ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS

The Brazosport College Math Center Tutors are proud to host a semester long series of student workshops, geared toward helping students learn about skills and strategies for being successful in their courses.

Please register here:  TBD

Students can attend in-person or online, through Zoom. 

Our workshops are located in the open area of the Student Success Center, in room E.200, upstairs, above the main desk of the Bonnen Building.  Refreshments will be provided.

Those attending online will receive a Zoom link through their BC student webmail account, if they have registered ahead of time.

For each workshop attended, each student will receive a Certificate of Attendance, that can be shown to their instructor(s), and put into a prize drawing.

OH, AND THE COST IS FREE!!

Spring 2023 Success Workshops Flyer

SYLLABUS AND COURSE PLANNING: HOW TO START THE SEMESTER RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING

A syllabus is one of the most effective tools in a student’s success toolkit.  Students will be able to analyze the important information within this resourceful document and how to set about creating, planning, and achieving their course goals.  Students, make sure to bring at least one of your syllabi with you.

ACADEMIC TOOLS FOR SUCCESS TOOLKIT

Did you know that there are multiple ways to learn, study, take notes, and convey information in an effective and organized way?  Not all students successfully learn and study by using the old “tried and true” methods. Learn about different methods that you can add to your academic work toolkit.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILLS IN YOUR EDUCATIONAL CAREER

College is the opportune time for students to improve their core skills, like communication and growth mindset.  Learn why soft skills are important to a student’s success and effective methods to using these skills accomplish course goals.

MOVING PAST STRESS AND ANXIETY IN EDUCATIONAL PATH

Stress and anxiety are a normal part of a student’s path to success.  Learn strategies to lessen the negative outcomes of these emotional responses, creating a more enjoyable path to a student’s educational accomplishments.

METACOGNITION: THE PERKS OF KNOWING HOW YOU THINK

Knowing your learning style(s) and how you think can be strategic tool in planning and implementing the best tactics in being highly successful student. 

USING MOTIVATIONAL TECHNIQUES TO PERSEVERE

Burn out is a real thing.  Learn about motivational strategies to keep you focused and on the road to success in your courses.

WINNING WITH SELF-ASSESSMENT!

Being able to self-assess one’s habits and practices during a semester can help a student find the best actions to be effective in achieving course goals. Learn how to self-assess to improve your odds of success in your courses.