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Workshops - Spring 2008 Topics
Topics
of KCC Academic Workshops are shown below
(alphabetically). Click on a workshop to find
out when it is offered during Spring 2008.
You can
also download the complete overview
schedule
here (in Adobe PDF
format).
Computer Basics
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Computer basics
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Basics of Word, Excel, Power Point
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Saving files to a disk
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Using Flash drives |
Wednesday |
January 30 |
1:00-2:30 pm |
O-105 |
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Thursday |
February 7 |
2:30-4:00 pm |
O-105 |
Honors, Honestly!
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Becoming an honors student
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Already an honors student? Other options…
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Dean's List, Graduating "With Honors", Honors
Program, Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta
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Applying, qualifications, requirements, benefits |
Tuesday |
February 12 |
1:00-2:00 pm |
O-109 |
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Wednesday |
March 12 |
1:00-2:00 pm |
O-109 |
How to Write Research Papers
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Learn the basics of writing a research paper
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Narrowing your topic
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Doing your research
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Writing the drafts
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Planning for the deadline |
Wednesday |
March 19 |
1:00-2:00 pm |
A-206 |
Juggling It All
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Work, school, kids!!
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Multitasking – good or bad?
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Time for others
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No time for self! |
Monday |
March 10 |
5:00-6:00 pm |
O-109 |
Lecture Note Taking
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How do you know what to write down?
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What should you do if you get behind while
taking notes?
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How do you know if you’re writing down the right
things?
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Find out how to take notes that you can study by |
Tuesday |
February 5 |
1:00-2:00 pm |
O-109 |
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Thursday |
February 14 |
12:30-1:30 pm |
O-109 |
Library Research
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Online databases
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Authoritative Web resources
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MeLCat and ILL
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Find out where to begin or get questions
answered |
Monday |
February 4 |
5:00-6:00 pm |
O-105 |
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Thursday |
March 20 |
12:30-1:30 pm |
O-01 |
Math Phobia
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Why math might make you nervous, jittery and
upset
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Is my fear real or imagined?
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What if I have to take math in college?
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Will I ever get over my dislike for math? |
Wednesday |
March 5 |
1:00-2:00 pm |
O-108 |
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Thursday |
March 13 |
10:00-11:00 am |
O-109 |
Money Management
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Questions about debt?
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Questions about money?
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Questions about investing?
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Bring your questions to this workshop and get
answers |
Wednesday |
February 20 |
12:30-1:30 pm |
O-108 |
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Monday |
March 3 |
5:00-6:00 pm |
O-108 |
Office 2007
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visit
KCC Information Services department
Office 2007 website for
more information
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Ribbons, tabs, groups and commands
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Dialog box launcher
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Mini-toolbar
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Help command and screen tips |
Tuesday |
January 15 |
8:30-9:30 am |
O-105 |
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Wednesday |
January 16 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
A-208 |
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Thursday |
January 17 |
3:30-4:30 pm |
O-105 |
Reading Textbooks
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What should you do if you get behind in your
reading? How do you keep from falling asleep?
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How do you know if you’re highlighting the right
things?
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How do you remember what you read? |
Tuesday |
March 4 |
1:00-2:00 pm |
O-108 |
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Thursday |
March 27 |
12:30-1:30 pm |
O-109 |
Student Success
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Where are you now?
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Where would you like to be?
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Learn how to get there |
Tuesday |
February 26 |
10:00-11:00 am |
O-108 |
Studying in Groups
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Do you assign roles?
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Should each person participate equally
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Diversified group?
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What is your personality style? |
Thursday |
February 21 |
12:30-1:30 pm |
O-108 |
Test Taking
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Overcoming test anxiety
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What to study
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Problem-solving techniques for taking tests
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Improving your odds when you have to guess
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What to do after you get your test back |
Monday |
February 18 |
5:00-6:00 pm |
O-109 |
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Thursday |
February 28 |
12:30-1:30 pm |
O-108 |
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Tuesday |
March 18 |
1:00-2:00 pm |
O-109 |
Time Management
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Time management skills
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Getting organized
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Using a To-Do list
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Feeling free from time constraints |
Monday |
January 28 |
5:00-6:00 pm |
O-109 |
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Thursday |
January 31 |
12:30-1:30 pm |
O-109 |
Transferring? Are You Prepared?
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MACRAO
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Curricular Guides
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GPA/Grade Requirements
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How to Decide
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Applications/Transcripts |
Wednesday |
January 23 |
12:00 -1:00 pm |
O-109 |
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Monday |
February 11 |
5:00-6:00 pm |
O-109 |
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us:
Phone: (269) 965-4150 FAX: (269) 965-8850
E-mail:
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Support Services is located in the Student Services area
of the Student Center.
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