The Center for Academic Achievement provides Academic Development Workshops in a variety of areas to include Study Skills, Time Management, Test-taking Skills, Note-taking Skills, Communication Skills and Organizational Skills and many other areas. For more information, please contact the CAA office for dates at 239-590-7906 or e-mail caa@fgcu.edu.

Student Success Workshops Spring 2013

Note Taking

Learn to develop a note-taking system that works for you

Strategies for lecture and text based notes

Tips for organizing your notes

Flexible skills that can be applied to a wide range of classes

Reading Comprehension

Reduce time spent reading textbooks and other required readings

Identify “roadblocks” to reading comprehension and strategies to overcome them

Increase your understanding of new material

Become a more efficient reader and maximize your study time.

Technology

Learn how to utilize the various technological resources at FGCU

Avoid costly mistakes and learn how you can benefit from a sound understanding of FGCU’s technology

Develop skills that you will use for the rest of your academic career at FGCU

Time Management

Take control of your time and learn how to work smarter not harder

Develop the skills needed to plan and execute an effective study plan

Learn how to combat procrastination and stay ahead of your assignments

Tips for organizing and prioritizing personal commitments with academics

Test Taking

Reduce testing anxiety

Learn how to study efficiently, and prepare for specific testing situations

Discover the benefits of proper planning and test preparation

Motivation

Learn skills to avoid boredom in the classroom

Strategies on how using a positive attitude can lead to success

Stay on track and avoid being sidelined in school

Avoid the “sophomore slump” and “senioritis”

Goal Setting

Develop the skills to plan long term and short term goals

Discover how to set and achieve realistic and attainable goals for college and life

Useful skills for identifying “roadblocks” in achieving goals and taking advantage of available resources

Effective Communication

Learn how to communicate with the various departments on campus

Develop tactics for handling difficult academic situations

Avoid misunderstandings that can be detrimental to your educational pursuits

Critical Thinking Skills

Learn how to think at a higher level

Develop skills that will help you analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new material

Increase your ability to develop new ideas and apply information in new ways

Study Techniques

Develop effective strategies for using study time more efficiently

Practice the art of learning

Learn to study in a way that takes advantage of your learning style

Habits of Successful Students

Learn what successful students already know

Time tested skills and habits that will help you succeed in college

Strategies for maintaining academic success