from the director’s desk - eastern florida state college · 2012-06-11 · a word from our...
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friend, mentor, and role-model. Although she is no longer with us on this earth, her presence is still very much alive and I will continue to carry on her legacy of love and support for all TRiO stu-dents. With that being said, my background includes working at Brevard Public Schools, the University of Florida, and the University of Central Florida. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and a Masters of Arts degree in Educational Leadership with emphasis in Student Person-nel Administration from the University of Central Florida. My personal philosophy and motto is to “make things right the first time and keep them
Director’s Corner: Greetings TRiO Student Support Services Participants! I am delighted that you chose BCC as your college choice and to be actively en-rolled in our wonderful pro-gram. As the Director, I come with nine years of TRiO ex-perience. In fact, on this very campus, in this very office where I work, I had the privi-lege of working alongside someone who was close and dear to my heart. Her name of course was Gail McKinley. It was she who first believed in me and gave me an oppor-tunity to develop a career in higher education. She was my supervisor, a beloved
right forever.” Therefore, I look forward to advocating on behalf of TRiO students and increasing program awareness. Remember together we can make a difference. Here’s to dynamic academic year!. Sincerely, Beatrice Turpin-Peek Director
From the Director’s Desk
Keys to Success
Inside this issue:
Desk of the Director 1
Mission Statement 1
Campus Contacts 1
A word from Our Assistant Director 2
Programs Upcoming Activities 2
Desk of Assistant Director 3
Palm Bay Campus 3
Congratulations to GRAD 3
Meet the Rest of TRiO Staff 4
Career Information 5
Helpful Academic Web Sites 5
About TRiO-SSS 6
Kudos to TRiO 6
TRiO Brochure Picture 7
Spring 2011 Volume 1, Issue 1
Mission Statement
“To promote student learning and enhance the development of eligible participants—low income, first generation, and learning/physically disabled students—by providing academic, financial, cul-tural, and personal support and resources in an effort to increase retention, graduation, and trans-fer rates to four year colleges and universities.”
Campus Contacts:
Cocoa Campus — 321-433-7349
Melbourne Campus— 321-433-5805
Palm Bay Campus — 321-433-5268
Titusville Campus — 321-433-5029
Brevard Community College Main Office Building 9, Room 206 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-433-7349 Fax: 321-433-7156
We’re on the Web:
Trio-SSS.edu
“Allow TRiO-Student Support Services to serve you;
that is why we are here.”
Our community’s center for quality teaching and lifelong learning
“New Beginnings” It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to spring semester 2011! A new semester always means an opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you are a continuing student or a newcomer to the TRiO program, make sure to start this semester off right by visiting your local TRiO-Student Support Services
office—for your convenience, there is one located on each campus. Remember, our goal is to assist you in maximizing your academic potential; the earlier you begin to utilize the services that we offer, the more you will benefit from them. I would also encourage you to check your i-mail as often as possible, as we will be sending you a lot of useful and
important information that will help you get the most out of your TRiO program. Once again, I would like to welcome everyone to a new semester—and a New Beginning!
Dexter Thomas Assistant Director TRiO-SSS 321-433-7346 [email protected] “Together, everyone achieves more”
Upcoming TRiO Events and Activities: Friday, January 28, 2011 University of Central Florida will be hosting a TRiO Campus Day Visit at 10:00 AM; Departure will be at 8:00 AM from the Cocoa Campus or other campuses as requested. Saturday, February 19, 2011 Florida Gulf Coast University's Open House Thomas Edison Laboratory & Museum Tour in Ft. Myers, Florida—College sponsored overnight trip. Saturday, March 19, 2011 Florida Atlantic University Campus Visit The Lion Country Safari Drive-Thru Zoo in Boca Raton, Florida Selected participants must be current TRiO students, enrolled in classes during the semester's activities, and be in good academic standing. Due to limited college transportation, this will be a first-come-first served opportunity. Additionally, a mandatory meeting will be required before each event to discuss agenda, guidelines, complete paperwork, and to ad-dress any concerns. The only cost you will as a student is for meals and or personal purchases. Please reserve your spot via email, walk in, or phone by contacting Reneé Parker, Administrative Support Assistant II at 321-433-7349. Email reminders regarding each event will take place.
Spring 2011 Visiting a college campus gives you a chance to get a feel for the school, ask questions about admissions and transfer, look at the classrooms and housing, and learn about academic resources.
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Dexter Thomas Assistant Director
Away We Go . . . Upcoming Programs and Act iv i t ies for SSS Part ic ipants
A Word from Our Assistant Director
“The
earlier you
begin to
utilize the
services
that we
offer, the
more you
will benefit
from
them.” Florida Gulf Coast University
TRiO-Student Support Services, Melbourne Campus, would like to welcome you to spring semester 2011! The campus serves approxi-mately 45% of the total enrollment of Brevard Community College, which represents the largest enrollment of BCC students college-wide. What a great cam-pus to launch your aca-demic experience and lifelong career goals on!
TRiO-Student Support Services would like to be part of your pursuit of academic excellence by providing you with academic advising, one-on-one tutoring, workshops, scholar-ships, mentoring, and culturally enriching ac-tivities through campus involvement.
I welcome the opportu-nity to greet you and assist you as you launch your academic dream!
Sharon Fletcher Assistant Director
TRiO-SSS Melbourne Campus,
Building 1, Room 119 321-433-5805
advising and one-on-one tutoring in math. Please visit us in Building 1, Room 206c, and allow our knowledgeable staff to assist you in choosing your pathway to the future.
The Palm Bay Campus is the newest and fastest-growing campus of Bre-vard Community College. So it is with pleasure that I welcome you to “The Bay,” the preferred path-way to your future. TRiO-Student Support Services is also growing and expanding, and is experienced in providing you with a variety of support services such as
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Words from the Palm Bay Campus
From the Desk of Sharon F letcher , Assistant D irector
Students that Graduated Fall Semester on December 17, 2009 • Angelina Baldwin • Stephanie Ludlow • Yolanda Bell • Jannette Martinez • Gerravia Casamé • Natalie McCray • Ashley Casterline • Sophie Micourt • Raquel Ellison • Holly Paschal • Lireyka Galindo • Matthew Sabatino • Kristylani Lamug • Brenda Stewart
Students that Graduated Spring Semester on May 13, 2010 • Melissa Anderson • Tiffany Heyward • Tina Prichard • Patrice Barkley • Tashiba Lusk • Kerline Prosper • Shadell Claxton • Schneider Marcelin • Olena Teixeira • Ryan Farnum • Joshua Martin • Jessica Thibour • Gertrude Freeman • Christina Mason • Chasity Turner • Keyla Ham • Hope Oghaekor • Dora Vizcaino • Jessica Harvey • Sirirat Poontreeratn
Students that Graduated Summer Semester on August 9, 2010 • Hollis LaRosa • Sakarsha Sanchez • Jessica Manso • Rachel Sheppard • Steve Philistin • Tara Thompson • TréShaun Roberson Students that Graduated Fall Semester on December 16, 2010 • Sergio Aguilar • Mikailia Rogers • Linda Chardayoyne • Julie Tervil • Rasheed Hooks • Sharday Weaver • Janet Mitchell • Antavia Young Congratulations to PB Student Julie Tervil for being accepted into the Nursing Program Spring 2011
Congratulations! GRADS
Sharon Fletcher Assistant Director
My office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30pm—4:30pm,Cocoa Campus (Appointments are highly recommended—we fill up quickly!) Just sign up using the sign-up sheets on my desk, located at the front of the office. I look forward to working with you all!
My office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. I am located on the Cocoa Cam-pus in the SSS Office, Bldg. 9, Room 206.
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“Get FREE, Unlimited One-on-One Reading/Writing Tutoring!”
L inda Roosa, Supplemental Instructor Nicole Greenblatt , Learning Special ist
Just walk in. There is a signup sheet in Bldg. 1 Room 123, Mel-bourne Campus. You can also make an appointment to reserve a half hour just for you. You can call 433-5597 during the above office hours or leave a message. Service with a smile!
My office hours are Monday-Wednesday, from 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. The office is located in Bldg. 1, Room 206c, Palm Bay Campus. I look forward to seeing you.
Richard Wetzel with Kerline Prosper - Melbourne TRiO
student
Eunice Rhee, Learning Specialist Richard Wetzel , Supplemental Instructor
“Even if you don’t need full-time help, please feel free to come in and
work on your assignments.”
“Included are free, personal one-on-one tutoring in all your math
courses. “
Linda Barrel le, Records Special ist
Reneé A. Parker, Administrative Support Assistant , I I
Meet The Rest of Our Staff
The Administrative Staff for the four Campuses
For assistance with problems or difficulties while using FAFSA on the Web, or for specific questions about the FAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center @ 1-800-4-FED-aid (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. If you are hearing-impaired and have questions, contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
Please remember to complete your FAFSA each year in early January if possible. However, you must have your tax return from the previous year, depending on which FAFSA application you are completing. Many institutions award grants (free monies) to stu-dents who apply early, so don’t delay. Also, check out the web-sites below for additional assistance with completing your applica-tion and finding scholarship opportunities.
www.Fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Financial Aid Information
http://www.grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar http://members.cox.net/
teachro http://
www.college.hmco.com/devenglish/fawcett
grassroots/8e/students/grammar/index.html
Math Practice Links http://www.webmath.com http://www.math.com http://www.college-cram.com/
study/algebrapresentations/87 http://www.algebra.com http://www.mathdork.com
Grammar Practice Links
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Cocoa Campus 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922
Gloria Meeks, Director Building 9, Room 106B 321-433-7744 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Melbourne Campus 3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32935
Linda Deangelis, Coordinator Building 10, Room 112 321-433-5571 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday—Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Palm Bay Campus 250 Community College Parkway Palm Bay, FL 32909
Richard Belton, Director Career Center/Institute for Business Training & Community Education Building 2/Room 161 321-433-7503 Fax 321-433-5305 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Career Information: For BCC students or alumni looking for employment opportunities check out the College Central Network Services which may be accessed through BCC homepage. Find the current student tab, then scroll down to Student Success Ser-vices link, next find link that says College Central Network Services, which should be on left side of page. Click on for instructions and registration. If you need further assistance with resume building and interviewing skills, visit the fol-lowing offices:
Titusville Campus 1311 North US 1 Titusville, FL 32796
Michelle Simms, Coordinator Building 1, Room 143 321-433-7513 Fax 321-433-5115 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
http://www.webgrammar.com
http://www.chompchomp.com
Helpful Academic Web Sites
prepare for mid-terms/finals in-timidate you? If so, why not let our tutors work with you to help eliminate unnecessary stress.
Supplemental Instruction Need extra help in difficult or hard to understand math courses? Well, look no fur-ther. Our SI leaders can help explain the basics or just boost your confidence level. Simply schedule an appointment to get things started.
College Survival Skills Learn to master the skills needed to be a successful col-lege student. Topics such as time management, note-taking, goal setting, balancing course loads, and getting the most out of your textbooks are just a few... Career Advisement Undecided about your major or career? Start by assessing your skills, interest, and val-ues. We can assist with refer-rals and online career re-sources.
Financial Aid Advisement We provide free FAFSA appli-cations and internet access to www.fafsa.ed.gov. We assist students with under-standing the financial aid ap-peals process. We maintain and update a
national scholarship directory for student use. We provide a limited number of SSS supplemental grant aid awards based on funding availability and other program criteria.
Who Is Eligible? Participants must meet the following criteria:
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Have completed a regular high school diploma or GED.
Be admitted to and currently enrolled at BCC.
Be a degree seeking student with plans to transfer to a uni-versity or college to pursue a Bachelors degree.
Have a strong academic need as determined by the program.
Note: “First Generation; means neither parent or legal guardian has completed a Bachelors degree.
Due to federal guidelines, we must assure that two-thirds of eligible participants are both First Generation and Low In-come.
Come into your TRiO-SSS Office today and speak to an advisor for details!
Why is TRiO Student Support Services Needed. To assist the college with in-creasing retention and gradua-tion rates among First Genera-tion and Low Income College Students. To provide a warm, caring, and supportive campus environ-ment for students. To show students that they matter.
Student Support Services is a support program designed to help you answer these and many other questions. It is our goal to help you reach your full potential and graduate from BCC!
HERE’S WHAT WE DO:
Academic Advisement We use a developmental ap-proach to academic advising which consists of individual-ized educational plans, sched-ule planning, and course regis-tration assistance. After accep-tance to our program, we be-come the primary academic advising office until gradua-tion. Tutoring Does the thought of having to write essays, do research papers, or
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It’s TRiO goal to help us reach our full potential and graduate from
BCC.
About TRiO-Student Support Services
Kudos to TRiO Students 2010
The newly elected Palm Bay SGA President and vice President are from TRiO Program President of Palm Bay—SGA—April Garrah Vice President of Palm Bay—Peter Voltaire
http://www.detroitwritersguild.com/Contests/2010contest_winners.htm Kathy Bellamy, a Titusville TRiO Student was given an honorable mention in the Detroit Writer’s Guild, for her poetry entry entitled “My Gray hair”. This was part of The 2010 Paul Laurence Dunbar Poetry Contest.
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Top Row — (left to right) Fred Rios, pursuing an AA degree with a desire to transfer to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to study Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Linda Pfeifer, pursuing an AA degree with a desire to transfer to the University of Central Florida (UCF). Willie Smoke, pursuing an AA degree with desires to transfer four year university and receive his BA. Bottom Row — (left to right) Cui (Donna) Lee, pursuing an AA degree with desires to transfer to the University of Central Florida (UCF) with interest in the medical field. Sheila Rewis, pursing an AA degree, with desire to major in Nursing. Mikailia Rogers, received an AA on December 16, 2010 will be pursuing a BA in Nursing at the University of North Flor-ida (UNF).
TRiO-Student Support Services Brochure Cover