ORIENTATION AND GOAL SETTING — Dr. Kevin Naiker
Dr. Naiker will discuss skills needed in college and reasonable goal-setting.

1/29/08

COLLEGE 101: SEMESTER PLANNING — Mrs. Trelaunda Jackson
Develop a personalized master syllabus of assignments, papers, tests, class drop dates, etc. and will discuss effective study planning. Make sure to bring all of this semester’s syllabi.

2/5/08

7 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS — Dr. Kevin Naiker Learn how Stephen Covey’s famous habits to cultivate apply to you!

2/7/08

“WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY LIFE?”  CHOOSING A CAREER — Mr. Clayton McLaughlin Learn how to evaluate yourself and choose a career that you will enjoy and in which you can excel.

2/12/08

TIME MANAGEMENT — Ms. Avetta White
Analyze your current study patterns and time management difficulties.  Create schedule sheets customized with individual needs, goals, and key dates.

2/14/08

SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS — Dr. Deborah Curry 
Discover what the latest research tells us about building a relationship that lasts.  Learn the myths of marriage and the four relationship killers.

2/19/08

WELLNESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT — Dr. Serena Butler
Get tips for achieving a healthy and balanced lifestyle and useful coping mechanisms.  Learn relaxation strategies, utilizing support systems, and university resources that can be helpful with various stressors. 

2/26/08

EFFECTIVE LISTENING AND NOTE TAKING — Dr. Deborah Curry
Learn strategies for active listening, maximizing class attendance and participation, improving listening skills, as well as the Cornell note taking method.

3/4/08

ATTITUDE & DRESS FOR SUCCESS — Ms. Avetta White
Understand the key issues in the art and science of presenting yourself in the best possible way for job interviews and in professional opportunities.

3/11/08

EFFECTIVE READING — Mr. Clayton McLaughlin
Learn the SQ3R reading method to make the most of your reading time.   Get course mastery strategies, such as reading in advance (of the syllabus schedule), note-taking while reading, and other retention-building tips.

3/25/08

MASTERING TESTS — Dr. Makon Fardis
Review study skills and exam preparation strategies, discuss test-taking techniques for various kinds of exams (e.g., multiple choice, essay, or short-answer) and get tips for anxiety management during exams.