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, Room 156 or online via Zoom.

Fall 2025 Workshops 

Workshop Title Presenter Date Time
How to Use Canvas for Online Courses Kathy Diaz August 26, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm
How to Be Successful in Stem Brandon Tenn August 27, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

How to Be a Successful College Student

Araceli Tilley August 28, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

What’s Free at MC?

Student Services Staff September 2, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Motivation: The Driving Force Behind Our Actions

Jourjina Alkhouri September 3, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

APA Formatting Guidelines

Susie Williamson September 4, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm
The Power of Practice: How Repetition Leads to Math Success Cory McCullough September 9, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Graduation Applications: How to Apply

Lorena Calderon September 10, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

RN Program Application Requirements

Sabrina Frias September 11, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

MLA Formatting Guidelines

Jennifer Altenberg September 16, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Money Management Tips

 Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) & Financial Aid September 17, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Avoiding Plagiarism

Susie Williamson  September 18, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm

Writing Tips from Peer Tutor & Instructor

Susan Flatt/Tutor September 23, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Managing the Fear of Public Speaking

Jim Bonstein September 24, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

ChatGPT: Let’s Talk About It

Karrie Bullock September 30, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Comprehensive Educational Plans

Lorena Calderon October 1, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Overcoming Math Anxiety

Melody Molina October 2, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Requirements for LVN, X-Ray Tech, and Sonography

Sara Lara October 7, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Procrastination: Now, Never or Ever

Maria Albert October 8, 2025 3:00pm- 4:00pm

Financial Aid 101

Financial Aid (Nora) October 9, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Transfer Ready? CC to University Requirements

Luciano Gonzalez October 14, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm
Mental Health Awareness & Resources Rachelle Garcia October 15, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

CNA Program Requirements

Xochitl Tilley October 16, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

What is a Healthy Relationship

Daisy Castillo October 21, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Steering Through Car Buying & Financing

Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) October 22, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Wellness Matters: Coping with College Stress

Melody Molina October 23, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Navigating the RN Program: TEAS, Expectations, & Program Success

Wanda Schindler October 29, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Employment Readiness: Resume, Interview Skills, & Employer Expectations

Erika Contreras

November 4, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Power of Sleep: Unlocking Rest for Better Wellbeing

Rachelle Garcia November 6, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention

Carissa Hansford November 12, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Understanding Credit

Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) November 13, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm

Spring 2025 Workshop Videos 

Workshop Video Links
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Presenter Date
First Year Guide & Tips for Success Angel Serena January 14th, 2025
Navigating Financial Aid & Jobspeaker Nora Flores January 15th, 2025
ChatGPT: Let’s Talk About It Karrie Bullock January 21st, 2025
How to Use Canvas for Online Courses Kathleen Diaz January 23rd, 2025
How to Be Successful in STEM Brandon Tenn January 27th, 2025
Classroom Success: Insights from Peer Tutor and Instructor Susan Flatt January 28th, 2025
Study Smarter: Essential Skills for Success Araceli Tilley January 30th, 2025
Avoiding Plagiarism Susie Williamson February 4th, 2025
Procrastination: Now, Never, or Ever Maria Albert February 5th, 2025
Money Management Tips EECU February 6th, 2025
Reading Strategies for STEM Courses Brandon Tenn February 10th, 2025
Research Beyond Google: Mastering Research Databases Lindsay Davis February 11th, 2025
Love Your Writing: How to Avoid & Fix Common Writing Mistakes Susan Flatt February 13th, 2025
APA Formatting Guidelines Susie Williamson February 18th, 2025
RN Program Application Guidelines Sabrina Frias February 20th, 2025
Requirements for LVN, X-Ray Tech, & Sonography Sara Lara February 24th, 2025
The Power of Practice: How Repetition Leads to Math Success Cory McCullough February 26th, 2025
CNA Program Requirements Xochitl Tilley February 27th, 2025
Show, Don’t Tell: Writing Authentic Scholarship Essays Summer Vitelli March 4th, 2025
Motivation: The Driving Force Behind Our Actions Maria Albert March 5th, 2025
Navigating the RN Program: TEAS, Expectations, & Program Success Wanda Shindler March 6th, 2025
Power of Sleep: Unlocking Rest for Better Wellbeing Rachelle Garcia March 17th, 2025
Overcoming Math Anxiety Melody Molina March 18th, 2025
Boost Your Brainpower: Understanding IQ and Cognitive Skills Maria Albert March 19th, 2025
Steering Through Car Buying & Financing EECU March 20th, 2025
MLA Formatting Guidelines Jennifer Altenberg March 26th, 2025
Wellness Matters: Coping Through College Stress Melody Molina March 27th, 2025
Transfer Ready? CC to University Requirements Luciano Gonzalez April 1st, 2025
Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention Daisy Castillo April 3rd, 2025
Employment Readiness: Resume Interviews, Skills and Employer Expectations Erika Contreras April 8th, 2025
What is a Healthy Relationship? Daisy Castillo April 10th, 2025
How to Start Your Own Business Hub Walsh April 15th, 2025
Understanding Credit EECU April 17th, 2025

Fall 2024 Workshop Videos

Workshop Video Links
Click on  the workshop title to view the video
Presenter
First Year Guide & Tips for Success Araceli Tilley
How to Use Canvas for Online Courses Natalie Bartell
Insights from an Instructor and Peer Mentor Susan Flatt
Connect and Thrive: Building Relationships and Support Networks Jacqueline Alvarez
Navigating & Utilizing JobSpeaker Nora Flores
Avoiding Plagiarism Susie Williamson
Read, Research, Succeed: Library 101 Karrie Bullock
Reading Strategies for STEM Courses Brandon Tenn
Overcoming Math Anxiety Melody Molina
Steps for Creating a Successful Research Paper Karrie Bullock
RN Program Application Requirements Sabrina Frias
ChatGPT & Research: Lets talk about it Karrie Bullock
MLA Formatting Guidelines Lindsay Davis
Money Management Tips Noemi Valenzuela (EECU)

Arturo Garcia (Financial Aid)

Transfer Ready? CC to University Requirements Luciano Gonzalez
APA Formatting Guidelines Susie Williamson
Navigating the RN Program: TEAS, Expectations, & Program Success Wanda Schindler
Mental Health Awareness & Resources Rachelle Garcia
Mastering Onesearch Workshop Karrie Bullock
Healthy Relationships Carissa Hansford
Requirements for LVN, X-Ray Tech and Sonography Sabrina Frias
Research Beyond Google: Mastering Research with Databases Lindsay Davis
Avoiding Financial Fraud and Identity Theft EECU
CNA Program Requirements Xochitl Tilley
Wellness Matters: Coping with College Stress Melody Molina
Thesis and Topic Sentence: How to Organize an Essay Melissa Rocha
Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention Carissa Hansford
How to Start Your Own Business Hub Walsh
Understanding Credit EECU