Workshops

Study Central hosts a variety of workshops throughout the semester on topics that support student success! Students can attend the workshops on a drop-in basis, in-person at the Downey Learning Resource Center, Room156 or online via Zoom.

Spring 2024 Workshops

Workshop Video Links
Click on  the workshop title to view the video		 Presenter Date Time
CCSSE Survey Workshop MC on the Road Team April 18th 11:00-12:00pm
Understanding Credit  EECU April 18th 3:00-4:00pm
CALFRESH: Food Assistance Workshop Sergio Guerrero May 1st 11:00-12:00pm
CALFRESH: Food Assistance Workshop Sergio Guerrero May 15th 11:00-12:00pm
CALFRESH: Food Assistance Workshop Sergio Guerrero May 29th 11:00-12:00pm

Previous Workshop Videos

Workshop Video Links
Click on  the workshop title to view the video		 Presenter
Using Canvas in Your Classes JoAnn Melo
How to be Successful in STEM Brandon Tenn
Tips on How to Be a Successful Student Tomasia Drummond / Araceli Tilley
Understanding Canvas Basics: Grades, Instructor Feedback, and more! Kathy Diaz
Note Taking Strategies Susan Flatt / Lilianna Reyes
Reading Strategies for STEM Courses Brandon Tenn
Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination Maria Albert
Classroom Success: Insights from Peer Tutor and Instructor Susan Flatt / Jayden Vargas
Read, Research, Succeed: Library 101 Karrie Bullock
Steps for Creating a Successful Research Paper  Lindsay Davis
Avoiding Plagiarism Susie Williamson
Success On and Off The Field – Balancing Academics and Athletics Jayden Vargas / Julianna Hibma
Money Management Tips EECU
RN Program Application Requirements Denise Garza
Motivation: The Driving Force Behind Our Actions Maria Albert
Love Your Writing: How to Avoid and Fix Common Writing Mistakes  Jory Taber
Overcoming Math Anxiety Melody Molina
APA Formatting Guidelines Susie Williamson
MLA Formatting Guidelines Lindsay Davis
Mental Health Awareness & Resources Rachelle Garcia
Mastering Onesearch: Searching Strategies, Holds, and Accounts Karrie Bullock
CNA Program Requirements Xochitl Tilley
CALFRESH: Food Assistance Workshop Sergio Guerrero
Research Beyond Google: Mastering Research with Databases Lindsay Davis
How to Graph Your Path to Math Success Maria Albert
Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention Carissa Hansford
How to Write a Scholarship Essay Jory Taber
Requirements for LVN, X-Ray Tech, & Sonography  Sabrina Frias
Four Ways to Boost Your GPA Sanaya Kaur
CALFRESH: Food Assistance Workshop Sergio Guerrero
Avoiding Financial Fraud & Identity Theft EECU
Wellness Matters: Coping with College Stress Melody Medina
CCSSE Survey Workshop MC on the Road Team
Thesis and Topic Sentence: How to Organize an Essay Melissa Rocha
Stress Relief Workshop Jessica Carroll
How to Start Your Own Business Hub Walsh / Jessica Torres
CALFRESH: Food Assistance Workshop Sergio Guerrero

Fall2023 Workshop Videos

Workshop Video Links
Click on  the workshop title to view the video		 Presenter
How to Use Canvas for Online Courses Kathleen Diaz
Understanding Canvas Basic: Grades, Instructor Feedback and More Kathleen Diaz
Tips on How to Be Successful Student Kelly Vang
How to Plan for Higher Education Dr. Maria Albert
Money Management Tips (EECU) Noemi Valenzuela
Connect and Thrive: Building Relationships and Support Networks Jacqueline Alvarez
Four Intelligences: Did you Know? Dr. Maria Albert
Learning From Peers: Advice from MC Graduates Luis Flores
Thesis and Topic Sentence: How to Organize an Essay Melissa Rocha
Avoiding Plagiarism Susie Williamson
Are you Equipped with 21st Century Skills? Dr. Maria Albert
Exploring Careers in Social Science (LB) Scott Coahran
Common Writing Mistakes Students Make & How to Fix Them Susan Flatt
Understanding Financial Aid Basics Arturo Garcia
MLA Formatting Guidelines Lindsay Davis
APA Formatting Guidelines Susie Williamson
Basic Skills for Online Success Dr. Maria Albert
Healthy Eating on a Budget Jennifer Hobbs
Understanding Your Personality Type with the Keirsey Temperament Sorter  (LB) Scott Coahran
Wellness Matters: Coping with College Stress Dr. Melody Molina
Requirements for CNA, LVN, X-Ray Tech and Sonography Sabrina Frias
Overcoming Math Anxiety Dr. Melody Molina
Four Ways to Boost Your GPA Kelly Vang
Aiming High: Understanding Honor Opportunities at Merced College Max Hallman
Research Beyond Google: Mastering Research with Databases Lindsay Davis
Avoiding Financial Fraud & Identity Theft (EECU) Noemi Valenzuela
Studying Smarter with Retrieval Practice Brenda Schneider
10 Tips for Motivation Rachel Grace
Managing the Fear of Public Speaking Jim Bonstein
RN Program Application Requirements Denise Garza
Navigating Tuition and Beyond with the Student Fees Office Delia Esquivel
Career and Transfer Center Resources Luciano Gonzalez
Stress/Sleep Relationship Rachelle Garcia
Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention Pang Yang
Employment Readiness: Resume, Interview Skills, and Employer Expectations (WORKNET) Emely Ramos
How to Start Your Own Business Hub Walsh/ Jessica Torres
Understanding Credit (EECU) Noemi Valenzuela