Student Support Services
Spotlight - September 2003

In this month's issue: Message from the Director Volunteer Enrichment Birthdays Important Dates Cultural Enrichment Tutor Column Word of the Month    * Spotlight Archive

Welcome to Fall Semester 2003!

The halls are a buzz with the excitement that comes each new school year; however, by now you have certainly settled into your academic routine, met a friend or two and realized that SCC is going to be a great place to learn.

Take advantage of the many resources available to you. Your SSS office has a number of academic and personal materials that will help you succeed in your quest for a higher education. But, regardless of how many tools we can share with you, YOU are your best resource. Ask questions. WE LOVE QUESTIONS!

Congratulations for coming to SCC. By entering our doors, you have already taken the most difficult step. Now, relax, participate and enjoy the learning.

Cheryl

        fugacious • \fyoo-GAY-shuss\

adjective: lasting a short time; evanescent

Example sentence: Julie’s bad mood was fugacious; she cheered up considerably when her son phoned to say he would be coming home for a visit.

Did you know? ”Fugacious” is often used to describe immaterial things like emotions, but not always. Botanists also use it to describe plant parts that wither or fall off before the usual time. Things that are fugacious are “fleeting,” and etymologically they can also be said to be “fleeing.” “Fugacious” derives from the Latin verb “fugere,” which means “to flee.” Other descendants of “fugere” include “fugitive,” “refuge,” and “subterfuge.”

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	Thursday, September 18
The SSS Adopt-a-Highway clean up!!! This is our chance to take a walk along the beautiful Tuckaseigee River, soak up nature, dodge cars, bend down 538 times to pick up trash, and enjoy the good company of other SSS students and staff. It’s a good time, really. We’ll meet at 3 pm at the SSS office to get gloves, vests, bags, and such. Then we’ll carpool to our stretch of road. Sign up in the SSS office beforehand if possible. Be there or be unclean. Don’t forget to let us know if you do any volunteer work on your own, so that we can track your hours!

How to get in touch with the SSS staff: SCC phone number: 828-586-4091 or 800-447-4091 Cheryl: ext. 245 email: cheryl@southwesterncc.edu Marti: ext. 420 email: martih@southwesterncc.edu Peter: ext. 243 email:pbuck@southwesterncc.edu Laurie: ext. 231 email:laurie@southwesterncc.edu Important Reminder: If you change your name, address, etc., please contact Laurie.

1 - Dustin Lambert  2 - Laurie Taylor  5 - Cindy Turner  6 - Valerie Zmuda  8 - Stephanie Ivans  8 - Crystal Webb 10 - Tim Enloe 16 - Stephanie Prosser 17 - Will Verrault 17 - Grace Woods 20 - Kimsey Taylor 21 - Melissa Hansen 24 - Renee Carpenter 26 - Brian Gibson 27 - Ray Tucker 28 - Rory Glover 28 - Sherry Walker

September
1	College Closed - Labor Day Holiday
18	SSS Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
22	Last Day to Withdraw - FIRST Session
26	Dinner & Theater, Asheville, NC
October
10	FIRST Session Classes End
13-19	NO CLASSES - Fall Break
16	Carrot Top, Greenville, SC
20	SECOND Session Classes Begin

. . . the Student Support Services office has equipment available for your use? Stop by and ask about the various assistive devices we have on hand. Tape recorders, electronic dictionaries, spell checkers and thesauri, and laptop computers are just a few examples of items available for loan.





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. Topics range from how to get organized to managing test anxiety, from communication skills to tools for coping with depression, etc. Chances are we have a resource that can be of help. Stop in and see one of us for more information.

For all new and returning students:

Important Cultural Enrichment reminder
Cultural Enrichment trips are designed to broaden your cultural and/or experiential learning. Our enrichment trips are FREE to you and we want you to participate in as many as possible; however, if you sign-up for a trip, you are expected to SHOW UP! These trips are FREE to you, but they are quite costly for the Grant. If you sign-up and find out at a later date that you can not attend, you MUST give us at least 3 days notice so we can find a replacement for you. Failure to notify us will result in you “sitting out” the next two (2) trips. If you have any questions, please give me a call at ext. 245.

Friday, September 26th Dinner and Theatre The Sound of Music, ACT Magnolia's Oyster Bar Thursday, October 16th Carrot Top Peace Center, Greenville, SC

It is not too late to file for Financial Aid for the 2003-2004 college year. Stop by the SSS office or Financial Aid office and pick up a FREE application.

Welcome back Peter Buck! The SSS staff is thrilled to have Peter return to the office as a full-time employee. If you have not met Peter yet, stop in soon.

Are you interested in being a “roving reporter” for SCC’s Cornerstone? Have you created a unique work of art? Written an award-winning short story or prize-winning poem? The Cornerstone is searching for original works by SSS’s budding artists and writers. For more information, stop by the SSS office or contact Melissa Pendergast, SCC’s PIO.

Be Proactive in your Learning . .		. . sign up for a tutor!
The process is easy and it's FREE!
	Tutoring is available in all subject areas.
Tutoring is also available at the Macon Center.
	Sign up with Marti at the SSS Office.

Interested in becoming a tutor for Fall Semester 2003? Join the SSS CRLA Tutoring Team. See Marti for details.
Tutoring Makes a Difference!

The Community Table of Sylva needs volunteers!
If you are interested in helping out in the kitchen or the Thrift Shop, please give Marti a call at ext. 420.

Student Support Services 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 these services in the spirit of positive and friendly community. Southwestern Community College 447 College Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Visit us on the Internet at: www.southwesterncc.edu/sss

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