Experiential Education: Real World 101

Tuesday, October 5, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenters: Maren McKellin, Field and Experiential Learning Coordinator and Jean Spahr, Cooperative Education and Internship Program Coordinator

Want to take your classroom knowledge into the real world and be rewarded in many ways? Field and Interdisciplinary Studies courses, Community-Based Service Learning classes, and the Cooperative Education and Internship program all provide hand-on experiences that enrich learning and lead to personal growth in an enjoyable and exciting way. Join us and consider becoming involved in experiential learning!

Goal Attainment and Goal Setting

Tuesday, October 5, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenter: Arne Anderson, Student Success Advocate

Come and learn steps for success. How do you put together where and what you want to be with how you’re going to get there? Discover simple strategies that you can use on a daily basis.

A Major Decision: A Workshop for Undeclared Majors

Wednesday, October 13, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenters: Susan Frank, Counselor and Sandy Werner, Counselor

Do big decisions immobilize you? Is it difficult for you to select an appropriate major? If so, help is on the way. You’ll gain insight and tools to help you improve your ability to make appropriate decisions and understand how to choose an appropriate major.

Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) and Student Success Skills: Part 1

Wednesday, October 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenter: Michael Duggan, Counselor

Are you a student that has A.D.D. or think you may have A.D.D? Are you an instructor or family member that knows someone with Attention Deficit and you want to learn more? This workshop will give practical strategies on how to more effectively study and manage time while being in college. In addition, the presenter will share personal strategies on how to survive through higher education while having A.D.D. This will be the first of a three-part series that will continue Winter Quarter 2005 and Spring Quarter 2005

Time is on Your Side . . . Yes It Is

Wednesday, October 27, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenter: Edison Wells, Counselor

Always running around at the last minute? Feeling pressured and don’t know where your day went? Well it’s probably a thing called life that has you up and going all the time. Try taking this session on time management where you will find out exactly where you are spending time and how best to prioritize it.

Goal Setting and Goal Attainment

Wednesday, October 27, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Naperville Center in Room 25B, 1223 Rickert Drive, Naperville, Illinois

Presenter: Jeanne Kempiak, Counselor

Come and learn steps for success. How do you put together where and what you want to be with how you’re going to get there? Discover simple strategies that you can use on a daily basis.

Goal Setting and Goal Attainment

Monday, November 8, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center, (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenter: Jeanne Kempiak, Counselor

Come and learn steps for success. How do you put together where and what you want to be with how you’re going to get there? Discover simple strategies that you can use on a daily basis.

Tackling Test Taking

Monday, November 8, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenters: Arne Anderson, Student Success Advocate and Moira Sobkoviak, Student Success Advocate

Are you looking for ways to help prepare for exams? If so, this workshop is for you. Find out the “little” things to watch and listen for to help minimize stress during test taking.

Ready, Set, Transfer

Wednesday, November 10, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A (inside the cafeteria)

Presenter: Dana Thompson, Counselor

Are you thinking about transferring to a 4-year college or university? Are you unsure as to what to do first? Come to this workshop and find out how to choose the best school for you, when are the best times to apply, what key information schools will need from you, and much more.