Student Success Workshops Fall 2022

Make Focus 2 Work for You

Students use FOCUS 2 to help choose or change their major and verify their choice of a career field.  Students only need a willingness to accurately respond to its inquiries.

9/7 (Wed.)

10:00 am

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Arthur Hardin & Rashad Little

Social Work Majors and Pre-Majors Info Session

The Department of Social Work will facilitate a presentation for majors and pre-majors to obtain updates on the program, opportunities, and other important information.

9/7 (Wed.)

6:00 pm

Hill Hall #L05

Advising Services, Dr. Douglas Bates & Ms. Lauren Stanley

Navigating the Career Expo

The Career Expo is approaching, and now is the time to get prepared.  Prepared?  Yes, prepared!  Receive tips on how to get ready for a Career Fair and how preparation will enhance your experience and opportunity for career success.

9/8 (Thu.)

12:00 pm

DJR Student Center, Hall A of Multi-Purpose Rm

FYE/SYE/NTS, Career Development Services

Don’t Be a SAP

This workshop centers around Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Learn the steps required if you are placed on SAP, the requirements to stay in good academic standing, and what happens if you do not meet SAP academically and financially.

9/12

(Mon.)

3:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Jason Sneed

De-Stress PRAXIS: Education Majors and Pre-Majors

Find out about the availability of test preparation workshops held throughout the year designed to provide pre-major students with the opportunity to sharpen their skills in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics in order to pass the required PRAXIS exam for entry into the program.

9/14 (Wed.)

2:00 pm

Hill Hall #205

Advising Services, Andrais Brandon

Note-Taking Strategies for Midterms

Why is it helpful for you to take notes when an instructor is presenting information in class? It’s all to help yourself. If your notes are complete and correct, they will provide you with a helpful resource to learn necessary information for your class success.

9/18 (Sun.)

7:00 pm

Zoom live online

FYE/SYE/NTS, Ronald Harris

Nursing Pre-Majors Have Options: Explore the Health Services Meta Major

Explore the following programs as alternative pathways for pre-nursing majors: Exercise Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Rehabilitation Studies, and Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

9/21 (Wed.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Angelica Gathings & Cynthia Grant

Self-Esteem Leads to Success

Good self-esteem can create success in college, whereas poor self-esteem has negative effects. We provide 8 tips to help you build and maintain good self-esteem, including the use of positive language.

9/27 (Tue.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #205

Writing and Comm. Programs, Keisha Springs

The ABC’s of Nursing: Pre-Majors Info Session

The Department of Nursing will facilitate a presentation for nursing pre-majors to obtain updates on the program, opportunities, and other important information. The TEAS test and GAP Program will be discussed during this presentation.

9/28 (Wed.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Keya Leak & Dr. Cecil Holland

SU Conversation: Refresher on Registration

Students will receive a refresher on the registration process regarding Banner Rams Online such as how to look up classes, how to enter classes, how to complete Add Forms and other tickets, etc.

10/5

(Wed.)

4:00 pm

Zoom live online

Advising Services, Tarsha Damon

Make Focus 2 Work for You

Students use FOCUS 2 to help choose or change their major and verify their choice of a career field.  Students only need a willingness to accurately respond to its inquiries.

10/6 (Thu.)

10:00 am

Hill Hall #L05

Advising Services, Arthur Hardin & Rashad Little

The ABC’s of Nursing: Pre-Majors Info Session

The Department of Nursing will facilitate a presentation for nursing pre-majors on the program, opportunities, and other important information. The TEAS test and GAP Program will be discussed.

10/19 (Wed.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Keya Leak & Dr. Cecil Holland

Doughnuts and Conversations

Come have conversations with us about the successes and concerns of the Fall semester.

10/20 (Thu.)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hill Hall, Ground Floor Lobby

FYE/SYE/NTS, Ronald Harris

Dealing With Change

College is a time of dramatic change. You may feel overwhelmed or excited, or both. Find out positive ways in which you can react to change.

10/25 (Thu.)

12:30 pm

Hill Hall #205

Testing Center, James Pao

Alumni Panel: Making Your Degree Work for You

Hear from a panel of WSSU Alumni which consists of various professionals in the fields of business, healthcare, education, and more as they share with you their professions and how WSSU has helped them to achieve their career paths.

10/25

(Tue.)

5:30 pm

Zoom live online

Advising Services,

Jessica Jones

(WSSU Alumna)

SU Conversation: Refresher on Registration

Students will receive a refresher on the registration process regarding Banner Rams Online such as how to look up classes, how to enter classes, how to complete Add Forms and other tickets, etc.

10/27

(Thu.)

10:00 am

Hill Hall #L05

Advising Services, Natasha Thompson & Sam Taylor

Workplace Skills: Customer Service

Providing great customer service is one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Learn the secrets of how to provide customer service, with examples of what to do (and what not to do!).

11/1 (Tue.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #205

Testing Center, James Pao

Communicating With Influence

We communicate all the time not only with our words but also with our actions. Learn to communicate better, whether to break out of our own introversion, to express our feelings, or to persuade someone.

11/3 (Thu.)

12:30 pm

Hill Hall #205

Testing Center, James Pao

Self-Esteem Leads to Success

Good self-esteem can create success in college, whereas poor self-esteem has negative effects. We provide 8 tips to help you build and maintain good self-esteem, including the use of positive language.

11/8 (Tue.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #205

Writing and Comm. Programs, Keisha Springs