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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

Hey Bears! On July 15, our Fall 2020 schedule was finalized, though we are staying flexible as health and safety guidelines evolve. So this week, I want to explain what to look for in your class schedules and how to prepare for the Fall. For further assistance with your schedule please reach out to your advisor. Follow Us On Instagram

Hey Bears! This week we’re going to talk gratitude. So grab a pen and paper, whiteboard, sticky notes, or other place to jot down and follow along with me as we do a little bit of Gratitude work for this Success Weekly. Follow Us On Instagram

Hey Bears! This week Coach Becca is gonna give us some special advice and Success Weekly tips on talking through problem solving with those in your life. So keep watching or listening for some communication tips on how to talk and understand your friends, your family, your instructors, your peers, and your co-workers a little bit better when we are all feeling tense or in a stressful situation. Follow Us on Instagram

Hey Bears! This week we are talking face masks. To follow State guidance on keeping our Bear Family healthy this fall, we will be wearing Face Masks out and about. That means anytime you are outside of your residence halls, pop on a mask. While most people who get COVID-19 do recover, we want to do our part to keep those more vulnerable to a severe or complicated infection safe! Wearing a mask protects those around you more than it does yourself. Even if you feel comfortable or are not at a higher risk, please protect your classmates, friends, peers, and the staff and faculty on campus. So remember, BearsCare: Wear a Mask. How to Make a Facemask Follow Us on Instagram

Hey Bears! This week we are breaking down the CARES Act and what you need to do for additional funding due to COVID-19. The big picture--- Check your BearMail and certify (if required) by JUNE 30th to get the support you deserve from the CARES funding. Follow Us On Instagram Check Out Our YouTube Channel for a Playlist to Inspire Your Learning

We believe in the commitment to address systemic oppression, discrimination, and racism on our campus and in our society. But words alone are not enough. This Success Weekly provides some classes that you may consider taking in your Fall or Summer session that relate to and may help you educate yourself and others about our historical circumstances. · COMM 223, Intercultural Communication · CRJ 260, Introduction to Crime Theories · MAS 110, Contemporary Chicano Literature · SOC 100, Principles of Sociology · AFS 100-Introduction to Africana Studies · AFS 101-Development of Black Identity · ANT 292 or MIND 292- Ideas in Conflict · ASIA 248- Asian Musical Culture · GNDR 101- Gender and Society · GNDR 285- Gender in the Contemporary Global Order · MAS 100- Introduction to Mexican American Studies · MAS 225- Latina/o History*not in the Liberal Arts Core · SOC 237- The Sociology of Race, Racism, and Power · Consider learning another language If you are watching as a UNC Bear, these classes exist in our Liberal Arts Core AND will count towards your total 120 credits for graduation (if you have already completed the LAC requirements). If you are not part of UNC—and have the opportunity at a local institution near you—consider searching for similar class titles.

Hey Bears! This Success Weekly is all about your June journal and goals. Every month, we encourage taking time to reflect: what are you proud of? What do you want to do differently? What are your priorities? Setting up a monthly journal—it can be as minimal or artistic as you feel—gives you the time to reflect and plan for a successful month ahead! Follow Us on Instagram https://bit.ly/2TSvHOv

Hey Bears! This Success Weekly is about SU or Pass-Fail grading. We will talk about why it may be helpful and how to decide if it is right for you. The deadline to opt-in is Friday, May 29 at 5 pm, Mountain Standard Time. https://linktr.ee/unco_success  Instagram

Hey Bears! This week’s Success Tip is giving yourself the credit and affirmations you deserve. Often, the goals we set are treated as if carved in stone with tons of pressure that doesn’t account for… LIFE. While clearly defined goals help keep us all moving towards what we want to become—we cannot let them overshadow what we learn, grow, and do along the way. Take these five minutes to consider all that you accomplished in the past few months and tell yourself one key statement anytime you feel the doubt creeping in on today’s Success Weekly. https://linktr.ee/unco_success https://www.instagram.com/unco_success/

Hey Bears! Summer is HERE—and now is a time to focus on learning something for you (or continue working on your Degree with a summer session course!). When we say learn something for you, we are thinking about hobbies or skills you might find helpful but not directly related to your degree or career. This week’s success tip is about finding free or low-cost ways to keep learning over the summer break. Follow us on Instagram Check Out Our YouTube Channel for a Playlist to Inspire Your Learning

Hey Bears! Today’s Success Weekly tip is all about approaching conflicts in mindful and effective ways. Our stress may be peaking as we continue with uncertainty in our lives due to COVID and finals are starting! Creating the space with the people around you to feel successful in your finals requires strong asking for what you need (and maybe, conflict resolution).

Hey Bears! Today on Success Weekly we are talking final exam week prep. Keep listening for ways to keep your flashcards fresh, an idea to boost your essay writing, and a strategy to manage your projects in 5 minutes. Grab the project management worksheet on our website: https://www.unco.edu/humanities-social-sciences/student-success/success-guides-and-worksheets.aspx Watch the full replay of our Instagram Live for more explanation and ideas for Final Exam Prep on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAJoY5-1SIM&feature=youtu.be

Today we are talking waitlists! Registration opens for the remainder of students this week—so if you haven’t had the chance to get on, make it a priority this week. https://www.unco.edu/registrar/pdf/reg-waitlisting-students.pdf

Hey Bears! Our podcast will be a bit different given that all campus events are canceled throughout the semester. So in 5 minutes every Sunday morning, we will provide any updates and focus on a success tip for your online semester. This week we talk about the SU grading option. The Withdrawal Deadline is on April 17--but you might want to learn about the SU grading option first. Talk to your advisor or email us to discuss more! You can grab the FAQ page here. https://www.unco.edu/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

In 5 minutes we discuss registration dates (it opens this week at 7 am with days based on your EARNED credit hours) and 4 tips to fuel your body. If you are in the Greeley area, you can still visit Holmes Dining Hall for Grab and Go meals. Otherwise, look at your local government website for food assistance programs in your area. You might apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance to offset food costs. There are eligibility requirements to navigate but apply through the USDA site (linked in our BIO). And last, try to spruce up packages of ramen or rice by making a cheap and easy stir fry. https://linktr.ee/unco_success

In 5 minutes we cover the basics of setting up a daily schedule to manage our time. You can grab the template at the link to plan out your day. Tag us on Instagram and Twitter with #BearsAtHome to show your daily routine. https://www.unco.edu/university-101/study-skills/resources/Time-Management-Section-for-website.pdf https://www.instagram.com/unco_success/

Our podcast will be a bit different given that all campus events are canceled through the semester. So in 5 minutes every Sunday morning, we will provide any updates and focus on a success tip for your online semester. Keep listening for a Live Stream on Tuesday and 5 actions to prepare for the semester.

This week marks the beginning of Spring Break and changes to campus life. Keep listening for a break down of what to expect and where to turn for help.

In 5 minutes you will hear about the Withdraw deadline, a travelling gallery, and how to show appreciation to faculty and staff on campus.

In 5 minutes you will hear about tons of events happening on Wednesday and a tip of the week to prepare for registration.

In the next 5 minutes listen for major deadlines like tuition and FAFSA, a Youth Justice Event, and information on Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Listen for the Bear Pay Deadline, free information events about money, the career fair, and making a strong opening statement when networking.

Listen for a Summer Internship Opportunity, a workshop to prep for the job fair, and several opportunities to share your voice on campus.

This week you can apply to speak at commencement, network with alumni and professionals, play with VR, engage with a filmmaker, and set up goals with the Switch method. Follow us @unco_success for links to more info.

In UNC News this Week: several deadlines fall on Monday, you can grab hot cocoa from the SSRC Welcome Back event, the Diversity Advisory Board is hosting a resolutions talk, and micro-goals can help get you motivated and moving this semester.

In 5 minutes you will learn about the MLK event on the 20th, the CIE table on the 21th, tours for University owned housing on the 25th, and a quick way to estimate your monthly to-dos. Follow us on socials for a link to more info.

Add Deadline on Friday 17. Jazz Concert on Saturday 18. Attend classes! Complete the Scavenger Hunt to win a water bottle. Follow us socials @unco_success

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