Student Success Workshops

Want to learn new student success strategies? Attend the ASC Student Success workshops!

Open to all students, our interactive Student Success Workshops can help you master some of the most fundamental concepts for academic learning and lifelong success.   

You can also earn certificates for attending ASC Student Success Workshops:

• Limited First Year Experience Pathway: Complete four different workshops or projects with different learning outcomes during your first year. For more information on the Limited First Year Pathway, please contact [email protected]. 
• Advanced: Attend 10 different workshops throughout your time at AUS.
• Expert: Attend 16 different workshops throughout your time at AUS.

Workshops will be offered online through the following link on their designated date and time.

Spring Semester 2021

Week 1, January 31–February 4

The Lowdown on AUS Lingo | Sunday, January 31, 12:00 p.m.

Join us to find out all about AUS acronyms, what they mean and when to use them.

Making the Most of your AUS Experience | Tuesday, February 2, 12:00 p.m.

Learn from your peers about how to make the most of your time and experience at AUS.

Relax, Resource, Repeat | Wednesday, February 3, 11:00 a.m.

Learn more about AUS resources available to you.

Adulting 101 | Thursday, February 4, 12:00 p.m.

From managing a budget to microwavable meals, this workshop is dedicated to helping you start living an independent lifestyle.

Week 2, February 7–February 10

Overbooked: Time Management Solutions and Resolutions | Sunday, February 7, 12:00 p.m.

Identify and analyze various time management techniques that can assist you with managing your time more effectively.

iLearn 101 | Tuesday, February 9, 12:00 p.m.

This session will provide students with an understanding of the university's learning management system (iLearn). Students will learn how to navigate on iLearn and perform the most common tasks/activities in order to have a successful academic year.

How to Take Notes in Class | Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m.

Learn about the importance of note taking and become familiar with various note taking methods.

Week 3, February 14–February 17

Smart Studying | Sunday, February 14, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about how to study smarter before, during and after class to maximize your efforts.

Writing at a College Level | Sunday, February 14, 2:00 p.m.

Connect with the Writing Center staff to understand the principles of and explore ways to improve on academic writing.

Developing a University Mindset | Tuesday, February 16, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about the benefits of applying a “growth” versus “fixed” mindset for university and lifelong success.

The Lowdown on AUS Lingo | Wednesday, February 17, 11:00 a.m.

Join us to find out all about AUS acronyms, what they mean and when to use them.

Test-Taking Strategies | Wednesday, February 17, 2:00 p.m.

Learn about various strategies for taking tests that will also help reduce fear related to test taking.

Week 4, February 21–February 24

Is College Really More Than the Classroom? | Sunday, February 21, 12:00 p.m.

Find out about the many ways you can get involved outside the classroom at AUS.

Learn to Say “No” Guilt-Free | Monday, February 22, 11:00 a.m.

Learn to prioritize commitments and explore various ways of saying NO to distractions without feeling guilty.

Making the Most of Your AUS Experience | Monday, February 22, 2:00 p.m.

Learn from your peers about how to make the most of your time and experience at AUS.

Self-Care is Just as Important as an Assignment | Wednesday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.

University Counseling Services will highlight the importance of prioritizing self-care and provide techniques on how to cope with difficult emotions.

How to Succeed at Physics | Wednesday, February 24, 1:00 p.m.

Connect with physics faculty and discuss ways to improve your learning approaches to physics.

Week 5, February 28–March 3

Conquer the Catalog | Sunday, February 28, 12:00 p.m.

Learn to navigate the pages of the AUS catalog with ease and engage in a little healthy competition!

Climbing the Ladder from Academic Probation to Dean’s List | Monday, March 1, 3:30 p.m.

Explore different strategies to build resilience and to achieve success at AUS. This workshop is ideal for students who are currently on Academic Probation and looking to find their way back to good academic standing.

Choose a Major You Love and Prepare for an Amazing Career | Tuesday, March 2, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about tools and resources that can assist you in choosing a suitable major and preparing for your future career.

Power Over Procrastination | Wednesday, March 3, 11:00 a.m.

Procrastination is a huge challenge in college. Understand what it means, why you do it and learn to overcome it with a strategy that works for you.

Adulting 101 | Wednesday, March 3, 3:30 p.m.

From managing a budget to microwavable meals, this workshop is dedicated to helping you start living an independent lifestyle.

Week 6, March 7–March 10

Writing at a College Level | Sunday, March 7, 2:00 p.m.

Connect with the Writing Center staff to understand the principles of and explore ways to improve on academic writing.

Stressing is Stressful | Monday, March 8, 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to define, identify signs of and manage stress.

Test-Taking Strategies | Tuesday, March 9, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about various strategies for taking tests that will also help reduce fear related to test taking.

Awesome Apps | Wednesday, March 10, 11:00 a.m.

This workshop introduces useful smartphone/tablet applications that will make studying and university life easier.

How to Succeed at Physics | Wednesday, March 10, 3:30 p.m.

Connect with physics faculty and discuss ways to improve your learning approaches to physics.

Week 7, March 14–March 17

Ready, Set, Goal! | Sunday, March 14, 12:00 p.m.

Learn how to set SMART goals, stick to them, and stay motivated even when times get tough.

Effective Communication is Key | Monday, March 15, 11:00 a.m.

Learn about the basic principles of effective communication that can be used for university and lifelong success.

Health and Wellness for Better Grades | Tuesday, March 16, 12:00 p.m.

Develop healthy eating habits and an exercise routine suitable for university and beyond.

Overbooked: Time Management Solutions and Resolutions | Wednesday, March 17, 2:00 p.m.

Identify and analyze various time management techniques that can assist you with managing your time more effectively.

Week 8, March 21–March 24

Power Over Procrastination | Sunday, March 21, 12:00 p.m.

Procrastination is a huge challenge in college. Understand what it means, why you do it and learn to overcome it with a strategy that works for you.

How to Rock your Group Project | Monday, March 22, 3:30 p.m.

Learn about different strategies on how to work well with your group members to maximize effectiveness and eliminate conflict.

How to Take Notes in Class | Tuesday, March 23, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about the importance of note taking and become familiar with various note taking methods.

Achieving Success with Integrity | Wednesday, March 24, 12:00 p.m.

Engage in dialogue around living a life with integrity.

Public Speaking is a Piece of Cake | Wednesday , March 24, 2:00 p.m.

Learn about effective presentation techniques and identify strategies that could assist you in overcoming some of the challenges of public speaking.

Week 9, April 4–April 7

Take Responsibility, Own Your Decisions | Sunday, April 4, 12:00 p.m.

Understand how your thinking, actions and the choices you make can have an impact on your life. Explore some of the roadblocks that you might be facing with accepting personal responsibility.

Choose a Major You Love and Prepare for an Amazing Career | Monday, April 5, 2:00 p.m.

Learn about tools and resources that can assist you in choosing a suitable major and preparing for your future career.

Overbooked: Time Management Solutions and Resolutions | Tuesday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Identify and analyze various time management techniques that can assist you with managing your time more effectively.

Read to Remember | Wednesday, April 7, 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about effective reading strategies and how to use them for improving your memory and overall learning.

Week 10, April 11–April 14

Awesome Apps | Sunday, April 11, 12:00 p.m.

This workshop introduces useful smartphone/tablet applications that will make studying and university life easier.

Ready, Set, Goal! | Monday, April 12, 11:00 a.m.

Learn how to set SMART goals, stick to them, and stay motivated even when times get tough.

Self-Care is Just as Important as an Assignment | Wednesday, April 13, 12:00 p.m.

University Counseling Services will highlight the importance of prioritizing self-care and provide techniques on how to cope with difficult emotions.

Learn to Say “No” Guilt-Free | Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 p.m.

Learn to prioritize commitments and explore various ways of saying NO to distractions without feeling guilty.

Week 11, April 18–April 21

Stressing is Stressful | Sunday, April 18, 12:00 p.m.

Learn how to define, identify signs of and manage stress.

Test-Taking Strategies | Monday, April 19, 3:30 p.m.

Learn about various strategies for taking tests that would also help reduce fear related to test taking.

How to Rock your Group Project | Tuesday, April 20, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about different strategies on how to work well with your group members to maximize effectiveness and eliminate conflict.

Relax, Resource, Repeat | Wednesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about AUS resources available to you.

Week 12, April 25–April 28

Public Speaking is a Piece of Cake | Sunday, April 25, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about effective presentation techniques and identify strategies that could assist you in overcoming some of the challenges of public speaking.

Health and Wellness for Better Grades | Monday, April 26, 3:30 p.m.

Develop healthy eating habits and an exercise routine suitable for university and beyond.

Smart Studying | Tuesday, April 27, 12:00 p.m.

Learn about how to study smarter before, during and after class to maximize your efforts.

Overbooked: Time Management Solutions and Resolutions | Wednesday, April 28, 11:00 a.m.

Identify and analyze various time management techniques that can assist you with managing your time more effectively.

Week 13, May 2–May 5

Power Over Procrastination | Sunday, May 2, 12:00 p.m.

Procrastination is a huge challenge in college. Understand what it means, why you do it and learn to overcome it with a strategy that works for you.

Ready, Set, Goal! | Tuesday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.

Learn how to set SMART goals, stick to them, and stay motivated even when times get tough.

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