Student Success Workshops
Workshops are free and available to all WSSU students. New ones are added on a rolling basis throughout the semester, so make sure to check back here at the start of every month!
To RSVP for a workshop, or for questions about the program, please contact James Pao, Testing Center Manager, at paojh@wssu.edu or 336-750-2390.
University College Student Success Workshops are designed to help WSSU students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. They are intended to support and enhance academic success at WSSU by expanding students’ understanding of the best practices for approaches to learning as well as address critical areas of knowledge that will take students beyond classroom learning and their time at WSSU.
Why We Collect Data
2/1 @ 3:30pm in Hill Hall 331
Why does data matter to us as a people, you individually, as a country or globally? Together we will explore way people engage data in everyday life. We will unpack the ways we use data to explore, understand, improve and build things like ideas, business, or social groups, policy, and even entertainment.
2/7 @5:30pm in Hill Hall 331
Registration Refresher
2/12 @ 4pm in Hill Hall 331
Students will receive a refresher on the registration process regarding Banner Rams Online such as how to look up classes, how to enter classes, how to complete Add Forms, and other registration tickets.
Avoiding Plagiarism: Strategies for Authentic Writing
2/20 @ 3:30pm in Hill Hall L05
We will dive into the ethics of writing and equip students with effective strategies to avoid plagiarism and empower students to create content that reflects their authentic voice.
Stress Management "Chat and Chew"
2/21 @ 1pm in Hill Hall 331
Feel free to bring your questions to this student-led open forum where we talk about what stresses you out at WSSU, and how to manage or overcome those sources of stress.
How to Be a Great Presenter I: Content and Prep
3/4 2-3pm Hill Hall #331
We will cover two essential ingredients to presenting well: developing content, and preparing the right way. Included is how to do an elevator pitch, how to use personal stories, and using notes.
How to Be a Great Presenter II: Deliver with Power
3/6 2-3pm Hill Hall #331
In this second of two parts, we cover the nuts and bolts of presenting: body language, eye contact, enunciation, and more. We will discuss useful warm-up techniques to use just prior to presenting.
LSAT Test Prep: Logic Games, Part I
3/20 2-3pm Hill Hall #331
We tackle possibly the hardest section of the LSAT (law school) exam: Analytical Reasoning or “Logic Games.” Learn techniques to diagram and shorthand facts to better organize extremely complex data.
Stop The Boredom! Strategies for Reading "Boring" Assignments
3/21 2-3pm Hill Hall #331
Learn tools and strategies for staying engaged in "uninteresting" readings and texts for all classes and levels.
I Have a Story to Tell: The Art of Creative Writing
3/27 4-5:30pm Hill Hall #331
Students will learn the art of creative writing (poetry, fiction, and nonfiction). Students can bring their own piece of writing or create a new piece to have critiqued. The purpose of the workshop is to help writers improve their stories and help aspiring writers start their stories.
LSAT Test Prep, Logic Games, Part II
3/28 1-2pm Hill Hall #331
We tackle possibly the hardest section of the LSAT (law school) exam: Analytical Reasoning or “Logic Games.” Learn techniques to diagram and shorthand facts to better organize extremely complex data.
How to Be a Great Presenter: Parts I and II combo
3/28 3-5pm Hill Hall #331
We will cover two essential ingredients to presenting well: developing content, and preparing the right way. Included is how to do an elevator pitch, how to use personal stories, and using notes. In the second of two parts, we cover the nuts and bolts of presenting: body language, eye contact, enunciation, and more. We will discuss useful warm-up techniques to use just prior to presenting.
Credit Basics: How Credit Score Affects You
4/4 2-3pm Hill Hall #331
A good credit score and credit history can impact your access to jobs, housing, and future lending. Learn the key factors that go into your credit score and how to build and protect your credit.
Mission Statement
University College Student Success Workshops are designed to help WSSU students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. They are intended to support and enhance academic success at WSSU by expanding students’ understanding of the best practices for approaches to learning as well as address critical areas of knowledge that will take students beyond classroom learning and their time at WSSU.
Previously Recorded Workshops
In addition, WSSU students may immediately access a wide variety of on-demand, previously recorded workshops, taught by qualified WSSU faculty and staff, at the students' convenience. Available workshops include:
- Effective Study Habits
- Note-Taking Skills
- Procrastination and Time Management
- Public Speaking Skills
- Being Your Best You
- How to Have Difficult Conversations
- Electronic Communications Etiquette
- Dealing with Stress and Emotions
- GRE Test Prep
- Improving Your Grammar
- Making Money Now
- Reading for Life: Understanding Contracts
- Reading for Pleasure
- Money Management, parts I and II
