Study Tips & Time Management
The following student support services may be able to give you
the edge you need to make the most of your college career here at
the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point:
- Tutoring and Learning Center:
This program helps students in all disciplines in their college
careers. Senior staff at the TLC help students by matching students'
tutoring needs with a tutor interested in or studying the same
discipline. The tutors do not provide the answers but work as
coaches helping you to help yourself.
- Student
Support Services: This is a federally funded program providing
comprehensive academic support and guidance to 250 eligible
students. Their office offers three main services: advising and
counseling, tutoring, and study skills instruction (Education
105). 201 Student Services Center, 346-3828
- Counseling Center:
In addition to counseling services, this office provides workshops
that will help you develop your skills for success. The workshops
include such topics as: communication skills, relaxation techniques,
stress management, study skills, and time management. Check out the
Resources section of their home page.
- The Computer Guide
Program is a resource that helps students learn how to use
computers, or learn how to use them better, focusing on: Word – for
word processing, or writing papers; Outlook – the e-mail program you
use at UWSP; Internet Explorer – a browser, used to navigate the
Internet; Windows – and other general computer questions; Web Page
Help - we can help with the basics.
- Residential Living
Academic Support: If you live in the residence halls, there are a
number of academic support programs available.
You can also try out some courses offered here at UWSP that may
help you in your study and time management skills.
HP/W 107 - Career Exploration - 2 credit - This course uses
computer software and career related materials to help in clarifying
career options and to assist in making academic and personal choices
related to career i information. It also fulfills an HE Wellness
GDR.
Education 105 - 1 credit - This course covers study skills such
as: reading comprehension, note taking, time management, memory,
exam preparation, etc.
English 157 - 1 credit - This course offers an individualized
program for improving your writing abilities.
Library Resources 101 - 1 credit - This course will teach you how
to more effectively use the University Library System.
Wellness 144 - Stress Management- 1 credit - This course will
teach you some different ways to handle your stress.
The highly-regarded text,
Becoming a Master Student, by Dave Ellis, is available online.
The website also has links to dozens of
additional resources
