Workshops | Academic Success Coaching

There are two types of workshops for undergraduate students:

• The Expert Learner Series: Students, scroll down to see our workshop schedule.
• Workshops by request: Click here to fill out a workshop request form or scroll down for more information.

Are you a student interested in meeting with a coach one-on-one? Click here to fill out the Academic Success Coaching interest form.

Don't Be a Mess, Avoid the Stress!
Time Management Tips with the TRC

Thursday, January 21st, 2:00-3:00pm

Learn time management tips from students like you!

Academic Peer Coaches will share how to plan out the semester, create a routine, and find time to use campus resources.

Join us at https://bit.ly/DontBeAMess (Be sure to enter capitalization exactly as it appears!)

Attend and be entered for a chance to win a Study Supplies Bag

RSVP on RowdyLink at https://rowdylink.utsa.edu/event/6639227 

Spring 2021 Expert Learner "How To" Series: Get It Done in 2021!

Nervous about online courses? Join us for 30-minute virtual workshops to enhance your online learning skills.

Workshops are held on Wednesdays, 3:00 to 3:30pm on Zoom. Attend any or all of the workshops in the series.

Registration (encouraged but not required):
Click here to register for the Expert Learner "How To" series.

• February 3rd: Plan Your Semester
  • Learn tips to manage your time and keep up with due dates.
  • Join at https://bit.ly/PlanYourSemester
• February 17th: Cope with Covid-19 & Current Events
  • Counseling Services shares how to manage stressors and still succeed as a student.
  • Join at https://bit.ly/covidandcurrentevents
• March 3rd: Make the Most of Your Faculty's Office Hour
  • Get tips on how to approach your faculty to get the help you need.
  • Join aht https://bit.ly/UseOfficeHour
• March 24th: Plan Your Writing Process
  • Stop procrastinating and learn how The Writing Center can help.
  • Join at https://bit.ly/PlanYourWP
• April 7th: Get Motivated
  • Understand why you feel unmotivated and what you can do about it!
  • Join at https://bit.ly/FeelMotivated
• April 21st: Study for Exams
  • Create a finals plan that will help you feel prepared.
  • Join at https://bit.ly/studyforfinals

Can’t make it to a workshop? Call the TRC or fill out the form to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an Academic Success Coach! For accommodations to participate fully in the workshop, please email us at Academic.Coach@utsa.edu.

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We have several pre-recorded workshops on our YouTube channel.

 

Workshop: How to Create Online Study Groups

Wednesday, October 7th, 3:00-3:30pm on Blackboard Collaborate

Download How to Create Online Study Groups Guided Notetaking Handout (.docx)

 

Workshop: How to Overcome Self-Doubt

Wednesday, October 21st, 3:00-3:30pm on Blackboard Collaborate

Download How to Overcome Self-Doubt Guided Notetaking Handout (.docx)

 

Workshop: How to Stay Motivated

Wednesday, November 4th, 3:00-3:30pm on Blackboard Collaborate

Download How to Stay Motivated Guided Notetaking Handout (.docx)

 

Workshop: How to Prepare for Exams

Wednesday, November 18th, 3:00-3:30pm on Blackboard Collaborate

Download How to Prepare for Exams Guided Notetaking Handout (.docx)

 

Workshop Upon Request

We offer synchronous and asynchronous workshops online only for the Fall 2020 semester. If you are teaching a class or leading a program or organization, we can schedule our staff to present an online workshop to your undergraduate course or group, or we can pre-record a workshop for your class or group. Workshops-by-request typically last 45 to 50 minutes, but can often be pared down to a specific timeframe. Academic Success Coaching service presentations can be conducted in as few as 10 minutes. Please note: for synchronous workshops, the professor or their designee is required to be present during the entire presentation or workshop.
Click here to fill out a workshop request form.

Time Management

In this workshop, students will learn to evaluate the use of their time, discuss the importance of planning, prioritizing, and avoiding procrastination, and explore different tools for managing their time effectively.

General Study Skills

college success before, during, and after class. Students will leave with a knowledge of different strategies for effective note taking and proactive textbook reading.

Effective Note-Taking

In this interactive workshop, students will explore how effective note taking can aid them in the learning process. Students will understand the reasons for taking notes, how to take effective notes, and discover methods for organizing their notes to create their own study guide.

Proactive Textbook Reading

In this interactive workshop, students will discover the importance of being actively involved in the reading process. Students will learn how to annotate readings, highlight effectively, and summarize readings in their own words.

Effective Examination Preparation

In this workshop, students will learn how to prepare for exams well in advance, as well as techniques for reducing stress associated with exams. In particular, students will learn how to generate questions from course materials, apply appropriate techniques for studying, and apply specific strategies for taking different types of exams.

Effective Communication

This workshop examines the elements of effective communication, the communication cycle, and tips for communicating effectively. Additionally, students will demonstrate an understanding of how to communicate professionally with their professors and peers via email.

Presentation Skills

This workshop provides information on how to prepare for a presentation, including how to handle common challenges. Students will be able to identify best practices for presenting their work, including audiovisual mediums. This workshop can be tailored for presentations utilizing mediums such as PowerPoint, Prezi, or posters.

Reading Scholarly Articles

This workshop provides a brief overview of reading scholarly literature and ways to avoid getting lost in the details of the article. Students will learn what annotated bibliographies are, how to annotate sources as they read, and how to organize multiple sources. This workshop is designed to help students dissect information from scholarly articles to smoothly transition into writing a literature review.

General Research Processes

In this workshop, students will gain a basic understanding of what a research paper is and how to execute one successfully from start to finish. Students will learn what should be included in the introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis, and concluding sections of the research.

General Writing Processes

In this workshop, students will develop a basic understanding of the phases of the writing process, including the pre-writing, drafting, revision, and editing phases. Students will also learn how to develop a research question, tailor their writing to a particular assignment, organize and plan to meet deadlines, as well as different methods for overcoming writing blocks.

Writing a Literature Review

"The speaker was great and very helpful!"

"I have learned about presenting a lot but this workshop actually taught me some new things that I haven’t been told before."

"This was an excellent presentation! I was honestly not that excited to come to class today knowing there would be a guest presenter, but [she] was engaging, intelligent, and really taught me so much about what I already thought I knew. Great job!"

"Thank you very much, I am now very excited to start this project and now I know not to waste my time, and how to spend my spend my time efficiently"

"Effective presentation that allowed to calm nerves about the upcoming assignment in class."

"I love the way these topics are presented. Also love the encouragement & help the speakers provide."

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For more information, please contact Academic Success Coaching at 
Academic.Coach@utsa.edu | 210-458-4694