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| Target Population: 177 |
Time Needed to Organize: 3 hours |
| Number of People in Attendance: 14 |
Date(s) of Program: January 20, 2010 |
| Number of People Needed to Organize: 6 |
Cost of Program: $10.00 |
| On-Campus Population: 2400 |
Chapter Size: 24 |
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| Origin of Program: The Margaret Nance RA staff recognized that many of their freshmen
residents may have struggled with time management during their first
semester. As the new semester began, the RAs wanted to provide
residents with tips and tricks of how to organize themsels, as well as
provide them the materials and time to do so. Word Count: 54 |
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| Please give a short description of the program: The Margaret Nance RAs invited in English Professor and Dean of
University College Dr.Gloria Jones. Dr. Gloria Jones presented the
students with multiple tips and techniques to assist them in
maximizing their time this semester. She provided suggestions
including blocking their time, trying to keep a 9 to 5 schedule and
minimizing distractions. Dr. Jones also offered ample time for
individual questions from the residents in attendance.
Additionally, the RAs provided examples of how they keep themselve
organized - including showing the residents their to-do lists,
planners, etc. After about an hour of conversation, the residents
were invited to put what they learned into action. The RAs has
created blank calendars that the residents could decorate, as well
as fill out with due dates and commitments. They also provided them
with weekly schedules so the residents could block out what
their "typical" week would look like.Word Count: 146 |
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| Goals of the program: By participating in this program, residents will:Apply time management skills to their academic and personal lives. Recognize the need for good time management skills and be able to
implement the tips and techniques into their daily routine. Reflect to determine their personal skill level in managing their
time. Word Count: 49 |
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| Positive and lasting effects of the program: Residents not only gained knowledge and skills in managing their
time, but also had physical tools (calendars/weekly schedules) to
implement good time management techniques.Residents recognized the importance of time management and how it
relates to student success, as well as recognizing that their RAs
are committed to assisting them achieve academically. Residents had the opportunity to interact with a faculty member,
which demonstrates an ethic of care on the part of faculty at the
university. Residents began the semester by reflecting on how they spend their
time, which will assist them in being successful this semester. Word Count: 97 |
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| Short evaluation of the program: Overall, the program was very successful. Residents spent quite a
good deal of time afterwards planning out their schedule and
organizing their time. Several had invidual questions answered and
were able to connect with a faculty member. The residents shared
that the information presented was very helpful and either
reinforced their own techniques for organizing their time or gave
them new ideas to consider.Word Count: 64 |
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| How could this program be adapted to other campuses? This program could easily be adapted to other campuses. Many
faculty/staff on college campuses are knowledgable about time
management techniques, so RAs would need to invite such an
individual into the hall. The calendar making allows students to
exercise creativity, while also considering their time, and can be
replicated as an activity for other campuses. Many RAs also have
great time management skills, and could present to others how they
organize their time.Word Count: 73 |
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