When is the Next Workshop?
View the Spring 2020 list below or check the events calendar for Student Workshops at the Merced Main Campus and Los Banos Campus.
Student Success Workshops are FREE & Walk-ins are Welcome!
All Student Success Workshops are free and students are welcome to attend on a drop-in basis. Come join us! Our workshops are held in Study Central, in the Student Union Building, Room #140. Feel free to bring a drink or snack with you to the workshop. Please contact the Student Success Office should you have any questions (209) 384-6177.
Videos of Student Success Workshops
Recordings of workshop videos are available to students on the MC Portal (sign-in required).
Spring 2020 Workshop List
| WORKSHOP TITLE | DATE | DAY/TIME | FACILITATOR |
| How to Use Canvas for Online Courses | Jan. 16, 2020 | Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm | Jon Stocker |
| Opportunities to Connect with MC Campus Life | Jan. 22, 2020 | Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Shannon Gragg |
| How to Become Money Wise | Jan. 23, 2020 | Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm | Mike Jones (EECU) |
| How to be Successful in STEM Courses | Jan. 28, 2020 | Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm | Dr. Brandon Tenn |
| Overcoming Math Anxiety | Jan. 30, 2020 | Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm | Dr. Melody Molina |
| Avoiding Plagiarism | Feb. 3, 2020 | Monday 4:00-5:00 pm | Dr. Susie Williamson |
| Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud | Feb. 4, 2020 | Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Mike Jones (EECU) |
Thesis vs. Topic Sentence |
Feb. 5, 2020 | Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm |
Lorraine Barnes |
Time Management Tips and Strategies |
Feb. 10, 2020 | Monday 2:00-3:00 pm |
Sabrina Frias |
| What Does Your Student Health Fee Cover? | Feb. 12, 2020 | Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Joe Serena Monique Meza |
| 5 Step Prep: Before Writing an Essay | Feb. 18, 2020 | Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Kylie Greenwood Kaitlyn Ford |
| APA Formatting Guidelines | Feb. 19, 2020 | Wednesday 4:00-5:00 pm | Dr. Susie Williamson |
Study Tips for Biology Students |
Feb. 24, 2020 | Monday 2:00-3:00 pm |
Alex Gonzalez |
| Mental Health Awareness and Resources | Feb. 26, 2020 | Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Joe Serena Jill Henningsgaard-Vierra |
| What Color is Your Major? Exploring Your True Color Personality | Feb. 27, 2020 | Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm | Dr. Soua Lee |
| Strategies for Winning Scholarships and Grant Money |
Mar. 3, 2020 | Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm |
Dr. Soua Lee |
| Allied Health Program Requirements | Mar. 4, 2020 | Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Sue Helfgott |
| Chicago Style Formatting Guidelines | Mar. 10, 2020 | Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Lindsay Davis |
| Investing for a Brighter Future | Mar. 12, 2020 | Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm | Mike Jones (EECU) |
| The Ins and Outs of Budgeting | Mar. 16, 2020 | Monday 2:00-3:00 pm |
Mary Robinson (MSEFCU) |
| Managing the Fear of Public Speaking | Mar. 18, 2020 | Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Jim Bonstein |
| Common Writing Mistakes Students Make and How to Fix Them | Mar. 23, 2020 | Monday 2:00-3:00 pm | Susan Flatt Ethan Dickey |
| Reading Comprehension Strategies | Mar 26th | Thursday 3:30-4:30pm | Pamela Huntington |
MLA Formatting Guidelines |
Mar. 31st | Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm |
Lindsay Davis |
| Four Ways to Boost Your GPA | Apr. 2, 2020 | Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm | Lacey Chavez |
| Understanding Credit Reports and Credit Scores | Apr. 7, 2020 | Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Mike Jones (EECU) |
| RN Program Application Requirements | Apr. 8, 2020 | Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm | Sue Helfgott |
*All workshops are free and students are welcome to attend on a drop-in basis