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Registration Resources

SSC has moved to a Virtual Classroom model through Fall 2020 Semester with some exceptions. However, the College continues to provide a high level of instruction and support services. Apply now and register today! Email registration&records@ssc.edu for assistance.

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Life Advantages - Author Delvina Miremadi ©2020Encouraging Workplace DiversityThe workplaces of the 21st Century are becoming increasingly diverse. Most organizations employ a variety of people of different cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual preferences, nationalities, and others. Regardless of your personal biases or fears, the workplace is changing. It’s important for you to understand that your professional reputation and future success will depend on your ability to accept and embrace the differences of others.Diversity OpportunitiesHaving a variety of cultures, opinions, and experience can bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking. However, this variety can also lead to miscommunication and disagreements that might lead to conflicts in the workplace. For example, if you accidentally offend someone by not understanding the element that makes that individual a diverse member of your workforce, offer an immediate and sincere apology. Explain that you didn’t understand or recognize the root of the issue. If someone says something offensive to you, consider that they might not be aware of the diversity issues at hand. Calmly explain why their actions or language was inappropriate. Opening the Lines of CommunicationOftentimes, differences are so apparent that they can dominate our immediate impressions and weigh heavily on our reactions, interactions and behavior. Through the development of the working relationship, professionalism, and workplace coaching, those differences will fade, allowing positive working relationships to form.

Here are some basic rules of communication to help those with differences interact with each other:

■ Avoid commenting on the cultural, ethnic or racial background, or sexual orientation of a coworker.

■ Actively listen to what’s said, pay attention to others, and look out for the visual cues that indicate how well the exchange is going. Be responsive and engaged in the conversation.

■ Avoid casual, off-color comments or jokes that might be offensive or that poke fun at others.

Being a Part of the TeamNo matter what the element is that makes someone diverse, every individual in the workplace wants to be judged for his or her performance, professionalism, and personal success. When labels and stereotypes are allowed to become “workplace identities,” they can impede the sense of accomplishment anyone wants to feel.

Encouraging diversity includes giving diverse employees the opportunity to “fit in” with the rest of the workforce. Involve diverse employees in your life. You can invite them to lunch, talk to them in the break room, and even ask how things are going outside of work. Inclusion is a very powerful tool when supporting diversity.

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SSC VoiCeS Forum “Being Black in America”

Description: A virtual panel discussion intended to create a space for the SSC community to process, learn and take action regarding social and racial injustices. The panel members will discuss what is the Black Lives Matter/BLM movement and its impact on our students and community.

Moderators: Melvin Waiters (Adjunct Professor in Social & Behavioral Sciences) Sam Steele (Educator, Community Organizer)

Panelists: Babatunde Adamson (SSC Student Trustee), Troy Alim (Young Invincibles), Dr. Charles Anderson (Clinical Psychologist), Anthony Todd (SSC Faculty Counselor), Ramonde Williams (SSC Campus Police Chief), Janet Rogers (SSC Board Trustee)

Date/Time: Thursday July 23, 2020 at 2:00pm

Zoom: Register for this event at: https://bit.ly/3ewG4PH After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Supported byDepartment of Education “Project Success” in collaboration with the Division of Student & Enrollment Services.

Special ThanksSSC’s President Dr. Lynette D. Stokes and Board of Trustees.

For more information contact:Devon Powell, Dean of Student Services, dpowell@ssc.edu or (708) 596-2000, ext. 5841.

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Our first ever Virtual Commencement will be held July 26th 2020 @ 1:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Registration&records@ssc.edu

Student Life/Leadership does a student check-in/chat each Thursday at 1:00 pm. Please email

Studentlife@ssc.edu to get instructions on entering the meeting.

Need a loaner laptop? Enrolled SSC students can complete and submit a request form at https://www.ssc.edu/services/student-services/loaner-

laptop-request-form. For questions contact StudentLife@ssc.edu.

Academic Assistance Center

Need additional support during finals for Math, English, Reading, Chemistry, Biology,

or another subject?

Tutoring staff are available from 8am – 8pm Mondays through Thursdays and

8am – 2pm on Fridays.

24/7 tutoring help is also available from the Brainfuse Live Help menu.

Contact AcademicAssistanceQuestions@ssc.eduto schedule an appointment.

August 17First meeting of day & evening 1st 8 week & 16

week credit classes

September 7

Labor Day – Main Campus Closed, No Classes, OFC Campus Open, No SSC

Classes

September 14First meeting of day & evening 12 week credit

classes

September 28 Last day to withdraw from 1st 8 week credit classes

October 10 End of 1st 8 week credit classes

October 12

Columbus Day – Main Campus Closed, No

Classes, OFC Campus Open, No SSC Classes

October 13 First meeting of 2nd 8 week credit classes

November 13

Veterans’ Day Observed – Main Campus Closed,

No Classes, OFC Campus Open, No SSC Classes

November 23Last day to withdraw for 2nd 8, 12 week & 16 week

college credit classes

Nov. 26-28Thanksgiving Recess – College Closed, No

Classes, Both Campuses

December 5Last meeting of day & evening college credit

classesDec. 7-12 Finals Week

Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 College Closed

Fall Academic Calendar

SSDOFor classroom accommodations contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSDO) at DisabilityServices@ssc.edu. Staff are available via email 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

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Summer 2020 Important Dates8-week,

Starts On:Start

Day of Drop Ends Attendance Verification+

Mid-Term Grade & Active Pursuit

Last Day to

Withdraw

Class EndWeek Of

Final Grades

Due

Monday 06/01/20 06/02/20 06/07/20 06/29/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Tuesday 06/02/20 06/03/20 06/07/20 06/29/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Wednesday 06/03/20 06/04/20 06/07/20 06/29/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Thursday 06/04/20 06/05/20 06/07/20 06/29/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Saturday 06/06/20 06/07/20 06/08/20 06/29/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20

If your class does not meet according to any of the above, check with your department to verify due dates.

+ If a student shows up for class for the first time after the Attendance Verification due date and was marked “NS”/Never Attended, they are no longer actively enrolled in the course and have already been issued a grade of “AW”.

PrePare For Your Placement test!Placement review tutoring For Fall 2020

8/3/20 8/4/20 8/5/20 8/6/20 8/7/2010:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm Campus Closed

3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm Campus Closed

8/10/20 8/11/20 8/12/20 8/13/20 8/14/2010:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm

3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Online through ZoomOnline through Zoom

Click here to enter the Academic Assistance Center ZoomClick here to enter the Academic Assistance Center Zoom

Receive one on one tutoring from a trained tutor.Receive one on one tutoring from a trained tutor.

Ask about our math review packet!Ask about our math review packet!

Email AcademicAssistanceCenter@ssc.edu Email AcademicAssistanceCenter@ssc.edu or call or call (708) 596-2000 ext. 2397 or call or call (708) 596-2000 ext. 2397

for questions or additional information.for questions or additional information.

SSC Library Summer 2020 Virtual

Reference ScheduleSession 2: June 29 - July 23,

2020 - Marilyn Wells

Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Monday - Thursday

Lunch: 12:00-1:00pmView important updates on the SSC

Library webpage and access curbside pickup with our request form!

https://www.ssc.edu/services/library/circulation-sevices-request-form/

The EBSCO Mobile app provides library users with an easy way to access their library’s EBSCOhost and EBSCO Discovery Service resources. It is available for Apple and Android devices from the iTunes App store and Google Play Store.

Your device must be running: ■ Apple Devices: iOS 11+

■ Android Devices: Android 5+

Use your SSC Username and Password to login to the app.

h t t p s ://c o n n e c t . e b s c o . c o m /s/article/EBSCO-App-Quick-Start-Guide?language=en_US

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Transfer Talks

Supporting Black Student Initiatives at RooseveltIn response to the protests surrounding police violence against the Black community, Roosevelt has had many discussions about how our community can support Black students. As a starting point, we recently held an open forum for the community to hear from our students, faculty, staff and alumni to

begin a dialogue about what must change in the future. We will hold similar webinars in July to keep these conversations going. Dates and topics will be announced soon.

Additional opportunities for our students to build community and achieve their academic and professional goals, include the Black Student Union (BSU), which welcomes all students – not limited to students of color – to create an environment that encourages learning and improvement; the Black Male Leadership Academy, which builds leadership skills and the intellectual, cultural and social capital of young Black men in Chicago; and Roosevelt’s partnership with the Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative (ILEA), which guides our work to eliminate gaps in completion rates between White students and students of color.

For more information:

Black Student Union

Je’Karia Smith, student chairperson

Pamela Thompson-Hill, advisor

Black Male Leadership Academy

Dr. Al Bennett, director of the St. Clair Drake Center

for African and African American Studies

Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative equity plan

Jamar Orr, vice president of student affairs and dean of students

Roosevelt Launches Black Student Equity FundIn early June, Roosevelt established the Black Student Equity Fund and raised close to $50,000. This fund will support the Office of Multicultural Student Support Services through scholarships, educational programming, student activities and events. One of several scholarships that the

University created to financially support Black students, Roosevelt has also spearheaded the New Era Grant, which has actively recruited 30 new students for the upcoming fall semester to the Robert Morris Experiential College. This grant is an important tool to attract Black students in partnership with Chicago Public Schools.

Student Assistance Funds at Roosevelt UniversityRoosevelt’s students have expressed that finances were their number one concern about returning to campus this fall. Our variety of funding options for students experiencing COVID-19-related financial hardships have provided substantial monetary assistance for those in need.

Students can apply for the following Emergency Funding grants:

CARES Act – A governmental fund to aid students who’ve experienced a financial disruption related to the transition to online learning

Student Emergency Assistance Fund (Laker Grant) – A series of Roosevelt grants which help students experiencing financial hardships

Stronger Tuition Grant – A one-time grant for students with a sudden increase in financial need due to illness, unemployment or other hardships.

Upcoming Guidelines for Returning to CampusRoosevelt will be announcing guidelines around a safe return to our campus, along with details for this fall semester’s in-person classes. More information will be provided soon. Stay up-to-date via our COVID-19 Updates web page.

There’s Still Time to Apply for Fall 2020The admission application for the fall semester is still open. Encourage your students to submit their applications for admission into Roosevelt at roosevelt.edu/apply. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@roosevelt.edu.

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NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FALL 2020Campus will be open with significant measures put in place to ensure the safety of the College community in the wake of COVID-19.

Get the Details

COLLEGE LAUNCHES NEW DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION WEB PORTAL

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Musical Theater at Olivet Nazarene University!The following video is from ONU’s Fall Broadway Revue 2019 (which featured a lot of students and a variety of songs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv97vKy4VK0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0b6eYAmMb3qgAUtInWtAbiqu4I5mi28rpl-n3RMoTpKxizBUtyxkfRHOo

Here is the link for more information on our Musical Theater program - https://w w w.ol ivet .edu/mu sic a l-theatre

Student Assistance

Program (SAP)The Student Assistance Program at South Suburban College provides a voluntary,

confidential resource to assist you with issues affecting your studies, work and personal life. It can assist you in understanding and dealing with

stress related issues, family concerns, abusive relationships, self-esteem, single parenthood,

anxiety and depression. In addition, the Program offers counseling and/or referral for substance abuse, pregnancy, AIDS and eating disorders.

Visit https://www.ssc.edu/services/student-services/student-assistance-program/

for more information.

Testing CenterStudents have access to remote testing for Math (ALEKS), Reading (Accuplacer) and English/Writing (Moodle). Please email TestingCenterQuestions@ssc.edu to set up appointments.

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At Olivet Nazarene University we believe higher education should have a higher purpose. With accredited programs, award-winning academics, and faculty who hold degrees from a wide spectrum of world-class educational institutions, Olivet stands committed to integrating faith and learning. We seek to yield high quality academic instruction for personal development, career and professional readiness, and the preparation of individuals for lives of service to God and humanity. Olivet exists to help students build a life, not just make a living.

Enrollment • More than 4,000 students • 42 states and 17 countries represented

Academics • More than 140 areas of study • 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio • Olivet accepts 82 transfer credit hours from a community college

Clubs and Organizations • More than 30 department led clubs, including: - Accounting Club - Olivet Engineering Society - Exercise Science Club - Olivet Film Community • More than 60 interest groups - Multiethnic Student Services - Student Philanthropy Council - Food Recovery Network - Puzzle Club

Music Ensembles • 5 choral groups, including: - Orpheus Choir - Proclamation Gospel Choir - Apollo Choir • 17 instrumental groups, including: - Marching Band - University Orchestra - Jazz Band

More than half the student body participates in • 22 varsity intercollegiate teams • 20 intramural sports

Study Abroad • More than 15 study abroad locations, including: - Australia - Korea - Tokyo

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Have a question? Reach out to Tiffany Holohan at 815-928-5515, or tmholohan@olivet.eduor Laura Dreyer at 847-481-5909, or ljdreyer@olivet.edu

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Schedule a Visit at olivet.edu/schedule-visitSend us your transcript! admprocess@olivet.edu

Financial Aid • There is no application fee to apply for financial aid! • All students receive an academic award up front. • Olivet also offers athletic, music and art scholarships. • Students may file a FAFSA starting October 1 - here’s how: 1. Apply for an FSA ID at www.fsaid.ed.gov 2. Add Olivet’s school code [001741] to the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov 3. Students should be sure they receive a confirmation page after they submit it • Olivet will send the student a financial aid award letter outlining all of their aid. • Students may call and speak to their dedicated financial aid representative to discuss their award.

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The WEI (Workforce Equity Initiative) Team will be facilitating overviews of the WEI program for those who have applied or are interested so they have more clarity on the responsibilities of the participant and the resources available to them. These Zoom overviews are being conducted every Wednesday in July at 12:30pm. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81834416547?pwd=RW9kSnNsR0N5OVM3dXc1YnZSN3kzZz09 Meeting ID: 818 3441 6547Password: 2B1NKk

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