1. 7 Steps to Academic Success Student Success Workshop Series Kick-off Event Damon K. Blythe Retention Advising Specialist Student Success Center

2. Set Individual Academic and Personal Goals “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” Jim Rohn Set realistic achievable short-term goals Focus on your learning strengths Motivate and reinforce Graffiti graphic source: http://www.studentswag.org/

3. Determine What type of study methods work for you What is your Learning Style? Visual (pictures, images) Aural (musical, sound) Verbal (words, speech, writing) Physical (hands on) Logical (mathematical) Social (interpersonal) Solitary (intrapersonal)

4. Select Courses Carefully, Especially During the 1 st Year Carefully read the course description Pay attention to any prerequisites Meet with your Academic Advisor for guided assistance.

5. Get to Know Your Instructors Go to every class Turn in assignments on time Ask questions and participate in class discussion Utilize your instructor’s office hours Attend events your instructor is involved with Attend instructor facilitated study sessions

6. Do not Procrastinate Embrace the issue Schedule a meeting with yourself Study at the best time for you Break it down Reward yourself Just do it

7. Develop and Improve Your Writing / Speaking Skills Learn a new vocabulary word daily When learning new material, look up any word you do not know Read aloud daily Learn synonyms Keep a journal Use correct grammar when texting

8. Balance School and Work Balancing School Work and Life

9. Success is Yours!!!