Student Academic Success Sessions
The Student Academic Success Sessions are supplemental education programs designed to impart the necessary academic skills to attendees through engaging conversation and discussion.
Note: Sessions which can be counted to meet the Health Education Requirement for general education will a notation next to them. Students must watch or attend five (5) different sessions (no duplicates) to meet the requirement.
All sessions are listed below, including a description of each and the dates they offered:
Sessions being offered Spring 2024
SASS Sessions meeting the Health Experience are still pending approval from the General Education committee. They will be noted as soon as possible.
January
- 16th-31st: Something to Chew On
Virtual Session on Blackboard
presented by Dr. Brenda Klostermann, Academic Advisor
Description: Want to know how food, nutrition, health, and success in college go together? Watch this SASS session to learn how the food you eat can impact your effectiveness in school.
February
- 1st: Sense of Belonging
SSC 0200 at 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Kelly Atkins, Asst. Director of Student Success
Description: This session will focus on building your connection to campus and allow you to grow your sense of belonging, and how to use your connection on campus to fuel your academic success. This session will help walk you through finding clubs on campus, connecting to campus resources, and help you bridge a connection to SIUE and help you integrate to be part of our cougar family!
- 21st: Imposter Syndrome
SSC 0200 at 5:00 p.m.
presented by Kelly Atkins, Asst. Director of Student SuccessDescription: Do you ever feel like everyone else has it together except for you? Do you attribute your successes to simply having good luck? If so, you may be dealing with some impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome affects many in the academic world and it can prevent you from achieving your goals, lead to burnout and make you miserable with doubt. Come to this session to learn more about impostor syndrome. Learn how to fight these feelings of fraud and self-doubt and stop being your own worst enemy!
March
- 13th: Personal Self-Assessment
SSC 0200 at 5:00 p.m.
Presented by: Joe Southerland, Director of Student Services, School of Pharmacy -
Description: “Why are you taking classes that don’t have anything to do with your major? Ever had a job that didn’t seem that important? What do roller skates and medical school have in common? This presentation will discuss how students can look at their varying experiences and connect them with their future plans. It will also cover how to address areas of growth needed for students to meet the expectations of their future employers. You are already awesome, now learn how to prove it!”
- 20th: Financial Health
SSC 0200 at 5:00 p.m. -
Attention Students: If you attended this SASS session, I need to share follow-up information. Please email Kelly Atkins at kelatki@siue.edu. Thanks.
Presented by Liz Caldieraro, Financial Aid Manager
Description: Is your spending out of control? Does the stress of bills and paying for college keep you worried at night? Do you need help creating a budget and getting your financial health in order? This session is for you! Learn how to create a budget, spend less, and foster a healthier financial lifestyle.
April
- 4th: Emotional Intelligence
SSC 0200 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Geoff Edwards, Director of Retention and Student Success
Description: This session will focus on the key components of emotional intelligence. Participants will reflect on their ability to identify their emotions, recognize emotions in others, and the factors that impact how we manage our emotions. -
18th: True Colors...Getting to know YOU!
SSC 0200 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Penny Raburn, Director of Student Health Services
Description: The presentation will consist of the True Colors personality assessment and how it can help to promote self-awareness and interpersonal skills. - 29th- May 5th: Finals Preparation
Virtual Presentation on Blackboard
Success CoachesDescription: This presentation will focus on study skills for finals, will teach students on how to build in study time, and how to schedule your study time for your courses! If you are unsure on how to prioritize your courses for studying, how to study efficiently, and want more general information on studying for finals, this presentation is for you!
All virtual sessions can be found on Blackboard ( https://bb.siue.edu). After you login to Blackboard, navigate to the Student Academic Success Sessions (SASS) organization by clicking mySIUE and then My Organizations.
Some videos may be repeated from previous semesters, please plan accordingly to watch five different videos if you are trying to receive credit. Also, please consult your advisor about needing to complete a health credit or not!
Data on who has watched the videos is pulled weekly. Please allow some time for our data analytics to upload that information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kelly Atkins, Asst. Director of Student Success.
Spring 2021 SASS Archive
Stress and Time Management | Live Zoom | Jan. 28th at 12pm CST
Presented by Dawn Huckelberry
*Session is very interactive. Please also download the handouts below. Understanding COVID-19 | Available Jan. 29th- Feb. 5th
Presented by Public Health Seniors & Riane Greenwalt Self Care | Available Feb. 5th-12th
Presented by Alyssa Loman Something to Chew on: Essentials of Meal Planning | Feb. 26th-Mar. 5th
Presented by Dr. Brenda Klostermann Benefits of Mindfulness | Available Mar. 5th-12th
Presented by Gretchen Fricke & Dr. Wendy Weber General Well Being | Available Mar. 12th-19th
Presented by Barry McClintock Resilience | Live Zoom | Available Mar. 17th at 12pm CST
Presented by Dr. Courtney Boddie Grief | Available Mar. 19th-Apr. 2nd
Presented by Katie Kirby Progressive Muscle Relaxation | Available Apr. 2nd-9th
Presented by Barry McClintock Self Care in a Virtual World | Available Apr. 12th-Apr. 16th
Presented by CS Senior Staff
Summer 2021 SASS Archive
How to Learn | July 1st-9th Understanding Covid | July 12th-21st
Previously offered Jan. 29th-Feb. 5th, 2021 Something to Chew On | July 22nd-30th
Previously offered Feb. 26th-Mar. 5th, 2021
Fall 2021 SASS Archive
Self-Care in a Virtual World - The world we live in today, we are surrounded by technology and all that comes with it. There is this feeling that it won't change anytime soon. Here are some tips and tricks to take care of yourself outside of the virtual world.
How To Learn - Need help on how to study and study efficiently? This session might just be for you!
Synchronizing Your Priorities - Do your priorities seem to be all over the place? Take the time to get them in order now!
Combating Zoom Fatigue - Too many Zoom meetings? We feel you! Here are some tips to make them a little better!
Social Anxiety in a Post-COVID World – If you’re feeling like your social skills have gotten a little rusty during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. As social distancing restrictions loosen and more people become fully vaccinated, social anxiety is increasingly common – and totally normal.
Oct. 18th-29th: A Cougar’s Guide to Sexual Communication & Consent - When it comes to sex, consent should always be clear, knowing, and voluntary. People communicate about sex in different ways. If you are not sure if you have voluntary consent, please watch the following video.
Nov. 1st-12th: Mindfulness - Life is crazy. We work, go to school, may take care of family members, have a family of our own and just in general always have a lot going on. Learning how to be mindful might be worth your time!
Nov. 15th-26th: Sleep Hygiene - Sleep plays an integral role in health. A good night’s sleep empowers the body to recover and lets you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Learn how to make healthy sleepy habits.
Nov. 29th-Dec. 10th: Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) – Come and learn what all our ACCESS office has to offer and provide to our SIUE students.
Spring 2022 SASS Archive
- Jan. 24th- Feb. 4th: Laura Baker- College Students & Mental Health
- Feb. 7th - Feb. 18th: Alpona Stamboldjiev & Mark Schoenherr- Utilizing good practice Univ. Systems
- Feb. 21st-Mar. 4th: Dawn Huckelberry- Time Management
- Mar. 7th- Mar. 18th: Amy Nusser -Culture Shock
- Mar. 21st - Apr. 1st: Denise Petty & Nathan Brown- March Motivation
- Apr. 4th - Apr. 15th: Public Health Seniors- Mental Health in Students in the COVID 19 Pandemic
- Apr. 18th - Apr. 29th: TBD- Finals Preparation
No events scheduled at this time.