At the NCLCA conference last year I attended a workshop on this topic and I am planning to try some of the tips I learned. The one that stands out for me is to ask for representatives from the various academic programs to host a table or booth that emphasizes an aspect of "content-specific" study skills. Maybe have some upper level honors students offer peer suggestions as to how to successfully complete certain "difficult" courses.
And, this is a really nice way for student affairs and academic affairs to collaborate!
Pat
Patricia Maher, Ph. D.
Director, The L.E.A.R.N Program
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620-5089
813-974-9281
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From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gamache, Suzanne
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Subject: Re: Learning Fair
Our Centers for Learning just hosted an open house and we had students do a scavenger hunt/raffle.
In order to get the answers to particular questions they had to visit our computer labs, the Honors Program Office, the Advising Center, and the Tutoring Center. At the end of the day we raffled off bookstore gift certificates, food cards, thumb drives.
Doing that type of scavenger hunt made students walk into the various offices and centers and speak to our staff. They couldn't just grab a free bagel and head out if they wanted to be entered into the raffle.
Good luck with your event.
Suzanne Gamache
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Live as if you will die tomorrow.
Gandhi
Suzanne Gamache
Coordinator of Tutoring Services
Centers for Learning & Academic Support Services
UMass Lowell, Southwick 321
1 University Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: (978) 934-2947
Fax: (978) 934-3088
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From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Bonner
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:00 PM
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Subject: Learning Fair
Hello,
Our Learning Assistance Center is sponsoring a Learning Fair in November. At the fair staff members set up tables on various topics related to tutoring, SI, learning styles, services offered by the LAC, etc. The fair is in the Student Center and lasts all day. Students mosey in and go from table to table at their leisure. I wanted to do something interactive this year and I am stumped. Does anyone have any good ideas that would be appropriate for this type of event.
Thanks,
Liz
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