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Learning Strategies and Assessment Information Workshops are open to the entire
Towson
University
community. Bring your lunch if you wish! CASSI, a
computer-assisted study skills program is also available.
NOTE: Workshop attendance is not an alternative
to attending class.
Academic Success Strategies
Workshops are offered each semester and provide a concentrated
approach to developing skills vital to enhancing academic
performance. Each workshop will provide suggestions for immediately
applying the techniques discussed. Participants are encouraged to
attend workshops that fit their needs and individual appointments
can be scheduled.
For additional study skills
information, call the
Academic
Achievement
Center
at 410-704-2291 or email achieve@towson.edu.
If you would like to view
available study skills handouts or view the presentation, click
here.
Fall 2008
Series
No
advance reservation is required for workshops. For Academic
Coaching, click here to fill in an
Academic Coaching request or contact our office (410-704-2291 or achieve@towson.edu) to schedule
an appointment.
The Balancing Act: Goal
Setting & Time Management
Tuesday, September 23
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 513
Wednesday, September 24
▲ 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cook 513
- Learning
styles assessment
- Creating
long & short-term goals
- Planning
effective schedules
Using Technology
Effectively
Tuesday, October 7
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 513
Wednesday, October 8
▲ 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cook 513
10 Ways to Achieve Academic Success
Tuesday, October 14
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 513
Wednesday, October 15
▲ 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cook 513
-
Enhancing
listening skills
- Hints
for better note-taking & outlining
- The
textbook as a learning resource
Memorization, Concentration &
Test Taking
Tuesday, October 28
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 513
Wednesday, October 29
▲ 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cook 513
-
Memory
techniques and retention tips
- Study
& test taking strategies
- Assessment
of test preparation
Studying for Math and Science
Tuesday, November 11
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 513
Wednesday, November 12
▲ 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cook 513
- Managing
test anxiety
- Information
about common test-taking errors
- Test
preparation techniques
Preparation for Finals
Tuesday, December 2
▲ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cook 513
Wednesday, December 3 ▲ 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cook 513
-
Assess
efficiency of your schedule
- Recap
information from prior workshops
CASSI
Computer-assisted study skills
program
This program shows how to
improve you study skills. No computer knowledge is required.
If you are interested in using this, stop by the
Academic
Achievement
Center
in Cook Library 524, or contact us (e-mail: achieve@towson.edu,
or phone: 410-704-2291).
Some of the topics covered by
CASSI are
- Time
Management
- Effective
Note-Taking
- Improving
Your Memory
- Studying
for Exams
- Reducing
Test Anxiety
- Writing
Term Papers
- Studying
Mathematics
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