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Workshops

The Center for Academic Success & Tutoring offers workshops on topics related to academic success. All students are encouraged to attend. Workshops are offered both in person and virtually throughout the fall and spring semesters.

If you are an instructor or campus partner looking to have CAST staff present to your students, please complete this form.

Additional on demand workshops and resources can be found at www.studentlingo.com/montclair. Faculty and students can make an account with their Montclair State University email address for free access.

Spring 2024 Workshop Schedule

Virtual meetings can be joined by clicking on the Workshop Title link.  In-person locations are listed under the location column.  Still have questions? Contact us at cast@montclair.edu. We’re happy to help!

January
Date Day Time Workshop Title
(click title for virtual meeting link)
Presenter Location
1/23/24 Tuesday 12:00 PM Being an Organized Student
Students learn the importance of organization and how to be more organized in their academic life
Wanqi Library 021
1/24/24 Wednesday 10:00 AM Focusing on Your Goals
Students learn the importance of setting goals
Leigha Library 044
1/25/24 Thursday 2:00 PM Creating Healthy Study Habits
Students identify the keys to studying better
Ashley Library 021
1/26/24 Friday 11:00 AM Time Management Tips
Students learn how to effectively utilize their time when it comes to academics
Roxie Library 044
1/29/24 Monday 6:00 PM The Benefits of Tutoring
Students learn the value of utilizing the tutoring center.
Vaibhavi Library 044
February
Date Day Time Workshop Title
(click title for virtual meeting link)
Presenter Location
2/4/24 Sunday 5:00 PM How Can My Advisor Help Me?
Learn how to find out who your advisor is, where you can schedule meetings and how to utilize their skills.
Carlo VIRTUAL
2/6/24 Tuesday 4:00 PM Note taking strategies
Student will learn better and more efficient note taking strategies.
Vaibhavi Library 021
2/7/24 Wednesday 6:00 PM Avoiding Distractions
Students will understand where distractions are and how to break away and focus when needed.
Carlo Library 044
2/9/24 Friday 1:00 PM Improving Your Study Skills
Students learn how to improve their study skills.
Ashley Library 044
2/12/24 Monday 4:00 PM Why Get Involved in Clubs and Organizations?
Students learn the importance of being engaging with the campus community.
Vaibhavi Library 021
2/14/24 Wednesday 12:00 PM Falling in Love with Your Major
Students identify the reasons they chose their major and learn the importance of loving what you do.
Leigha Library 021
2/18/24 Sunday 5:00 PM Telecommunication: How to Successfully Communicate Online
Students learn the best form of communication in a virtual environment.
Carlo VIRTUAL
2/20/24 Tuesday 10:00 AM Student Etiquette: Engaging with Faculty
Students learn the best form of communication when addressing faculty.
Wanqi Library 044
2/22/24 Thursday 2:00 PM Test-Taking Strategies
Student learn how to prepare for an upcoming exam.
Eddie VIRTUAL
2/23/24 Friday 12:00 PM A Guide to Memorization
Students learn strategies to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity.
Roxie Library 044
2/26/24 Monday 3:00 PM How to Improve Your Financial Skills Vaibhavi Library 021
2/28/24 Wednesday 4:00 PM Maintaining a Healthy College Lifestyle
Student learn the value of good physical and mental health while in college.
Leigha Library 021
March
Date Day Time Workshop Title
(click title for virtual meeting link)
Presenter Location
3/5/24 Tuesday 4:00 PM Why Participation in Classes Matters
Students learn the importance and benefits of active participation in classes.
Vaibhavi Library 021
3/7/24 Thursday 10:00 AM Why Get Involved in Clubs and Organizations?
Students learn the importance of being engaging with the campus community.
Leigha Cole Hall 147
3/8/24 Friday 12:00 PM How To Work in Groups
Student will learn better strategies of working in groups so that they can acompulish their goals on groups projects.
Ashley Library 044
3/18/24 Monday 10:00 AM Time Management Tips
Students learn how to effectively utilize their time when it comes to academics
Roxie Library 044
3/20/24 Wednesday 6:00 PM Falling in Love with Your Major
Students identify the reasons they chose their major and learn the importance of loving what you do.
Carlo Library 044
3/24/24 Sunday 5:00 PM Overcoming Adversity and Becoming More Confident in Yourself
Students learn to stay positive and take steps to succeed even when difficulties occur.
Carlo VIRTUAL
3/26/24 Tuesday 6:00 PM The Benefits of Tutoring
Students learn the value of utilizing the tutoring center.
Vaibhavi Library 044
3/27/24 Wednesday 3:00 PM Creating Healthy Study Habits
Students identify the keys to studying better
Leigha Library 021
3/28/24 Thursday 11:00 AM How Can My Advisor Help Me?
Learn how to find out who your advisor is, where you can schedule meetings and how to utilize their skills.
Ashley Library 021
April
Date Day Time Workshop Title
(click title for virtual meeting link)
Presenter Location
4/1/24 Monday 10:00 AM Discover Your Topic
Tools and strategies to help you find the perfect research topic.
Library Staff VIRTUAL
4/1/24 Monday 11:00 AM How to Successfully Communicate Online
Students learn the best form of communication in a virtual environment.
Roxie Library 021
4/2/24 Tuesday 12:00 PM Evaluating Sources
Learn the art of evaluating sources.
Library Staff VIRTUAL
4/2/24 Tuesday 4:00 PM Improving Your Study Skills
Students learn how to improve their study skills.
Vaibhavi Library 021
4/4/24 Thursday 6:00 PM Overcoming Adversity and Becoming More Confident in Yourself
Students learn to stay positive and take steps to succeed even when difficulties occur.
Eddie Library 044
4/7/24 Sunday 5:00 PM Patterns of Academic Success
Learn the secrets to getting good grades and not stressing yourself out at finals.
Carlo VIRTUAL
4/8/24 Monday 2:30 PM Database Research Strategies and Advanced Search Tips
Learn some practical ways to increase the effectiveness of your database searches.
Library Staff VIRTUAL
4/9/24 Tuesday 12:30 PM Creating a Research Poster
This workshop will introduce you to the basic elements of a research poster and how to create them using PowerPoint.
Library Staff VIRTUAL
4/10/24 Wednesday 10:00 AM Mid-Semester Reflection
Student learn the value of good physical and mental health while in college.
Leigha Library 044
4/12/24 Friday 12:00 PM How to Improve Your Financial Skills
Students learn some basic financial knowledge and strategies such as budgeting.
Ashley Library 044
4/15/24 Monday 2:00 PM Self Care and Self Love
In this workshop, we will reflect on why it can be so hard to take care of ourselves and how to address those barriers for improving our own well being. Join us as we go over different languages for Self Care and challenge yourself by prioritizing your needs first!
Ashley Library 021
4/16/24 Tuesday 10:00 AM Gathering Your Sources
How to use library resources to find the information you need.
Library Staff VIRTUAL
4/17/24 Wednesday 10:00 AM Student Etiquette: Engaging with Faculty
Students learn the best form of communication when addressing faculty.
Wanqi Library 044
4/17/24 Wednesday 10:30 AM Creating a Research Poster
This workshop will introduce you to the basic elements of a research poster and how to create them using PowerPoint.
Library Staff VIRTUAL
4/21/24 Sunday 5:00 PM Avoiding Distractions
Students will understand where distractions are and how to break away and focus when needed.
Carlo VIRTUAL
4/23/24 Tuesday 6:00 PM De-Stress Techniques
Students learn to keep calm and do better stress management.
Vaibhavi Library 044
4/25/24 Thursday 3:00 PM A Guide to Memorization
Students learn strategies to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity.
Leigha Library 021
4/26/24 Friday 10:00 AM Understanding Test Anxiety
Students learn what constitutes testing anxiety and how to overcome it
Ashley Library 044
4/29/24 Monday 10:00 AM Test-Taking Strategies
Students learn how to prepare for an upcoming exam.
Roxie Library 044
May
Date Day Time Workshop Title
(click title for virtual meeting link)
Presenter Location
5/1/24 Wednesday 12:00 PM De-Stress Techniques
Students learn to keep calm and do better stress management.
Leigha Library 021
5/2/24 Thursday 6:00 PM Improving Your Study Skills
Students learn how to improve their study skills.
Eddie Library 044
5/3/24 Friday 3:00 PM Best Ways to Finish Out the Semester
Student learn good strategies to optimize their end-of-semester experience.
Roxie Library 044
5/6/24 Monday 11:00 AM Self-Reflection: What Did You Learn This Semester? Roxie Library 021