Workshop Focuses on the Psychology of Academic Success

A campus workshop on the psychology of academic success will take place from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 31 in Barnett Hall 2217.

Visiting psychology experts from Magellan Health will lead the two-hour interactive workshop. During this event they will discuss tips and tricks to help students excel in and out of the classroom. There will be a portion regarding academics with key points on confidence, anxiety and helpful hints. There will also be a practical portion talking about mindset, preserving energy and other helpful ways to succeed outside the classroom.

The first hour will focus on academics with topics such as growth mindset to increase study habits, tips to fight procrastination and the Cognitive Processing Model to increase memory retention. The second hour will focus on performance and will consist of group activities that help develop confidence, attention control and imagery, and energy management.

This event is sponsored by ROTC and the Center for Academic Excellence. All students are welcome to join. Contact Robert Points, senior military science instructor, or Ashleigh Harding, director of student success, with any questions.