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.

Fall Semester 2021

Week 1, August 29–September 2

The Lowdown on AUS Lingo | Sunday, August 29, 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, August 31, 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, September 1, 11:00 a.m.

Learn more about AUS resources available to you.

Adulting 101 | Thursday, September 2, 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, September 5–September 8

Overbooked: Time Management Solutions and Resolutions | Sunday, September 5, 12:00 p.m.

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

Ready, Set, Goal! | Monday, September 6, 11:00 a.m.

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

iLearn 101 | Tuesday, September 7, 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, September 8, 3:30 p.m.

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

Week 3, September 12–September 15

Smart Studying | Sunday, September 12, 12:00 p.m.

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

How to Succeed at Physics | Sunday, September 12, 3:00 p.m.

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

Health and Wellness for Better Grades | Monday, September 13, 3:30 p.m. 

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

Developing a University Mindset | Tuesday, September 14, 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, September 15, 11:00 a.m.

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

Awesome Apps | Wednesday, September 15, 2:00 p.m.

Introduces useful smartphone/tablet applications that will make studying and university life easier.

Week 4, September 19–September 22

How to Take Notes in Class | Sunday, September 19, 12:00 p.m.

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

Learn to Say “No” Guilt-Free | Monday, September 20, 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, September 20, 2:00 p.m.

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

Achieving Success with Integrity| Tuesday, September 21, 12:00 p.m.

Engage in dialogue around living a life with integrity. 

Test-Taking Strategies | Wednesday, September 22, 2:00 p.m.

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

Week 5, September 26–September 29

Conquer the Catalog | Sunday, September 26, 12:00 p.m.

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

Stressing is Stressful | Monday, September 27, 2:00 p.m.

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

Choose a Major You Love and Prepare for an Amazing Career | Tuesday, September 28, 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, September 29, 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, September 29, 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, October 3–October 6

Writing at a College Level | Sunday, October 3, 12:00 p.m.

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

Climbing the Ladder from Academic Probation to Dean’s List | Monday, October 4, 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.

Test-Taking Strategies | Tuesday, October 5, 12:00 p.m.

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

How to Succeed at Physics | Tuesday, October 5, 3:00 p.m.

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

Social Media: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly | Wednesday, October 6, 2:00 p.m.

Join us to learn more about “Digital Wellness” and the positive and negative impacts of social media.

Week 7, October 10–October 13

Self-Care is Just as Important as an Assignment | Sunday, October 10, 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.

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

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

Sustainability For Success | Tuesday, October 12, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for an engaging session with the team of AUS Sustainability and learn how your sustainability journey can be the key to lifelong success.

Overbooked: Time Management Solutions and Resolutions | Wednesday, October 13, 2:00 p.m.

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

Week 8, October 17–October 20

Power Over Procrastination | Sunday, October 17, 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, October 18, 3:30 p.m.

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

Is College Really More Than the Classroom? | Tuesday, October 19, 12:00 p.m.

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

Public Speaking is a Piece of Cake | Wednesday, October 20, 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, October 24–October 27

Take Responsibility, Own Your Decisions | Sunday, October 24, 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, October 25, 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, October 26, 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, October 27, 3:30 p.m.

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

Week 10, October 31–November 3

Awesome Apps | Sunday, October 31, 12:00 p.m.

Introduces useful smartphone/tablet applications that will make studying and university life easier.

Ready, Set, Goal! | Monday, November 1, 11:00 a.m.

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

Health and Wellness for Better Grades | Tuesday, November 2, 12:00 p.m. 

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

Writing at a College Level | Wednesday, November 3, 11:00 a.m. 

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

Learn to Say “No” Guilt-Free | Wednesday, November 3, 2:00 p.m.

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

Week 11, November 7–November 10

Stressing is Stressful | Sunday, November 7, 12:00 p.m.

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

Test-Taking Strategies | Monday, November 8, 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, November 9, 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, November 10, 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about AUS resources available to you.

Week 12, November 14–November 17

Public Speaking is a Piece of Cake | Sunday, November 14, 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.

Self-Care is Just as Important as an Assignment | Monday, November 15, 3:30 p.m.

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

Smart Studying | Tuesday, November 16, 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, November 17, 11:00 a.m.

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

Week 13, November 21–November 23

Power Over Procrastination | Sunday, November 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.

Ready, Set, Goal! | Tuesday, November 23, 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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