Student Veterans Workshop Series
University College is proud to offer the Student Veteran Workshop Series, a new program specially designed to meet the unique needs of student veterans at UT Arlington. This series of workshops centered around building academic success and confronting transitional challenges is presented by a fellow student veteran along with assistance from some of UT Arlington's faculty and staff. All sessions listed below are free and require no advanced registration. If you have any questions or ideas for future workshops, please feel free to email us at resources@uta.edu.
Spring 2012 Workshop Schedule
The following workshops will be offered during the spring 2012 semester. Some locations for spring semester workshops are still to be determined so remember to check back in January for more information. Based on student feedback, we will be offering most spring semester workshops twice, once during the day and once at night, in order to better serve the needs of our student veterans.
Transitioning into College and Exploring University Resources
Making the leap from a military career to life at a university can present many challenges. Identifying those challenges early and understanding which resources are available to help overcome those challenges is an important step toward achieving your goals. Join us for a panel of students and professional staff with prior military service as we discuss that transition better acquaint you with the many ways that UT Arlington is working to meet your needs.
- January 25, 2012 from 1-2 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
- February 1, 2012 from 6-7 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
Note-Taking and Reading Techniques
Textbooks provide a lot of information, but you need to know how to use them properly if you are going to get the most out of them. The same thing is true of taking notes, whether in a lecture or from a book. This workshop will focus on improving your reading and note-taking skills and provide opportunities to learn how to make the most of each lecture.
- February 8, 2012 from 1-2 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
- February 15, 2012 from 6-7 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
Time Management for Student Veterans
Learning to manage your time in college is a key component of achieving academic success. For student veterans, coming to college will mean balancing work, education, family, and other obligations in an environment that is very different from the structured system to which you may have become accustomed. This workshop will help you think critically about how you utilize your time and will teach you tried and true methods for getting the most out of the time you have.
- February 22, 2012 from 1-2 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
- February 29, 2012 from 6-7 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
Understanding Your Learning Style
Getting adjusted to life as a college student can be challenging as you learn to navigate the many different styles of instruction that you will receive. By understanding your preferred learning style, you will be able to save time and improve your overall information retention effectiveness. This workshop will not only introduce the concept of learning styles, but we will also focus on using your learning style to tailor your study habits to get the most out of your study time.
- March 7, 2012 from 1-2 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
- Date TBD from 6-7 pm -- TBD
Managing Stress
Stress can be a motivator, but it can also be a detriment if it is not controlled. In this workshop, we'll be exploring the good and the bad of stress as well as information to help you manage the stress in your life.
- March 21, 2012 from 1-2 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
- March 28, 2012 from 6-7 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
Test-Taking Techniques
Tests are an important part of assessing how much you have learned as a student, but to be successful on a test, you will need a strategy for success. There are right ways and wrong ways to approach taking a test, and often your approach will influence your final grade. In this workshop, we'll explore ways to maximize your success on tests and ways to eliminate common test-taking mistakes.
- April 4, 2012 from 1-2 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
- April 11, 2012 from 6-7 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
Creating Effective Cover Letters and Resumes
Working toward a degree is most likely just one part of your goals for a new career. Beyond that, you'll need to be prepared for the job search process. In this workshop, Cliff Garinn, a representative from UT Arlington's Career Center and a military veteran, will explore how to maximize the value of your military experience on your resume and tips to improve your cover letter.
- April 18, 2012 from 1-2 pm -- Ransom Hall 303
