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Student Support Services
Spotlight - March 2003
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Message from the Director's Desk
For
Christmas this year, Rob bought me a calendar titled “Wild
Words from Wild Women.” I guess he thought it was an
appropriate gift, after all, he does work with me everyday.
Surprisingly
enough, for someone who prides herself on being “highly
organized and ahead of the 8 ball,” I am just getting
around to reading the words of wisdom (which began on January
1) and it is now February 17. These are good - really good
- too good for me not to share a few with you. So, here
goes, to all of you wild men and women:
“Can’t
nothing make your life work if you ain’t the architect.”
Terry McMillan
“I
read this article. It said the typical symptoms of stress
are eating too much, smoking too much, impulse buying and
driving too fast. Are they kidding? This is my idea of a
great day!” Monica Piper
“I
never like anyone til I’ve seen him at his worst.”
Ethel M. Dell
“When
I was young I was frightened I might bore other people,
now I’m old and I am frightened they will bore me.”
Ruth Adam
“I
know one race - the human race.” Osceola Macarthy
Archer Adams
And
in light of our trip to the Asheville Community Theatre
last month, I will end with, “Incessant company
is as bad as solitary confinement.” Virginia Woolf
Enjoy
your month of March!
Respectfully,
Cheryl
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 Word
of the Month
demulcent •
dih-MUL-sunt • (adjective):
soothing
Example sentence: The lozenges had a demulcent effect,
and my sore throat was soon feeling much better.
Did you know? ”Demulcent” derives from the Latin
verb “demulcere,” meaning “to soothe,”
which comes from a combination of the prefix “de-”
with “mulcere,” an earlier verb that also meant
“to soothe.” As an adjective, “demulcent”
often applies to the soothing nature of medicines, but
you could also use it to describe such things as a soothing
melody or a soothing demeanor. The noun “demulcent”
is used for a gelatinous or oily substance that is capable
of soothing inflamed or abraded mucous membranes and protecting
them from further irritation.
www.merriam-webster.com
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Volunteer
Enrichment
 P.A.W.S.
is a no-kill animal shelter for cats and dogs near Bryson
City. They do a great job with rescuing and placing abused
and lost animals throughout the WNC area. Volunteers are
always needed to help feed, water and play with the cats
and dogs, as well as to clean kennels and grounds. Because
smaller groups work better in this setting, we will take
two groups of 6-8, one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday.
Choose the one that works best with your class schedule.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paw prints on!
For more information, or to sign up, come by the office
or call Rob at x 243.
 Special
THANKS . . to all who participated
in the
Big Brother/Big Sister bowl-a-thon! Besides having a good
time and
surviving the bowling shoes, we helped raise a lot of money
for a great cause. Because of you, more children and adolescents
from single-parent homes will be paired with adult mentors,
offering support, activities and a positive relationship.
Volunteers
are needed at the Community Table (see below) on
Thursday afternoons to help serve hot meals. We enjoyed
being there last November, but individuals are welcome to
go volunteer on their own. Call Velma Fisher at 586-6782
or Rob at x 243 to sign up.
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Did
You Know . . .
. . . that Smart Start serves as a clearinghouse for
numerous community agencies, providing a wide variety of programs
and resources in early childcare and education, health and
family support, all designed to make sure that children are
healthy and well prepared to succeed when they enter school?
For more information call Emma Miller at 586-0661 or Rob at
x 243.
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. . that the Community Table provides healthy, home-cooked
meals in a restaurant setting four nights a week at no charge?
They also provide a thrift store just beside the dining
room that sells low-cost household goods. Similar agencies
in Macon and Haywood Counties exist, as well. For more information,
call 586-6782 or Rob at x 243.
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Important
Dates to Remember
| March |
| 5 |
First
Session Ends |
| 6 |
Second
Session Begins |
| 10-16 |
NO
CLASSES - Spring Break |
| 17
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St
Patrick’s Day |
| 19 |
Last
Day to WITHDRAW |
| April |
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| 7-11 |
Early
Registration-Summer/Fall 2003 |
| 11 |
Last
Day to Sign-up for Tutor |
| 15 |
Last
Day to Withdraw - Second Session |
| 18-20 |
College
Closed |
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President's
List
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Mary
Dean
Ashley Delashmit
Loretta Gosnell
Patricia Graham
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Verna
Humphrey
Janet Kile
Earl Middleton
Paula Reed
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Dean's
List
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Stormy
Agoo
Hal Alexander
Shay Ammons
Ben Bergen
Teresa Burrell
Marsha Davis
Brian Gibson
Mark Junaluska
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Regina
Middleton
Lauren Mills
Chancy Orr
Andrew Robertson
Brian Simonds
Janet Ward
Rita Watkins
Grace Woods
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 Friday,
March 7 - Monday, March 10
We are going to our State’s Capitol
Tours of the: NC Museum of History, NC Natural Science Museum,
the State Capitol, NC Museum of Art, the Legislative Building
(with our own Phil Haire,) Governor’s Mansion, Community
College Systems Office, and a visit to the campus of NC
State.
Friday,
March 28
Spelunking at Worley’s Cave in Tennessee |
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Happy
Birthday
in
March to:
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Laura
Bennett - 2
Joshua Fouts - 6
Chris Mahoney - 6
Felecia Justice - 7
Twila Reed - 8
Beth Chambers - 9
Jonathan Tallent - 15
Kimberly Rodriguez - 16
Erin Ryan - 16
Nancy Connor - 17
Kenny Ramirez - 18
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Lauren
Mills - 21
Brian Shuler - 23
Judy Wilkey - 24
Suzanne Childress - 25
Loretta Gosnell - 25
Molly Bowman - 26
Tina Morris - 27
Paula Reed - 27
Johnny Jaimez - 28
Heather Mull - 29 |
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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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 Look
who is in the Spotlight . . .
Vickie
Holzknecht
Our
March Spotlight shines on Vickie Holzknecht. Vickie, a
resident of Whittier, is currently pursuing degrees in
Internet Technologies and Information Systems. Her academic
goal is to gain as much knowledge as possible from Southwestern
Community College in these areas of technology and to
use what she learns to create her own business or enter
into a partnership.
Interestingly, Vickie is currently the third generation
attending SCC. Her mom and grandmother are enrolled in
the College’s Human Services and Substance Abuse
programs. In addition, her younger sister - a New Century
Scholar - plans on attending SCC in the near future.
When asked who at SCC is an inspiration to her, Vickie
does not hesitate in naming Bob Satterwhite, an English
instructor. In describing this inspiring faculty member,
Vickie says, “He showed me how to enjoy English and
he cares about his students.” She continues her accolades
by describing Bob as an instructor who is easy to talk
with but most importantly one who listens!
There is another group that has also been an inspiration
to Vickie. Being a young student of 19, she describes
this group as the “older generation.” She admires
their return to college and desire to pursue a higher
education for the first time or their change of life’s
direction in seeking a new career. Although Vickie is
learning while in the classroom, she is also gaining many
lessons in life through her association with this wonderful
group of students. Vickie said, “The enthusiasm that
each of them show . . . brings a smile to my face. There
will always be a special place for them in my heart.”
When Vickie is not studying or “chatting” on
the Internet, she enjoys mountain biking, reading romance
novels, attending musicals and making people smile. However,
her free time is limited as this young lady stays very
busy. Vickie is working as the assistant to the assistant
(moi) in the SSS office, as well as earning money in various
jobs off campus.
An interesting fact about Vickie (one you would NEVER
guess), is that she enjoys being in front of crowds entertaining!
Although she says she is actually very shy, she admits
once she gets to know a person she can talk their ears
off. In describing herself she warns, “Don’t
be fooled!”
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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
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 Tutoring
Column
Start
Spring Semester 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
call: (800) 447-4091 ext 420
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Sign-up
for a Tutor TODAY!
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Tutoring
Makes a Difference
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 Interested
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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