Student Success Workshops Spring 2023

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.

2/1

(Wed.)

6:00 pm

Hill Hall #L05

Dept. of Social Work, Dr. Douglas Bates & Ms. Lauren Stanley

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.

2/9

(Thu.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Jason Sneed

LSAT Test Prep I: Analytical Reasoning
(Logic Games)

For those interested in graduate Law School, we tackle the first of the three main areas of the LSAT exam: Analytical Reasoning a.k.a. “Logic Games.” We cover best ways to diagram complex ideas and answer tricky questions such as the “can be true” vs. “must be true” vs. “cannot be true” question types.

2/13

(Mon.)

12:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Testing Center & Learning Support, James Pao

How to Read an Assignment

We will review the basic sections of an assignment and talk about important information to look for in assignments. Then we will look at and take apart several sample assignments.

2/14 (Tues.)

3:00 pm

Hill Hall #L05

Reading Specialist, Angela Steinberg

Health Science Meta Majors:
Plan B

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

2/15 (Wed.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Angelica Gathings & Cynthia Grant

Study Skills

Discover the top ten proven ideas on how to study more effectively. Learn how to choose the right study environment, avoid doing things at the last minute, increase efficiency by “time blocking,” use flash cards to remember key ideas, and more.

2/16 (Thu.)

1:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Testing Center & Learning Support, James Pao

Reading Strategies in the Sciences

We will go over and practice reading strategies that are especially useful when reading topics in the sciences.

2/16 (Thu.)

3:00 pm

Hill Hall #L05

Reading Specialist, Angela Steinberg

LSAT Test Prep II: Logical Reasoning

For those interested in graduate Law School, we tackle the second of the three main areas of the LSAT exam: Logical Reasoning. We cover argumentation including how to identify premises, assumptions, and the conclusion. Learn to answer questions on errors of reason and strengthening/weakening an argument.

2/20 (Mon.)

12:00 pm

Hill Hall #205

Testing Center & Learning Support, James Pao

Time Management

Wasting time and procrastinating can hurt your effectiveness as a college student. Uncover ways to reduce procrastination, manage your time better, and take control over your schedule.

2/21 (Tues.)

3:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Testing Center & Learning Support, James Pao

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 reading, writing and math in order to pass the required PRAXIS exam for entry into the Education program.

2/22 (Wed.)

2:00 pm

Hill Hall #205

Advising Services, Andrais Brandon

Registration Refresher

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 registration tickets.

2/22 (Wed.)

4:00 pm

Hill Hall #331

Advising Services, Natasha Thompson & Samuel Taylor

LSAT Test Prep III: Reading Comprehension

For those interested in graduate Law School, we tackle the third of the three main areas of the LSAT exam: Reading Comprehension. Keys to success involve understanding the main idea of each passage, knowing what inferences have been made, and identifying the author’s point of view.

2/27 (Mon.)

12:00 pm

Hill Hall #205

Testing Center & Learning Support, James Pao

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.

3/1 (Wed.)

3:30 pm

Hill Hall #331

Dept. of Nursing, Keya Leak

Graduate School: Are You Ready?

Hear from a panel of current WSSU graduate students in several different disciplines as they recommend tools, tips and strategies. Implementing those ideas now, as an undergraduate, will make you a stronger candidate when you do apply for graduate school.

TBD (week of 3/6)

TBD

TBD

The Graduate College, Dr. Montrale Boykin

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.

3/22 (Wed.)

5:30 pm

Hill Hall #331

Dept. of Nursing, Keya Leak

Reading Strategies in Psychology and Sociology

We will go over and practice reading strategies that are especially useful when reading topics in psychology and sociology.

3/28 (Tues.)

3:00 pm

Hill Hall #L05

Reading Specialist, Angela Steinberg

Reading Strategies in Business

We will go over and practice reading strategies that are especially useful when reading topics in business.

3/30 (Thu.)

3:00 pm

Hill Hall #L05

Reading Specialist, Angela Steinberg