Director's Message
Your SSS team has a new addition. Rob Campbell joined us on Monday, February 11 and is quickly becoming acclimated to the SSS mission.

Rob’s official duties will be to serve as the program counselor, intake coordinator and career/technology program co-advisor. I am happy to say that Rob has also agreed to attend the cultural enrichment spelunking trips. If you have not met Rob, stop by soon and say “Hi.”

Spring semester is up and running and as a friendly reminder, your only responsibility in continuing to receive the many valuable services provided by your SSS office is to have 5 contacts per semester with us. Have you seen Marti, Rob or me 5 times this semester? If not, put down this paper and run to your nearest SSS office (now located on the bottom floor of Oaks Hall...of course, if you did not know we had re-located then you really do need to stop by.) We want to know how you are doing! Now is the time to get a tutor should you be experiencing academic difficulties in your classes. Now is the time to see Rob for counseling should life’s many hurdles be interrupting your ability to perform in the classroom. Now is the time to plan college visitations. Now is the time to sign-up for the cultural enrichment programs, workshops and Friday videos that will supplement the wonderful academics provided to you in the classroom. Carpe Diem!!!!!

We are here for you!

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Welcome Aboard Rob!

Stop by the SSS office and welcome our newest team member, Rob Campbell to SCC!

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
Be Proactive in your learning!
For best results . . . sign up early in the semester for a tutor!

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 - Andrea Breedlove

Andrea is our "spotlight" for March. A Franklin resident, Andrea completed her Associate in Arts degree this past December. In talking about the time she spent at SCC, Andrea said, "I feel that I have absorbed every wonderful thing I can from all my instructors in our classes." Andrea will graduate summa cum laude, is up for several scholarships and is being recruited by excellent schools.

When asked who inspired her at SCC, Andrea replied, "Too, too many! I could never name just one! But, I have become great friends with Sharon Owen, Cheryl Conner, Chris Cox, Bob Satterwhite, Ken Hollingsworth, Owen Gibby, Terry Tolle, and Allan Grant. I don't know what I would have done without them! They all inspire me and I intend to call on all of them for years to come!"

Andrea was born in Boston, Massachusetts (Go Patriots!) and has lived in many places along the East Coast. She claims she was a "mediocre student" in high school and SCC has helped her "blossom." Andrea attributes this gain in confidence, both socially and intellectually, with her time spent at SCC.
Andrea loves to learn new things and enjoys anything that takes creativity, especially design. Upon transfering to WCU, Andrea plans to take some Interior Design classes. This lovely lady will more than likely go on to accomplish some remarkable things, making everyone at SCC proud - especially those who have taken her under their wings!

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

Reading is Step One of Studying

To study/learn/remember what you read:
REPEAT IT!
REORGANIZE IT!
CATEGORIZE IT!
APPLY IT!

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

Cultural Enrichment for March - Spring Break in Charleston
We will leave Friday, March 8 at 12 noon and return Monday, March 11.
Weekend events will include:

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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

Happy Birthday in March to:

Word of the Month

languid: adj.

1. Lacking energy or vitality; weak.
2. Showing little or no spirit or animation; listless.
3. Lacking vigor or force; slow.

(The American Heritage College Dictionary)

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Something to Think About

"The smallest good deed is better than the grandest good intention." - Duguet

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