Academic Advising Center

SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Spring 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, Jan. 31
Thursday, April 3

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

Thursday, Feb. 7
Thursday, April 10

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, Feb. 14

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, Feb. 21
Thursday, April 17

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

Thursday, Feb. 28

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

Tuesday, March 4

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.

UNIVERSITY SKILLS 201

Creating a Four Year Degree Plan & Unofficial Degree Evaluation (using UAOnline)	Thursday, Mar 27
Find out how to use UAOnline to see how close you are to completing your degree or any other degree you are considering! Determine what general education (core) requirements you still need as well as what it takes to complete the major. Contact the Academic Advising Center or the Registrar's Office for more information.
Financial Aid Resources	Tuesday, Feb. 5 Tuesday, Feb. 12
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.

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