Imagine Success
To say that the last two years have been challenging is an understatement! In addition to more amazing guest speakers, we’ve put together a series of programs that will help you to take care of yourself, develop grit and resilience, and bump up those grades this semester.
Programs
My Identity and My Career
January 20, 12-:30-1pm
Tune into Instagram Live as Hannah O’Brien '17, M'19 chats about her identity and her career. Hannah completed her undergraduate degree in Childhood Education and her master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction at SUNY Oswego. During her time as a student, she worked at the Telefund, participated in a variety of on-campus programs such as Mentor-Scholar (now Focus Forward), Women in Technology and Girls Who Code; and was the vice president of the Education Honor Society and president of the Human-Computer Interaction Organization. Hannah currently lives in Syracuse and works at National Grid in data analytics.
Day Session with Paul Austin and Nikki Brown
January 20, 3-4pm
Join our class of 1989 alumnus Paul Austin and class of 2018 and 2022 alumnus, Nikki Brown as they discuss their work with IBM and how their time at Oswego has helped their careers.
Day Session with Kathleen Dickinson '16
January 20, 5-6pm
Join class of 2016 alumna Kathleen Dickinson as she discusses her work in school psychology and her many experiences at Oswego.
Informational Interview with Ant DeMario '12
Ant DeMario '12, Global Speaker and Senior Learning and Training Architect, chats with Lethe White '23 about success and the importance of resilience in achieving your goals.
Reflect and Refocus: Strategies for Oswego Success
A five module workshop in Blackboard that will help you organize your thoughts on success and give you resources, recommendations and general tips on how to succeed at Oswego. Enroll here.
Live Your Best Life & Maximize Your Learning!
To say that the last two years have been challenging is an understatement! We’ve put together a series of super helpful SHORT videos that will help you to take care of yourself, develop grit and resilience, and bump up those grades this semester.
Living Your Best Life
We've put together a series of super helpful SHORT videos on a variety of topics to help you stay healthy and productive!
Maximize Your Learning
We've put together a series of super helpful SHORT videos on a variety of topics to help you succeed academically and beyond!
- Academic Advisor: What is their role and how can they help you?
- Accessibility Resources: How can I sign up for accommodations?
- Academic Probation: What does that mean for me?
- DegreeWorks: What is it and how do I use it?
- How to be an effective learner.
- GMail: Tips and Tricks to use effectively
- Getting organized with Google calendar
- myOswego: What is there and what do I use it for?
- Tutoring: How do I sign up?
- Experience you can take credit for!
- Internship Searching: Supersleuth Style
Game On!
Show your Laker spirit and come to WHITEOUT WEEKEND!
Men's Ice Hockey vs Plattsburgh State!
Men's Ice Hockey vs SUNY Potsdam!
Weekly Checklist
Here are additional ways to engage in your academic success and career development - at your pace - this week and beyond!
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Review your spring class schedule in myOswego to see if there are any changes!
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Assess your spring schedule (classes, work, social life) and make a plan for completing work.
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Review books and instructional materials needed for classes. Plan your purchase/rental of these books and materials. It is always best to have the books in hand in the first week. Order through the College Bookstore!
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Check your computer access—to MyOswego, Blackboard, SUNY Oswego Google email, SUNY Oswego Google email
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Check out the Advisement Center resources—AND scroll down to see recorded workshops and other resources such as time management strategies like the “Pomodoro Method.”
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Get organized! Set up your note-taking system. Use Google calendar to keep dates and appointments organized.. Plan to go through EVERY syllabus and put in assignments, due dates, and exam dates. You won’t regret it! Check your calendar DAILY.
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Set up a dedicated workspace (hint: don’t study in your bed). Do you want to sign up for a Study Carrel in Penfield Library? Study carrel registration begins at 8:00 am on the first day of classes!.
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For a more structured experience to get on track, enroll in “Reflect and Refocus: Strategies for Oswego Success”, a 5 module workshop offered via Blackboard.
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Review the courses tutored by the Office of Learning Services. Be prepared to set up tutoring appointments EARLY in the semester.
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Browse the College Events Calendar and Laker Life to see what clubs and organizations, as well as departments/offices, are offering to stay involved on campus.
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Check out EXCEL for Experiential Course offerings, Service-Learning, and Internship information. Follow us on Instagram at @oz_excel, @firstyearsofoz, and @tinatalksinternships.
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If you are living on campus, check out what is planned for Friday night in-hall!
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If you need accommodations, contact Accessibility Resources.