Success Skillshops
The Center for Student Success offers skillshops on a variety of topics throughout the fall & spring semesters providing students with an opportunity to strengthen their learning & study skills in order to succeed. All skillshops listed are free and open to any and all walk-in students unless otherwise indicated. Take a look at our CURRENT SKILLSHOP SCHEDULE for in-person learning opportunities. We also have a number of Video Skillshops listed below.
Watch our Video Skillshops
MAJOR & CAREER PLANNING
- Introduction to FOCUS 2 - Career Engagement major & career exploration tool.
- Using your Handshake account for Virtual Career Fairs
- Trading in your high school resume for a college resume
- Time management & organizational success tips
- Interviewing Tips 101
- Tips to make the most of your Handshake account
CAMPUS CONNECTIONS
- Learning about student organizations at Washburn University
- BODStander – Applying prosocial bystander strategies
- Information about Greek Life at Washburn University
- Importance of practicing self-care strategies
- Staying motivated for group work while learning virtually
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- Active reading strategies for online classes
- D2L Discussion board tips
- Familiarize yourself with D2L
- Checking your recall and understanding – learning scientist strategies
- Mindfulness
- Treating an online class like an in-person class for success
- BODStander – 4 “Things” activity for increased bystander awareness
- 5 Common Questions and how to ask your faculty
- Relaxation Technique – Mindfulness
- What is Self Care?
- When the Going Gets Tough
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & DIVERSITY
- Understanding Your FRAME
- Ibram Kendi on how to be Antiracist
- Introduction from Dr. Kelly Erby, watch first
- How to be Antiracist
- Recognizing white privilege and using it to combat inequality
FINANCIAL LITERACY
- Money Habits That Work
- Why You Need an Emergency Fund
- All about the FAFSA
- How to Budget Like a College Student
- Planning for Holiday Spending
- Managing “Fear of Missing Out”
- 5 Tips to Start Your Scholarship Search
Additional video skillshops will be added throughout the academic term.
6 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Success Skillshop
1. they’re FREE
2. convenient times and locations
3. no tests or homework
4. attend as many as you want
5. they’re not just about academics
6. skills you need to know
No need to sign up, just show up & sign in.
