There seems to be an endless stream of things to do and not enough time to do it. The pressures to succeed and compete for opportunities are greater than ever. No worthy accomplishment is realized without sacrifice. However, when do we know when we have reached our max? This seminar will help you implement tools and strategies to more effectively manage time, develop achievable goals and timelines, and put academics and success in perspective. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: A. Use tools and techniques to manage time and schedules B. Review SMART goal setting practices C. Explore techniques to minimize stress D. Discuss academic pressures and tips to overcome obstacles LEARNING OUTCOMES: Improve time management and study skills to support positive academic outcomes MODERATOR: Maureen Scott, Assistant Professor, Norfolk State University PANELISTS: Gemma Easterling, Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Tumeka Flanigan, Project Manager, Exelon Corporation

1. ALL WORK AND NO
PLAY
Tools and Tips for Navigating Through
Academic Pressures
Thursday, February 7, 2013 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Washington Marriott Wardman Park | Room

2. Who Has Ever?
• Pulled an “All-Nighter”
• Crammed the week before an exam
• Fell asleep in class?
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3. Pulled an All-Nighter?
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4. Crammed Before a Final
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5. Fell Asleep in Class
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6. If You Have…….
• This doesn’t make you a bad student
• There might be something wrong with your
process
– Long Term Planning
– Study Techniques
– Exam Performance
– Post Exam Routine
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7. Long Term Planning
• SMART Goals
– Specific
– Measurable
– Attainable
– Realistic
– Timely
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8. Long Term Planning cont’d
• Time-Lines
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9. Long Term Planning
• Weekly Planning
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10. Study Process
• Cumulative Outlines
• Mind-Jet
• Study Space
• Reward Systems
• Time Technique
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11. Cumulative Outlines
I. Topic 1
I. Subtopic 1
II. Subtopic 2
II. Topic 2
I. Subtopic 1
II. Subtopic 2
III. Topic 3
I. Subtopic 1
II. Subtopic 2
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12. Mind Jet
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13. Study Space
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14. Study Space
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15. Reward System
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16. Time Technique
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17. Timers Cont’d
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18. Exam Performance
• What You Eat
• Underline Key Question Points
• You Perform How You Practice
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19. Post Exam Routine
• RELAX!
• Exercise
• Work on a hobby
• Hang out with friends/family
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20. What Are Your
Best Practices?
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