MCC offering students workshops to ‘get a grip on homework’

McCook Community College is offering students the chance to "Get A Grip" on homework with a series of short academic workshop stations at the Learning Commons in von Riesen Library.

Through the end of the month, teachers, staff and students are offering a variety of study-related tips, tricks and hacks for academic success. These breakout sessions are informal and attendees are welcome to drop-in for specific questions. In addition student planners will be given away. Information sheets on tutoring hours and contacts will be available and as well as a schedule for final exams. Candy and door prizes will be given away.

The "Get A Grip On Your Homework" event offers 16 presentations on 11 topics stations including:

Study Strategies

Time Management

Using Outlook and the importance of including Syllabus dates in calendars

Color-coding planners

Technology help desk

Prioritizing and Not Getting Behind in Organization

A year in color to see your energy level

Questions about Citations

What Can the Library Do For You

Brainfuse online tutoring

New Year's Resolutions

Presenters include MCC Instructors: Sheri-Hink Wagner, Dr. Leah Christensen, Lisa Beans, Lorie Mowry; MCC staff Jacob Brandl, Hayley Kobza, Tamela Laurie, Katie Wheeler; and MCC students: Kallie Cathcart, Autumn Miller, Leslie Hernandez, Sydney Stewart.

Some of the sessions are one-time only and some are offered several times over the two-week period. For a complete schedule, please visit the MCC Learning Commons in von Riesen Library.