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Important Dates to Remember
Deadlines:
Remember to register early for next
semester!
Campus Visits/Workshops: Watch for
flyers posted in TRiO, those mailed to
your home address, the communication
board in TRiO, and TRiO’s blog page on
myCCTC.
Other Activities: Remember to sign up for
Remind 101 on your cell phone to
receive important information about
TRiO activities. Please see Joshua
Johnson for details.
Reminder: You must attend
two scheduled monthly
counseling sessions, complete
two workshops, two financial
literacy sessions, attend a least
one campus visit/cultural event
per semester. Keep up-to-date
on current events via the TRiO
blog, flyers, posters, Remind
101 and continue to make
satisfactory progress in your
classes, to remain an active
student in TRiO.
TRiO SSS Tribune
TRiO Tribune Tip
It's never too late to start over. If
you weren't happy with yesterday, try
something different today.
Don't stay stuck. Do better.
Central Carolina Technical College TRiO
Student Support Services
August 2016—December 2016 Volume 6, Issue 5
Inside This Issue:
Introduction 1
Student Spotlight 2
TRiO Fall 2016
College Tours and
Cultural Events
3—4
LPD News 5—6
Final Exam Survivor 7
Recruiting TRiO
Ambassadors
& Tutors
8—9
Remind 101
Information 10
TRiO Student
Support Services
Requirements for All
TRiO Students –
Financial Literacy
11
CCTC’S TIM HARDEE IS APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF SC TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
On Monday, September 19, the South Carolina Technical College System announced that Central Carolina Technical College President Dr. Tim Hardee will serve as the next President for the South Carolina Technical College System. “CCTC is delighted that one of our own was chosen for this statewide leadership role and wishes Dr. Hardee the very best in this distinguished new direction,” said J. Mac Summers, Chairman of the Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission.
Hardee has served over 30 years in education in South Carolina, including 15 at Central Carolina Technical College. He has been honored by Coastal Carolina University with the Outstanding Alumni award as well as the Sumter Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Achievement Award. Prior to entering higher education administration 15 years ago, he served as a teacher, coach, counselor, principal and administrator on the K-12 level.
With a B.S. in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University, Hardee also holds an M.Ed. in Counselor Education and an Ed.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. He currently serves as a member of the South Carolina Workforce Development Board and is a graduate of the South Carolina Economic Development Institute, the Furman Diversity Leaders Institute, and Leadership South Carolina.
Article written by CCTC’s Public Relations Team.
TRiO Student Support Services is excited to offer one-to-one tutoring in over 10 subject areas. With the hard work of polite and well qualified tutors, we have seen TRiO students truly benefit from tutoring services! Scheduling is easy and convenient with the option of a walk-in appointment or scheduling appointment via phone or email.
TRiO Student Support Services Tutoring
Student Spotlight
Page 2 TRiO SSS Tribune
“Success consists of going from
failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”
-Winston Churchill
“Every accomplishment starts with the
decision to try.”
– Gail Devers
Farewell to Chantalle Davis
Chantalle Davis began her journey at Central Carolina Technical College during the summer semester of 2015. She has been working toward an Associate of Arts degree, but her true passion is writing. Chantalle excelled in her classes and eventually she became an English tutor for the TRiO SSS program. In addition to her coursework and duties as a tutor, she serves the LPD council as the Events Coordinator. She has attended multiple leadership conferences and various other events with the LPD council. Chantalle has also served as a TRiO Ambassador and helped at many events that CCTC has hosted. She has been an excellent leader and a wonderful role model for many of our TRiO students to emulate. Chantalle may be leaving us, but she has left a lasting impression. As she prepares for her journey back to New Jersey to continue her education and be with family, I hope everyone has a chance to wish her well and reminisce about the good times we had together.
TRiO Fall 2016 College Tours and Cultural Events
Volume 6, Issue 5 Page 3
Each semester, the TRiO program takes a group of students to tour two colleges that offer great opportunities for Bachelor’s Degrees. The goal of these trips are to expose the students to new thoughts, ideas, and to open new possibilities. This Fall semester we traveled to The Citadel in Charleston, SC and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA.
The Citadel
On Friday, September 23, 2016, TRiO students were given an opportunity to take a tour of the Citadel in Charleston, SC. The Citadel is a landmark in Charleston, SC that is noted for its educational reputation as well as its rich history. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has an undergraduate student body of about 2,300 students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Another 1,000 students attend The Citadel Graduate College, a civilian evening program that offers graduate and professional degrees.
In addition to touring the campus, we were able to visit the Citadel Archives and Museum in the Daniel Library on campus. The museum charts the military college’s path from its 1842 founding to the present. Exhibits include past cadet uniforms, the long-lost sword of Confederate Col. Charles Courtney Tew and other memorabilia. A timeline in the museum marks major milestones, including The Citadel’s move to its current campus along the Ashley River in 1922. It ends with a tribute to the June 2015 massacre at Emanuel AME Church, where nine black worshippers were killed during Bible study. One of the victims, Myra Thompson, earned two Masters in Education degrees from The Citadel Graduate College. Cynthia Hurd, another victim, worked part-time in Daniel Library.
We were also privileged to see the cadets practicing drill with a Retreat Parade. Drill procedures and movements on the parade field are identical to the tactical maneuvers employed on the battlefield in the past. Modern day ceremonies are conducted to inspect troops, render honors, preserve tradition, and foster espirit de corps.
Page 4
TRiO Fall 2016 College Tours and Cultural Events
cont’d
Savannah College of Art and Design
On Friday, November 4, 2016 a group of about 20 TRiO students and staff boarded a bus for a long trip down to Savannah, GA to visit and tour Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Several of our students are interested in a career in fashion design, video game design, and creative writing. SCAD was founded in 1978 by Richard G. Rowan, Paula Wallace, May L. Poetter and Paul E. Poetter to provide college degree programs not previously available in southeast Georgia and to create a professional art college to attract students from throughout the United States and abroad. The curriculum was established with the goals of excellent arts education and effective career preparation for students. Today, with locations in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong, Lacoste, France and online distance education offerings, SCAD continues to pursue these goals. The College offers 40 different programs of study ranging from video game design to fashion merchandising to Art History and equestrian studies.
Located in downtown Savannah, SCAD is surrounded by an incredible amount of history. After touring the college and visiting the art museum on campus, we climbed aboard a trolley for a guided tour of historic Savannah. Our tour guide drove us through the grand streets of old Savannah and told stories of the underground railroad, civil war, the cotton trade, hauntings, and many, many other stories of people and events from the
past. Savannah is a fascinating city that gives a feeling of stepping back 200 years into history. We returned to Sumter knowing we had experienced something special.
TRiO SSS Tribune
Volume 6, Issue 5 Page 5
Leadership and Professional Development Council
(LPD) News
LPD Council Elects New Vice President
The Leadership and Professional Council of TRIO Student Support Services has appointed a new Vice President for the 2016-2017 academic year. Mr. Jedidiah Mayrant has gladly accepted this leadership position with the desire to implement the goals and values of the TRIO Leadership Council. Mr. Mayrant is entering into his final year at CCTC and plans to pursue his Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. Jedidiah will serve alongside a slate of other LPD Executive Council – Mr. Shaquan Brown (President) and Ms. Margaret Nelson (Secretary).
The Leadership and Professional Development Council would like to send well wishes to Ms. Chantalle Davis, who has served as the Events Coordinator. Chantalle is moving back to New Jersey to continue her education and be with family. We all wish her great success in this new chapter of her life. Thank you Chantalle for all your wonderful contributions to the LPD Council!
Jedidiah Mayrant—LPD Vice President
Upcoming News for the LPD Council – Spring 2017
The Leadership and Professional Development Council has exciting things planned for the Spring semester. For more information about any LPD Council events or to become a member of the LPD Council , please contact Richard McDonald at 803-778-6631 or mcdonaldre@cctech.edu.
LPD Council Wednesday Sidez Fundraiser in January
Mentoring at Alice Drive Elementary School
Spirit Week
Etiquette Workshop and Dinner Practicum
Page 6 TRiO SSS Tribune
Leadership and Professional Development Council
(LPD) News
Skate Night 2016
On Tuesday, November 22, The Leadership and Professional Council went to Skate Station in Sumter, SC for a night of skating and fun. A group of TRIO students came out to enjoy the fun. From watching some of us lose our balance and fall down on skate floor to watching those that are more experienced dancing and speed skating – this night was a blast that we shall not forget. Tune in for more fun opportunities to hang out with the Leadership and Professional Development Council. More skating and bowling fun coming in the Spring of 2017!
“It had long since come to my attention
that people of accomplishment
rarely sat back and let things happen to
them. They went out and happened to
things.”
-Leonardo da
Vinci
Page 7 Volume 6, Issue 5
Final Exam Survivor
Every year as “Finals Season” approaches, TRiO hosts a workshop called Final Exam
Survivor. This workshop is more casual than our normal workshops and provides
students a relaxing atmosphere to help prepare for exams. In addition to providing
snacks, drinks, and seasonal music, this workshop highlights a few different studying
methods that can give students the upper hand during their final exams. We had a
great turnout this year and everyone seemed to really enjoy the event. We gave away
raffle tickets to attendees which entered them in a drawing for door prizes. This year’s
door prize winners were: Shaquan Brown, Shane Davidson, Jeanette Robinson, Lateia
Robinson and Tiffany Wilson.
From Left to Right: Shane Davidson, Danah Wood, Jedidiah Mayrant, Sara Ward, Shaquan
Brown, and Jeanette Robinson
Tiffany Wilson
Page 8 TRiO SSS Tribune
Become a TRiO Student Ambassador
Do you love TRiO? Do you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher?
Have you been at CCTC for at least 2
semesters?
Then you can apply to become a
TRiO Ambassador!!
What does an Ambassador do?
Represents TRiO at CCTC functions
Helps with recruiting for the
program
Helps organize and assist with
TRiO functions
Gets involved in a Community
Service Project
Attends Leadership conferences to
network and improve skills
Looks great on a resume!!
Page 10 TRiO SSS Tribune
Remind 101 is a free communication platform that was originally designed for teachers to
safely and efficiently communicate with students and parents. TRiO SSS has adopted this
program for a similar purpose. We will use Remind 101 to share important information with
our TRiO students such as upcoming workshops, prize winners, campus visitation details,
meetings with counselors, etc.. Remind 101 is a very safe platform because there is no
exchange of personal information. When students signs up for Remind 101, their phone
numbers will be anonymous and inaccessible by TRiO staff or other students. Remind 101
also saves all communication history in an easily viewable log for tracking purposes.
Volume 6, Issue 5 Page 11
It is mandatory that each
TRiO member completes two
segments of the Financial
Literacy program each
semester and receive
positive feedback on the final
exam. The TRiO program
tracks the progress of each
student. To access the
Financial Literacy website, go
to MYCCTC and enter the
TRiO blog page. Clink on the
link and follow the
instructions to gain entry.
The Higher Education Act of
2008 mandates that TRiO
Student Support Services
programs are to improve
financial literacy for students.
To corporate Financial
Literacy Education, TRiO has
implemented the use of
Financial Literacy Online
(http://www.cashcourse.org).
This program analyzes
financial stress, credit card
use, budgeting, long and
short term financial goals,
loan paybacks, etc. The
program is set in several
segments to meet the goal of
understanding finances.
Print your final exam review
attempt sheet and turn it in
to the TRiO office to receive
credit for completing the
requirement.
Studies have shown that
financial stress can have
negative consequences
ranging from reduced
academic achievement to
dropping out of school.
G. Parker
TRiO Student
Support Services
TRiO Student Support Services
TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded
program, that is committed to helping students
become successful in their college career. It offers:
College Tours and Transfer Assistance
Cultural and Social Events
Financial Aid Assistance
Academic Assistance
Counseling Services
Workshops (Financial Aid, Interviewing Skills, Personal
Finance, etc.)
All the services offered are free to active TRiO students.
Requirements for All TRiO Students—Financial Literacy
Our Students are
Achievers!
Page 11 Volume 6, Issue 5
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