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Summer Semester 2007
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| Becoming a More Successful Student |
Wednesday, June 13th |
1:00p - 2:00p |
JBC 408 |
Come and get great tips and techniques for becoming a more efficient and successful student – learn ways to achieve your academic goals.
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| Preparing for the COMPASS Placement Test |
Tuesday, June 26th |
12:00n - 1:00p |
JBC 408 |
Planning to take the math, reading or writing placement tests? Come to this workshop and take away practical test-taking tips and sample test questions.
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Fall Semester 2007
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| Blackboard “Secrets” |
Tuesday, September 4th |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
TBH 7th |
Okay, you signed up for an online class but do you know some of the “secrets”? Participants will be given an overview of the basic components of Blackboard and learn how to customize them to get “more bang for your buck”!
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| From Topic to Composition |
Wednesday, September 18th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
You have a great topic for your next paper – how do you turn it into a great composition?
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| Getting the Most Out of the Campus Computer Labs |
Tuesday, October 2nd |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
TBH 7th |
Come see what free resources are available in the computer labs and learn how to more efficiently use these services.
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| Reading at the Speed of Sight |
Thursday, October 11th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Is the amount of reading required in college overwhelming to you? Come learn the basics of speed reading. This workshop will highlight techniques to increase your reading rate to help you stay on top of all your reading assignments.
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| What’s That You Say? A Communication Skills Workshop |
Wednesday, October 17th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Skilled communication starts with the fundamentals – listening skills, acknowledgment, etc. Come learn vital information on communicating well, getting along well with others and building successful relationships.
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| Internet Basics |
Tuesday, November 6th |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
JBC 409 |
Feeling a little lost on the "information superhighway"? Well, look no further! This workshop was designed to get you up to speed on the Internet. During this workshop we will start with the basics like how to get on the Internet, using search engines, how to use email, how to download software and save documents, how to site Internet resources, and other helpful tips.
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| Drug Dosage Calculation Review |
Wednesday, November 28th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Are you a health student having problems calculating drug dosages? Come to this workshop for an in-depth practice session.
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| Countdown to Relief: Stress Management Strategies |
Thursday, November 29th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Feel like you are about to explode? Need to take a little time for yourself? In this workshop you will practice proven stress management techniques and leave feeling refreshed and reenergized.
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Spring Semester 2008
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| Basic Computer Skills |
Tuesday, January 15th |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
TBH 7th |
In this workshop, we start from the beginning by identifying computer hardware/terminology, turning on the computer, how to use a mouse and keyboard. You will also learn how to save documents, how to use spell check, learn what all those symbols are for, as well as many other things you need to know for computer literacy.
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| The Write Stuff |
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Wednesday, January 30th |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Cure writer’s block and learn techniques for making the most of your knowledge when writing under pressure. Tips will be given for writing essay exams and compositions.
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| My Math Lab Preview |
Tuesday, February 5th |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
TBH 7th |
MyMathLab has a proven track record of increasing student success rates in math. The program engages students in active learning—it’s modular, self-paced, accessible anywhere with Web access, and adaptable to each student’s learning style. Student grades on homework at one college soared from an average of 58% to 83% with MyMathLab. Come to this session for a preview of the program – it may be just what you need to improve your math grades!
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| Appearance Matters: Grooming Your Public Image |
Thursday, February 21st |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Discover why a positive image is important to a favorable impression. Tips will be given for daily habits as well as for job interviews.
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| Using PowerPoint |
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Tuesday, March 4th |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
JBC 409 |
You have been instructed to develop a PowerPoint presentation for your class – how do you do it? This workshop is an introduction to the processes of generating graphic presentations using PowerPoint. It provides an overview of the program and will introduce most of the topics necessary to create a PowerPoint presentation with emphasis on the “easy” way to work by using available shortcuts.
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| Spring Cleaning – Get Organized! |
Wednesday, March 12th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Is clutter getting in the way of your academic success? Do you have trouble keeping up with all your papers, texts, emails, and assignments for your classes? What about your computer – do you spend 20 minutes looking for a file? Come to this seminar to learn techniques to be more efficient and productive. Get organized today!
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| Spelling Strategies |
Monday, March 17th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Are you a “spelling challenged” student? Come learning useful tools for improving your spelling skills.
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| WSCC Internet Services |
Tuesday, April 1st |
1:30 – 2:30 pm |
TBH 7th |
Are you aware of all the online services available for WSCC students? Do you know how to set up your online account, access your campus email, register online, check your grades, print transcripts? These are just a few of the items you will learn how to do in this workshop. Come learn how to navigate the online world at WSCC.
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| Drug Dosage Calculation Review |
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Thursday, April 24th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
TBH 7th |
Are you a health student having problems calculating drug dosages? Come to this workshop for an in-depth practice session.
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| This is a Test…..This is Only a Test |
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Wednesday, April 16th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm |
JBC 408 |
Come learn easy, effective techniques for reducing test anxiety and achieving better grades on your exams.
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Tuesday, 24 April, 2007
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