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Vital Skills Workshop Series - Winter 2025

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Vital Skills Workshop Series with wise owl and snowman

The Academic Skills Center is offering a Vital Skills workshop series! 

Need some help with time management?  Or maybe you'd like some support with effective reading and notetaking strategies? These are vital skills for getting through this and every term at Dartmouth. Come to one or both workshops. 

All sessions are eligible for PE/WE credit through the ASC/SWC Wellness Sampler. Space is limited so register in advance via Dartmouth Groups. And tell your friends! ;)

Details & Registration:

Time Management

Week 2: Tuesday, January 14, 4:30 - 5:45 PM

Register for Time Management Workshop

Would you like to put more order into your work days? Then this workshop's for you! With a solid time management system, you'll add more structure and increase productivity during a fast-paced 10-week term. 

You'll learn how to: 

  • Organize and prioritize tasks to increase productivity  
  • Break down assignments to increase task initiation and incremental progress on large assignments
  • How to identify procrastination loops 

Tools Needed: Laptop, mobile phone

Presented as part of the Academic Skills Center's Vital Skills Workshop Series. Register via Dartmouth Groups.  This session is eligible for WE credit if you are registered for the SWC Wellness Sampler.

 

Balancing Reading and Notetaking During a Hectic Term

Week 3: Tuesday, January 21, 4:30 - 5:45 PM

Register for Reading & Notetaking Workshop

Would you like to read more efficiently, take more strategic notes, and balance the time management challenges that come with a heavy reading load? Then this workshop is for you! 

Key takeaways:

  • Understand your reading pace 
  • Create a time management system to improve reading efficiency 
  • Expand notetaking strategies
  • Learn quick tips for STEM Readings

Tools needed: Laptop, access to course readings and calendar management tools 

Presented as part of the Academic Skills Center's Vital Skills Workshop Series. This session is eligible for WE credit if you are registered for the SWC Wellness Sampler.

Please Note: All workshop sessions are held at the Academic Skills Center in Berry 178. We hope to see you there! Feel free to reach out with any questions: academic.skills.center@dartmouth.edu.