Listen "A Wellbeing Conversation with the Testing Center"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the "State of Well-Being" podcast, host Kevin Sackreiter, Executive Director for the Center for Professional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence at South Dakota State University (SDSU), sits down with Janell Davis, Coordinator of Testing Services, and Val Smith, Testing Center Operations Manager. Together, they explore the vital role of the SDSU Testing Center in supporting student success.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the primary functions and services provided by the SDSU Testing Center.
2. Explain the importance of the Testing Center in supporting student success and wellbeing.
3. Discuss strategies for advocating for oneself and resolving misunderstandings with faculty.
4. Reflect on the impact of test anxiety on student performance and well-being.
Processing Questions:
1. Reflect on the primary functions and services provided by the SDSU Testing Center. How do these services support academic success?
2. What strategies can you use to advocate for yourself and resolve misunderstandings with faculty?
3. Reflect on the impact of test anxiety on your performance and well-being. What are some strategies to reduce test anxiety and its impact?
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the primary functions and services provided by the SDSU Testing Center.
2. Explain the importance of the Testing Center in supporting student success and wellbeing.
3. Discuss strategies for advocating for oneself and resolving misunderstandings with faculty.
4. Reflect on the impact of test anxiety on student performance and well-being.
Processing Questions:
1. Reflect on the primary functions and services provided by the SDSU Testing Center. How do these services support academic success?
2. What strategies can you use to advocate for yourself and resolve misunderstandings with faculty?
3. Reflect on the impact of test anxiety on your performance and well-being. What are some strategies to reduce test anxiety and its impact?
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