1. Debbie Rowland Academic & Career Counselor

2. How To Manage Your Time Develop a system to help you meet your goals Learn practical tips to use your time wisely Explore ways to stop procrastinating Know yourself Habits Goals Times when you are most productive

3. Where Does the Time Go? There are ONLY so many hours in a day Are YOU in control of your time? Take the self-evaluation to determine how you use your time Review your answers Determine the amount of time each week spent

4. What is Time Management? Making the best use of your time Time management means managing yourself Understanding your current habits Setting realistic goals for yourself Dealing with large projects efficiently Finding ways to overcome procrastination Tips for getting organized

5. Why is Time Management so Important? Tool you NEED to be successful in school and life Allows for MORE free time Helps BALANCE life… enjoy work, play, school, family Meet DEADLINES-eliminates stress

6. Ways to Get Control of Your Time Complete a time management sheet for one week Evaluate your self-evaluation sheet Create a schedule that works for you Start at 6:00 AM to Midnight Sunday thru Saturday

7. How to Schedule Classes Morning or Afternoon Monday/ Wednesday Monday/Wednesday/Friday Tuesday/Thursday Nights Hybrid (part face to face and part online) Face to Face or Online (Distance Learning) Short semester classes (8 week/4 week)

8. Scheduling Look at a visual picture of how much work is accumulating 3 different types of schedules to help you stay on track Semester schedule- use student handbook (calendar) Weekly schedule- must do’s with classes, study, free time Daily schedule- to do list-daily accomplishments Key word is to prioritize each item of importance #

9. Example: How to Prioritize an Assignment -# by Importance Rearrange this list in order of importance Write draft report Create labeled diagram Organize research notes Outline report/presentation Do research at library or online Choose topic given for assignment Practice presentation in front of someone Write final report

10. Class Attendance Policy Class attendance policy to do well, you MUST attend class Review the attendance policy in student handbook and on the course syllabus

11. Does the Three C’s Reading Strategy Help? Helps breakdown and connect material for improved learning Headings, words in bold, color or italics, and the first few sentences of paragraphs Connect (skim-titles, headings, boxes, charts, bold words) Cards (3x5 flash cards, write question on front, answer on back) Commit ( carry cards, review daily, repeat)

12. Proven Techniques To do list-check off accomplishments Ok to say NO and concentrate on college work Attend class, listen, take notes Start projects early Set goals, break down task into smaller parts Take advantage of holidays, fall breaks Determine best time to study (day or night) Eliminate distractions-TV, calls, emails, texting, etc. 10 minute timer for tough assignments

13. Summary How you use your time reflects the kind of person you are and want to be Take time to develop time management Make a decision today to get organized Do it for yourself… you owe it to yourself! You will feel happier, more effective, and more successful

14. Questions Thank you