Workshops & Resources

Experiencing a larger campus environment firsthand is often the best way to learn about a college/university.  At various times during the academic year, the KEY Center will invite interested members to tour the campus of a 4-year Texas university.  Field trips may take place over one day or multiple days, depending on distance from Victoria College.

Students can also engage in a virtual tour from a list of several area Universities.  Once you complete the tour, take our Transfer Activity Form. You will then receive credit towards completion of a Transfer Activity. 

Keeping our minds limber prepares us for a more effective learning experience. With this in mind, at various times during the academic year, KEY Center members will be invited to participate in typical lunch-hour group sessions.  These sessions will focus on developing critical thinking skills through lecture, discussion, and exercises. Lunch will be provided for participants. Currently, all events are virtual.

Each Tuesday at noon during Fall and Spring semesters group counseling is available with Retention Specialist Counselor Cherlyn Hodge. Members are welcome to join sessions that focus on reducing stress. Members talk, share, and encourage each other, all facilitated by Cherlyn.

If KEY Center members cannot come to our face-to-face workshops throughout the semester they can conveniently complete Workshops below.

Online Workshops

Click on a presentation below to learn more about each topic. Upon completion, fill out the Learning Summary Form located Learning Summary Form.

Avoiding Procrastination

Choosing the Right Major for You

Increasing Your Reading Comprehension

Interview Tips

Making the Most of Study Groups

Research Papers Made Easy

Selecting Main Idea

What is Critical Thinking

 

Supplemental Forms

Supplemental forms below can be downloaded, printed, and submitted to the KEY Center as needed.

Resume 101 Activity

Learning Summary Form

Transfer Activity Form

Tutoring Log

LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory) is a tool designed to gather information about learning and study practices and attitudes among students. The KEY Center administers this assessment during New Member Orientation for incoming members. Further information about each particular LASSI Categories can be accessed below.

• Anxiety
• Attitude
• Concentration
• Information Processing
• Motivation
• Selecting Main Idea
• Self-Testing
• Test Strategies
• Time Management
• Using Academic Resources

Check out these student testimonials and tips about being a first generation or non-traditional student as well as information about affordable Texas colleges.

KEY Center 2022 First Generation Panel

First generation students testimonials
Expert advice for non-traditional students
Most Affordable Colleges in Texas

Guide to Financial Aid and Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Grants, Scholarships, and Other Financial Assistance for Minority Students
Online Colleges Accepting FAFSA