Student Engagement and Transition Support (SEATS) Program
The Student Engagement And Transition Support (SEATS) Program is a series of workshops designed to guide students to thrive in their Deakin studies. DeakinSEATS – sit back and relax, we’ve got your back.
Online Sessions
| Week | Events |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | |
| Week 2 | |
| Week 3 | Deakin101: Succeed at Deakin Practical tips for new students to survive and thrive at Deakin. Learn to use effective time management and a growth mindset to successfully complete your studies. Date and Time: Tuesday, 28 July 2020 (2:00pm - 4:00pm AEST) Location: Online via Zoom |
| Week 4 | |
| Week 5 | Resilience and Wellbeing Keep a healthy mindset and develop skills to deal with overwhelming challenges of studying at university. Overcome loneliness and feel connected with the Deakin community. Date and Time: Tuesday, 11 August 2020 (2:00pm - 4:00pm AEST) Location: Online via Zoom |
| Break | Intra-trimester break (17–23 August 2020) |
| Week 6 | Learning and Motivation Stay motivated and keep on track of your learning journey. Brush up on your study skills; develop critical thinking and academic writing skills.Date and Time: Tuesday, 25 August 2020 (2:00pm - 4:00pm AEST) Location: Online via Zoom |
| Week 7 | |
| Week 8 | Effective Communication Skills Improve your communication skills and learn to speak with confidence. Build on your interpersonal skills and make good impressions with each encounter.Date and Time: Tuesday, 08 September 2020 (2:00pm - 4:00pm AEST) Location: Online via Zoom |
| Week 9 | |
| Week 10 | Managing Stress and Anxiety Beat end of trimester stress by preparing properly for your exams and knowing how to manage assessment deadlines. Learn how to de-stress and relax to improve memory and information retention.Date and Time: Tuesday, 22 September 2020 (2:00pm - 4:00pm AEST) Location: Online via Zoom |
The objectives of SEATS are:
- To foster and build a sense of belonging to make students feel welcome in the Deakin community
- To support students in establishing their own learning strategies for academic success
- To build motivation and deepen desire for learning
- To develop self-awareness and encourage access to support services when needed
- To promote student engagement in university activities and events
At Deakin, we pride ourselves on our ability to foster a productive learning environment for our students and encourage engagement in transitional support. Come along to one of the above sessions, take your "SEATS" and let us guide you through your Deakin journey.