| Director's Message
And the semester ends. For those of you graduating, congratulations! For those of you who will be with us next year, Tonya, Marti, Peter, Laurie and I look forward to serving you again.
Graduation is an interesting word. Its tone suggests completion, the end, farewell, it's OVER!!!! The dictionary defines graduation, "completing a course of study." I suspect that many of you (like me upon my graduation) are thinking "Why is this over so soon? Am I prepared to go into the workforce? Do I know everything I need to know to make me an effective employee? Will I be an effective employee?" And the answers are "Because time flies when you are having fun, yes, yes, and if you choose to be!"
What is so interesting about graduation, to me, is that it represents more of a beginning than an end. I truly believe your real "course of study" is just around the corner when you land your first degree associated job. Applying the wonderful skills you have learned will be your new challenge and, as an SCC graduate, our communities welcome your vast knowledge with open arms. You have the knowledge but now comes your part, the application of the knowledge. I wish you all wonderful successes. Be kind to each other, treat those around you with respect, use your knowledge to better the organization, think before you speak, and never make promises that you can't keep!
Please, stay in touch with us. We enjoy hearing from you.
I can hear the pomp and circumstance. Can you???
Cheryl
Yet Another Column With Occasionally Useful Advice - by Peter Buck
Plan for Imperfection and live well: Cars break down, baby sitters get sick, computer programs that we need urgently won't install properly. If you have had anything to do with SSS you've heard that it is wise to plan for when things go wrong. But having such a "recovery plan" has implications not just for school but also for work and relationships. A plan can help us communicate honestly when we most need to. When we are trapped in having things always go well, we will cover things up or get overwhelmed when they don't. This doesn't help and it's no fun. - Instead let's start noticing when things don't go well rather than pretending that "it will never happen again." With a plan we can establish steps to take and who can help us out the next time. We can set limits and decide when to call things off. We can do all this without having to feel stressed or wrong. We're just doing the next thing that needs to be done. And, by the way, the people we work with and relate to will be more honest and easy with us if they know we are into recovering rather than catastrophe. Could it be that recovery planning is a condition of honesty and happiness?
And do come see us if you want some help making a plan.
Study Tips - Keys for Success
Reward Yourself!
Part 5 - in the Procrastination Series: Reward Yourself Right Away When You Accomplish a Small Goal
Not: I can't take any time out until I'm completely finished.
Instead: I spent an hour working. Now I'll take 10 minutes for myself.
For more great study tips check out the following website: www.slc.uga.berkeley.edu
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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, see Marti Hunter Oaks Hall, Rm 114.
- Tutoring sessions are located at the Learning Assistance Center (LAC) located in Oaks Hall, Room 101.
- Tutoring will be available for Summer Semester 2001.
- Tutoring is also available in Macon County.
- For more information, call Marti at (800) 447-4091, ext. 420
Join the SSS CRLA Tutoring Team
--assist your SCC peers
--earn extra income.
If you would like to become a CRLA (College Reading and Learning Assoc) tutor next year, 2001-2002,
see Marti for more information.
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.
"Cross the bridge to success with SSS. We're here for you."
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.
New SSS Handbook
If you have not received you official SSS Handbook, please stop by the office and pick up your copy.
Word of the Month
sagacious: (adj) Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgement, and fairsightedness.
--American Heritage College Dictionary
 in May to:
| Della Williams |
1 |
| Ben Bergen |
2 |
| James Hughes |
6 |
| Karen Wyatt |
6 |
| Carol Mathis |
10 |
| John Denlea |
12 |
| Sandra Dulin |
12 |
| Sonya Hendricks |
15 |
| Robert Green |
17 |
| Hariett Witherspoon |
19 |
| Les Ordway |
22 |
| Beau Baines |
26 |
| Kerry Meier |
27 |
| Stephanie Taylor |
28 |
| Adam Jaimes |
29 |
| Judi Kakos |
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Announcement
FREE Kickboxing-Aerobics Class
Come join in the fun! Do something for you!
Work out -- get in shape -- stay in shape!
WHEN: Monday & Wednesday from 4-5 pm.
WHERE: In the SCC gym located on the 2nd floor of Bradford Hall
May
10 - Spring Semester Ends
11 - Commencement
15 - Registration for Summer & Fall 2001
16 - First Session Summer classes begin
16-17 - Drop / Add
28 - College CLOSED --Memorial Day
June
6 - Last Day to Withdraw (First Session)
22 - Classes End (First Session)
25 - NO Classes - Summer Break
25 - Registration Day - (Second Session)
26 - Classes Begin (Second Session)
26-27 - Drop / Add (Second Session)
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