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=sharing    

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.