Special Episode 3/3 in the Power Up the Semester Series The Student Success Resource Center wants to Power Up your semester with a series of short sessions that show you how to plan, organize, and follow-through on your goals.  Episode 1: Power Up Your Planning- tools and strategies for planning your time  Episode 2: Power Up Your Projects-- tools and strategies for organizing your projects  Episode 3: Power Up Your Mind--tools and strategies for motivating and following through

This is special episode 2-3 in the Power Up the Semester Series. The Student Success Resource Center wants to Power Up your semester with a series of short sessions that show you how to plan, organize, and follow-through on your goals.   Episode 1: Power Up Your Planning- tools and strategies for planning your time   Episode 2: Power Up Your Projects-- tools and strategies for organizing your projects   Episode 3: Power Up Your Mind--tools and strategies for motivating and following through

This special episode is 1/3 of the Power Up the Semester Series. The Student Success Resource Center wants to Power Up your semester with a series of short sessions that show you how to plan, organize, and follow-through on your goals.  Episode 1: Power Up Your Planning- tools and strategies for planning your time   Episode 2: Power Up Your Projects-- tools and strategies for organizing your projects   Episode 3: Power Up Your Mind--tools and strategies for motivating and following through

Hey Bears! Read more Frequently Asked Questions about the S/U Grading Option: https://www.unco.edu/return-to-campus...  S/U courses are not used in your GPA calculation and will indirectly change your Grade Point Average. Your GPA may impact your Financial Aid, Academic Standing, and Program Eligibility. This week we unpack what S/U means and how to calculate your GPA.

Hey Bears! This week we talk Spring 2021 Delivery Methods. If you want to see the steps, hop over to our Instagram account OR the Return to Campus website for the full video. https://www.unco.edu/return-to-campus/schedule/

Hey Bears! We want you to be Registration Ready to grab the classes you want and need for your Degree. This week we are spending a few minutes talking about how to prepare for registration, starting with Holds. A HOLD is something placed on your student account that will cause a registration error. To release the HOLD, you will need to take certain steps BEFORE you can register. To check if you have a Hold, Log in to URSA and look under “Registration Information.” Then click on the “View Your Holds” link or ask a Success Coach or Advisor. https://linktr.ee/unco_success

Hey Bears! Email—or rather your BearMail—is a key way to communicate with each other for school and for work. While email is a valuable tool, miscommunications can happen. So this week we are talking about three ways to make your emails to professors or co-workers stand out so you get the information you need. Think about Timing and Purpose: many folks only check email during WEEK days (Business Hours) Help your reader understand what you need with an informative subject line and purpose statement upfront Make it easy to read: avoid giant paragraphs where information gets lost

Hey Bears! Internships and even jobs are looking to fill positions for the spring semester. This week we are going to talk about how to start framing your school experiences for your job search.  AND click the link to register for the Resume and Job Tips Event over Zoom on Wednesday afternoon. The folks from Career Readiness will tell you how to build up your resume, network, and prepare for your life after graduation. https://linktr.ee/unco_success

Hey Bears! The Withdraw Deadline for Individual Classes is October 15. You can complete the process through URSA, and keep in mind these Need to Knows about Withdrawing. Tuition is not refunded A "W" appears on your transcript but DOES NOT impact your GPA Your standing may change: dropping below 12 credits in a semester can impact your financial aid Always talk to your advisor and Bear Central before Withdrawing from a course. You can also talk to a coach in the Student Success Resource Center to get connected. https://linktr.ee/unco_success

Hey Bears! It is the beginning of a new month, so I am thinking about my October goals and setting up my master calendar for project management. This week, the Success Tip is how you can adjust your goals, expectations, and schedule in productive ways. This Wednesday, I will be on ZOOM talking about other Planning Strategies and tools we have to help you. I hope you join me for the October Power Up the Month event—just click the link in our BIO to register. This week I challenge you to plan out both the due dates AND the time you need to dedicate and protect for your classes in October. Thanks for joining me Bears! I will see you next week. https://linktr.ee/unco_success

Don't miss out on time-sensitive and important information this semester: keep your contact information updated through URSA! You need to update your addresses and your phone number through URSA. You can also update your preferred name through the Registrar's Office.

Hey Bears! Did you know that UNC has over 100 clubs, organizations, and activities for you to join while in college?  Joining a college club can impact your student experience and your future career by boosting your resume with leadership experience, a way to show your values (like giving back to the community), and projects or events to demonstrate your skills like time management, collaboration, and organization. You need concrete examples to show future employers what you are all about. I know that you are all busy, between classes, work, homework, family, and other commitments.  There is so much to balance, but prioritizing a bit of time each week for a student organization might be worth it. I have 6 reasons why you should join a student organization while working towards your degree.

Hey Bears! The semester is in full swing—how are you feeling? As your first essays, projects, assignments, and exams are due, this is the week to talk about Office Hours! Office Hours are designated time that each of your faculty set aside for you to talk about class. Often the Office Hour is a drop-in situation or you can make an appointment. We find that Office Hours are underused by students—but if you USE office hours you will have a better understanding of the material, expectations, and your professor! Taking even 10 minutes, especially this semester, to Zoom or call or stop in to your professor’s office can have a big impact by the end of the class. This week I challenge you to visit each of your professors for office hours!

Hey Bears! Expressing your ideas, thoughts, and knowledge through writing is one of the best skills to pick up while in college. But writing can be intimidating and feel like a huge process. So, let’s talk about the Writing Support at UNC and how to take control of your papers and projects. https://linktr.ee/unco_success

Hey Bears! It is a new month—and with a new month comes a new Bullet Journal and Planner Spread! Today I will talk a little bit about my personal planner and how it helps me feel successful. And I hope you join me for the September Power Up event on Instagram Live and Zoom on Wednesday, September 2 (sorry for the incorrect date in the audio) at 3:30pm. https://linktr.ee/unco_success

Hey Bears! What do you know about the Add, Drop, and Grade Replacement policies for your schedule? Following these policies will empower your path to graduation. This week I challenge you to find the semester deadlines on Bear Central’s websites and make any adjustments. And check in with your advisor and Bear Central before you make schedule changes. https://linktr.ee/unco_success 

Hey Bears! This week we are talking things you might want to pack for campus AND supplies to pick up for your classes. If you are online, hybrid, or fully face to face, these items might help you stay organized and motivated this semester! Let’s Go Pack. UNC Return To Campus Follow Us On Instagram

Hey Bears! The Student Success Resource Center is here to help you prepare the semester and feel empowered throughout the fall. This week, I am going to walk you through the ways you can get in touch and how we can help you this semester! Drop by our main center is in Candelaria 0295. Call the office at 970-351-3140 Or drop us an email at hss.studentsuccess@unco.edu. Follow Us On Instagram

Hey Bears! UNC has been posting a lot of content and updates about our Return to Campus. This week, I am showing you where to find all that information and how you can get in touch if you have more questions. Follow Us On Instagram

Hey Bears! This week we want to review some FREE tools that are available on our website to help you manage your time and set up some goals for the year. You may have ended up with a hybrid, or even mostly online schedule due to the schedule changes. It might be a new experience and we want to make sure you have the tools to shape your day, set your goals, and accomplish what you want and you need for the fall semester. Follow Us On Instagram Success Tools