Student Success Workshops

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10 a.m. | Zoom

This workshop is designed to help students take control of their time, develop sustainable habits, and build schedules that support both academic success and personal well-being.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn strategies for organizing your time
• Explore tools for planning and prioritizing
• Build a schedule that works for your goals and lifestyle

Wednesday, September 23 at Noon | Suzanne M. Scharer Room (Third Floor of the Ohio Union)

Join us for a hands-on goal-setting workshop designed to help college students clarify priorities and build a realistic plan for academic, personal, and career success. Through guided activities and a simple step-by-step framework, you’ll learn how to set meaningful goals and stay motivated throughout the semester.

In this workshop, you will:

• Understand why goal-setting supports academic and personal success

• Learn how to set clear, achievable goals

• Break goals into manageable steps you can follow

• Build a plan that helps you stay focused and motivated

You’ll leave with an action plan, practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles, and the chance to connect with other students who are working toward similar ambitions. No prior planning experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to reflect.

Wednesday, September 30 at 1 p.m. | Creative Arts Room (Lower Level of Ohio Union)

This workshop is designed to help college students develop the confidence, skills, and strategies necessary to advocate for themselves in academic, professional, and personal contexts. By building self-awareness and practicing real-world scenarios, students will learn how to communicate effectively, access resources, and take ownership of their college journey.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn what self-advocacy is and why it matters in college

• Understand how taking ownership of your personal and academic goals builds confidence and strengthens your self-leadership.

• Practice expressing your needs clearly, negotiating support, and engaging in constructive dialogue with professors, employers, and campus leaders.

• Learn to independently identify, access, and utilize university systems to advocate for your success and remove barriers.

Monday, October 26 at 10 a.m. | Baker Hall SLDS-099

If you regularly find yourself staring at a blank document or struggling to keep your schedule organized, you're not alone. This workshop explores the science of executive function, the mental processes that help us plan, focus, and follow through. Open to everyone, including students with ADHD or anyone looking to sharpen their habits, this session offers clear ways to organize your workload and beat procrastination.

In this workshop, you will:

• Understand "The What": Define core executive functioning processes and how they impact daily performance and well-being.

• Discover "The Why": Explore the underlying factors that influence cognitive load, mental energy, and personal capacity.

• Build "The How": Identify personalized strategies and flexible frameworks to support your goals throughout the semester.