Academic Advising Center

SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Fall 2008
Study Skills 101 | University Skills 201

All workshops are held in Gruening 409 from 1:05-1:50 p.m.

STUDY SKILLS 101

Workshops

Dates

Time Management

Thursday, Sept. 11
Thursday, January 29

Information will be given to help students balance study time, class time and extra-curricular activities. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.

Note Taking

Tuesday, Sept. 9
Tuesday, January 27

Students will be introduced to several styles of note taking, how to use lecture notes as a study tool and how to effectively take notes. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.

How to Read a Textbook

Thursday, Sept. 18
Thursday, Feb. 12

Intimidated by your textbook? Not sure of what to take notes on and how to be an effective reader? Students at this workshop will learn the art of reading a textbook and how to make the most of it for your classes. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.

Test Taking & Learning Styles

Thursday, Sept. 25
Thursday, Feb. 19

Students will be taught some practical techniques on how to take tests, how to reduce test anxiety and how to prepare for tests. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.

Math Anxiety

Tuesday, Sept. 16
Tuesday, Februrary 3

Do you hate math? You are not alone! Debbie Moses, Assistant Professor of Developmental Math with Tanana Valley Campus, will help ease the fears and anxiety. Every UAF degree requires math. Come find out some tips that will help you be more successful. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.

Stress Management & Test Anxiety

Thursday, Oct. 16
Thursday, March 5

Are you overwhelmed by trying to balance school, work and time for fun? Do you get to tests and "blank out" on what the answers are? Come and learn some tools for managing your stress and test anxiety. Contact the Academic Advising Center or Center for Health and Counseling for more information.

Memory and Concentration

Tuesday, Sept. 23
Tuesday, Feb. 17

Do you have difficutly remembering what you've learned for the upcoming test? Wonder why you can't concentrate on homework as well as your friends? Come learn tips and tools for improving your memory and concentration. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.

UNIVERSITY SKILLS 201

Major and Career Planning	Tuesday, Oct. 14 Thursday, Mar. 19
Have a specific career in mind but not sure of the major you need to get there? Interested in finding out where you can go with the major you're currently in? This presentation will provide students with the tools they need to research majors at UAF and the careers associated with those degrees.
Financial Aid Resources	Thursday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 10
Find out about financing your education with grants, loans or scholarships. Find out what a FAFSA is and what you do with it. Contact the Academic Advising Center or Financial Aid for more information.
Creating and Using a Budget	Tuesday, Nov. 4 Tuesday, March 31
Learn about managing your money and how you can better track your money spending habits. Contact the Academic Advising Center or Financial Aid for more information.
Resume Writing	Thursday, Nov. 6 Tuesday, April 7
A strong resume is the way into any job. Hear tips on how to craft the perfect resume that will get you the interviews you want. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.
Interviewing Skills	Tuesday, Nov. 11 Thursday, April 9
Interviewing can be more difficult than you'd expect. This workshop will walk through tips and best practices for getting the job you want. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.
Graduate School & Pre-Professional Information	Thursday, Oct 23
Interested in Graduate School or in going on for further studies in medicine, law, pharmacy, physical therapy, or other types of fields requiring more study? Join us for a discussion of resources and information. Contact the Academic Advising Center for more information.

Academic Advising Center
Division of General Studies

509 Gruening Building
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: (907) 474-6396
Fax: (907) 474-6780
Toll free 888-823-8780
E-mail: advising@uaf.edu