University Division is hosting Student Success Week, to be held Monday, January 30, through Friday, February 3, in the University Center.
More than 50 workshops focused on development of the student’s mind, self, and awareness of the world will be presented by faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Tim Fitzgibbon, academic advisor in University Division Advising, said the goal of Student Success Week is similar to that of the discontinued Success Series Workshops, but the new event will bring a much more diverse set of presenters and topics from across the University.
“We’re casting a much bigger net,†he said. “This event goes beyond the topics of academic and study skills.â€
For example, an alumnus and Career Services will lead a discussion about internships; Food and Nutrition will present on health eating; and Housing and Residence Life staff will talk about roommate issues and healthy relationships.
Student Success Week kicks off at 11 a.m. Monday with remarks by President Linda L.M. Bennett; Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, provost; and Dr. Brian Posler, associate provost, in UC 2217-2220
“We’re really pleased that we’re going to have President Bennett, Dr. Rochon, and Dr. Posler,†Fitzgibbon said. “They have great stories to tell about their experiences and what student success means to them. We are at a university of almost 11,000 students, and to hear them speak in a small gathering is a unique opportunity.â€
With themes borrowed from the University Core Curriculum (The Mind, The Self, The World), Fitzgibbon said, “We are trying to provide a wide variety of opportunities. Students can come and hear about a different theme each day.â€
Many presentations will be repeated during the day, with four offered each half hour between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The week will culminate with a party on Friday with food, entertainment, and prizes.
