Workshops

 

TASC Fall 2026 Workshops

The Tutoring and Academic Skills Center (TASC) at College of the Desert offers a variety of workshops throughout the semester to help students strengthen their academic skills and feel more confident in their coursework.

Workshops are free and open to all currently enrolled COD students, with sessions available in person at the Palm Desert and Indio campuses, as well as online via Zoom.

Explore the workshops below and find a session that works for you!

Writing Workshops

Working on an essay, research paper, or class writing assignment? Our Fall 2026 Writing Workshops provide practical support throughout the writing process, from developing ideas and organizing arguments to integrating quotations and revising your work.

Led by COD English faculty Kristie Camacho, Reid Sagara, Brian Fotinakes, Rebecca Gaydos, and Heather Sanchez, these workshops provide helpful strategies you can apply directly to your writing assignments.

📌 Event Details
📍 Location: Palm Desert Campus – Hilb, 2nd Floor, Room 219
🕒 Workshops run September through November (see schedule for specific dates and times)
👥 Open to all enrolled COD students
🎁 Attend a workshop to earn pLEDGE credit

Language Lab Workshops

Want to strengthen your language, writing, grammar, or computer skills? TASC’s Language Lab Workshops provide hands-on support to help you build practical skills and feel more confident in your academic work.

Led by Nikki Giuseffi, these workshops are open to students at all skill levels.

📌 Event Details
📍 Location: Hilb 219, Palm Desert Campus & Online via Zoom
🕒 All workshops begin at 1:00 P.M.
🔗 Zoom links available on the TASC Canvas page
👥 Open to all enrolled COD students
📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the workshop flyer or visiting the TASC Canvas page