Jump Start

At WSU Tri-Cities

Jump Start Your Success!

WSU Tri-Cities will offer a virtual Jump Start program beginning Aug. 17 that will get students, both incoming and current college students, set up for success for the fall semester.

Check out resources, trainings and helpful tips for virtual learning, pre-recorded sessions on topics to set students up for best academic learning, as well as live faculty sessions throughout the week of Aug. 17 to get students prepared for classes this fall.

The sessions and resources are free and open to the public.

Live Workshops

MONDAY
Aug. 17 | Noon

Strategies for Success in First-Year Writing
Presented by Patty Wilde

After briefly reviewing First-Year Writing course outcomes, this workshop will share composing strategies focused on invention, revision, and editing to help students navigate the demands of college-level writing.

TUESDAY
Aug. 18 | Noon

Writing to Belong
Presented by Robin Ebert Mays

This workshop is an integrative writing opportunity for students to learn more about common fears they may face such as finding success in academics or how to fit into the campus culture.   During this time, I will share some of these common themes and help students gain confidence that they belong here at WSU Tri-Cities.

WEDNESDAY
Aug. 19 | 1 pm

Connecting College and Career
Presented by Kristine Cody

The path from college to your career may feel like it’s out far ahead of you as you start your college journey, but the truth is your college experience and career experience are deeply interconnected. If you are strategic in engaging with the right opportunities, the choices you make in college on whether to pursue an internship, participate in a Career Fair or sign up to be mentored by a local employer will have significant impact on how prepared you are to join the workforce. This workshop overviews the multiple ways you can start and engage with your career as a college student.

THURSDAY
Aug. 20 | Noon

Communicating with Faculty
Presented by Anna Plemons

This practical workshop will cover strategies for effectively communicating with faculty and will include topics like how to send an email, what to do during an office hours appointment, and how to start a conversation about internships or other opportunities.

FRIDAY
Aug. 21 | 2 pm

Virtual Welcome Event
Presented by SOAR & Campus Engagement & Leadership

Hear from WSU Tri-Cities leadership, students, about upcoming plans for campus activities and more.

Video Resources

10 Tips for Successful Virtual Learning
Presented by Janet Peters

Reading your ALEKS Score
Presented by Kevin Fiedler

Note-taking
Presented by Sara Petersen

Scientific Literacy
Presented by Sarah Roley

How to Read a Syllabus
Presented by Saranah Selmi

Technology/fall resources for WSU students

Zoom

Tools to Record and Share Course Assignments

Tips for Being Successful in Distance-Delivered Courses

Additional Resources

What is ALEKS?

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