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Academic Skills Workshops

Academic Skills Workshops are offered each semester and provide opportunities to develop practical and strategic learning skills such as

  • managing time in college
  • learning flexibility
  • un-cramming and preparing for the college study cycle
  • setting S.M.A.R.T goals to meet academic milestones.

These workshops are available to all students in all Schools and disciplines throughout their time at Drury.

FALL 2023 SCHEDULE

STUDENT SUCCESS SESSIONS

Are you or your students struggling with:

  • Organization
  • Studying
  • Self-Motivation
  • Time Management
  • Procrastination

A Compass Center advisor can come to your class or team practice to give a brief 30-minute presentation. This 30-minute presentation will help students learn; how to prepare to study in harmony with their brain, tips for time management, organization, help increasing motivation & overcoming procrastination.

We also offer individual support options, such as a quiet space to study in the new tutoring center in OEC with coaching support or regular appointments to check-in with students as often as they need.

Contact Casaundra Beard: cbeard008@drury.edu or 417-873-3010

SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE

FEB. 23EMPLOYABLE SKILLS

During this workshop we will be talking about the top skills employers are looking for, and how you can showcase those based on your different experiences.

LOCATION: OEC Tutoring Center

TIME: 11:00am-12:00pm

Missed this workshop? Check out the recording here.

MAR. 30BALANCING YOUR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL IMAGE IN THE WORKPLACE

We’ll discuss crafting your professional image in the workplace, balanced with personal identity. This includes a variety of topics such as disability disclosure, social media use, networking, and more.

LOCATION: OEC Tutoring Center

TIME: 11:00am-12:00pm

APR. 27ENSURING THE RIGHT WORKPLACE FIT

We will talk about how to determine if a job is the right fit for you, how to advocate for yourself and your needs in the workplace, and how to collaborate with coworkers.

LOCATION: OEC Tutoring Center

TIME: 11:00am-12:00pm

STUDENT SUCCESS SESSIONS

Are you or your students struggling with:

  • Organization
  • Studying
  • Self-Motivation
  • Time Management
  • Procrastination

A Compass Center advisor can come to your class or team practice to give a brief 30-minute presentation. We also offer individual support options, such as a quiet space to study in the new tutoring center in OEC with coaching support or regular appointments to check-in with students as often as they need.

Contact Academic Advising: academicadvising@drury.edu or 417-873-3010