Message from the Director's Desk

The traffic flow within the SSS office is reflective of the fact that many of you are taking a few months off to rejuvenate for fall semester. If you haven’t already, you can call for an appointment to register for fall 2003 during the month of July. A few classes for the fall semester are already full and we want to be sure you get the most convenient schedule for your busy life. Wait no longer - give us a call and let us build your schedule while the majority of classes are still available to you. AND, if you have not already applied for the 2003-2004 pell grant, do so today! You can pick up an application at the SSS office, complete the form and then go on-line to expedite the process.

Enjoy the rest of your summer. Fall semester will be here before you know it!

Volunteer Enrichment

Love Kids? Love Books?

Then the Jackson County Library needs your help. They have begun a program that involves reading to children in the hospital or in the doctor’s office. The book you share with them becomes the child’s to keep. In order to participate, a short hospital orientation is required. Scheduling and weekly time commitment is negotiable. Call Elizabeth Jenkins at the Library at 586-2016 for more information.

Did You Know . . .

. . . that the Center for Independent Living offers a variety of services to help empower persons with severe disabilities to become or remain as independent as possible? Call them for more information at 586-3455.

. . . that the Health Department contains a wide variety of services promoting quality healthcare and preventative care, including the Women’s Clinic, the General Clinic, wellness screenings, laboratory services, child care, family outreach services, nutrition programs and environmental health? Students can usually obtain many of the services and screenings for free. Call them at 586-8994 for more information.

Upcoming Events Be on the lookout for summer volunteer enrichment opportunities.

Also, don’t forget to let us know if you do any volunteer work on your own, so that we can track your hours!

Important Dates to Remember

Did you know that your 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.

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.

 
Wednesday, July 16
12 noon to 3 pm
An SGA/SSS Summer Event
Live music . . .
FREE food
Pool . . . Sand . . . Sun . . . Fun
Tough Team Contest
Join us at the Gazebo

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.

Look who is in the Spotlight:

Ray Gauthier

Our Spotlight this month is on Ray Gauthier who is currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Engineering. His current academic goal is to finish the courses necessary to receive this degree. Ray explains, “This is an accomplishment I have been wanting to achieve for sometime.” In meeting this goal, he feels he will be better able to support his wonderful family.

Ray lives in Tuckasegee with his loving wife, Melissa, and their first son, Brandon. They are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their second son, Hunter. Simply ask Ray about his family and it is quite obvious the love and pride he has for these special people in his life--his eyes simply “light-up!”

Although Ray’s biggest supporters are his loved ones at home, there are others that have played a part in helping him to reach his current academic goal. When asked if there is anyone at SCC who has been an inspiration to him, Ray replies, “Three people come to mind: Ron Poor, Mike Deaver and Wayne Sutton.”

When Ray is not buried under the school books or busy with his family, he loves to write, listen to music, and play racing games. He also enjoys getting away from Jackson County as much as possible.
One interesting fact about Ray is that he lived in six different states before finally moving to North Carolina in 1990. Will he remain in North Carolina or is another state calling his name? Good luck in all your future endeavors Ray - wherever they may lead you!

Tutoring Column

Tutoring is available this summer as funding permits
The process is easy and it's FREE!

President's List	Dean's List
Teresa Burrell Mary Dean Ashley Delashmit Deidre Ehrlich Loretta Gosnell Patricia Graham Sarah Hendershot Verna Humphrey Jamie Jones Debra Magruder Marcus Metcalf Earl Middleton Rita Watkins Jamie Weathers	Georgia Broughton Preston Davies Marsha Davis Raymond Gauthier Victoria Holzknecht Regina Middleton Tina Morris Chancy Orr Charlene Otter Paula Reed Andrew Robertson Brian Shuler Ray Tucker William Verrault Kristin Washington

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.

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Southwestern Community College
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779