Student Success Week February 10-13
Set yourself up for success with Student Success Week!
Snacks will be provided to attendees at Spring 2020 Success Week workshops!
Attendees will be eligible to win $20.00 gift cards to Starbucks, Wal-Mart, or Buffalo Wild Wings!
Please direct any questions to Kristen Roenfanz at kristen.roenfanz@svcc.edu or (815)835-6408.
Monday, February 10
Ready, Set, Transfer
Presenter: Ashleigh Sorenson
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Rm: 1K04
This workshop is intended to help students looking at transferring to a four-year school to complete their BA or BS degree. In this workshop, you will learn more about the transfer process, such as submitting your application, sending transcripts, and even ways to determine which four-year school is right for you. Bring your questions, and we’ll be happy to help!
Monday, February 10
Time Management Techniques
Presenter: Sarah McFarlane
Time: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Rm: 1K04
In this workshop, you will learn strategies to help manage your time effectively in college.
Tuesday, February 11
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Presenter: Kristen Roenfanz
Time: 12:15-1:00
Rm: 1K04
This workshop is meant to facilitate conversation around the topics of diversity and inclusion in college and the workplace. In an increasingly diverse job market, it is important to have an understanding of and an ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds than you. An appreciation of diversity is a sought-after qualification for many job candidates.
Tuesday, February 11
Biology Study Skills for Success
Presenter: Dr. Steven Phillips
Time: 1:00-1:45
Room: 1K4
Learn study skills that you can apply specifically to your biology class this semester as well as study tips to help you succeed in all of your classes.
Wednesday, February 12
Pizza with the President!
Time: 12:30-1:15
Room: 2K2
***PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH ANA SALGADO; 815-835-6432; ana.s.salgado@svcc.edu, by Friday, February 7.
Get to know our President, Dr. David Hellmich, over lunch! Pizza will be provided to attendees. Please reserve your spot with Ana Salgado. See below for contact information.
Wednesday, February 12
Branding for Success
Presenter: Dallas Knack
Time: 1:15-2:00
Room: 1K4
Social media is becoming a powerful tool in the hiring process that can either make or break a candidate’s job prospects. Attend this workshop to learn the dos and don’ts of your online presence and the tools to effectively create your own brand.
Thursday, February 13
Overcoming Test-Taking Anxiety
Presenter: Sarah McFarlane
Time: 12:30-1:15
Room 1C3
Do you have test stress? This workshop is for you. Test-taking can be a very overwhelming and anxiety-inducing situation. In this workshop, you will learn ways of coping with your test-taking anxiety and performing well on your exams.
Thursday, February 13
Mental Health and Self-Care in College