Northern Arizona University

The LAC offers a comprehensive study skills program including workshops and individual appointments. In addition, the Study Skills Specialist can accommodate professors who wish to have a workshop for their classes.

Call 928-523-5524 to reserve your spot.

Study Skills Specialist

Elizabeth Owens
Elizabeth.Owens@nau.edu
928-523-1191

Academic Success Workshops

 

Workshop Descriptions

Time Management

Learn about various techniques that will help you take charge of your schedule and avoid procrastination.  Learn how to make the best use of your class syllabus to manage your time effectively and how to plan for relaxation and fun as well as academic responsibilities. 

Study/Review Strategies

Learn about how your individual learning style influences your study habits and how to maximize your study time.  Strategies related to reading comprehension, note taking, and understanding professor expectations will also be discussed.

Test Taking

Learn about effective test taking strategies related to essay and multiple choice exams.  We’ll also go over the importance of establishing a test taking ritual and fundamental test preparation techniques.

Stress Management

Learn about various stress management techniques that will help you cope with the demands of college life and expectations.  Additionally, learn how to manage test anxiety through a variety of strategies. 

Final Exam Preparation

Strategies that focus on how to review a large amount of material will be discussed.  You’ll also learn how to devise a study schedule for your finals as well as how to stay focused and motivated through an academically rigorous time.

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Fall 2009 Workshop Schedule

September 1st – December 3rd, 2009

 

Effective Study & Review Strategies

  Date            Time                          Location

9/17/09        4:00-5:00              Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

9/29/09        4:00-5:00               Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

10/8/09        4:00-5:00               Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

10/29/09      4:00-5:00               Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

11/12/09      4:00-5:00               Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

Stress Management

  Date                    Time                   Location

9/9/09              4:30-5:30           Liberal Arts, Rm. 123

9/22/09            4:00-5:00           Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

10/14/09          4:30-5:30           Liberal Arts, Rm. 123

10/22/09          4:00-5:00           Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

11/4/09           4:30-5:30            Liberal Arts, Rm. 123

Test Taking Skills

  Date                 Time                       Location 

9/16/09           4:30-5:30            Liberal Arts, Rm. 123

9/30/09           4:30-5:30            Liberal Arts, Rm. 123

10/13/09         4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

10/21/09         4:30-5:30            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

11/17/09         4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

Time Management

  Date                  Time                        Location

9/1/09             4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

9/8/09           4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

10/1/09           4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

10/15/09         4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

10/28/09         4:30-5:30            Liberal Arts, Rm. 123

11/10/09           4:00-5:00           Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

Final Exam Prep

 

12/1/09           4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

12/2/09           4:30-5:30            Liberal Arts, Rm. 123

12/3/09           4:00-5:00            Liberal Arts, Rm. 217

Contact Us

North LAC
University Union, #30
(Fieldhouse side)
Room 254
928-523-5524

10 a.m.–8 p.m. M–Th
10 a.m.–2 p.m. F

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South LAC
Learning Resource Center, #61
928-523-7391

10 a.m.–8 p.m. M–Th
10 a.m.–2 p.m. F

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