Summer 2012

College Success Workshops
Lama 118

Survive an Online Course (Video)

Wednesday, May 23

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Thursday May 24

(9:50 am - 10:30 am)

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Communication Skills (Video)

Thursday May 31

(10:30 am - 11:30 am)

Monday, June 18

(10:30 am - 11:30 am)

TEDTalks - Success (Videos)

Tuesday June 19

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Library Research Skills

Lama 116

Library Resources

Wednesday, June 6

(9:50 am - 10:30 am)

APA Referencing

Wednesday, June 13

(9:50 am - 10:30 am)

MLA Referencing

Wednesday, June 20

(9:50 am - 10:30 am)

Microsoft Office Workshops

Lama 116

Microsoft Word Basics

Tuesday, May 29

(9:50 am - 10:50 am)

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Tuesday, June 5

(9:50 am - 10:50 am)

Microsoft Excel Basics

Tuesday, June 12

(9:50 am - 10:50 am)


COMPASS Test Info Sessions

Lama 118

Monday, June 4

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Tuesday, June 19

(9:50 am - 10:30 am)

Monday, June 25

(9:50 am - 10:30 am)

Tuesday, July 10

(9:50 am - 10:30 am)

Monday, July 23

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Tuesday, August 7

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Workshop Descriptions

APA Referencing:

Joy Oehlers will guide you through the use of APA method of formatting your papers using Library and internet resources.

Communication Skills on Video - (Video) (DVD):

Keith Kashiwada demonstrates effective communication skills.

COMPASS Info Session:

Testing Center Staff will be available to answer your questions about the placement test and point you towards resources you can use to brush-up your skills

How to Survive an Online Course - (Video) (DVD):

Jimmy Shimabukuro will share important tips on maximizing your success in an online course.


Library Resources:

Joy Oehlers will show you how to do basic research for your term papers and research projects. Learn to use the library tools available to you in the library and via the Internet.

Microsoft Excel Basics:

David Cabatu gives a basic intro to Microsoft Excel. Hands-On, questions and answer session.

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics:

David Cabatu gives a basic intro to Microsoft PowerPoint. Hands-On, questions and answer session.

Microsoft Word Basics:

David Cabatu gives a basic intro to Microsoft Word. Learn tips on typing your papers. Hands-On, questions and answer session.

Microsoft Office Q&A:

Come with your questions and problems. Will show you some resources that may help.

MLA Referencing:

Joy Oehlers will guide you through the use of MLA method of formatting your papers using Library and internet resources.

TEDTalks - Success:

Video’s from the TED Conference. Ideas Worth Spreading.

(Video) - workshop is a video presentation

(DVD) – workshop is available for checkout at the library Circulation Desk

Summer 2012

College Success

SOS

Secrets of Success

Workshops

All SOS workshops are FREE to all UH Students.

Topics to help you make
better grades and get
through college.

SOS Website

Please check for more information and updates

http://library.kcc.hawaii.edu/SOS

Contact Information

(808) 734-9206

Extra Credit Signatures will NOT

be given if you miss 1/3 of the session.

For SOS Workshop disability accommodations

contact SOS Coordinator

at least 10 working days before the workshop you want to attend

KCC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution

Updated – May 17, 2012


Fall 2012 – Preview

Schedule subject to change

College Success Workshops
Lama 118

Survive in an Online Course (Video)

Tuesday, August 21

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

(12:15 pm - 1:00 pm)

Wednesday August 22

(12:15 pm - 1:00 pm)

(1:45 pm - 2:30 pm)

Monday, November 26

(12:15 pm - 1:00 pm)

Tuesday, November 27

(9:45 am - 10:30 am)

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Laulima for Students

Wednesday, August 29

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Thursday, August 30

(12:15 pm - 1:00 pm)

Thinking Through History

Monday, September 10

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Communication Skills (Video)

Thursday, September 6

(10:45 am - 11:45 am)

Tuesday, November 13

(10:45 am - 11:45 am)

Textbook Reading Strategies

Wednesday, September 19

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Learning Styles

Monday, October 1

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Improve Your Vocabulary

Monday, October 8

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Improve Your Grammar

Wednesday, October 10

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Intro to a Foreign Language

Thursday, October 17

(10:45 am - 11:45 am)

TEDTalks - Success (Videos)

Tuesday November 20

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

(12:15 pm - 1:00 pm)


IS 103 College Success Series

Lama 118 (10:45 am - 11:48 am)

Making the Most of College

Monday, August 27

Taking Notes

Monday, September 10

Setting Goals and Objectives

Monday, September 24

Time Management

Monday, October 1

Exams and Tests - Strategies

Monday, October 8

Imperative for Midterm Evaluations

Monday, October 15

Emotional Intelligence

Monday, October 22

Health Management

Monday, October 29

Creating Support Networks

Monday, November 5

Dude, Where Did My Money Go? – Financial Management 1

Monday, November 19

Show Me the Money – Financial Management 2

Wednesday, November 21

Being Your Best You

Lama 118 (10:45 am – Noon)

How Can I Fit It All In??? (New)

Tuesday, September 4

Wednesday, October 3

Creating Balance & Harmony (Lōkahi) (New)

Tuesday, September 11

Wednesday, October 10

Heroic Effort/Heroic Journey

Tuesday, September 18

Wednesday, October 24

Removing Barriers (New)

Tuesday, September 25

Wednesday, October 31

Don’t Freak Out/Test Anxiety

Tuesday, October 2

Wednesday, November 7

Academic Planning (New)

Tuesday, October 9

Wednesday, November 14

Maida Kamber Center Workshops

Ka ‘ie ‘ie Orientation/Transition (New)

Tuesday, August 28

Ilima 104 (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Thursday, October 25

Ilima 104 (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

Wednesday, November 14

Ilima 104 (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Graduation & Transfer (New)

(students with 48+ transferable credits)

Wednesday, September 12

Lama 118 (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

Thursday, September 20

Ilima 104 (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

Career Kokua

Wednesday, September 12

Ilima 104 (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

Choosing a Major

Tuesday, September 18

Ilima 104 (12:00 pm – 1:30 pm)

Wednesday, October 10

Ilima 104 (12:00 pm – 1:30 pm)

Focus Career 2

Tuesday, October 16

Ilima 104 (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

Academic Planning & Transfer (New)

(students with 21-40 transferable credits)

Wednesday, October 24

Lama 118 (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)

STAR Registration (New)

Thursday, November 1

Lama 118 (11:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Wednesday, November 7

Ilima 104 (12:15 am – 1:30 pm)

Academic Planning & Transfer (New)

(students with 0-20 transferable credits)

Wednesday, November 28

Lama 118 (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

Please visit the

SOS Website

for more information and updates

to this schedule


Library Research Skills

Lama 116

Library Resources

Thursday, September 20

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Tuesday, October 30

(12:30 pm - 1:15 pm)

Hawaiian Resources (New)

Wednesday, September 26

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

APA Referencing

Thursday, September 27

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

MLA Referencing

Thursday, October 11

(10:45 am - 11:30 am)

Microsoft Office Workshops

Lama 116

Microsoft Word Basics

Tuesday, September 25

(10:45 am - 11:45 am)

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Tuesday, October 9

(10:45 am - 11:45 am)

Thursday, November 8

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Microsoft Excel Basics

Tuesday, October 23

(10:45 am - 11:45 am)

SOS Special Presentations

Lama 118

Constitution Day Presentation

Monday, September 17

(10:45 am - 11:45 am)

Healthy Relationships and Campus Safety

Tuesday, October 16

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Thursday, October 18

(9:15 am - 10:15 am)

Social Networking and Technology Safety

Thursday, October 25

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Queen Kapi'olani and KCC

Monday, October 29

(12:15 pm - 1:15 pm)

Genealogy Chant (Video @ 1:20 pm)

Queen’s Visit to Kalaupapa

(1:30 pm – 2:00 pm)