STUDENT SUCCESS NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2006
Last Chance to Register for Fall Energizer Conference in Las Vegas
Join us for two days of stimulating presentations under the neon lights of Las Vegas where you can network with other student success instructors while learning strategies, activities, and fresh ideas to increase student motivation and performance. Read more.
Sign up for Upcoming Conferences in 2007
Missed out on conferences in 2006? Click here for a preview of what’s to come in 2007.
Put the Power Processes in Context…
The readings in the Master Student Reader are excerpted from student writing, textbooks, magazines, newspapers, web sites, essays and speeches. These excerpts and articles break down the larger ideas of the Power Processes from Becoming a Master Student and place them in a real life context for students to understand.
Tips from our Faculty Advisors on using The Master Student Reader . . .
Reach out to Non-Traditional and Adult Students…
Tips from our Consultant Ellen Derwin on teaching Adult Students…
Consider Dr. Deborah Davis’ text The Adult Learner’s Companion…
Unlike the traditional student, adult learners face a different set of challenges when achieving success in their studies. Often they are employed either full or part time, have a family, and must juggle numerous responsibilities and obligations with limited time and financial resources.
Read more.
2006 College Survival Scholarship Essay Contest
How do your students define success? If they let us know, they could win a $1000 scholarship.
Encourage your students to enter today.
Don’t Forget about National Non-Traditional Students Appreciation Week! November 5-10! |
