Staying Positive

08/26/2024

Kevin Salisbury
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Biography

Hello students!  My name is Kevin Salisbury and I am an assistant professor in Psychology. 

I have worked at CCRI for 25 years and have witnessed many successful moments from students both in the classroom and on the athletic fields as the former director of athletics.  The classroom is where all students “perform” and it is no different whether you are performing in the classroom, athletic field, or on stage in the arts.  Below are some tips for your academic performances along your path to success.  

Some tips for you as you continue your academic “path” here at CCRI.

Stay Positive – There will always be “bumps on the path” as you navigate your coursework.  Family, work, and other commitments that arise will adjust your schedule.  Keep a positive outlook and set new goals if needed.
Stay Committed – remember how bad you really want this path.  Your degree/certificate is a big goal for you.  Commitment requires your full attention at times, but also your flexibility.
Stay Disciplined – Say no to anything “off-path”.  You are pulled in many different directions.  Be sure to assign time each day to your academic work.  Reward yourself once a week with a night off but only if the homework is completed for the week.
Maintain Effort – Do the work the path requires.  You will have many deadlines and rubrics to follow.  Be sure to follow directions on assignments and put the effort in to complete them as required.
Stay Tough – Say yes to hard things.  Completing hard tasks successfully builds future confidence.  Stay mentally tough and pat yourself on the back when you have accomplished a tough task well.
Maintain a Growth Mindset – Keep believing that your path will be successful.  It takes 10,000 hours of practice to be good at a sport.  Having a growth mindset will allow you to embrace challenges, learn from criticism, and persist through setbacks.  Earning a C on a paper or in a course is not the end of your academic career.