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Workshops and Events

​​Academic Continuity and Engagement (ACE) facilitates a variety of interactive Skills Labs focusing on a range of academic, executive function, and student success topics. These sessions, available to undergraduate and graduate students, DePaul organizations, and course instructors, are designed to establish community at DePaul and enhance academic skills. Each interactive Skills Lab typically lasts 45-60 minutes and is offered in both in-person and virtual formats, with occasional collaborations with campus partners to enrich the experience. Additionally, ACE hosts targeted events for incoming transfer students through our Transfer Peer Mentor program.

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Testimonials from student participants

  • "I was able to identify multiple ways to study and learned more about the resources DePaul offers."
  • "I became more knowledgeable about time management and learned a new time management technique I want to try!"
  • "It created guidance and allowed me to see where I can improve upon things."
  • "Very helpful! I'm a grad student and still learned something today!"

Skills Lab Curriculum

Join ACE for a comprehensive time management workshop. Attendees will learn to focus on important issues, prioritize tasks, and maintain the discipline needed to complete them. The program provides practical techniques for identifying key time wasters, setting boundaries, creating a schedule, handling interruptions and maximizing productivity.

Do you have a tendency to put off homework until the last minute? When you get ready to sit down and study, do you get a strong urge to clean your apartment instead? Do you struggle to take care of those boring but really important tasks (like filing your FAFSA)?

Join ACE staff to talk about ways to tackle procrastination and improve motivation so you can get stuff done! 

Join ACE for a deep dive into SMART goal setting! In this interactive skills lab we will explore how to develop strategies for identifying, planning, and executing both short and long term goals. Make your goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time bound!  

Making it through online courses can be a challenge but we've got tips and strategies to help you out. Join us to learn about strategies for organization, time management, and engagement for both asynchronous and synchronous coursework.  

Discover the power of effective note-taking! Explore different techniques to organize your notes, retain key information, and maximize your learning. Whether you're struggling to keep up in class or looking to refine your skills, this session will include practical strategies that you can put to use right away. 

Study smarter, not harder! Learn how to utilize different learning and study strategies to make the most effective use of your time and get the most out of your courses. For a deeper dive into study strategies and preparing for exams, check out the "ACE that Exam" Skills Lab. 

Learn how to make a study plan and explore test prep strategies to help you ace those final exams and keep test-taking anxiety at bay. Take your studying one step further so you can ACE your midterm/final exams.  

Join the ACE staff for a session on addressing challenges that commuter students may face along with some tips and strategies that will help you make the most of your time on campus. 

Join us to take the Clifton Strengths Assessment, discover what you naturally do best, learn how to develop your greatest talents into strengths, and use your personalized results to maximize your potential. Note that this workshop will take 2 hours to complete in order to allot time to complete the Clifton Strengths assessment.  

Individual Sessions

ACE hosts regular Skills Labs throughout the year, but individual sessions are available upon request. Skills Labs may be delivered either virtually or in-person. You can request your preference and, if in-person delivery is requested, approval will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, predicted number of attendees, space availability, and facilitator scheduling.

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Questions?

If you have questions about ACE's workshops and events, contact Andres Velazquez, ACE Retention Specialist.