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Student
Support Services
Spotlight - March 2004
An excellent resource is waiting for you! If you haven't heard
already, SCC will be hosting a "turbo" session of classes
beginning March 4. In just eight weeks, you can earn a full semester's
worth of college credit. All of the turbo classes are listed on
SCC's web site. Check it out and then see your SSS co-advisor
to determine which classes are right for you. This is an excellent
way to fast-track your education. You can register now for these
classes, so don't delay, claim your seat before the class is filled.
If you have any questions, stop by the SSS office and we will
direct you to the turbo offerings.
Cheryl
Picture
Week: Monday, March 8 -Friday, March 12
Please stop by the SSS office one day during
this week. We would like to take pictures of each of you and add
your gorgeous photo to our database. However, it is also your
BIG chance to become famous as we are in need of some SSS smiling
faces for our new brochure.
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1 - Rebecca Ward
7 - Felecia Justice
8 - Zeth Davidson
9 - Beth Chambers
11 - Aaron Gunter
14 - Robin Sharrett
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15 - Gabe Thompson
16 - Kim Rodriguez
16 - Erin Ryan
19 - Marie Lee
21 - Lauren Mills
24 - Judy Wilkey |
25 - Suzanne Childress
25 - Loretta Gosnell
27 - Paula Reed
29 - Heather Mull
30 - Shannan Cross |
 
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Tutoring
is also available at the Macon Center.
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Sign
up for Spring Tutoring.
Be proactive in your learning and sign up early!
The process is easy and
it is FREE!
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Academic
Support Groups (ASG)
are meeting for:
•
MAT 140-Survey of Mathematics
• SPA 111-Elementary Spanish I
If
you are interested in working in a small group with
a knowledgeable group leader . . . sign up for one
of these groups.
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If
you are interested in being a tutor this semester,
please see Marti in the SSS Office.
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Tutoring
Makes a Difference!
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President's
List
Lisa Almaraz
Virginia Cranfield
Marsha Davis
Loretta Gosnell
Patricia Graham
Justin Hall
Verna Humphrey
Kimberly Rodriguez
John Slagle
Sherry Walker
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Dean's
List
Shay Ammons
Preston Davies
Sarah Hendershot
Hannah Holder
Melissa Kooker
Cynthia Laws
Elyse Long
Mary Nicholson
Rita Watkins
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Sherry
Walker proudly displays her tote bag from the SSS program.
Gifts are awarded to SSS students on the President's
and Dean's list . |
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If
you are planning on attending college in 2004-2005, don't
forget to file your FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid) a.k.a. Pell
Grant Funds, SEOG, NCSIG, Workstudy, etc. Forms are available
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March 26 - Saturday, March 27: |
We
will be traveling to Durham, NC for another exciting "manning
of the phones" during UNC-TV's Festival Fund Drive.
(see
related news story)
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Check your mailboxes
in the SSS office weekly
for detailed information
on this upcoming trip.
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Important Cultural Enrichment Reminder for all new and
returning students:
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 on your SSS 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 2 trips. If you have any questions, please give me
a call at ext. 245. |
March 1: WCU ~ 8:15-11:30 am or 12:45-4:00 pm
March 2: WCU ~ 8:15-11:30 am or 12:45-4:00 pm
March 4: UNCA ~ 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Big Brothers / Big Sisters has an annual fundraiser called Bowling
for Kids' Sake. We have arranged to have an SCC evening to
support this on Wednesday, March 10th from 5:00 - 7:30.
We will meet in front of Balsam Center and ride over to Thunder
Lanes in Sylva (next to the Roses Store). We'll be bowling by
5:30.
Individuals are asked to raise pledges totaling $35 (or more).
But contact Peter if you can only raise part of this. People can
register as teams of 3 to 5 or they will be put into teams. They
get a T- shirt, 2 games, and light refreshments (pizza, I think).
And... It does benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters! 100% of the money
raised goes to them.
Also,
you are cordially invited to help us keep the North River Road
clean. Thursday March 25th at 1:15 (to 3:15) we will meet
at Student Support Services and drive to our stretch Adopt-a-highway.
When we are done we will definitely have pizza!!!
Contact Peter at ext. 243 for more information.
immure • \ih-MYOOR\
•
verb |
1 a: to enclose within
or as if within walls b: imprison 2: to build into
a wall; especially : to entomb in a wall
Example sentence: The prince in the fairy tale visits Rapunzel,
who is immured in a tower with no doors or stairs, by climbing
up her long braids of hair.
Did you know? Like "mural," "immure"
comes from "murus," a Latin noun that means "wall."
"Immurare," a Medieval Latin verb, was formed from "murus"
and the prefix "im-" (meaning "in" or "within").
"Immure," which first appeared in English in the late
16th century, literally means "to wall in" or "to
enclose with a wall," but it has extended meanings as well.
In addition to senses meaning "imprison" and "entomb,"
the word sometimes has broader applications, essentially meaning
"to shut in" or "to confine." One might remark,
for example, that a very studious acquaintance spends most of
her time "immured in the library" or that a withdrawn
teenager "immures himself in his bedroom every night."
 
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| March |
| 3 |
1st
session ends |
| 4 |
Classes
begin, 2nd session |
| 10 |
UNC-TV
Picture |
| 10 |
Bowl
for Kids Sake |
| 15-21 |
Spring
Break - no classes |
| 24 |
Last
day to withdraw, full session |
| 25 |
Volunteer
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup |
| 26-27 |
UNC-TV
Festival Fund Drive |
| April |
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| 9-11 |
College
Closed - Easter Break |
| 15 |
Last
Day to Withdraw, 2nd Session |
| 19-23 |
Early
Registration - Summer/Fall 2004 |
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. . Maleigha Elliott
 The
spotlight for our March issue of the SSS newsletter is on Maleigha
Elliott. Maleigha is in the Associate of Arts, college transfer
program. Graduating from Southwestern Community College is the
first step toward her academic goal. After graduation she plans
to enroll at a university and pursue an education in marine zoology.
A career at an aquarium or working in and around the ocean is
her ultimate ambition.
Maleigha has made so many friends while attending SCC that she
finds it difficult to attribute any inspiration to just one person.
However, she did say, "Student Support Services has introduced
me to new things and new people."
A resident of Franklin, Maleigha's home includes ten, yes 10,
family members! She lives with her mom, dad, older sister, middle
sister and her husband, three nieces and nephews (with one more
on the way), and her best friend, Liz. In addition, two family
dogs round out this Elliott clan.
Maleigha works as a tutor in the winter and at Perry's Water Garden
in Franklin during the summer. Some spare time enables Maleigha
to indulge in many of her hobbies. Swimming, hiking, fishing,
and camping are just a few of the outdoor activities she enjoys.
She also loves to work with her hands, pottery being another one
of her avocations.
Finally, Maleigha mentioned she would love to do something wild-diving,
for example. She did not clarify whether it would be scuba diving
or sky diving. However, knowing Maleigha, I believe either one
would fill the bill!
How to get in touch with the SSS staff:
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
Student
Support Services
The Student Support Services Office at
Southwestern Community College is
committed to the empowerment of program participants to
achieve success through:
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accessible
and effective programs |
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supportive
and caring staff |
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quality
advising and teaching |
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responsive
counseling |
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student
advocacy |
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We
strive to offer these services in the
spirit of positive and friendly community.
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Community College
447 College Drive
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