Academic Success Student Workshops

 

Small group workshops are scheduled each month during the semester.  For those who cannot make it to one of the scheduled workshops, appointments for a one-on-one workshop with a tutor can be made by submitting a request to sac-tutoring@alamo.edu.  Please indicate which workshop you are interested in and at what time you would be available.  Our staff will check to see if any of our tutors are free at the requested time.

Topics covered

The S.L.A.C. offers a variety of workshops to help students succeed -- APA & MLA formatting, Study Skills, Note Taking, Test Taking, Time & Stress Management just to name a few.  We are always looking to add new workshops to the list.  If there is a topic you would like to see covered, please email us at sac-tutoring@alamo.edu and we can look into having our tutors develop a workshop to address the topic.

Workshop Schedules

January 2023

Click on the workshop links to join through Zoom.
Saturday workshops will be conducted Zoom only since the SLAC lab is closed.

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SAC Closed

11A Canvas Basics

2P Note Taking

11A Math Anxiety

6P Scholarship Tips

10A Test Taking Skills

12P Communicating with your Professor

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A Time/Stress Management

3P Sleep Better

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9A Overcoming Procrastination

6P Note Taking Skills

11A Learning Styles

2P Study Skills

11A Bouncing Back After Failing an Exam

6P Test Taking Skills

10A Time/Stress Management

12P Being Engaged on Campus

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A MLA Formatting

3P Test Taking Skills

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6P Non-traditional Students

11A Accounting Topics

2P Calculus Basics

       
February 2023

Click on the workshop links to join through Zoom.
Saturday workshops will be conducted Zoom only since the SLAC lab is closed.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

 

 

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11A Note Taking Skills

6P APA Formatting

10A Calculating Your Grades

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A Resume Writing

3P Time/Stess Management

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6P Study Skills

11A Accounting

2P Calculus Basics

11A Test Taking Skills

6P Cover Letters

10A Time/Stress Management

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A MLA Formatting

3P Sleep Better

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6p Test Taking Skills

11A APA Formatting

2P Note Taking

11A Microsoft Excel - Basics

6P Scholarship Tips

10A Study Skills

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A Test Taking Skills

3P Note Taking Skills

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6P Study Skills

11A Learning Styles

2P Microsoft Word - Basics

11A Non-traditional Students

6P Time/Stress Management

10A MLA Formatting

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A APA Formatting

3P Time/Stress Management

27 28        

6P Sleep Better

11A Note Taking Skills

2P Bouncing Back After Failing an Exam

       
March 2023

Click on the workshop links to join through Zoom.
Saturday workshops will be conducted Zoom only since the SLAC lab is closed.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

11A Learning Styles

6P Test Taking Skills

10A Study Skills

No Scheduled Workshops

9A Resume Writing

3P Time/Stess Management

6

7

8

9

10

11

6P Note Taking Skills

11A Accounting

2P Calculus Basics

11A Calculator Basics

6P Time & Stress Management

10A Math Anxiety

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A Scholarship Tips

3P Sleep Better

13

14

15

16

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18

Spring Break - No workshops scheduled

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21

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25

9A Communicating with your professor

6P Time/Stress Management

11A Learning Styles

2P Microsoft Word - Basics

11A Microsoft Excel - Basics

6P APA Formatting

10A MLA Formatting

12P Non traditional students

No Scheduled Workshops

 

9A MLA Formatting

3P Study Skills

27 28 29 30 31  

9A Overcoming Procrastination

6P Test Taking Skills

11A Resume Writing

2P Using Ti-84 Calculator

11A Bouncing back after failing an exam

6P Cover Letters

10A Calculating Your Grades

12P Registration

   

 

Workshop Descriptions

Click on a workshop title to view a brief description of the workshop.

Accounting Review

One of our accounting tutors will review accounting concepts

APA Formatting

Learn the basics for citing sources and formatting research projects in accordance with APA guidelines.

Being Engaged on Campus

Learn about the different clubs, sports, and organizations at SAC and how participation can help you as a student.

Bouncing Back After Failing an Exam

Learn steps you can take to boost your grade after failing an exam. Identify why you failed the exam and how to prepare better for the next exam.

Calculating Your Grades

Learn how to calculate your current course grades; calculating your GPA; and calculating test grade needed to earn a particular letter grade.

Calculator Basics

Learn how to use the different functions of a scientific calculator.

Canvas Basics

Learn how to use Canvas – navigating the Canvas course; submitting assignments; posting to discussion boards.

Course Registration

Learn how to search for courses; add and drop classes; print your class schedule.

How to Study for Online Classes

In this workshop you will learn skills and tips that will be beneficial to you while taking online classes. This presentation will help you feel confident and ready to conquer your online studies. The presentation is also conducted in Spanish.

Learning Styles

Learn about the different learning styles; how to identify your learning style preferences; how to use your learning styles to study

Math Anxiety

Learn what math anxiety is and how to identify it in yourself. Learn strategies for overcoming math anxiety and become a better math student

Microsoft Excel Basics

Learn some of the basics of using Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word Basics

Learn some of the basics of using Microsoft Word

MLA Formatting

Learn the basics for citing sources and formatting research projects in accordance with MLA guidelines.

Non-traditional Students

Learn about the services available at San Antonio College for non-traditional students.

Note Taking Skills

Learn different techniques and approaches that can be used to taking neat and organized notes in class

Resume Writing

Learn techniques for creating a resume that presents you in a professional manner and highlights your skills.

Sleep Better

Learn about sleep in relation to the college experience, the causes and consequences of sleepiness, and short-term/long-term changes that can be made to improve one’s quality of sleep.

Study Skills

Learn various study styles and learning strategies to help you study smarter and succeed in your classes. Learn about setting up a proper learning environment when studying and choosing the best time to study.

Test Taking Skills

Learn specific methods how to prepare for tests more efficiently; Receive strategies for test preparation, as well as test-taking tips to implement during and after the assessment.

Ti-84 Graphing Calculator
Time/Stress Management

Learn techniques to be pro-active in planning your time effectively to avoid feeling stressed. Accurately estimating the necessary weekly hours for studying.

 

Last Updated: March 1, 2023