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"Spartan Success" Certificate

The Spartan Success Series

Our workshops are designed for the busy college student. They are interactive and promote success in the classroom and in life. Learn what it takes to succeed!

We offer the Bronze, Silver, and Gold level certificates (all for FREE!). Participate in at least 4 of the described workshops and receive a Bronze Certificate. Attendance at 6 workshops will gain the Silver Certificate. The Gold Certificate can be obtained by joining 8 workshops. Of course, attendance at any workshop will earn you knowledge to thrive in college.

An RSVP for these workshops is highly encouraged. There is limited space and guaranteed seating is only available if you register. However, you can always stop by the day of the program and see if any spaces are still available. Snacks, refreshments, and prizes will be provided at many of the workshops. Sign-up for the workshops will be available on-line soon. Until then, just show up to the workshops and visit this site often for any changes.

Fall 2008 Workshops

Date	Title	Description	Location
9/2/2008 12:30 PM	Success@SJSU	Top Ten Ways to Succeed at SJSU. Come learn the top ten ways to get what you want and need from your time at SJSU. Impress your professors and make a name for yourself by knowing classroom and campus etiquette.	Clark 118
9/3/2008 1:30 PM	First Generation Rules	Did your parents go to college? If not, you are considered a first generation college student and may find being at college a little confusing. This workshop will present some of the unspoken rules of college and will help you be more successful during your time here.	Clark 118
9/4/2008 3:00 PM	Make Learning Styles Work For You	Professors don't always teach in ways that match how you learn. Your friends may not learn the same way you do. This workshop presents a variety of learning styles. You discover your preferred style and how you can use it to improve your performance in all of your classes.	Clark 118
9/5/2008 12:30 PM	The Adventure Called College	For any adventure, you must plan & possibly learn new skills. You wouldn’t go whitewater rafting without knowing basic safety rules and how to paddle. So don’t start college without the new skills you need. Get an introduction to SJSU and college life that will make your next few years a “DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE.”	Clark 118
9/8/2008 3:30 PM	Party With A Plan!	Whether you drink or not, optimize your good time and connection with yourself and your buddies. Find ways to stay healthy and balanced while engaging in social activities where drinking is involved. This is an interactive and fun 90-minute workshop.	Clark 140 F
9/9/2008 1:30 PM	Are You Hitting The Goal Mark?	We have all heard that accomplishing something begins with setting a goal. Your academics are the same. Learn how to achieve your academic goals this semester by creating an effective plan and hitting the center of the target.	Clark 118
9/11/2008 3:00 PM	Notes 101: Cn U Rd Ths?	Every day we go to class and read our textbooks, but are we getting the important information that we need? Find out how Cornell and SQ5R can help you learn that material. Discuss what other techniques may be to your advantage. Become the note taking guru of your class!	Clark 118
9/12/2008 12:30 PM	Time Management Feud	Does it feel like there are never enough minutes in the day? Do you wonder how everything gets away from you so quickly? Have no fear! This workshop is for you. Come play Time Management Feud and learn how to manage your time and be more productive.	Clark 118
9/16/2008 2:00 PM	All You Ever Wanted To Know, But Were Afraid To Ask About College	Professors speak up and tell you what they want and expect from you as a student. Topics may range from civility in the classroom to how to work with professors in office hours. Take the opportunity to ask everything you ever wanted to know about being a successful student.	Eng 285/287
9/17/2008 2:00 PM	All You Ever Wanted To Know, But Were Afraid To Ask About College	Professors speak up and tell you what they want and expect from you as a student. Topics may range from civility in the classroom to how to work with professors in office hours. Take the opportunity to ask everything you ever wanted to know about being a successful student.	Eng 285/287
9/23/2008 3:00 PM	Graduation - What's Next???	Graduation - Is it really this semester or next year? Oh no, what am I going to do after college? Do I have to do anything special before I graduate? These and many more questions are probably going on as you think about graduation. If you are a Junior or Senior and have some of these questions, come to this workshop and learn some of the steps that will make graduation smooth sailing.	Adm. 269
9/25/2008 2:30 PM	The Sophomore & Junior Experience	So you've heard a lot about the First Year Experience and the transitioning that takes place. You've also heard a lot about being a Senior and the steps involved to graduation. But being a Sophomore or Junior student, you might feel ignored. In reality, there are things that you can do now as a Sophomore and Junior that will put you ahead in the long run. See what they are and get ahead of your classmates.	Adm. 269
9/26/2008 1:30 PM	Money Management For Students	Money management is challenging for the best of us. But as a student, it can be even more stressful trying to balance how much you are spending. There is always something more that is being asked of you - tuition, books, food, housing, social activities, etc. How can you afford to be a student? Come and see how M&Ms can put the jingle back in your pockets.	Clark 118
9/29/2008 3:00 PM	Power Planner: Become Highly Productive And Efficient By Optimal Planning And Time Managing	This is an advanced time-management workshop for people who use planners or are considering using a planner (e.g., Outlook, paper, PDA, smart phone, ect.). A planner can do much more for you than just remind you about due days and meetings -- it is actually a powerful tool to reduce stress, increase self-confidence, be productive, and project a professional & successful image. Learn how to use a weapon you already have and evaluate your time management and planning skills. You will also learn the “secret” of how productive and successful people use their planners to achieve their goals. *You need to bring your planner to this workshop.*	Clark 118
10/1/2008 12:30 PM	Considering Graduate School?	Have you ever thought you might want to get a Masters Degree? A PhD? A Law Degree? All of these possibilities require more schooling and you have to start thinking about graduate school when you are an undergraduate. What you do now, will greatly impact your future school choices as well as possible career choices. Learn how to have all the possible alternatives ahead.	Adm. 269
10/3/2008 1:30 PM	Overcoming Stress	College can be a very stressful experience on top of all your other life responsibilities. But there are things we can do to manage our stressors and to use them to help us succeed. Discover some helpful coping techniques and find a little bit of peace.	Clark 118
10/6/2008 12:30 PM	Juggling Roles: School, Job, Family, Friends	Want to have it all? Learn the ways to balance and enjoy all the multi-tasks you have going on in your life.	Clark 118
10/8/2008 3:00 PM	Test Taking Teddy Plays To Win	Do finals have you down? Do you know the best way to study for finals or to take those exams? No fear, Test Taking Teddy is here! Come play Testing Jeopardy with Teddy and find out some hot tips that will be sure to help you pass those exams.	Clark 118
10/9/2008 3:00 PM	Help Me! I Have Test Anxiety!	Have you ever gone into a test well prepared and then when you sat down, you couldn't remember a thing? Does your heart start to race like a wild horse and your palms start to sweat? Then you may have test anxiety. Test Anxiety is normal, but you can control it. Spend 60 minutes of your time, play Tic Tac Testing, and make the test taking experience more pleasant than you can ever remember it.	Clark 118
10/14/2008 12:30 PM	Study Groups - The 411?	Study groups can be wonderful or they can be very frustrating. Sometimes you may get a lot accomplished and other times, you end up talking about everything but your classes. This workshop will discuss how you can make study groups more effective and how they can really help you achieve!	Clark 118
10/16/2008 1:30 PM	Painfully Perfect: Perfectionism At Its Finest	Does it take you forever to make a decision? Do you put off starting assignments because you want them to be perfect? Do you dread making mistakes? Do you feel that nothing you do is quite good enough? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be trying to be perfect. Come and see how this is impacting your life and learn how to be happier with who you are.	Clark 118
10/20/2008 1:30 PM	Concentration Café	Have you ever wondered where your concentration goes? Do you find yourself being distracted easily? Does that distraction come with little motivation? Believe it or not, we all lose our concentration at varying times, but for some people a lack of concentration can impair their schooling, their personal life, and their work. If you think you have this challenge, come to the Concentration Caféto find out what "flavor" may be causing your difficulties and what you can do to increase your focus and attention span.	Clark 118
10/22/2008 3:00 PM	Gut Reaction	Have you ever made a decision because it felt right in the stomach? Do you wonder why people do what they do, when you can’t even come close to understanding it? Well, then this workshop is right for you. Coming to college will bring many questions that may not have just one answer. Knowing yourself is one important aspect of answering these questions. Come and explore why the world works the way it does and what role you play in it.	Clark 118
10/24/2008 12:30 PM	Raising GPAs	Are you disappointed with your grades? Are you on probation or disqualified? Do you want to learn how you may improve your GPA? Then come to this workshop and we will provide you with some of the insider tips.	Clark 118
10/27/2008 3:00 PM	Finding Your Strengths	Each person has unique and individual strengths. Do you want to learn more about your strengths and how you can best utilize your strengths to excel in college? This workshop will get you thinking about your positive points and how they can help you.	Clark 118
10/29/2008 12:30 PM	Assert Yourself!	Do you have a hard time saying “no” or asking for help? Is it difficult for you to express your feelings, thoughts, or beliefs openly and honestly? Come to this workshop and learn skills to improve your assertiveness. The workshop will help boost your self-confidence and self-esteem when expressing yourself to others. Find out how to stand up for yourself!	Clark 118
11/4/2008 3:00 PM	Overcoming Stress	College can be a very stressful experience on top of all your other life responsibilities. But there are things we can do to manage our stressors and to use them to help us succeed. Come to this workshop and find out some helpful coping techniques.	Clark 118
11/6/2008 3:00 PM	Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover	Take a look at the stereotypes that surround us everyday. Take part in several activities that will challenge the way you view others, reflect on why you may feel certain ways, and give you an opportunity to get to know other students in a nontraditional way.	Clark 118
11/7/2008 1:30 PM	Productive Procrastination	Yes, we all do it. But why? Can procrastination really be productive? Come and see for yourself how to beat procrastination and be productive with it.	Clark 118
11/12/2008 3:00 PM	Money Management For Students	Money management is challenging for the best of us. But as a student, it can be even more stressful trying to balance how much you are spending. There is always something more that is being asked of you - tuition, books, food, housing, social activities, etc. How can you afford to be a student? Come and see how M&Ms can put the jingle back in your pockets.	Clark 118
11/17/2008 1:30 PM	Planning Your College Career	Now is the time to start thinking about your next semester classes. For that matter, do you have a plan for every semester here? Be daring and plan it all out! See what classes are going to be the most beneficial and how to get more information when you really need it.	Clark 118
11/20/2008 1:30 PM	Time Management Feud	Does it feel like there are never enough minutes in the day? Do you wonder how everything gets away from you so quickly? Have no fear! This workshop is for you. Come play Time Management Feud and learn how to manage your time and be more productive.	Clark 118
11/25/2008 3:00 PM	Got Worry?	Stressed? Anxious? Need someone to talk to? Don’t fear! Counseling Services is here. Come to this session and find out about one of your best advocates on campus.	Clark 118
12/1/2008 12:30 PM	Test Taking Teddy Plays To Win	Do finals have you down? Do you know the best way to study for finals or to take those exams? No fear, Test Taking Teddy is here! Come play Testing Jeopardy with Teddy and find out some hot tips that will be sure to help you pass those exams.