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The Center for Engagement and Community Connection (CECC) is committed to the academic success of all Bearcats, with a special focus on supporting students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. No matter your academic need, we’re here to help — whether that means connecting with a tutor, working one-on-one, or simply dropping in to study with friends. In collaboration with the Student Success Center, our goal is to help you build confidence and meaningful connections while eliminating barriers that may hinder your academic journey. We support this mission by offering a wide range of free workshops, tutoring services, and resources designed to strengthen academic skills and encourage independent learning within the university environment.
Academic Success Workshops are designed to help you thrive both in and out of the classroom by providing practical tools and strategies to boost your confidence and academic performance. Topics include time management, study skills, test preparation, goal setting, and more. These interactive sessions are open to all students; no registration is required. Just show up ready to learn!
Next Steps: You Are More Than Your DegreeThis interactive workshop is designed to help students think beyond their major and explore how their skills, interests, and experiences translate into real-world opportunities. Participants will learn how to identify transferable skills, reflect on personal strengths, and connect their academic journey to meaningful career and life paths.
This practical workshop is designed to help students confidently navigate today’s job market. Participants will learn how to identify legitimate opportunities, spot red flags in scam or misleading job postings, and read job descriptions with a critical eye. The session also covers networking, applications, and interviews, breaking the job search into clear, manageable steps so students can pursue opportunities safely and strategically.
Exploring Majors and MinorsThis workshop is designed to help students reflect on their academic choices and explore options that better align with their interests, strengths, and goals. Participants will learn how majors and minors connect to career pathways, how skills transfer across disciplines, and how to evaluate whether their current major still feels right. This session reinforces that if students are not fulfilled in their major, it is not too late to explore a change or adjust their path.
