You can use a simple form on the web site to easily send me a progress report or ask advising questions (see "Web-Based Progress/Advising form" above). Complete and submit the form, which will be delivered to my email account. Please try it and let me know how you like it.
A good way to success as a student is to examine the techniques you employ during the learning process. Some study techniques are more efficient and produce better results. It is an excellent investment of your time and energy to try different methods and approaches to learning. I suggest experimenting with different tips and techniques until you find the combination that works best for you. I am developing a "Resources for Learners" category for this Web site. You can watch for it. Until that is available, here are some resources for "what-I-need-to-know-about-studying-but-nobody-told-me." If you discover learning resources you’d like to share with other students, please e-mail them to me.
Take free web-based workshops. Go to the UW-Platteville's Counseling Services Homepage at: http://www.uwplatt.edu/counseling Click on the workshop you want to attend: 15 Ways To Get A's; Building Healthy Relationships; or Success With Stress. Complete the registration form using your current e-mail address and your social security number for your Student ID number.
Attention Deficit Disorder information and tips for college students: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/addhandbook.html
Siebert & Gilpin Time For College: When you work, have a family, and want more from life, Practical Psychology Press. This little handbook has lots of hints and tips for academic success that pertain to adult learners. Check out bookstores or libraries for this resource.
Textbook publishers sometimes produce study guides that accompany a specific textbook. These materials might not be listed on your textbook order forms (because the order forms usually list only the REQUIRED texts that you must purchase to complete the course). If you seek supplemental material and are willing to purchase it, check with the textbook publisher or a book seller to find out if additional materials are available. It could be a useful investment for courses you find challenging.