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Event Date Time Location Last Date to Register
Managing Groups (Peer Leaders Only) 9/28/2021 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Online (Zoom) 9/27/2021
In this workshop session, peer leaders will analyze elements of group dynamics and collaborative learning, while developing strategies to implement when managing groups of students in recitations, study groups and tutoring sessions. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Studying for the Science and Metacognition (SEBS EOF only) 9/28/2021 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Cook Food Science Auditorium 9/27/2021
Studying for the Science and Metacognition (SEBS EOF only)
Studying for the Science and Metacognition (SEBS EOF only) 9/28/2021 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Douglass Hickman 214 9/27/2021
Studying for the Science and Metacognition (SEBS EOF only)
Academic Success Series - Master Your Mind: Metacognition (Open to all students) 9/28/2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM College Ave Learning Center, Academic Building 1150A 9/27/2021
Academic Success Series - Master Your Mind: Metacognition (Open to all students)
Time Management and Procrastination (SAS Academic Standing Class Only) 9/29/2021 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM College Ave Learning Center, Academic Building 1150B 9/28/2021
Time Management and Procrastination (SAS Academic Standing Class Only)
Other - Workshop Series Recap (Women's Basketball only) 9/29/2021 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Athletic Performce Center 9/28/2021
Other - Workshop Series Recap (Women's Basketball only)
Other - Workshop Serier Recap (Women's Basketball only) 9/29/2021 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Athletic Performce Center 9/28/2021
Other - Workshop Serier Recap (Women's Basketball only)
Motivating Your Students (Peer Leaders Only) 9/29/2021 5:00 PM - 6:20 PM Online (Zoom) 9/28/2021
During this workshop session, peer leaders will be able to understand the various types of motivations and student mindsets when learning. Peer leaders will have the opportunity to brainstorm and learn ways to increase student motivation. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Academic Success Series - Master Your Mind: Metacognition (Open to all students) 9/29/2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ONLINE via Zoom 9/28/2021
Academic Success Series - Master Your Mind: Metacognition (Open to all students)
Stress Management (Peer Leaders Only) 9/30/2021 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM Online (Zoom) 9/29/2021
Peer leaders will learn about and practice strategies for managing academic and non-academic needs to reduce stress within their roles, as well as from the perspective of being a student. Peer leaders will acquire tips and strategies that they can share with their students, and directly implement into their practice as peer educators. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Exercising Metacognition (Peer Leaders Only) 10/4/2021 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/3/2021
In this workshop session, peer leaders will determine ways to promote and integrate the use of metacognition in their student sessions. Peer leaders will also practice performing metacognitive tasks and will be able to discuss how metacognition specifically ties into student assignments and assessments. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Academic Success Series - Focus, Concentrate, Stay Motivated (Open to all students) 10/5/2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM College Ave Learning Center, Academic Building 1150A 10/4/2021
Academic Success Series - Focus, Concentrate, Stay Motivated (Open to all students)
Formative Assessment (Peer Leaders Only) 10/6/2021 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/5/2021
In this workshop session, peer leaders will learn about measuring student progress and instruction effectiveness during a session, asking the right questions, designing short "check for understanding" activities, and providing feedback effectively. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Academic Success Series - Focus, Concentrate, Stay Motivated (Open to all students) 10/6/2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ONLINE via Zoom 10/5/2021
Academic Success Series - Focus, Concentrate, Stay Motivated (Open to all students)
Presenting Yourself (Peer Leaders Only) 10/8/2021 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Livingston Learning Center, Collaborative Rooms MNP (Tillett Hall, Room 111, Livingston Campus) 10/8/2021
Peer leaders will have the opportunity to focus on developing their public speaking skills. Peer leaders will practice with peers in communicating thoughts and ideas in a concise, effective manner, which can then be translated to their roles working with other students.
Inclusive Instructional Practices (Peer Leaders Only) 10/11/2021 5:00 PM - 6:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/10/2021
Peer leaders will learn about the challenges faced by underserved populations and how to maintain that awareness while working with diverse groups of students. Peer leaders will explore various strategies and practices that they can implement to promote an inclusive environment. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Teaching Study Skills (Peer Leaders Only) 10/12/2021 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Online (Zoom) 10/11/2021
Peer leaders will have the opportunity to consider how study strategies can be integrated into planned questions, tasks and/or activities, providing their students with independent learning strategies in addition to content comprehension. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Academic Success Series - Back on Track (Open to all students) 10/12/2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM College Ave Learning Center, Academic Building 1150A 10/11/2021
Academic Success Series - Back on Track (Open to all students)
Academic Success Series - Back on Track (Open to all students) 10/13/2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ONLINE via Zoom 10/12/2021
Academic Success Series - Back on Track (Open to all students)
Reflection on Instructional Practices (Peer Leaders Only) 10/15/2021 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/14/2021
In this workshop, peer leaders will have time to reflect on the instructional methods and strategies that they have used over the course of the semester, and determine ways to strengthen future learning and instructional experience in the realm of academic support. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Peer Leaders Only) 10/19/2021 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/18/2021
Peer leaders will learn about resources and strategies to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in different learning environments and focus on aspects such as communication, relationship-building, and motivation. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed to participants before the workshop start time. This workshop will be presented by the College Support Program (CSP), which support students with ASD at Rutgers.
Academic Success Series - Take Tests At Your Best (Open to all students) 10/19/2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM College Ave Learning Center, Academic Building 1150A 10/18/2021
Academic Success Series - Take Tests At Your Best (Open to all students)
Academic Success Series - Take Tests At Your Best (Open to all students) 10/20/2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ONLINE via Zoom 10/19/2021
Academic Success Series - Take Tests At Your Best (Open to all students)
Managing Groups (Peer Leaders Only) 10/21/2021 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/20/2021
In this workshop session, peer leaders will analyze elements of group dynamics and collaborative learning, while developing strategies to implement when managing groups of students in recitations, study groups and tutoring sessions. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Teaching in a Multilingual Space (Peer Leaders Only) 10/25/2021 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/24/2021
During this workshop, peer leaders will be encouraged to think of culturally responsive practices when working with multilingual students. Peer leaders will be asked to consider their respective content areas of focus, and how they can better utilize the strengths of multilingual students in the classroom environment. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time. This workshop will be presented by Dr. Nicole House, the Director of the Rutgers English Language Institute (RELI).
Academic Success Series - Less Stress, More Success (Open to all students) 10/26/2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM College Ave Learning Center, Academic Building 1150A 10/25/2021
Academic Success Series - Less Stress, More Success (Open to all students)
Addressing Challenges of Remote Learning - Motivation & Stress (Peer Leaders Only) 10/27/2021 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Online (Zoom) 10/26/2021
This workshop is for peer leaders only, focusing on strategies for motivation and managing stress from both peer leader and student perspectives when learning in an remote/online environment. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Academic Success Series - Less Stress, More Success (Open to all students) 10/27/2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ONLINE via Zoom 10/26/2021
Academic Success Series - Less Stress, More Success (Open to all students)
Motivating Your Students (Peer Leaders Only) 11/2/2021 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM Online (Zoom) 11/1/2021
During this workshop session, peer leaders will be able to understand the various types of motivations and student mindsets when learning. Peer leaders will have the opportunity to brainstorm and learn ways to increase student motivation. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Reflection on Instructional Practices (Peer Leaders Only) 11/4/2021 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Online (Zoom) 11/3/2021
In this workshop, peer leaders will have time to reflect on the instructional methods and strategies that they have used over the course of the semester, and determine ways to strengthen future learning and instructional experience in the realm of academic support. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed before the workshop start time.
Web Applications & Tools for Student Development - Asynchronous Canvas Module (Peer Leaders Only) 11/5/2021 Online (Canvas) 11/5/2021
This is an asynchronous module to be completed on the Peer Leader Training Canvas site under Modules. Peer leaders will learn about the variety of online applications, websites and tools that can be used as supplementary resources when working with students. Resources covered will range from organizational tools to content-based resources. For further instructions, please visit https://rutgers.instructure.com/courses/150056/pages/web-applications-and-tools-for-student-development-instructions (you will be asked to log into Canvas).