Henderson Community College

Academic Success Workshops: Spring 2021

Reducing Math Anxiety

Does just hearing the word “math” have you feeling anxious? Learn strategies to reduce your Math Anxiety and become a better Math student. You too can conquer Algebra!

Note taking and Study Skills

Does your instructor talk fast? Is your hand cramping from writing so much? Are you not sure what to write? Discover the secrets to successful note taking. Come learn how to become a more effective and engaged note-taker and increase your overall study skills.

Test-taking Strategies and Reducing Test Anxiety

“We have a test tomorrow! How am I going to pass?” Discover some test taking strategies that will help you to calm your nerves and to focus on the exam. This workshop focuses on different types of exams and some helpful ways to relieve test anxiety.

Reading Tips

Do you want to get more out of what you read? If so, this workshop offers methods to help you read more efficiently, whether you are skimming for quick information or reading for deep meaning.

Motivation

Do you struggle to get started on assignments? From prioritizing your to-do list to keeping your eye on the prize, discover ways to maintain your interest in the smaller tasks that ultimately lead to greater rewards.

Reducing Writing Anxiety

Have you ever been stressed out over a writing assignment? This workshop offers easy-to-use methods that can help you jump right into an assignment and overcome anxiety.

Critical Literacy

Have you ever had to watch a video, read some articles, and listen to a lecture all on the same subject only to realize you still cannot wrap your brain around the subject? Learn how to become actively involved with a subject or idea, finding ways to apply it to yourself or others and using it to create new ideas.

De-Stress Using Good Time Management

Are you regularly stressed and on the struggle bus? Learn ways to combat the stressors in your life by becoming a more efficient and effective time manager. You will be surprised how much stress you can relieve by being organized and aware of where the time goes.

DAY	DATE	WORKSHOP TITLE	TIME	LOCATION
		February
Monday	2-1	Reading Tips	9:00 – 10:00 am	ADM 205
Tuesday	2-2	Critical Literacy	2:30 – 3:30 pm	LIB 200
Wednesday	2-10	Reducing Writing Anxiety	12:30 – 1:30 pm	ADM 205
Thursday	2-11	De-Stress Using Good Time Management	2:00 – 3:00 pm	ADM 205
Tuesday	2-16	Test-Taking Strategies/Reducing Test Anxiety	2:30 - 3:30 pm	LIB 200
Thursday	2-18	Reducing Math Anxiety	9:00 – 10:00 am	LIB 200
Monday	2-22	Note-taking & Study Skills	8:30 – 9:30 am	ADM 205
Wednesday	2-24	Motivation	8:30 – 9:30 am	ADM 205
March
DAY	DATE	WORKSHOP TITLE	TIME	LOCATION
Tuesday	3-2	De-Stress Using Good Time Management	2:30 – 3:30 pm	LIB 200
Wednesday	3-3	Note-taking & Study Skills	12:00 – 1:00 pm	ADM 205
Friday	3-5	Critical Literacy	9:00 – 10:00 am	ADM 205
Monday	3-15	Reducing Math Anxiety	1:00 – 2:00 pm	LIB 200
Thursday	3-18	De-Stress Using Good Time Management	9:00 – 10:00 am	LIB 200
Tuesday	3-23	Test-Taking Strategies/Reducing Test Anxiety	8:00 – 9:00 am	LIB 200
Friday	3-26	Reducing Writing Anxiety	2:30 – 3:30 pm	ADM 205
Monday	3-29	De-Stress Using Good Time Management	8:30 – 9:30 am	ADM 205
Wednesday	3-31	Motivation	8:30 – 9:30 am	ADM 205
April
DAY	DATE	WORKSHOP TITLE	TIME	LOCATION
Friday	4-2	Motivation	9:00 – 10:00 am	ADM 205
Tuesday	4-6	Reducing Math Anxiety	10:30 – 11:30 am	LIB 200
Wednesday	4-7	Critical Literacy	12:00 – 1:00 pm	ADM 205
Monday	4-12	Reducing Writing Anxiety	2:30 – 3:30 pm	ADM 205
Wednesday	4-21	Reading Tips	10:00 – 11:00 am	ADM 205
Thursday	4-22	Note-taking and Study Skills	2:30 – 3:30 pm	LIB 200
Monday	4-26	De-Stress Using Good Time Management	8:30– 9:30 am	ADM 205
Tuesday	4-27	Test-Taking Strategies/Reducing Test Anxiety	2:30 – 3:30 pm	LIB 200