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.

Spring 2026 Workshops

Workshop Title  Presenter Date Time

How to Use Canvas for Online Courses

Kathy Diaz January 13, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm

How to Be Successful in STEM

Brandon Tenn January 14, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

What’s Free at MC?

Cynthia Reynoso January 20, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

APA Formatting Guidelines

Susie Williamson January 21, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

From Surviving to Thriving: Secrets to College Success

Araceli Tilley January 22, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

Keep Going: The Power of Persistence

Rene Salazar January 27, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm

Reading Strategies for STEM Courses

Brandon Tenn January 28, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

RN Program Application Requirements

Sara Lara January 29, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm

Exploring CTE Pathways and Careers

Araceli Tilley February 3, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

A Counselor’s Guide to Building Your Ed Plan

Lorena Calderon & Christina Fuentes February 4, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm

Avoiding Plagiarism

Susie Williamson February 5, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

Writing Tips from Peer Tutor and Instructor

Susan Flatt February 10, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

Discovering the Honors Program

Jacki Alvarez February 12, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

Overcoming Math Anxiety

Melody Molina February 17, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

Money Matters: Your Guide to Financial Aid

Arturo Garcia February 18, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

Requirements for LVN, X-Ray Tech and Sonography

Michelle Gilardi February 19, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

AI with Purpose: AI for Students

Kody Stimpson & Pamela Huntington February 24, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

Money Management Tips

Samantha Chavez-Rodriguez EECU February 25, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm

How to Write a Scholarship Essay

Summer Vitelli/ Arturo Garcia February 26, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm

Transfer Ready? CC to University Requirements

Ernesto Hernandez March 3, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

CNA Program Requirements

Xochitl Tilley March 5, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm

Mental Health Awareness & Resources

Rachelle Garcia March 10, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

Transformation: Same Person, New Mindset

Maria Albert March 12, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

Wellness Matters: Coping with College Stress

Melody Molina March 17, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

MLA Formatting Guidelines

Jennifer Altenberg March 18, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

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

Wanda Schindler March 19, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

Steering Through Car Buying & Financing

Noemi Valenzuela EECU March 24, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm

What is a Healthy Relationship?

Daisy Castillo March 26, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

Managing the Fear of Public Speaking

Jim Bonstein April 7, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

ChatGPT & Research: Let’s Talk About It

Karrie Bullock April 8, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm

Employment Readiness: Resume Interviews, Skills and Employer Expectations

Erika Contreras April 9, 2026 3:00pm-4:00pm

Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention

Daisy Castillo April 14, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

Understanding Credit

Noemi Valenzuela EECU April 16, 2026 1:00pm-2:00pm

Previous Workshop Videos

Workshop Video Links
Click on  the workshop title to view the video
Presenter Date
How to Use Canvas for Online Courses Kathy Diaz August 26, 2025
How to Be Successful in STEM Brandon Tenn August 27, 2025

How to Be a Successful College Student

Araceli Tilley August 28, 2025
What’s Free at MC? Angel Serena September 2, 2025

Motivation: The Driving Force Behind Our Actions

Jourjina Alkhouri September 3, 2025

APA Formatting Guidelines

Susie Williamson September 4, 2025

RN Program Application Requirements

Sabrina Frias September 11, 2025

MLA Formatting Guidelines

Jennifer Altenberg September 16, 2025

Money Management Tips

Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) September 17, 2025

Avoiding Plagiarism

Susie Williamson September 18, 2025

Writing Tips from Peer Tutor & Instructor

Susan Flatt September 23, 2025

Managing the Fear of Public Speaking

Jim Bonstein September 24, 2025

Overcoming Math Anxiety

Melody Molina September 25, 2025

ChatGPT: Let’s Talk About It

Karrie Bullock September 30, 2025

Why Every Student Needs a Comprehensive Ed Plan

Lorena Calderon October 1, 2025

Requirements for LVN, X-Ray  Tech &, Sonography

Sara Lara October 7, 2025

Procrastination: Now, Never, or Ever

Maria Albert October 8, 2025

Financial Aid 101

Arturo (Financial Aid) October 9, 2025

Transfer Ready? CC to University Requirements

Ernesto Hernandez October 14, 2025

Mental Health Awareness & Resources

Rachelle Garcia October 15, 2025

CNA Program Requirements

Xochitl Tilley October 16, 2025

What is a Healthy Relationship

Daisy Castillo October 21, 2025

Steering Through Car Buying & Financing

Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) October 22, 2025

Wellness Matters: Coping with College Stress

Melody Molina October 23, 2025

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

Wanda Schindler October 29, 2025

Employment Readiness: Resume, Interview Skills, & Employer Expectations

Erika Contreras

November 4, 2025

Power of Sleep: Unlocking Rest for Better Wellbeing

Rachelle Garcia November 6, 2025

Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention

Carissa Hansford November 12, 2025

Understanding Credit

Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) November 13, 2025