Online Student Learning Center Workshops

The Center for Regional and Continuing Education is pleased to present CSU, Chico Student Learning Center Workshops in an online format. These archived video streamed workshops offer an opportunity to develop or hone skills that will provide a foundation for an exceptional academic experience. The online application allows users to access the materials anytime, review the presentation multiple times, and print the handouts.

This is the first semester these workshops have been offered online. Once you have completed a module, please take a few minutes to complete an online survey.

Available Workshops

Workshop Description Links

Mastering Study Skills
39 Minutes

Dr. Pat Patterson
Counseling and Wellness Center

Explore techniques and learn skills to allow you to be a successful student. From time management to notetaking, you will learn how to manage school like a business.

Please note during the first few minutes of the presentation, Dr. Paterson's words are slightly clipped. The audio improves as the presentation continues.

Presentation

Workshop Handouts

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Time Management
29 Minutes

Brenda Ranzenbach
Student Learning Center

 

The philosophy of this workshop is that, with proper time management, you will be "a master of time instead of a slave to time." Learn to set goals and take action for successful time management, which in turn helps you to reach your longterm educational goals.

 

Presentation

Workshop Handouts
- College Schedule Template
- Semester Calendar

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Reading Strategies
37 Minutes

Christine Connerly
Student Learning Center

 

Learn effective reading strategies

Please note from 10:24 to 16:45 during the presentation we experienced audio interference.

 

 

 

Presentation

Workshop Handouts
- SQ5R
- Reading Difficult Material
- Book Blues

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Preventing Test Anxiety
20 Minutes

Kristy Phillips &
Kelly Greene
Student Learning Center

Are tests the main reason for stress in your life? There are many tips and tricks that can help to reduce the stress of test taking. This presentation will help you understand what can be done to improve test taking skills and reduce exam stress.

Presentation

Workshop Handouts
- Study Habit Inventory
- How to Be Study-Wise
- Test Anxiety

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Memory and Concentration
18 Minutes

Cecily Nelson-Alford
Educational Opportunity Program

Learn the tips and tricks to memory and concentration enhancement.

Presentation

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Avoiding Procrastination
35 Minutes

Christine Connerly
Student Learning Center

Don't delay - watch this one today! One focus is on creating "a cycle of success" that will encourage you to get satisfaction from beginning a task. Time management tips are presented, including a model for an assignment time calculator. Self-motivation tips are also included.

Presentation

Workshop Handouts
- Procrastination Survey
- Break an Unproductive Habit
- The Un-schedule
- Self-discipline & Procrastination

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Effective Public Speaking
10 Minutes

Natalia Ferruggia
Student Learning Center

This workshop covers both the key verbal and non-verbal techniques for effective public speaking. The emphasis is on learning how to give better class presentations.

Presentation

Workshop Handouts
- Public Speaking 101
- Preparing a Presentation

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Planning for Finals
40 Minutes

Dr. Pat Patterson
Counseling and Wellness Center

The final exam in a class is your last opportunity to "seal the deal" on your final grade and what you learned. Learn how to prepare early (Dr. Patterson recommends starting 18 days in advance), study in a systematic way, and anticipate the test questions.

Presentation

Workshop Handouts
- Test Taking Strategies
- Flashcards - An Aid to Memory
- Time Management Tips
- SQ5R Study-Reading Method

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