• Description

The Center for Academic Enrichment and Excellence (CAEE) offers a series of weekly, one hour seminars on a variety of topics related to academic success. The program is designed to provide students with a low pain, big gain opportunity to learn strategies to develop the academic skills and personal attributes needed to be successful at the college level. In addition to providing information on a select topic, the seminar atmosphere offers students the opportunity to interact and ask questions related to their individual concerns about the subject. Most seminar topics are offered two times a week for a two week period, allowing students different times to attend.

All seminars are free!. No pre-registration is necessary, however space is limited so students should plan to arrive early.

NOTE-If you are a Virginia Tech Student Organization, Resident Advisor, or Department and would like to schedule a Seminar on Academic Success for a time other than those listed below, you will need to submit an on-line Request Form at least 2 weeks prior to the proposed seminar date.

• Location

111 Femoyer Hall

• Spring 2008 Schedule

Name and Description of Seminar	Time and Date
Time Management Time management is an ongoing challenge for many students. If you feel like time is controlling you, attend this seminar to learn how to use your time more effectively. Bring your daily planner (or buy one from CAEE) and your syllabi and let us help you get organized. You'll learn how to manage your time wisely, leaving time for both school and fun! Students attending this seminar will be entered into a drawing for a free CAEE Daily Planner for Spring, 2007!	Tuesday, January 15 from 2-3pm Thursday, January 17 from 3-4pm Tuesday, January 22 from 1-2pm Thursday, January 24 from 3-4pm
Cracking the Code: How to Study for Math, Science and Engineering Courses If you are currently enrolled in any math, science, or engineering course, this seminar is for you. Learn how to read a technical textbook and how to study for these courses, as well as specific test-taking strategies for the math and applied sciences. You will also learn more about the resources on campus that are in place to ensure you success in these courses.	Tuesday, January 29 from 2-3pm Thursday, January 31 from 3-4pm Monday, February 4 from 1-2pm Thursday, February 7 from 1-2pm
Success Tips for Online Courses Learn tips for success in your online courses. Time management, self-management (pacing information), and study tips will be shared.	Tuesday, February 12 from 2-3pm Thursday, February 14 from 3-4pm Monday, February 18 from 1-2pm Thursday, February 21 from 1-2pm
Test-Taking: The 3 Steps to Success This seminar presents a 3 step approach to successful test taking. Learn what to do before a test to be better prepared, during a test to reduce anxiety and increase performance, and after the test to learn from your mistakes.	Tuesday, February 26 from 2-3pm Thursday, February 28 from 3-4pm Monday, March 10 from 1-2pm Thursday, March 13 from 3-4pm
Procrastination Holding You Back? Can you make this seminar? Maybe later? If you find yourself saying “later” a lot, then this seminar is for you. Time and again, students cite procrastination as holding them back from doing as well as they'd like. Attend this seminar to learn strategies for fighting procrastination	Tuesday, March 18 from 2-3pm Thursday, March 20 from 3-4pm Monday, March 24 from 1-2pm Thursday, March 27 from 3-4pm
Making It Through The Final Stretch Are you stressed out over all the exams, papers, and group projects that seem to be taking up your time? Learn how to stay motivated, manage the stress, and find the time to do all of the things you need (plus some time for fun!).	Tuesday, April 1 from 2-3pm Thursday, April 3 from 3-4pm Monday, April 7 from 1-2pm Thursday, April 10 from 3-4pm

• Contact

If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Grimes at 231-5499.