Student Success Workshops

No matter the area of life, success depends on both working hard and working smartly.

As is true in other fields, success in academia requires the development of particular skills that improve one’s effectiveness and efficiency. Working hard at college studies is futile if you are not making the most of your learning and study time.

Succeed at Pitt Tool Kit

Doing well in college means staying engaged, staying focused, and staying motivated.  The Succeed at Pitt Toolkit is an in-person training experience that will walk you through 5 essential non-cognitive skills for success in college. Through this interactive workshop, you will learn about the specific strategies empirically proven to predict better student outcomes, giving you the competitive advantage you need to succeed in college.

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Spring 2023

Check back for additional workshops to be added!

How to Succeed in School and Life
March 1, 3 p.m.–4 p.m., Langley 217

We all aspire to do more, to be more, to contribute more. And yet, many of us consistently fall short of our desired goals and allow our performance to be dampened by external demands or reduced motivational forces. To perform at a higher level of performance, we must first identify those barriers, and then begin the intentional process of fostering more adaptive mindsets that allow us to succeed. In training, you will learn about insights from social psychology that can help give you the competitive edge you seek.
Presented by: Dr. Omid Fotuhi, Director of Learning & Motivation at WGU Labs and Research Associate at University of Pittsburgh

Student Toolbox of Academic Technology
March 15, 2 p.m.–3 p.m., Langley 217

The Student Toolbox is a suite of academic technology that is available to all Pitt students and aims to improve student success, engagement, and belonging. Join us to learn more about how you can use the Student Toolbox and how it can benefit your journey here at Pitt!
Presented by: Jen Marco, Academic Technology Analyst, Office of the Provost & Pitt IT, University of Pittsburgh

Time Management 
March 29, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Langley 217

With finals only a few weeks away you may have numerous tests, papers, projects, presentations, etc. and seemingly not enough time to complete them all. This Time Management workshop was designed with you in mind. You will learn various tools and time organizational strategies that will help you relieve the stress of the time crunch as well as how to utilize your time more effectively.
Presented by: Brian Williams, Assistant Director of the Kessler Provost Scholars, Office of the Provost, University of Pittsburgh

Academic Self Care for Test Anxiety 
April 12, 3 p.m.–4 p.m., Langley 217

Especially in preparation for finals, students may feel an increased level of stress, leading to feelings of overwhelmed and burnout. In this workshop, you will learn reflective practices and strategies to incorporate into any course to increase opportunity for academic success. Students will be able to identify and apply techniques to manage stress and anxiety associated with tests. You will also learn how to improve your study skills and motivation.
Presented by: Brian Williams, Assistant Director of the Kessler Provost Scholars, Office of the Provost, University of Pittsburgh

Fall 2022

How to Succeed in School and in Life
October 11, 4 p.m.–5 p.m., Langley A224

We all aspire to do more, to be more, to contribute more. And yet, many of us consistently fall short of our desired goals and allow our performance to be dampened by external demands or reduced motivational forces. To perform at a higher level of performance, we must first identify those barriers, and then begin the intentional process of fostering more adaptive mindsets that allow us to succeed. In this training, you will learn about insights from social psychology that can help to give you the competitive edge you seek.
Presented by: Omid Fotuhi, Research Associate, Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), University of Pittsburgh

Academic Self Care for Test Anxiety
November 9, 4 p.m.–5 p.m., Langley A221

Especially in preparation of finals, students at Pitt may experience increased levels of stress, leading to feelings of overwhelm and burnout. In this workshop, you will learn reflective practices and strategies to incorporate into any course to increase conditions for academic success. Students will be able to identify and apply techniques to manage stress and test anxiety. You will also learn how to improve your study skills and motivation.
Presented by: April Belback, Director for Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring, Office of the Provost, University of Pittsburgh