Erika L. Forsythe

Time Management& Study Skills

University of Maryland Eastern ShoreSchool of Pharmacy

July 10, 2012

Time Management & Study Skills

Students Must Be Able to:

PRIORITIZE

ORGANIZE

SET GOALS

UMES School of Pharmacy

A Unique Culture and Environment:• Very Specific Student Population / Cohorts• Technical Standards / Preparing Professionals• Intense Program / Constant Progress Mandatory

Time Management & Study Skills are of paramount importance to this

demographic:• “Factors That Affect Academic Performance Among

Pharmacy Students” – Sujit S. Sansgiry, PhD, Monali Bhosle, MS, and Kavita Sail, MS; – Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 October 15; 70(5): 104.

Time Management & Study Skills: Mastery Benefits Every Level

Community

University

SOP Program

Faculty

Students

Time Management:Time Wasters

But Time Spent Procrastinating On:

Social MediaInstant Messaging

Web SurfingGaming

Etc. Etc. Etc. = Challenge to Good

Time Management & Study Skills

Students Need Balance and Friendships.

Student - CenteredApproach

Time Management: Goal Setting

“Jason”

Time Management: Prioritizing

“Mary”

Study Skills: Removing DistractionsTime Management: Organizing

“Oliver”

“Mike”

“Lynn”

Time Management: Deadlines

Time Management: Prioritizing

“Lisa”

Study Skills: Being Resourceful

“Devon”

Time Management: Focus

P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Student Development Program

Speakers Bureau

Time Management: Non-Traditional StudentsJuggling Responsibilities

“Casey”

Mentoring, Counseling, Rapport

Recruitment, Admissions, Retention

Critical Needs ~ A Team Member Who Can:

• Prioritize, Organize & Set Goals• Be a Team Player• Build Relationships

The UMES School of Pharmacy

Student Affairs Office

Erika L. Forsythe

A Detail and Goal Oriented Team Player who can serve as a Liaison and Build Relationships within and for the UMES School of Pharmacy.