Linda Hatfield focuses on how Muskingum University prioritizes mental health of students. Linda is joined by Leah Shirer, a counselor at Muskingum. The two discuss the various campus resources available to students, answer student submitted questions, and go through the process of setting up a counseling appointment. Leah explains going to counseling is not only for people who feel overwhelmed, and can be beneficial to everyone. Counseling Services is located in Montgomery Hall on Muskingum’s campus.

This episode of Linda’s Keys to Academic success was recorded on March 17 at 3 p.m. in WMCO studios.

This podcast was produced by the MEDIA 495 Senior Seminar course at Muskingum University by Seth Roseberry and Kailyn Shalosky.

This episode of Linda’s Keys to Academic Success is sponsored by Wally’s Pizza and Chapman’s Coffee House.

Linda's 13 Keys to Academic Success
1-Purpose drives motivation. Why are you here at Muskingum University?

2-Go to class! Active learning in your classes.

3-Knowing about and utilizing campus resources.

4-Critique your study skills. What skills or strategies do you need to learn to do better?

5-Using study groups and effective preparation for tests.

6-Establish good time management skills.

7-Self-assessment and communication with professors.

8-Improve your critical thinking skills.

9-Write to your best ability. Get help from the Writing Center!

10-Communicate and work with your academic advisor, especially when planning classes for next semester.

11-Wisely using instructor feedback and criticism.

12-Utilizing the library and librarians.

13-Evaluate the end of the semester. What did I learn about myself?

Host Linda Hatfield is an Education Support Specialist at Muskingum University. She teaches "Keys to Academic Success," a class to help students dig into skills, tools, and strategies to help them focus on academics and find success in college. Linda has a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and has been an educator for over 25 years.