SALT Workshops

Throughout the academic year, the SALT staff facilitates a diverse array of workshops for students. These workshops offer the opportunity to learn new skills and academic strategies, provide a better understanding of learning challenges, and explore ways to compensate according to students' individual learning styles. The SALT Center requires all freshmen to attend two workshops per semester. Students can talk with their Learning Specialist to learn more about enrolling and to identify workshops that may be suitable for their particular needs. Below are examples of the workshop categories and examples of specific topics provided each semester in various categories.

Skills Workshops

Effective Textbook Reading & Being Prepared for Class
This valuable workshop will provide tips and aids to help you remember and utilize what you read so that you can attend class with confidence. Learn how to increase your reading retention, pick out the important information, stop your mind from wandering, and eliminate distractions.

Organization Workshop

This workshop is designed to help students effectively manage their time. Students will be able to preview different styles of day planners (electronic and traditional). We will discuss how to use a planner to stay organized and schedule coursework and appointments.

Time Management Workshop

Students will learn to create individual time management plans based on their personal schedules. The philosophy of school as your job, not your life, will be stressed as well as using short study periods and various locations to optimize cognitive awareness and retention.

Test Taking Workshop

This workshop will help students prepare for essay and objective exams. We will discuss issues such as test anxiety that prevent students from succeeding on exams. We will also discuss time management, organization, memory strategies, and other test taking strategies.

Career/Post-Graduation Issues Workshops

Students will learn the various types of resume formats and how to design the best resume style to meet their needs. The presenter will also highlight several resources both on and off campus.

Health & Wellness Workshop

This workshop explores the basic yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation. It's designed to introduce beginners to the practice of yoga and to provide resources to develop a continuing practice into one's life.

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