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University College and Student Success

Keys to Success Workshops

 

The Keys to Success Workshops are a vital component of Southern University’s comprehensive student success framework designed to equip students with the tools, strategies, resources, needed to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. The Keys to Success Workshops are also a vital component of our College Success Skills course. The workshops are structured and aims to build students’ confidence and self-efficacy so they can overcome obstacles and reach their goals.

These interactive sessions focus on essential skill areas that are foundational for achieving long-term success. By offering hands-on learning and real-life application, the workshops help students strengthen their academic mindset, develop self-awareness, and make meaningful connections with campus resources and support networks. Some of the topics presented during the workshops include:

  • Time management
  • Study strategies
  • Note-taking & test-taking skills
  • Goal setting
  • Communication skills
  • Using campus resources effectively
  • Reading comprehension & critical thinking
  • Stress management & financial literacy
  • Developing a growth mindset
  • Learning styles

Alignment with Student Retention, Progression, and Completion

The Keys to Success Workshops align directly with the university’s mission to promote student retention, progression, and completion by fostering early engagement, proactive learning, and academic resilience. They support retention by empowering students to overcome barriers that often lead to withdrawal or academic decline. They enhance progression by reinforcing critical academic and life skills that enable students to persist semester after semester with improved performance and confidence. Finally, they contribute to completion by helping students develop the discipline, motivation, and strategic mindset necessary to reach graduation.

The workshops serve as part of SUBR’s holistic approach to student development, supplementing tutoring, advising, and other support services. In essence, the Keys to Success Workshops serve as an intentional bridge between student potential and achievement—ensuring that every Jaguar has access to the knowledge, tools, and support needed to excel from the first semester to the finish line.