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Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center

VMASC offers Signature Academic Workshops designed to provide students with an interactive experience that will enhance their academic learning. Students who want one-on-one assistance with one of these key areas can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a one-on-one appointment for assistance.

Study Skills

Study Skills

Students will learn how to approach studying through proven methods. Students will acquire skills to prepare for studying before, during, and after class. The expected outcome is increased student achievement through research-based study skills.

Exam Preparation and Test-taking Skills

Exam Preparation and Test-taking Skills

The purpose is for students to avoid cramming information for exams, learn help test-taking tips and to study effectively

Time Management

Time Management

The purpose of the time management workshop is to coach students on how to organize their schedules to meet their academic, social, and self-care needs.

Making the Most out of Your Textbook

Making the Most out of Your Textbook

The purpose is to teach students how to approach college-level texts. Students will learn how to actively engage with their text by annotating and marking the text. The outcome is an increased understanding of textual information by increasing comprehension, writing, and speaking skills. The overall goal is to increase student academic success.

Note-taking

Note-taking

The purpose is to teach students how to take notes effectively. Students will learn how to prepare notes before, during, and after class. The expected outcome is increased student achievement through research-based note-taking processes.

Presentations

Presentations

VMASC can provide a presentation of our office and services for your event, meeting or class.

Presentation request: VMASC Presentation of Services

Time: 30 minutes

Audience: Students, Faculty and Staff