Director's Message
Spring has sprung!
Each spring your Student Government Association (SGA) holds their annual executive council elections. I encourage you to exercise your right to vote. I hear there are some very fine candidates running for office this year and I am happy to say that two of our SSS participants are vying for an executive spot. So, in light of the pending election, I am going to shorten my message to allow Erik Carlson and Rey Roberts a chance to introduce themselves to you. Please, support Rey and Erik in their quest to serve you.

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SSS Participants Run for SGA Office

Erik Carlson
Hi - My name is Erik Carlson. I will be running for Vice President in the upcoming elections for Student Government on April 3rd and 4th. So get out there and VOTE because an effective SGA is not possible without you!

Rey Roberts
Hello - My name is Rey Roberts. I will be running for Treasurer in this year's Student Government Elections that will be held April 3rd and 4th. Come out and support Erik and myself and together we can help make some positive changes.

Tutoring Column - Tutoring Makes a Difference

Tutoring is available in all subject areas.
The process is easy and it's FREE!
To sign up for a tutor, stop by the SSS Office, 1st floor -
Oaks Hall and ask for Marti Hunter.

Tutoring Reminder
Last day to sign up for a tutor is Friday, April 12

Supplemental Instruction sessions for:
BIO 168 - Anatomy & Physiology I
M/W/F: 8:00-9:00 am
M: 3:-00-4:00 pm
T/R: 10:00-11:00 am
T/R: 2:00-3:00 pm
SI Leader: Jamie Jones
Questions? Contact Marti

Academic Support Group for:
MAT 140, Survey of Mathematics
Group Leader: Alva Duke
T/R: 9:00-10:00 am
in the LAC group room

Tutoring is also available at the
Macon Center in Franklin.

Join the SSS CRLA Tutoring Team
CRLA (College Reading and Learning Assoc)

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Important Dates

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In this Month's Spotlight - Brian Simonds

Brian is in our spotlight this month. He is in the Massage Therapy and Health Information Technology programs. His academic goal is to achieve both degrees.

While attending SCC, Brian has been inspired by Melissa McClure, Penny Wells, Debra Klavohn, Marti Hunter, Judy Franklin, and all his classmates in Massage Therapy and HIT.

Brian's family includes his mother, three brothers and three sisters--wow, SIX siblings! His personal interests include weight lifting, reading, and bartending. Brian enjoys most outdoor sports, hiking and exploring new things. Art and learning about different cultures are other topics that intrigue Brian.

He is a happy-go-lucky young man, who by the way is single but looking. If you see Brian's smiling face, stop and say hello. You will be in for quite a treat - he will make your day!

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Keys for Success - [Study tips to help 'Unlock the Knowledge']

M.U.R.D.E.R. - A Study System
(This will be a 3-part series)

M is for Mood: Set a positive mood for yourself to study in. Select the appropriate time, environment and attitude.

U is for Understand: Mark any information you don't understand in a particular unit; Keep a focus on one unit or a manageable group of exercises.

For more study tips check out the following website: www.ohiou.edu/aac/tip

to the following students who were inducted into the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society on March 25:

Georgia Broughton
Ashley Delashmit
Verna Humphrey
Jamie Jones
Lahna Manware
Earl Middleton
Irene Ruiz

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Open House

Come join us for the SSS Open House and day of Multi-Cultural Dance!
Thursday, April 18 - 9 am ~ 1:30 pm
Light Refreshments: 11:30 ~ 1:30
Entertainment: 11:45 ~ 1:15
(more info)

Financial Aid Reminder
FREE applications for student aid (FAFSA) can be picked up at the SSS office or at SCC's Financial Aid office. Don't forget you can now file your FAFSA on the WEB. www.fafsa.ed.gov

Pick up a Questionnaire from your SSS Mailbox today.

Happy Birthday in April to:

Word of the Month

demur: v. To voice opposition; object. 2. To delay
n. 1. An objection. 2. A delay

demure: adj. 1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior.
2. Affectedly shy, modest, or reserved.

(The American Heritage College Dictionary)

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Something to Think About

"I have learned this at least by my experiment: if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." - Henry David Thoreau

SSS Mission Statement

The Student Support Services Office at
Southwestern Community College is
committed to the empowerment of program participants to achieve success through:

•  accessible and effective programs
•  supportive and caring staff
•  quality advising and teaching
•  responsive counseling
•  student advocacy

We strive to offer new services in the spirit of positive and friendly community.

Cross the bridge to success with SSS.

We’re here for you.

at
Southwestern Community College
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
Visit us on the Internet at:
www.southwesterncc.edu/sss