Academic Skills Center's
Savvy Student Newsletter
ASC's
Savvy Student Newsletter
March 2022
New Ask a Peer Mentor
Now any student can submit an Ask a Peer Mentor form to request support on a variety of academic skills. A member of the peer mentor team will respond to your submission via email within 24 to 48 hours.
Developing a Doctoral Identity
In your educational journey, you’ve undergone shifts in your identity as you completed your undergraduate and graduate degrees, but as Coffman et al. (2016) noted, “the process of becoming a researcher and adopting a professional and scholarly identity is a process of transformation and identity development beyond that of an undergraduate or masters level student” (p. 30). Developing your doctoral identity requires embracing your new place in academia and owning your identity as a scholar and researcher.>
Who Am I? The Importance of Doctoral Indentity and Tips to Develop One
Upcoming Events
Time Management
Thursday, March 17, 2022
from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
Effective time management is an essential academic, professional, and personal skill. During this webinar, two Walden peer mentors will offer advice for setting priorities and getting organized, so that you can achieve your goals.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Thursday, April 21, 2022
from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
Ever feel like you don’t belong in your academic program? Do you struggle with perfectionistic tendencies and self-imposed high standards? If so, you are not alone! Join us for a discussion of the imposter syndrome, how it can impact you as a learner, and what you can do to manage it.
Whether you are looking for strategies for School-Life Balance, Self-Care, or are interested in finding new Learning Strategies and developing your reading skills, we have a variety of resources to help you succeed.
From NVivo PDFs to One-Way ANOVA APA Write-Up videos, our resources cover a wide variety of statistical topics to help you in your coursework. Visit our Statistics Home Page today!
Microsoft Office is an essential part of your journey; whether it is formatting in Word or creating a presentation in PowerPoint. Visit our Microsoft Office Page today!
All the Skills You Need to Succeed.
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