College Offers New Student Success Workshops for Fall 2009 In an effort to get students up to speed swiftly at the start of fall semester, Moorpark College will offer a myriad of student success workshops during the first two weeks of classes. The workshops cover everything from taking lecture notes to how to succeed in an online class. They begin on Tuesday August 18 and conclude Wednesday August 26. The workshops are held in the afternoons and evenings to allow for maximum participation. College staff members taking part in the event include representatives from the writing and math centers, career/transfer services, counseling, honors, veterans’ services and distance education.
Tuesday, August 18
3:00 – 3:50 Honors Program Orientation
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 112
6:00 – 6:30
Am I the Right Fit for an Online Class?
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 118
Wednesday, August 19
12:00 – 12:45 Navigating College: Learn what to do and when in order to succeed in college.
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 118
3:00 – 3:50 Honors Program Orientation
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 112
5:30 – 6:15 Discover Your Learning Style
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 118
Thursday, August 20
12:00 – 12:45 Transfer Opportunities: Plan Now for Your Next Academic Move
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 119
3:00 – 3:45 Taking Lecture Notes
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 118
6:00 – 6:45 Taking Lecture Notes
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 118
Monday, August 24
12:00 – 12:45 Understand What You Read: An easy method for decoding the “text” in your textbooks (appropriate for all courses).
Location: Third floor of the Library/Learning Resources building (LLR)
12:00 – 12:45 Your Career and Major: Discover the Options Open to You
Location: Fountain Hall (TBA)
Tuesday, August 25
12:00 – 12:45 Discover Your Learning Style
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 117
5:30 – 6:15 Navigating College: Learn what to do and when in order to succeed in college.
Location: Fountain Hall (FH) 115
5:30 – 6:15 Understand What You Read (Math emphasis): Math does require reading. Learn the language of math textbooks and how to understand, use, and retain the information your read.
Location: Library Learning Resources (LLR) third floor
5:00 – 6:00 Veterans Writing Group
Location: Library Learning Resources (LLR) 318
Wednesday, August 26
12:00 – 12:45 Understand What You Read (Math emphasis): Math does require reading. Learn the language of math textbooks and how to understand, use, and retain the information your read.
Location: Library Learning Resources (LLR) 318
5:30 – 6:30 Using WebCT/Blackboard: A Hands-On Orientation for students enrolled in online courses.
Location: Library Learning Resources, third floor Computer Instruction Center
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