time management, test anxiety, relationship issues, and utilizing stress to your advantage.

Friday

3/16/2012

Sources, Citations, and References, Oh My! A Look at Bibliographic Management Tools -  Rick Muthiah, Dean of Learning Support Services

Research papers require proper citation of sources and creation of a reference list or bibliography. Several tools are available to help manage the process of documentation. Knowing about these tools can simplify your research process, whether now or in graduate school.