Academic Success Workshops
Academic Success Workshops are designed to provide students with an interactive experience to enhance their academic learning. Workshops are organized by topic and designed to meet the demands of college-level academics. All workshops are facilitated by trained members of the Center for Academic Success and Exploration, Counseling Services, or other academic departments, and are offered throughout the semester. Workshops may also be offered in university housing, Greek houses, or to any student group upon request.
To request a workshop please fill out our request form: https://butler.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBVpQjLceSXQd9Q
Check out the workshop schedule below for details on topics, times, and locations. For more resources, visit Academic Success Workshop Resources.
Please note:
Workshop topics, times, and locations are subject to change. This page will be updated to reflect forthcoming changes.
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PDF version of Fall 2024 Academic Success Workshop
Fall 2024 Workshop Schedule
Schedule to attend a workshop here.
Finding Flow: Harmonizing School & Life (presented by Counseling & Consulting Services)
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Irvington House Large Meeting Room
This workshop will facilitate reflection about how academic stress impacts our capacity for well-being and self-care. Discussion topics will also include what self-care is, barriers to self-care, ways to practice self-care, and why self-care is beneficial for overall student well-being. Related topics of self-compassion and perfectionism may be involved. The program includes didactic, activities, and discussion. Attendees will leave with practical ways to improve relationship to self-care and promote harmony amongst academic work and personal life.
Challenging Perfectionism
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: Irvington House Large Meeting Room
Feeling overwhelmed by the need to be perfect? Join us for a transformative workshop where you’ll learn to break free from perfectionism and turn “failures” into growth opportunities. Discover how perfectionism impacts your mental health and performance, and learn practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. Embrace setbacks as valuable lessons and build resilience with actionable techniques and a personalized action plan.
Prepare for Your 1st Academic Advising Appointment
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Levinson Hall Room 123
Ready to ace your spring semester registration? Join us for an interactive workshop designed just for you! Whether you’re a first-year student or new to the course academic advising process, this session will walk you through everything you need to know about academic advising and registration at Butler. Get familiar with our tools, processes, and resources to make your first academic advising meeting a success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to go into your academic advising meeting with confidence!
Navigating Your Final Exams
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Location: Irvington House Large Meeting Room
Are you anxious about your upcoming finals? Get the tools and strategies you need to excel with our focused workshop! We’ll guide you through effective study techniques, help you create a personalized study plan, and teach you how to manage your time efficiently. Learn how to prioritize your workload and develop a strategic approach to tackle your exams confidently. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your study skills and maximize your exam performance!