Academic Support Services


Academic Workshops

To ensure that there is space, students are encouraged to RSVP to Julie Maxfield, phone: 503/517-7722.  Students who RSVP will also get a reminder email and help ensure that we have enough snacks for everyone. Topics for workshops are student-driven.  If you have a suggestion for a new workshop, or if you missed one of last year's events and would like to see it repeated, please let us know!  All Academic Support Workshops are held in the conference room of the Dorothy Johansen House, unless otherwise noted.

Fall 2009


Academic Survival Skills: Designed for new students.  You don't want to miss this!  Even if you had it all figured out in high school, Reed often requires a more intense and comprehensive set of study skills.  Find out how to prepare for the academic challenges that lie ahead.  Several returning students will share tips and advise about studying, note-taking, stress management, and how to take advantage of academic resources at Reed.

  • Wednesday, September 9 from 6-7PM
  • Thursday, September 17 from 6-7PM
  • Tuesday, September 22 from 4-5PM

Deciphering Hum 110 (for International Students): Writing Center tutors will help explain how they managed to get through all the reading, what to say in conference, and their strategies for successful paper writing.  Academic Support Staff will also be present to offer tips for success in Hum.

  • Friday, September 11 from 4-5PM in Eliot 103

Reading Effectively: Develop strategies for reading more quickly and getting more out of what you read, even when you're pressed for time.

  • Thursday, September 24 from 4-5PM
  • Monday, September 28 from 6-7PM
  • Thursday, October 1 from 5-6PM
  • Wednesday, October 28 from 6-7PM

Preventing Procrastination: Learn the pros (yes, pros!) and cons of procrastinating, explore why so many students do it, and develop strategies to help you overcome destructive procrastination.

  • Monday, October 5 from 4-5PM
  • Wednesday, November 4 from 6-7PM
  • Tuesday, November 10 from 5-6PM
  • Tuesday, December 1 from 6-7PM

Time Management For Reedies: Time management is more than calendars and daily schedules.  Learn how knowing your style and playing to your strengths can lead to a better personal form of time management.

  • Thursday, October 8 from 5-6PM
  • Wednesday, October 14 from 6-7PM
  • Thursday, November 12 from 4-5PM
  • Wednesday, November 18 from 4-5PM

Stress Management: As final exams and papers loom, finding balance between school, work, and play is essential.  Learn strategies to help you achieve stability and success.

  • Wednesday, December 2 from 4-5PM
  • Monday, December 7 from 5-6PM
  • Thursday, December 10 from 3-4PM

Past workshops have included:

  • Seeing the Forest AND the Trees: Increasing Reading Comprehension in Hum 110 and Beyond
  • Exponents, Dimensional Analysis, Metric System, Significant Figures
  • Logarithms, Graphs, Linear Equations
  • How To Use a Science Textbook 101
  • Writing in Hum 110 for International Students
  • Senior Thesis Workshop

Future Topics Could Include: