Student Success Workshops

Spring 2013

BlackBoard
Presenter: Charlie Medina
How do I submit an assignment? Where is the discussion board?  Where are all my assignments? Get answers!
Wednesday, January 23 from 1 - 2 pm OC 1201
Wednesday, January 23 from 5 - 6 pm CLC 131

Success in the Health Sciences
Presenter: Gabi Gadbois
Learn the expectations of a 200 level biology class and get a tool kit of resources.
Wednesday, January 23 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Friday, January 25 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201

Reading for Success
Presenter: Denise Stephenson & Luke Lambert
Want to read better?  This workshop is all about improving your reading.  Focus on your own reading process to develop skills for any college course:  chemistry, sociology, accounting, English. . .
Tuesday, January 22 from 12 - 1 pm SAN Student Center Conference Room
Thursday, January 24 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Monday, January 28 from 2 - 3 pm OC 1202

How to Pass Biology 100/101 and Still Have a Life
Presenter:  Samantha Ezell
So you signed up for Introduction to Biology and are now wondering what you got yourself into. Come learn some helpful tips and tricks for surviving Bio 100/101! We will discuss learning styles, the best way to approach the material, how to study more effectively and more.
Monday, January 28 from 10 - 11 am SAN Student Center Conference Room

Time Management
Presenters: Nessa Julian & Nikki Schaper
Suggestions for managing your time more effectively.
Tuesday, January 29 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Tuesday, February 5 from 9:30 - 10:30 am SAN Student Center Conference Room

Note Taking
Presenter: Samantha Ezell
Effective note taking starts before you even enter the classroom. it can save you time, aggravation, the hassle of indecipherable notes and EVEN improve your grades! Come explore 5 different note-taking methods to find the method that works best for you. MEGA HINT: there probably isn't just one method that works best -- it can change depending on class, professor, subject matter and even your mood!
Wednesday, January 30 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202

Pronunciation Workshop
Presenters: Ruth Gay & Melissa Lloyd-Jones
Pronunciation is a huge part of learning a language. At this workshop you'll have the opportunity to listen to and to practice authentic English as it is spoken in the real world. You'll also learn some tricks for sounding like native speakers.
These workshop will be geared towards higher level ELS students (levels 5 and beyond).
Thursday, January 31 from 11:50 - 12:50 pm CLC 113
Monday, April 1 from 11:50 - 12:50 pm
These workshops will be geared towards lower level ESL students (levels 1 - 4).
Monday, February 25 from 11:50 - 12:50 pm CLC 113
Thursday, May 2 from 11:50 - 12:50 CLC

Writer's Block:  What To Do When You're Overwhelmed?
Presenter: Denise Stephenson
When we need to write, we all find ourselves facing a blank page, an empty screen. Want to relax, but need to be productive? Learn strategies to engage your assignment without stressing out.
Tuesday, February 5 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202

Ready, Set, Research
Presenters: MiraCosta Librarians
Search smarter, not harder.
Tuesday, February 5 from 12 - 1 pm SAN 108
Wednesday, February 6 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Thursday, February 7 from 7 - 8:30 pm ONLINE
Visit http://library.miracosta.edu/homepage on the day of the workshop for a link and log on instructions

Writing Your Personal Statement for Scholarship Essays
Presenter: Brandi Blahnik
Writing Your Personal Statement:  Don't delay!  Your personal statement is a critical part of your scholarship application.  Join us for useful tips and techniques for writing a successful essay.
Tuesday, February 12 from 12- 1 pm OC 1202
Wednesday, February 13 from 12 - 1 pm SAN Student Center Conference Room

Take the TEAS - Strategically
Presenter: Gabi Gadbois
Are you a pre-nursing student preparing to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)? Are you confused about how to study, or want to know ways to improve your test performance? Attend this workshop, which will cover study skills and strategies to help you prepare for the TEAS and achieve your best possible score!
Thursday, February 14 from 1 - 2 pm OC 1202

Strike Read and Write Gold
Presenters: Robert Erichsen & Clay Littrell
Learn some of the latest in text-to-speech and speech-to-text software to enhance your academic success.
Tuesday, February 19 from 9-10 am OC 1201

Keeping Motivation Alive
Presenters: Luke Lara & Adrean Askerneese
How to deal when life and school collide.
Wednesday, February 20 from 11:45 - 1 pm OC 1202

Practice Safe Writing:  Avoid Plagiarism
Presenter: Denise Stephenson
Temptation is everywhere! Learn how to avoid different kinds of plagiarism. It's vital to your academic health.
Tuesday, February 26 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Wednesday, February 27 from 12 - 1 pm SAN Student Center Conference Room

Oral Presentations
Presenters: Anthony Ongyod & Eric Robertson
Developing, designing, and delivering one’s work out loud and in front of others.
Tuesday, February 26 from 11 - 12 pm SAN Student Center Conference Room
Thursday, February 28 from 11 - 12 pm OC 1202

Minimize Stress, Calm Your Senses, Focus on Success
Presenter: Edward Pohlert
Key stress relief strategies for students.
Tuesday, March 5 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Wednesday, April 24 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202

Aha! Articles!
Presenters: MiraCosta Librarians
Finding periodical articles in the MiraCosta College library.
Tuesday, March 5 from 12 - 1 pm SAN 108
Wednesday, March 6 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Thursday, March 7 from 7 - 8:30 pm ONLINE
Visit http://library.miracosta.edu/homepage on the day of the workshop for a link and log on instructions

Monkey See; Monkey Write 
Presenters: Denise Stephenson & Brandi Blahnik
Never seen this before! Not available on Hulu. Even YouTube doesn't have this! Live: Watch a writer in action. Then, put what you've learned to practice in guided activities. We'll observe the writer create ideas from thin air and watch as a blank screen fills with sentences.
Tuesday, March 19 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Wednesday, March 20 from 3 - 4 pm OC 1202

Cite Right!
Presenters: MiraCosta Librarians
What IS it with all these confusing acronyms and citing sources?! In this workshop, the shroud of mystery surrounding citation styles will be cast off (to the tunes of Sweden's biggest pop act) as your learn the basics of MLA and APA style. Bring your sources, your Works Cited / Reference list, or just bring your interest and enthusiasm. After this workshop you will no longer be in the dark about citing sources effectively.
Tuesday, April 9 from 12 - 1 pm SAN 108
Wednesday, April 10 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Thursday, April 11 from 7 - 8:30 pm ONLINE
Visit http://library.miracosta.edu/homepage on the day of the workshop for a link and log on instructions