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ACCESS TUTORING AND WORKSHOPS

ACCESS TUTORING

(available for all residents)

Tutoring in the areas of Writing, Math, Business, and Science will be provided beginning the second week of the semester. ACCESS tutoring staff will be available to assist students by appointment during the day and on a drop-in basis during the evening.

HOURS:

ONE ON ONE TUTORING

(by appointment only)

Date: Monday-Friday

Location: NewFreshman Residence Hall, 2nd Floor Lounge

Appointments can be made by calling the Office of Residential Student Services at 908-737-7275, or by scheduling online through TutorTrac.

Please make appointments at least 24 hours in advance. We will do our best to accommodate you.

Walk IN tutoring

Students who do not have appointments are welcome to stop by the second floor lounge in the New Freshman Residence Hall for tutoring  between the hours of 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday.

ALL resident students may take advantange of ACCESS tutoring.

Spring 2013 WORKSHOPS

Study Tips 101

Date and Time: February 11 and March 5 (3:30PM-4:30PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

Come to this workshop and get some advice on how to tackle your assignments, essays, and exams this semester.

Managing Stress

(In collaboration with Dr. Lee of Counseling and Disability Services)

Date and Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Got stress? Come find out how to reduce and manage your stress in order to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle.

Time Management

(In collaboration with Dr. Lee of Counseling and Disability Services and RA Jacqueline Giase)

Date and Time: March 20 (6:00PM - 8:00PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

Need some help balancing your time? Come to this work shop to get some helpful tips for managing your schedule.

What’s Your Learning Style?

(In collaboration with R.A. Anthony Alleruzzo)

February 20 (3:30PM - 4:30PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall Multipurpose Room

How do you learn? Come find out your learning style, along with some important tips to help make your study habits more efficient and effective.

Hot Chocolate, Hot Internships

(In collaboration with R.A. Nia Phillips)

January 31 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall Multipurpose Room

Come drink hot chocolate with friends and then get information on hot internships for your individual major. Advice from graduates in many career fields will help you find a great summer internships in 2013.

Professional Ettican't

(In collaboration with R.A. Toni Rose Sarasua)

Date and Time: April 3 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall Multipurpose Room

This workshop will intergrate the proper ways to use professional communications, etiquette, and style to help build a respectable reputation and personal brand.

Professional Dinning and Etiquette

(in collaboration with R.A. Destine Sampson

Date and Time: April 232 (8:30 PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall Multipurpose Room

Many careers require individuals to attend prefessional dinning events. Come to this workshop to learn professional dinning etiquette as well as some good tips for the job application and the interview process.

What’s Your Status? Internet Responsibility

(In collaboration with the Center for Leadership and Service)

Date and Time: March18 (3:30PM-4:30PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

In an age of technology, it is important to know how to manage yourself in a responsible and professional manner on the Internet. Come learn what to do and what not to do when surfing the Internet and presenting yourself online.

Kean Apprentice: Interview Workshop

April 29  (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

An interview is a key part of the job application process. This workshop will teach you the do’s and don’ts of the interview process in order to prepare for your future job, internship, and graduate school interviews.

Kean’s Next Top Resume Workshop

(In collaboration with Janice Johnston from Career Development and Advancement and R.A. Jennifer Rodriguez)

Date and Time: March 27 (6:00PM)

Location: New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

Struggling with putting your resume together? Come learn about how to create an effective resume! Bring a copy of your resume with you for specific, constructive feedback.

Writing Workshop

Date and Time: March 25 & April 8  (3:30PM-4:30PM)

Location:  New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

Writing is a skill that you will need throughout your academic and professional career. This workshop will help you improve your writing, revision, and editing skills. Feel free to bring your papers with you!

Conquering math 1000

Date and Time: March 19 & April 16  (5:00PM-6:00PM)

Location:  New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

Taking MATH 1000 and need some extra help? Come to the MATH 1000 workshop, where tutors will guide you through some of the course's most challanging concepts.

Exploring your major

Date and Time: April 3 (3:30PM-4:30PM)

Location:  New Freshman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

Unsure what to do with your major when you graduate? Come to this workshop to learn about different career options available for your major!

Handling conflict

(In collaboration with Dr. Lee of Counseling and Disability Services and RA Nermein Aboushady)

Date and Time: April 15  (6:00PM)

Location:  New Upperclassman Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room

Arguments and differnces of opinions are a part of every person's daily life. This workshop will give you tips on how to deal with conflicts with family, friends and significant others in a healthly way.

 

Contact

Office of Residential Student Services

WHITEMAN HALL
908-737-6800
FAX : 908-737-6812
reslife@kean.edu
Maximina Rivera
Assistant Vice President
mrivera@kean.edu
 
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