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Student
Support Services
Spotlight - December 2002
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Message from the Director's Desk
We
have experienced a whirlwind of activities and services
fall semester 2002.
In a nutshell we: toured The Fox Theatre, WCU, UNC,
sang with Jennifer Holiday, danced with Mamma
Mia!, karaoked to our favorite artists at the Welcome
Back kick-off, braved the rapids of the Nantahala
and the bats of Worley’s Cave and we fiddled
on the roof at the Asheville Community Theatre. In addition,
we served our community by beautifying the Dillsboro
road, assisting with disability awareness at local elementary
schools, delivered up some home cookin’ at the Jackson
County Community Table and celebrated the joy of
the season by co-sponsoring a Christmas party for local
children. Academically, we learned the language of
the Portuguese, French, Germans, Dutch, Spanish, and Italians
through Marti’s foreign film reading component, read
10 books through the Motheread/Fatheread initiative, tutored,
tutored and tutored some more, signed on for academic support
groups, planned spring semester courses, checked
mailboxes and talked, talked and talked some more about
personal and academic challenges.
Marti, Laurie, Rob and I are respectful to you for your
commitment to your education and we thank you for allowing
us to be a part of your journey. As the saying goes, “We
make the road by walking.” Whatever your pace, we are
here for you.
Happy
Holidays!
Cheryl
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 Word
of the Month
mordacious \mor-DAY-shuss\ (adjective)
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biting
or given to biting |
| 2: |
biting
or sharp in manner or style; caustic |
Example
sentence:
Christine Baranski, playing the blunt, mordacious sister-in-law,
Connie, . . . excel[s] at delivering unequivocally mean
lines and making them sound funny. (Douglas Cruickshank,
The San Francisco Examiner, March 11, 1994)
Did
you know? The Earl of Carnarvan, referred to in 1650 as
“mordacious,” didn’t go around biting people;
it was his “biting” sarcasm that inspired that
description. The word’s association with literal
biting didn’t come up until later, occurring first
in an 18th-century reference to “mordacious”
bats. The “caustic” sense of “mordacious”
is the more frequent use these days, but admittedly, neither
sense is especially common. If you prefer a less esoteric
option you can choose “mordant,” a synonym that
sees a bit more use. Both adjectives descend from Latin
“mordere,” a verb meaning (literally) “to
bite or sting.” If you want to sink your teeth into
more “mordere” derivatives, you might use “mordacity”
to refer to a biting quality of speech, or substitute
“mordancy” for “incisiveness” or “harshness.”
www.merriam-webster.com
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 Volunteer
Enrichment
Upcoming
Events:
Thursday,
December 5th - Holiday Party with Smart Start kids
Smart Start is a service agency that works with young children
and their families, making sure that kids are ready and
healthy to begin pre-school. From 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., we will
help put on a holiday party, complete with refreshments,
activities, presents and a visit from Santa Claus. From
baking cookies, to helping with arts and crafts, to spending
time with the children and their families that night, we
need lots of help. To sign up for this event, stop by the
office or call Rob at ext. 243 or e-mail Rob at rcampbell@southwesterncc.edu
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Did
You Know . . .
. . . that WIA (Workforce Investment Act) provides a wide
range of services to those who are serious about getting a
college education that will lead to gainful employment or
to those who have lost their jobs through layoffs and plant
or business closings? If you qualify for the program, WIA
will help with tuition, books, transportation costs, as well
as other expenses related to your academic career. They also
offer career counseling and job search assistance. Call the
WIA office at SCC at 586-4091, ext. 200 or Rob at ext. 243
for more information.
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. . that Western North Carolina Legal Services offers legal
assistance to persons who cannot afford a private attorney
by helping them with matters such as domestic violence,
consumer issues, education, housing problems, evictions,
harassment by bill collectors, unemployment claims, public
benefits and SSI? For more information, call them at 586-8931
or 1-800-458-6817 or call Rob at 586-4091, ext. 243.
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Important
Dates to Remember
| December |
| 5 |
Volunteers:
Smart Start Holiday Party |
| 18 |
Fall
Semester ENDS |
| 23
- Jan 6 |
College
Closed |
| January |
| 7 |
Registration
- Spring Semester |
| 8 |
Classes
Begin |
| 8-14 |
Drop
/ Add |
| 20 |
College
CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day |
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to
Teresa Burrell and Anna
Kernicki
for induction into the Phi Theta Kappa
honor society
AND
Barbara Murray, President Phi Theta Kappa
Ashley Delashmit, Secretary Phi Theta Kappa
The
Fall induction ceremony for 2002 was held on Tuesday,
November 19.
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Happy
Birthday
in
December to:
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Marsha
Davis - 7
Jeanna Luker - 7
Joshua Lynch - 7
Connie Farmer - 9
Chad Laney - 9
Tammy Mathews - 9
Mark Junaluska - 10
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Holly
Newman - 14
Julie Stewart - 15
Sonya Watts - 15
Erin Emery - 19
Jonathan Cochran - 23
Kimberly Brennan - 29 |
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Resources
for You!
 REMEMBER
that we have a wide range of videos, tapes, books and CD-Rom’s
in the office that you can check out and use free of charge.
From how to get organized to managing test anxiety, from communication
skills to tools for coping with Depression, chances are we
have a resource that can be of help. Stop in and see one of
us for more information. |
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Information |
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How
to get in touch with the staff:
SCC phone number: 828-586-4091 or 800-447-4091
Cheryl: ext. 245 e-mail: cheryl@southwesterncc.edu
Marti: ext. 420 e-mail: martih@southwesterncc.edu
Rob: ext. 243 e-mail: rcampbell@southwesterncc.edu
Laurie: ext. 231 e-mail: laurie@southwesterncc.edu
Important Reminder: If
you change your address, phone number, name, etc., please
contact Laurie.
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 To
be announced soon!
In
the meantime, we have a limited number of Student Professional
Development funds to assist you with your professional conferences.
See your SSS advisor for all of the details. All applications
must be received by January 21 in order to be considered
for the funds.
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 Look
who is in the Spotlight . . .
Ray
Tucker
Ray
is currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Cyber
Crime Technology. Already an SCC graduate, he holds
an Associate Degree in Office
Systems Technology. Ray’s current academic goal
is to do well and graduate from the Cyber Crime program.
As far as his future goals, landing an excellent job in
this field would be one of his top priorities.
Ray is a resident of Sylva. In his spare time, aside from
all his studies and attending classes, he enjoys action
movies. Ray attributes part of his success to the inspiration
of his mom. When asked if there is anyone at SCC who inspired
him, Ray simply responds, “students older than myself!”
If you would like to meet Ray, simply stop by the SSS
office during the work week to say hello. He is currently
helping in the office as the area workstudy.
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New
Testing Accommodations for Students with ESPs
We have adopted a new Testing Accommodations Procedure at
SCC. We think this procedure will simplify the testing process
and serve you in a better manner. Please stop by the SSS office
and speak with your advisor within the next week so we can
review our new procedure with you and supply you with the
necessary Testing Accommodation Forms. |
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Tutoring Column
Start
Spring Semester 2003 off on the right foot:
- Be proactive in your learning
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
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Oaks Hall and ask for Marti Hunter.
Tutoring
is also available at the Macon Center
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Academic
Support Groups
BIO 168 ~ MAT 140 ~ CHM 090
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Tutoring
Makes a Difference
Tutors
share perspectives and new ideas. |
Tutor
Training
2002
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Sharon
Ridley presents an informative workshop on "Multiple
Intelligences." |
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Interesting
in becoming a tutor for Spring Semester?
Join the SSS CRLA Tutoring Team
CRLA
- College Reading and Learning
Assoc
See
Marti for more details
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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
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