Spring 2012
Baby Steps to Goal Setting
Facilitator: Patti See, SSS Tutoring Coordinator
Tuesday, January 31, 2 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. in Schneider 317
How do your short- and long-term goals fit with your daily activities? Successful students see the connection between their hourly, daily lives and what they hope to accomplish at college and in a lifetime. They understand that how we spend our days is how we eventually spend our lives.
Resume Writing Critique
Facilitators: Andy Strowig, Career Coordinator & Laura Rubenzer, SSS Career Coordinator
Monday, February 6, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Old Library 2138. Pizza will be served.
Learn how to present your skills and experiences in a way that will enhance your chances of being called for an interview. Bring in a version of your resume or cover letter for editing and critiquing. If you haven't written a draft yet, stop in to get your resume started.
Reading and Study Strategies
Facilitators: Vicky Thomas, Advising Coordinator & Liz Roach, Academic Coordinator
Wednesday, February 15, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Clearwater Room, Davies Center
Classes, homework, job, friends…oh my! Where do you find the time to study and get the grades you want and in many cases NEED!? This workshop focuses on time management, goal setting, organization, and effective strategies for reading and studying.
College Students and Finances - How to Manage Your Money
Facilitators: Vicky Thomas, Advising Coordinator & Andy Strowig, Career Coordinator
Tuesday, February 21, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Clearwater Room, Davies Center
Planning in advance and using a budget reduces your worry about money and allows you to focus on classes. In this workshop we will hear from students who have learned how to successfully pay their bills and avoid debt and credit card overload. We will talk about the Financial Aid process and FAFSA, as well as scholarship opportunities. You will walk away with a personal and practical budget to help you manage your money!
Discover Your Strengths
Facilitator: Andy Strowig, Career Coordinator
Tuesday, February 28, 2 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. in Schneider 317
Developed by the Gallup Organization, the Strengths Finder assessment measures 34 areas of talent and helps you identify your five main talent areas. This session will demonstrate how understanding your own talents can help you set goals to achieve career, academic, and personal success.
Planning for Priority Registration
Facilitator: Vicky Thomas, Advising Coordinator
Tuesday, March 6, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Hibbard 201
It seems like spring semester just started and you already have to think about fall classes! Do you feel prepared for Priority Registration? Classes will be posted online on Monday, March 5, and we will meet the following day to review the registration process, advanced search options, and the online planner. Registering early allows you the full choice of course options, and gives you the chance to select classes at times you prefer that work with your daily routine and learning preferences. Come and share class ideas with friends. Be prepared to register early on April 6!
Decoding the FAFSA
Facilitators: Trudy Bement, SSS Academic Advising Coordinator & Scott Siegenthaler, Financial Aid
Wednesday, March 7, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. in Phillips 219 or
Tuesday, March 13, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Hibbard 201
Make sure that you qualify for the most financial aid possible by submitting your FAFSA on time. Held in a computer lab, this workshop will answer your questions and help you complete the FAFSA on line. Note: Please bring your parents' W-2s and tax forms, your W-2's and tax form, your FAFSA password and PIN (will be same as last year).
Career Cruising
Facilitator: Andy Strowig, Career Coordinator
Tuesday, March 27, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Clearwater Room, Davies Center
Career Cruising is a state-of-the-art career guidance system brand new to campus. Fun and easy to navigate, Career Cruising empowers you to find the right career matched to your personality, build your resume to impress employers, and locate scholarships, with career assessments to identify your uinique skills, interests, and learning style. There is no better all-in-one career guidance system on the market! Join us so you can launch your career today!
My Resume, My Future
Facilitator: Andy Strowig, Career Coordinator
Thursday, March 29, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Maple Room, Davies Center
Your resume is your key to be noticed by employers! The goal of our workshop is to empower you to build your resume for impact, so you are sure to stand out from the crowd! Bring your resume, if you started one already, to be critiqued at the end of the workshop.
Graduate School: Is it in Your Future?
Facilitator: Andy Strowig, Career Coordinator
Tuesday, April 3, 2 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. in Schneider 317
Are you thinking of graduate or professional school, but find the whole process a bit intimidating? Bring your questions and concerns and join us for this discussion about the benefits of a graduate degree. We will examine the intricacies of graduate school, from credential building to selection and applying to graduate programs, through timing and financing a degree.
Disability Disclosure and Employment
Facilitator: Liz Roach, Academic Coordinator
Wednesday, April 4, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Badger Room, Davies Center
This workshop focuses on important disability topics that may apply to you now or in the future. What's the ADA (Americans with Disability Act) and Section 504? How do I disclose my disability to an employer? Learn about effective self-advocacy skills, proper disclosure, self-awareness, disability awareness, and most importantly your rights as an individual with a disability.
