The Center for Academic Success (CAS) hosts an in-person success workshop series designed to help students make the most of their college experience at LU. Each session offers insight into student success and skills that students can take beyond the classroom. These workshops provide tools and strategies for students to improve their productivity, manage stress in challenging situations, enhance organizational skills, and more!
Learn to set clear academic goals and develop effective time-management strategies. See how you can learn practical techniques for organizing coursework, balancing responsibilities, and staying motivated throughout the semester.
Learn self-accountability strategies such as the PACT goal-setting method and self-reflection to keep yourself on track to achieve your goals.
Learn how to effectively read and understand your textbook by identifying key concepts, organizing information, and using active reading strategies. See how you can take meaningful notes based on your readings and apply them to your schoolwork.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses focused 25-minute work sessions followed by short breaks to enhance concentration and reduce burnout. Learn how to apply this strategy to your daily tasks and build sustainable productivity habits.
Your transfer journey is not starting over. It is building upon the skills, knowledge, and experiences you have already gained.
Figure out how you spend your valuable time to find more time for studying, socializing, working, and relaxing. Learn how to spend your time wisely by keeping track of available hours in your busy schedule.
Learn to recognize the signs of burnout and academic pressure and discover practical strategies to manage stress with confidence. Through engaging activities like time management techniques, mindfulness practices, and resilience-building tools, students gain the skills to stay balanced, focused, and motivated throughout their academic journey.
Understand the root causes of procrastination and how it impacts academic performance and well-being. Participants will learn how to overcome avoidance and take meaningful action toward their academic goals through practical strategies such as goal-setting, time management, and mindset shifts.
Group projects are not about doing everything yourself. They are about collaboration, accountability, and finding ways to contribute effectively as a team.
Understand the relevance of GPAs and learn how to set realistic goals to increase your own. Peruse online GPA calculators to understand how they work and how they can benefit students working toward academic recovery.
Leadership is not defined by a position. It is demonstrated through initiative, communication, and the ability to inspire and support others.
Prepare to do your best on your final exams. Understand how to use test-taking, active recall, and study strategies to your advantage to combat test-taking anxiety and finish the semester strong.