Director's
Message
What
a wonderful time to be receiving services in the Student Support Services
Program. I encourage you to take full advantage of your SSS resources
which are designed to support and enhance your educational and personal
experiences while at Southwestern Community College. Stop by our office
as often as you want - we love visiting with you.
Your SSS program reached a ripe old age of 13 this year. We are still
learning, still improving and still inspired by our potential. For those
of you who are new with us, our web site will connect you to our past
by offering pictures and programs of those who were here before your
time. As we look to our future, we invite you to offer suggestions regarding
programs and offerings. Your future will also include a new counselor
in our department. Because we are committed to finding the best person
for you, I also invite you to stop by and let us know what characteristics
you would like to see in our new team member.
As we near the holiday season, I hope all of you are happy, healthy
and take time to rejuvenate for spring semester.
Happy holidays to you!
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Tutoring
Makes A Difference
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Tutoring
is available in all subject areas. The process is easy and it's FREE!
To sign up for a tutor, just stop by the SSS Office, 1st floor - Oaks
Hall and ask for Marti Hunter. Tutoring is also available at the Macon
Center in Franklin.
Tutoring
Reminder
Be Proactive in your learning! For best results . . sign up early
in the semester for a tutor! Spring Semester begins: Wednesday, January
9.
Tutoring
is also available at the Macon Center in Franklin.
Join
the SSS CRLA Tutoring Team
CRLA
(College Reading and Learning Assoc)
--assist your SCC peers
--earn extra income
If you would like to become a CRLA tutor for 2001/2002, see Marti
for more information.
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December
9
- Hanukkah Begins at Sundown
17 - Fall Semester ENDS
20 - January 2 - College CLOSED
25 - Merry Christmas
26 - Kwanzaa Begins
31 - New Year's Eve
January
1
- New Year's Day
8 - Registration Day - Spring Semester
9 - Classes Begin
9 - 15 - Drop / Add
21 - College Closed - Martin Luther King Jr., Day
 Jamie
Jones
Our
Spotlight this month is on Jamie Jones. Jamie's goal is to graduate
from SCC with a degree in nursing and college transfer; and be
in the top ten percent of her class! Her longer term goals include
obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry and then applying to medical
school.
Jamie's sister was killed in a plane accident two years ago but she
remains the biggest inspiration and influence in Jamie's life. Another
inspiration, one from SCC, is Jamie's biology instructor, Dale Hall.
Jamie said Mr. Hall helped her realize that she could do anything
she set her mind to doing.
During this past summer, Jamie had the opportunity of working for
the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA). Jamie soon found herself
teaching at cheerleading camps all over the state of Florida. Fortunately,
Jamie was able to combine the love of a hobby, something she has done
since she was four years old, the the necessity of earning an income.
Study
Tips - Keys for Success 
Part 12- Final Part in the Procrastication
Series:
"Be REALISTIC"
NOT:
I should be able to work full-time, take 5 classes, be president of
SGA, spend time with my family and friends, and volunteer with a local
charity 10 hours a week with no trouble at all!
INSTEAD:
I
have limits. I can take on fewer responsibilities and still like myself
and reach my goals.
For
more great study tips check out the following website: www.slc.uga.berkeley.edu
Important
Reminder:
Financial
Aid Applications
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
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To
the newest member of Phi Theta Kappa - Alexis
Bell
Phi Theta Kappa is an International Honor Society that recognizes
academic achievement for students in the community college setting.
and
To
the newest members of NV-THS -
Patricia
Graham & Laurie Price
NV-THS is an organization that was created to honor student
achievement and leadership and provide business and industry with
a continuous stream of talented, highly skilled future employees.
We have some wonderful Cultural Enrichment programs in line for you.
Keep your eyes posted to our kiosk and to your mail. Most of the time,
seating is limited as we are sorry that occasionally we are not able
to take everyone who would like to attend. Please sign up early for
these trips. It has been brought to our attention that some students
receive mail at a much slower pace due to their living proximity to
the college. The rectify this, we have decided to post CE trips at
our kiosk on the day we send announcements in the mail. So, come by
often. And, as a "not so friendly" reminder . . if you sign
up for a CE trip, we expect you to show-up. Should you sign-up for
a trip and not attend, you will be required to sit the next trip out.
Something
to think about . .
There
is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility
is in being superior to your previous self.
-
Hindu Proverb
in
December to:
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Peggy
Peterson - 7
Amanda Setzer - 8
Connie Farmer - 9
Chad Laney - 9
Tammy Mathews - 9
Holly Newman - 14
Julie Stewart - 15
Patty Mason - 21
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Word
of the Month
kiosk:
n. 1. A cylindrical structure on which advertisements are posted. 2.
A small open gazebo or pavilion. 3. A small structure, often open on
one or more sides, used as a newsstand or booth.
--The
American Heritage College Dictionary
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 new services in the spirit of positive and friendly
community.
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