SARC Workshops

SARC's Learning Skills Specialist provides FREE one-on-one consultations designed to help you develop the study skills necessary to meet the demands of college level learning. During these consultations, you will have the opportunity to assess your study skills, understand your individual learning style, and learn new strategies that will make you a more efficient, effective learner at the college level

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How to connect with SARC's Learning Skills Specialist?

SARC’s Learning Skills Specialists provide FREE one-on-one consultations designed to help you develop the study skills necessary to meet the demands of college level learning. During these consultations, you will have the opportunity to assess your study skills, understand your individual learning style, and learn new strategies that will make you a more efficient, effective learner at the college level. To schedule a one-hour appointment with a Learning Skills Specialist, please call SARC at 407-823-5130. Click here for more information.

Workshops - Spring 2012

Download the Spring 2012 Schedule

All UCF Students Welcomed! Bring Someone With You: A Fellow Classmate, Roommate, or Friend.

Academic Success Workshop Topic
Freshmen Earn 500 LINK Points for Participating
Date / Time / Locations

Textbook Reading/Note Taking
Are you reading your textbook the most effective way possible? Learn how to read and take notes before class to help you prepare for the exam.

Thursday, January 19th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Student Union, 220
Earn 500 LINK Points!

Time Management – How Not to Procrastinate
Develop the techniques necessary to become an effective time manager. Learn how to complete assignments at a high level of quality and which will reflect your time and effort.

Wednesday, January 25th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Student Union, 316A
Earn 500 LINK Points!

How to Study Biology and Chemistry
Learn study skills and learning strategies needed for success in UCF science courses. Hear tips from SARC Peer Tutors.

Thursday, February 2nd
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Student Union, 220

Thinking Skills and Memory Techniques
Are you having trouble processing or remembering information for tests? Do you wish you could better retain information from lectures? Learn skills that allow you to manipulate information and improve your memory.

Tuesday, February 7th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
VARC
Earn 500 LINK Points!

How to Study Astronomy, Physics, and Engineering
Learn study skills and learning strategies needed for success in any Physics or Engineering course. Hear tips from SARC Peer Tutors.

Wednesday, February 8th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Student Union, 316A

Time Management – How Not to Procrastinate
Develop the techniques necessary to effectively manage your time. Learn how to complete assignments at a high level that will reflect your time and effort.

Wednesday, February 15th
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Rosen Campus
Earn 500 LINK Points!

Effective Study Skills
Learn how to get ready to study so you are not cramming the night before. SARC’s own panel of experts will help you effectively prepare for any exam you may come across here at UCF!

Wednesday, February 22nd
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Tower 1 Lobby
Earn 500 LINK Points!

Academic Decision Making
Receive a review of critical academic policies and procedures you need to know to make the best decision about withdrawing from a course and about your academic schedule.

Thursday, February 23rd
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Student Union, 220
Earn 500 LINK Points!

What Does a “W” Really Mean?
How does withdrawing from a course affect my schedule, transcript, scholarships, and date of graduation? Learn the pros and cons of deciding to withdraw from a course.

Wednesday, February 29th
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Student Union, 316A
Earn 500 LINK Points!

What Does a “W” Really Mean?
How does withdrawing from a course affect my schedule, transcript, scholarships, and date of graduation? Learn the pros and cons of deciding to withdraw from a course.

Thursday, March 1st
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Student Union, 220
Earn 500 LINK Points!

Academic Integrity
Integrity is a characteristic everyone wants associated with their name. Learn how to demonstrate one component of the UCF Creed inside and outside the classroom. Learn how to recognize integrity and how to demonstrate it.

Wednesday, March 14th
CANCELED

Test Taking & Studying Skills
Learn how to get ready for tests so you are not cramming the night before. SARC will help you effectively prepare for and succeed on any exam you may come across here at UCF!

Tuesday, March 20th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Osceola Lounge – Apollo
Earn 500 LINK Points!

Time Management – How Not to Procrastinate
Develop the techniques necessary to become an effective time manager. Learn how to complete assignments at a high level of quality and which will reflect your time and effort.

Thursday, March 22nd
4:00 – 5:00 pm
VARC
Earn 500 LINK Points!

Final Exam Preparation – Stress Management
Are you starting to feel overwhelmed in preparing for final exams? Learn how to regain control and make finals week a week of success and not stress!

Wednesday, April 18th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Nike Programming Center
Earn 500 LINK Points!

Final Exam Preparation – Stress Management
Are you starting to feel overwhelmed in preparing for final exams? Learn how to regain control and make finals week a week of success and not stress!

Thursday, April 19th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Student Union, 220
Earn 500 LINK Points!

SARC thoughtfully plans a series of Academic Success Workshops each semester (click here for the current schedule). Ideally, students will attend workshops from the current semester’s schedule. If you do not see a workshop that meets your organizations needs, you may request a workshop. Please note that requests for topics that are currently being presented will not be accepted.

Online Workshops

If you have viewed one of SARC's online workhops, please take the time to fill out the online evaluation.

Online Workshop Evaluation

Academic Success Workshop Topic Link
Power Studying
Click here for the Power Studying Handout.
Video
Final Exam Preparation Video
Campus Etiquette Video
Classroom Etiquette Video
Email Etiquette Video
Goal Setting & Motivation Video
Time Management Video