Success workshops poorly attended

Each semester success workshops are provided to students in areas such as time management, eliminating stress and starting good financial habits. These are designed to improve a students performance in, and outside of their educational career.
But, based on the average attendance, most students are not using these workshops.
"I think community college students are very busy. They balance work, school, family. They run to class and run somewhere else," said counselor Linda Moeller.
It is debatable whether students' busy lives might be the reason they are unable to attend, or possibly that they are not aware the workshops are offered. Average attendance varies from about one student to 12 students. The best attended workshops are usually those that are offered as part of a scheduled class or as extra credit.
The counselors do say that these are valuable workshops that can help students in their current pursuits and also after college. The career services workshops can assist in finding a job and interview and resume writing skills while others help with avoiding burnout or managing a hectic schedule.
"Many of these topics help a student juggle other parts of their life. Problems at work, or such, can diminish school," said counselor Stewart Sachers.
Traditionally workshops were offered at all campuses, however this semester they are only being held through the Northridge and Cypress Creek Campuses. There are an increased number of workshops available online.
Moeller said that the online courses have become better attended, probably, because they are more flexible for students.
There are still a few more workshops scheduled for the fall semester. Understanding what you need to register successfully at ACC will be held in November at Northridge. ACC's career services available online 24/7 will be held Nov. 4, 10 and Dec. 5 at Cypress Creek.