10:06 p.m.
The Academy for Teacher Excellence is announcing the Spring 2016 Student Success
Transition Series - eight workshops, 90-minutes each, designed to arm students with the
knowledge and skills to be successful in their transition to UTSA. Targeting primarily
incoming freshmen and community college transfer students, but open to ANY student.
Please pass the information along to any student you think might be interested. All
sessions are FREE!
Link to the full color brochure:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9UqCo2ieWGlMUszd1NUSHJUQW8/view?usp=sha...
RSVP for sessions here: https://goo.gl/forms/LpI5VPYpdG
January 19 3:30 to 5:00pm HUC 2.214 (Hidalgo Rm)
"Transitioning & You" - We will address the question of a Community College
"stigma," explore UTSA lingo and issues connected to being a new University
student, and practical ideas on creating balance and structure for "self."
January 22 11:00am to 12:30pm HUC 2.214 (Hidalgo
Rm)
"Planning & Organizing Effectively" - Worried about how you are going to get
through all of your courses this semester? Personal organization tips and proper planning
will make you more successful, and we'll recommend a few student-tested organizer apps
for your mobile device, too.
January 25 3:30 to 5:00pm HUC 2.214 (Hidalgo Rm)
"Note Taking & Time Management" - Want to know how to take better notes?
Always running out of time on assignments? Time management & note taking are
essential study skills for college success, this seminar will demonstrate why and how to
do it, and showcase some practical apps for smart phones and tablets.
January 27 11:00am to 12:30pm HUC 2.214 (Hidalgo
Rm)
"Financial Aid: Options & Impact" - Explore alternate funding sources, how
to run an effective online scholarship search, the student debt crisis, and a sample
personal statement.
February 2 11:00am to 12:30pm UC 2.01.26
(Pecan Rm)
"Procrastination & Test Anxiety" - Tips and suggestions on managing test
anxiety, addressing procrastination, planning and organizing "self," and how to
remain calm while taking a test.
February 4 3:30 to 5:00pm UC 2.01.26
(Pecan Rm)
"Building Your Support Network" - Academic norms and university etiquette, how
to talk to your professor, how to find a mentor, and how to ask for help from family,
peers, and TA's.
February 10 3:30 to 5:00pm UC 2.01.26 (Pecan
Rm)
"Know Your Student Rights" - Learn how to be your own advocate, explore your
rights under Title IX, FERPA, DACA and the Disabilities Act. Learn about UTSA services
for student veterans, student parents, and disabled students (ie; 504).
February 12 11:00am to 12:30 pm UC 2.01.26 (Pecan Rm)
"Library Research Workshop and Library Resources Tour" - Conducted by the UTSA
Student Engagement Librarian, learn how to use the library's resources effectively and
efficiently to facilitate your research.
Many thanks,
Deborah S. Chaney
Education Specialist II | Academy for Teacher Excellence | MB 0.500
College of Education and Human Development | University of Texas at San Antonio
210-458-6170 ofc | 210-458-6171 fax | www.ate.utsa.edu
"Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality." -Dalai Lama XIV