Academic Support

STUDYWISE SCHEDULE Fall 2007

Higley Lounge (on the first floor of Higley)

Studywise workshops are held on Mondays and Thursdays in the fall semester on the following dates. All workshops last ONE HOUR. Faculty and students are co-presenting (look for posters on campus for specific guest presenters). All sessions will be held in the Higley Lounge (on the first floor of Higley Hall). Snacks and drinks are provided. Everyone is invited, so please stop by!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Making the Transition, Who Am I at Denison? In addition to the excitement, consider potential challenges (interpersonal, academic, etc); resources on campus; expectations of and for self (time management, goal setting); survival tips; how to drop/add a course or change faculty advisors; dealing with change and transition

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, Noon-1:00 p.m.
Critical Reading and Effective Note-taking: Becoming a Stellar Student How to mark a textbook; tips for reading more quickly; developing critical thinking skills; determining which information is important to note; what to do when professors talk quickly; introducing and practicing various note taking approaches

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Academic Integrity at Denison: What it Means and How to Uphold It Understanding what constitutes cheating; ensuring proper citation of sources; when group work becomes unethical; paraphrase or plagiarize, what's the difference?

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, Noon-1:00 p.m.
The Secret to Success in College: Time Management 101 What it means to schedule your priorities rather than prioritize your schedule; examples of time management successes and failures; using personal schedule grids

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
What Kind of Learner Am I? Why knowing your learning style is integral to academic success; how to find out what type of learner you are (online assessments); strategies to achieve your academic goals via your learning style

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, Noon-1:00 p.m.
Become a Test-taking Pro (just in time for midterms) Strategies for essay exams; tips for objective tests; relieving test anxiety; study skills suggestions; identifying peak study place/time of day/location; dealing with test anxiety

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Communication with Faculty How to Set the Stage for Positive Relationships Why it is important to establish a relationship with your professors; approaching a faculty member about concerns related to a course; making the most of office hours

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, Noon-1:00 p.m.
Answering One of Colleges Big Questions: What Do I Want to Major In? Self-assessment of needs, interests, skills; relevant resources on campus (Career Services, internships, workshops); the relationship between majors and careers

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Improving Concentration and Using Memory to Master Course Content Listening effectively; becoming a more active participant in class; key words and phrases; hints for shutting out distractions; using mnemonic devices to remember information; tips for memorization

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, Noon-1:00 p.m.
Overcome Procrastination NOW How to develop a realistic weekly schedule; starting tasks you need to complete; setting deadlines; prioritizing academic and social activities; managing your time

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ready for a Break? Ideas for Managing Stress Good stress v. bad stress; reflecting on what causes stress in your life; physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of stress; ideas on managing and relieving stress

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, Noon-1:00 p.m.
Control Your Study Environment and Increase Your Self-Motivation to Learn Discovering your peak study times and effective study places; prompting yourself to learn the material; overcoming fatigue, restlessness, and/or burnout

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Learning From Your Returned Exams and Preparing for a Comprehensive Final Predicting exam questions; test preparation plan; effective study skills; sorting and synthesizing information; maintaining a positive attitude

Studywise Sessions Presented by: The Academic Support & Enrichment Center Doane 102 (740) 587-6666