UConn Connects is an academic recovery program offered by the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) and is designed to provide students with the skills and support they need to become academically successful. By actively participating in UConn Connects, students will be taking an important step towards learning strategies necessary to improve their academic status. Mentors play a vital role in guiding students through this process. Mentors meet weekly with their student(s) to develop an effective academic success plan, track progress and connect them to campus resources. We offer individual and group training for all new mentors. Apply today to be a UConn Connects Faculty/Staff Mentor!
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Oct7Hartford Workshop: Strategies for Deeper LearningHartford Times Building (Hartford)3:00 PM
Have one go to strategy to study? Want more in your tool belt? This presentation will discuss methods to approach your coursework.
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Oct7Storrs Workshop: Strategies for Deeper LearningRowe Center6:00 PM
Have one go to strategy to study? Want more in your tool belt? This presentation will discuss methods to approach your coursework.
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Oct8Waterbury Workshop: Test Taking StrategiesMain Building (Waterbury)12:30 PM
Realize things to consider when preparing for an upcoming exam to then create a plan. Learn exam format tactics to best approach different types of test questions.
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Oct9Storrs Workshop: Prioritization TechniquesRowe Center4:00 PM
Review different approaches to the same task list and the one you employ in ideal settings and when overwhelmed. Explore strategies to organize your priorities.