The College of Education offers in-person student success workshops for its students. Registration is not required, but by registering you will receive a calendar invitation and reminders. Please contact Tom Hicks, Student Support Coordinator, with any questions.
Fall 2026 Student Success Workshops
- Open to all undergraduate TEP, pre-TEP, CBHS, and ESHR students. Workshops facilitated by the University of Iowa’s Academic Support & Retention staff.
- Location: conference room N201A (just inside the Dean's Office on the second floor of North Lindquist).
- Presented by The College of Education in partnership with Academic Support & Retention and University Counseling Services.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Workshop #1: Self Care and Creating Better Habits
Students will learn how to take small steps to care for themselves better and learn how to create habits that will stick.
Wednesday, September 2, 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Workshop #2: So Much to Do, So Little Time: Time Management Strategies for Academic Success
Students will learn how to effectively prioritize, create a time management plan, and other practical tips for managing time and commitments.
Thursday, September 3, 3:00-3:50 p.m.
Workshop #3: Tackle Midterms Like A Pro
Students will learn how to apply metacognition to help them study for midterm exams, plan study sessions and commitments around exams, and mentally prepare for exams.
Monday, September 21, 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Workshop #4: Resiliency
Students will learn about resiliency, including what it is, why it is important, the barriers to being resilient, and how to apply strategies to bounce back in times of stress.
Wednesday, October 28, 10:30-11:20 a.m.
Workshop #5: Managing Mental Health
Students will learn how to more effectively manage their mental health.
Thursday, November 5, 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Workshop #6: Tackle Final Exams Like a Pro
Students will learn how to apply metacognition to help them prepare for final exams, apply effective time management practices for the end of the semester, develop a study schedule, and start mental preparation for before, during, and after final exams.
Thursday, December 1, 2:00-2:50 p.m.
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Tom Hicks, Student Support Coordinator
319-335-5359
tom-hicks@uiowa.edu
N201 Lindquist Center