Student Success Series Fall 2010

Student Success Series Fall 2010

Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus

Knowing and understanding academic deadlines is critical to mapping your way through your academic goals:

Academic Calendar Academic Year 2010-2011

Day Abbreviations M - Monday • T - Tuesday • W - Wednesday • R - Thursday • F - Friday • S - Saturday • U - Sunday • TBA - To be arranged

FALL 2010 2010-1

SPRING 2011 2010-2

SUMMER 2011 12 Weeks

2010-3

SUMMER 2011 1st 6 Week

2010-3

SUMMER 2011 2nd 6 Week

2010-3

REGISTRATION BEGINS W June 16, 2010 M Oct 18, 2010 M Mar 7, 2011 M Mar 7, 2011 M Mar 7, 2011

LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS ($50 late fee assessed) M Aug 23, 2010 T Jan 4, 2011 M May 9, 2011 M May 9, 2011 M Jun 20, 2011

CLASSES BEGIN Weekday and evening Weekend (Saturday, Sunday) M Aug 23, 2010

S Aug 28, 2010 T Jan 4, 2011 S Jan 8, 2011

M May 9, 2011 S May 14, 2011

M May 9, 2011 S May 14, 2011

M Jun 20 2011

LAST DAY TO: DROP classes and receive a refund; CHANGE courses without financial penalty; REGISTER, ADD a course or CHANGE sections of a course without signature of instructor; change from AUDIT STATUS to CREDIT STATUS or from CREDIT STATUS to AUDIT STATUS

F Aug 27, 2010 M Jan 10, 2011 R May 12, 2011 W May 11, 2011 W Jun 22, 2011

12 WEEK MINI-TERM BEGINS M Sep 27, 2010 M Feb 7, 2011

LAST DAY TO: WITHDRAW from a course with a grade of W; WITHDRAW from all courses with grades of W; REGISTER for institutional credit by exam

T Nov 2, 2010 W Mar 16, 2011 T Jun 28, 2011 F Jun 3, 2011 F July 15, 2011

LAST DAY OF CLASSES F Dec 10, 2010 F Apr 22, 2011 F Jul 29, 2011 F Jun 17, 2011 F Jul 29, 2011 FINAL EXAMS: Regular weekday and evening classes

S Dec 11, 2010 through

F Dec 17, 2010

S Apr 23, 2011 through

F April 29, 2011

LAST DAY TO: APPLY for graduation and have your name appear in the commencement program M Apr 4, 2011 M Apr 4, 2011 M Apr 4, 2011 M Apr 4, 2011 M Apr 4, 2011

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY S April 30, 2011 S April 30, 2011 S April 30, 2011 S April 30, 2011 S April 30, 2011

To facilitate student advising, financial aid, admissions and registration, the College will be open on 12/29/10 and 12/30/10 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

HOLIDAYS

Labor Day

S Sep 4, 2010 U Sep 5, 2010 M Sep 6, 2010

Veterans Day

R Nov 11, 2010

Thanksgiving

R Nov 25, 2010 F Nov 26, 2010 S Nov 27, 2010 U Nov 28, 2010

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

S Jan 15, 2011 U Jan 16, 2011 M Jan 17, 2011

Presidents Day

S Feb 19, 2011 U Feb 20, 2011 M Feb 21, 2011

Spring Recess

F Apr 22, 2011 S Apr 23, 2011 U Apr 24, 2011

Memorial Day

S May 28, 2011 U May 29, 2011 M May 30, 2011

Memorial Day

S May 29, 2010 U May 30, 2010 M May 31, 2010

Independence Day

S July 2, 2011 U July 3, 2011 M July 4, 2011

This Student Success Series has been designed to enhance your college experience at the InterAmerican Campus of Miami Dade College. This year’s theme (I’M)MIGRATION is an acknowledgement of both the macro and micro changes that occur in our lives — individually and collectively — through time. We move, adjust, and evolve whether it is a result of the personal decisions we make to change the course of our lives or because external forces, such as socioeconomic/political turmoil or natural catastrophes, drastically steer us in a completely different direction. The activities and workshops in this series will help you map your way through time, space, and identities by helping you to:

Explore the campus and further your understanding of how Miami Dade College fits in your life plan

Become fully engaged in your education outside of the classroom

Develop skills for academic and personal success and plan for your academic future

Meet other students and become part of the Miami Dade College community For more information, please email [email protected] or call 305‐237‐6271.

Miami Dade College Student Learning Outcomes

Purpose: Through the academic disciplines and co‐curricular activities, General Education provides multiple, varied, and intentional learning experiences to facilitate the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills and the development of attitudes that foster effective citizenship and life‐long learning. As graduates of Miami Dade College, students will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. 2. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data. 3. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning. 4. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives. 6. Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social responsibilities. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society. 8. Use computer and emerging technologies effectively. 9. Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities. 10. Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the

environment.

Services to Help you Succeed @ IAC Advisement & Career Services Room 1117, 305‐237‐6133, [email protected] The first step in your educational journey is to choose a major. The Advisement & Career Services Department offers helpful tools and programs to support you in making this important decision. How do you decide what courses to take? Need help selecting your major? Connect with an academic & career advisor as soon as you join Miami Dade College. Your advisor can help you create an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and develop a plan for your success. In addition to academic and career guidance you may obtain assistance with: Job searches Resume writing Job interviewing skills Information on job fairs and career expos Career development workshops Career assessments & exploration Internships and much, much more! Already declared your major or selected a certificate option? See a faculty or program advisor to select the right courses for your program. Faculty or program advisors are available in each academic department; visit www.mdc.edu/iac/AcademicPrograms for more information about academic departments. ACCESS Disability Services Room 1111, 305‐237‐6360, [email protected] The ACCESS Department provides special support services and accommodations to assist students with documented disabilities. The department offers assistance with advisement, registration, readers, sign language interpreters, note‐takers, adaptive technology and testing accommodations. Retention & Transition Services Room 1121, 305‐237‐6271, [email protected] Miami Dade College is committed to providing you with a positive and enriching academic experience and to help you reach your full potential. Through outreach and support programs, the Office of Retention & Transition Services plays a vital role in fulfilling this commitment. Our mission is to provide support services and programs that will assist you develop strategies for academic and personal success through individual coaching, referrals, workshops, campus wide initiatives and networking opportunities. To accomplish our mission, the Office of Retention & Transition Services: Provides guidance to high school students interested in earning college credit. Provides orientation to First Year students. Helps new and continuing students develop strategies for academic success. Coaches you to advocate for yourself within the College environment. Provides opportunities for you to share issues or concerns that are preventing you from being a

successful student. Serves as a referral source for academic support services. Provides opportunities for you to connect to programs, resources and faculty.

Student Life Room 1106, 305‐237‐6163, [email protected] Your college experience is more than attending classes. You also need time to connect with friends, become involved in student activities, attend cultural events, play sports and just have fun. Whether you want to take a workshop, join a sports team, go to a poetry reading or see a movie with a friend, you’ll find student life at Miami Dade offers a rich mix of activities to broaden your horizons and help you make invaluable connections with students, educators, alumni and industry leaders who want to see you succeed. The Student Life Department advises and assists all student organizations, including the Student Government Association and the student budget committees. Be sure to contact your campus Student Life Department for details about student life, activities, events, student organizations and much more.

Testing Services Room 1110, 305‐237‐6041, [email protected] The Testing Department offers exceptional services to students of the college and the community. Its primary function is to administer, score and evaluate the testing instruments used for college placement, program entry/exit, and competency levels. Placement tests will assist the college in assessing your skills in reading comprehension, sentence skills, and computation and algebra. The result of your assessment will enable the college to place you in the most appropriate courses that match your level of academic preparedness including developmental courses. The testing department provides essential resources that will help you review and prepare for the tests. Students may also have the opportunity to receive Miami Dade College credits by earning qualifying scores on several examinations. The College‐Level Examination Program® (CLEP) gives you the option to accelerate the path to graduation.

Club Advisor Advisor Email Advisor Phone Alpha Mu Gamma National Language Honors Society Dr. Cynthia Schuemann [email protected] 305.237.6561

Anime Nation Prof. Jackie Loftus [email protected] 305.237.6321

Best Buddies Mr. Walter Anders [email protected] 305.237.6360

Council for Exceptional Children Dr. Oneyda Paneque [email protected] 305.237.6707

CrossWalk Christian Student Club Mr. Stephen Johnson [email protected] 305.237.6003

Dance Perfection Mr. Humberto Perez [email protected] 305.237.6249

InterAmerican Campus Chemistry Club Mr. Carlos Fernandez [email protected] 305.237.6354

Future Educators of America Professional Ms. Ludy Quiles [email protected] 305.237.6373

IAC Math Club Prof. Belarmino Gonzalez [email protected] 305.237.6226

Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education Dr. Lauren Gach [email protected] 305.237.2451

LIT (Literature Invites Thinking) Club Prof. Emily Sendin [email protected] 305.237.6172

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Prof. Jackie Loftus [email protected] 305.237.6321

Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology Dr. Miriam Frances Abety [email protected] 305.237.6564

Student Government Association Ms. Patty Tejeda [email protected] 305.237.6037

Students Against Infectious Diseases (S.A.I.D.) Mr. Diego Tibaquira [email protected] 305.237.6565

Students Working for Equal Rights (SWER) Prof. Alex Salinas [email protected] 305.237.6172

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Make the Grade To be sure that your path to success is smooth, attend all your classes — after all, you need to be there to make the grade. Attending classes, managing your time and staying positive are essential for you to succeed. Here are some additional study tips to help you: Study Tips • Prepare in advance for each class. • Do your most difficult assignments first. • Go to class and don’t be late. • Note when assignments are due on your calendar or in your agenda and turn in assignments on time. • Choose a quiet place to study that has adequate lighting and a comfortable desk when your concentration is at its best. • Keep supplies – i.e., pens, pencils, a ruler, calculator and a stapler – nearby. • Manage your time by creating a daily schedule for class reading, assignments, exam preparation, meals, exercise, work, sleep and social activities. • Consider forming or joining a study group. • Talk to your professor or academic advisor if you are having difficulty in a course. • Ask about special tutoring programs on your campus. • Be positive: surround yourself with friends and others who also seek success.

Learn to Balance School and Life If you are taking a Student Life Skills (SLS) course, consider yourself lucky. Students who complete such a course have better success in their other classes. This course will teach you how to balance school and life by improving your:

Study skills Time‐management skills Organizational skills Test‐taking skills and more!

Take Advantage of Tutoring Services Check out our special laboratories that offer help in English, mathematics and science. Remember to reach out to your professors. They often have information about additional resources that can help you succeed.

Utilize Learning Resources Visit the campus library as often as you can. Librarians can assist you with assignments and research activities.

Financial Aid ‐ Apply Early • Keep all your financial aid options open — apply early! • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend completing the form as soon as possible online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Priority deadline is March of each year. It usually takes two to six weeks to receive a response.

The Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook Remember, the quality of your work, attitude and integrity reflect on Miami Dade College and, more importantly, on you. As a student at Miami Dade College and a member of our community, you have certain rights as well as responsibilities. Get a copy of the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and read it carefully. Pay special attention to the College’s Statement of Expectations. It explains what you can expect from the College and what the College expects from you. The handbook covers key information such as: • The MDC Code of Conduct • Academic dishonesty • Grade appeal process • Discrimination or harassment • Release of information and much more. If you have any difficulties or need help with a problem, contact the Dean of Students’ office.

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook:: www.mdc.edu/policy/student_rights_and_responsibilities.pdf

Thinking About Withdrawing from a Course? Talk to your professor or to an advisor first. If you have no choice but to stop attending, you must officially withdraw from the course. This can be done online or in person at the Registrar’s Office. Before taking this step, remember, too many withdrawals can hurt your financial aid and/or academic standing.

Stay in Good Academic Standing Your academic standing, known as Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP), is measured by GPA and credits earned. To remain in good academic standing, you will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA and earn approximately two‐thirds of all the credits for which you registered.

Repeating Courses If you find that you need to repeat a course, here are the rules: • After your second attempt* in a course, a registration hold will be placed on your records so we can alert you to other instructional support options. • You will be required to pay the full cost of instruction (approximately four times the in‐state rate) for a course you are repeating for a third time. The repeat surcharge may be appealed. You cannot withdraw from a college prep or college credit course if you’re attempting it for the third time. • A fourth and final attempt may be granted due to major extenuating circumstances. You must appeal and obtain approval before you are able to register for a fourth attempt. You will be required to pay the repeat surcharge when repeating a course for the fourth time. Appeal forms are available from the Office of Retention & Transition Services in room 1121. • You may not repeat a course for which you have earned a grade of C or higher. However, some courses in the arts and in music are designated as repeatable courses. Ask your adviser for

more information. *Note: Any time you officially enroll in a term, have a paid schedule for the course and do not drop the course with a refund it is counted as an attempt.

Withdrawals If you are thinking of withdrawing from a class, speak first with your professor. If you still choose to withdraw, please keep the following in mind: • If you withdraw from a course after the first week, it counts as an attempt and it will remain on your transcript. • You may withdraw with a grade of “W” up to the withdrawal date. Withdrawals after that date would be considered only through the petition process. Check with your adviser for more information. • Withdrawals are not official until processed by the Registrar’s Office. Get a copy of your schedule to confirm this transaction. • Withdrawal deadlines are published in the official College calendar (see page 2 of this booklet). • Dropping a course may jeopardize your athletic eligibility, financial aid, veteran benefits, student visa status or participation in student activities.

Petitions You may be eligible to petition a grade of W or F for extenuating circumstances. For additional information, contact the Dean of Student’s office in room 1354 or call 305‐237‐6069.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS PHONE ROOM

Business & Computer 305‐237‐6484 3210 Information Systems

Communication, Arts 305‐237‐6070 1308‐5 & Philosophy

Community Education 305‐237‐6273 IAP23A

School of Education 305‐237‐6203 IAP10

ESL & Foreign Languages 305‐237‐6068 1308‐5

The Honors College 305‐237‐6713 IAP9 Dual Language Program

Natural & Social Sciences 305‐237‐6062 1308‐2

Mathematics 305‐237‐6363 1308‐2 STUDENT SERVICES PHONE ROOM

Student Information Center 305‐237‐6045 1117

Advisement & Career Services 305‐237‐6133 1117

Retention & 305‐237‐6271 1121 Transition Services

Disabled Student Services / 305‐237‐6360 1111 ACCESS

Financial Aid 305‐237‐6040 1117

Student Life 305‐237‐6163 1106

Testing Services 305‐237‐6041 1110 OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS PHONE ROOM

Bookstore 305‐237‐6019 1114

Computer Courtyard 305‐237‐6720 1217

Educational Opportunity 305‐237‐6488 1306‐1 Center (EOC)

ESL Language Lab 305‐237‐6031 1218

Library 305‐237‐6058 1116

Math & Science Tutoring Lab 305‐237‐6116 1375

Public Safety 305‐237‐6100 1123

Student Government 305‐237‐6184 1106 Association

Tutoring 305‐237‐6720 1217

Student Success Series Online Menu

Academic & Career Exploration

Maximize Your College Experience Today's college students need to seek "stretch experiences", seek feedback, and accelerate their career exploration to best connect class work to their future. This lively and engaging presentation will help students "live large" and actively engage in maximizing their college experience so they can succeed after graduation. How To Be A Successful Student Research suggests that students who build strong relationships with their professors and utilize campus resources report a more satisfying college experience and are more likely to succeed academically. This interactive session will challenge you to think about the relationship with your institution as a friendship. Like the beginning of most new friendships, you are likely facing some unknowns; however, you do not have to face these uncertainties alone. “Making friends” with campus resources, departments, professors, and programs that support students inside and outside the classroom will help you take charge of academic uncertainties and the feelings that go along with them. This workshop will help you strengthen your relationship with your professors and your institution, and confront those academic uncertainties. Exploring Majors & Careers While some students know exactly what they want to do when they graduate, a majority of college students (especially first‐year) are at a loss when it comes to picking a major, much less a future career. This webinar provides you opportunities to assess your interests, skills, and talents and to then understand how your unique characteristics relate to careers.

Mastering The Interview Looking for your first job after college can be stressful, especially if students are not prepared. Institutions of higher education need to help their students prepare now to job search later. This workshop will show students how to connect with the interviewer, express themselves confidently and distinguish themselves form other candidates. This workshop includes mock interviews that demonstrate both successful and unsuccessful interviews, as well as an action plan that students can use to prepare for future interviews. Writing Resumes & Cover Letters Looking for your first job after college can be stressful, especially if students are not prepared. Institutions of higher education need to help their students prepare now to job search later. This workshop will show students how to create a more effective cover letter and resume that will stand out to potential employers. Students will learn how to organize the information, be concise, utilize effective action verbs and express themselves in a professional and effective manner.

Personal Management

Time Management The various aspects of college life place many demands on your time. Psychologists have studied time management practices extensively and have concluded that effective time management practices have a significant influence on college achievement. Consider that academic achievement takes time and you have to complete a large number of tasks in a short period of time. You may feel overwhelmed and stressed, thus leading you to consider how you might manage your time more effectively. This session will help you do just that: manage your time and behavior, so that you can achieve academically and still have some room for fun. Motivation & Procrastination Inextricably linked to time management and academic goal setting are the concepts of motivation and procrastination. Students may be able to motivate themselves to the point where they've planned how they’'l use their time, and they've even clearly set the academic goals they'd like to achieve, yet many just don’t follow through and use their schedules, even though they made them. They just can't seem to get motivated. Why is this? What is motivation exactly? How does procrastination affect motivation? In this session, you will learn strategies to combat procrastination and ways to get motivated to reach your goals and achieve academically.

HOW TO REGISTER To register for any of the online Student Success Series workshops, please email [email protected] with your MDC ID number and workshop selection. You will receive course information by email.

HOW TO REGISTER To register for any of the online Student Success Series workshops, please email [email protected] with your MDC ID number and workshop selection. You will receive course information by email.

Financial Literacy Every college student wants to become financially independent, but often does not know where to begin. This workshop will guide students through ten essential money management skills necessary to take a more active role in managing their finances. Students will learn ten essential money management skills that will help them begin to manage their money responsibly and to plan for the future. Stress Management This workshop provides an overview of the dimensions of wellness and how they impact the everyday choices students make about their health and their overall level of well being. Areas covered include: physical health, emotional health, intellectual health, spiritual health, and social health. An explanation of how each of these “ingredients” when combined together, help in forming a balanced student. Within each of these dimensions, there is a further breakdown of information. These areas include: fitness, nutrition, sleep, stress management, substance use/abuse, depression/anxiety, relationships, getting involved in groups/organizations and studies. Financial Aid This workshop will present an overview of the application process for federal student financial aid and other important steps for financing a college education. The presenter will walk students through the top 10 steps to staying on top of the financial aid process.

Learning To Learn

Discover Your Learning Style How do you learn best? Are there ways to make your study time more effective and productive? This interactive workshop will help you discover your unique learning style and provide study strategies tailored just for you. Whether you learn best by seeing, hearing, or doing, you'll refine your skills and be better prepared to tackle the challenges of college courses! Study Tips & Note‐Taking You think you’re ready for your first college exam, test, or quiz? This interactive session will provide you with proven reading, studying, and note‐taking strategies for optimal performance in lectures and on exams. Facing the testing situation in college is inevitable. This workshop will show you a comprehensive system of reading, studying, and note‐taking for demonstrating mastery of course material and showcasing to your professors what you have learned.

Test Anxiety & Test‐Taking Skills Do you think you’re ready for your first college exam, test, or quiz? This interactive session will provide you with proven test‐taking strategies. The workshop is divided into two parts. Part one will address test anxiety ‐ what it is, how it affects you and what you can do to overcome it. The presenter will discuss practical strategies for examining the source of your difficulty and dealing with it in an effective manner. The second part will explain how you can prepare to take multiple choice tests. Many students believe that multiple choice tests will be easier than other types of tests but this is not the case. You will learn how multiple choice tests are typically created and how to apply specific test‐taking strategies based on the style of the question. Avoiding Plagiarism For professors who assign writing, one of the biggest problems they face is that their students plagiarize, either purposely or inadvertently. However, avoiding plagiarism isn’t difficult, once you understand the basic rules of academic writing. This workshop will help you better understand what plagiarism is, and what you can do to avoid plagiarizing when you have a written assignment. In this session, you will learn what it means to quote, summarize and paraphrase appropriately, what types of information must be cited, and how citation systems work. By better understanding professor expectations in terms of using outside sources, you will be more confident using these sources in your own writing.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, August 30 & Tuesday, August 31

Blood Drive

9:30 AM ‐ 7:30 PM, Room 401

Become a life saver today by donating blood. In fact, you may

help save up to three lives with just one donation. Donating

blood is a safe process. Needles and bags used to collect blood

are used only once and then discarded, making spread of

infection to the donor not possible.

Sponsor: Community Blood Centers of South Florida

Bellezza naturale: A digital photo competition Students of Miami Dade College – InterAmerican Campus are invited to enter this photography compe‐tition sponsored by Student Life and the Department of Natural and Social Sciences. By submitting your photo to this group, you are agreeing to the following terms. We are looking for digital images that portray the natural beauty of nature. Your images may be taken anywhere in the world. However, your photography must be restricted to images that show the following: animal behavior, wildlife in natural habitats, plant life, natural landscapes, weather con‐ditions, or people interacting with nature in any of the previ‐ous mentioned categories. Contest Website: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bellezza‐naturale/ Full Contest Rules: http://faculty.mdc.edu/adelgad1/bellezza‐naturale.pdf

CAN'T FIND A JOB? Come and explore Internship & Volunteer opportunities which could lead to your dream job and $$$. Visit the Advisement & Career Services Department in Room 1117, 305‐237‐6133.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 1 Miami Dade College 50th Anniversary Party 12:00 PM ‐ 1:30 PM, Flag Courtyard Join us for a special celebration to recognize Miami Dade College’s 50th Anniversary of serving the South Florida community. Sponsored by Student Life Thursday, September 2 Krazy Kakes 10:30 AM ‐ 2:30 PM, Room 401 Have you noticed that cupcakes are the latest craze? We sure have! Join us for this fun activity and put your culinary skills to the test. Be creative and decorate your own edible cupcake. This event is free to all students. Sponsored by Student Life Wednesday, Septemebr 8 The Science of Hurricanes 12:00 PM ‐ 1:30 PM, Room 401 Mr. Evan B. Forde is an oceanographer and researcher who works at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atlantic Oceanographic and Metereolological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. His current hurricane research involves the use of satellite sensors to detect and analyze atmospheric conditions related to hurricane formation and intensification. Mr. Forde will speak about his work in his field as well as discuss career opportunities in science and engineering. Sponsored by the IAC Chemistry Club Wednesday, September 8 Club Rush 10:30 AM ‐ 2:00 PM, Flag Courtyard Club Rush is a great opportunity for students to learn about the different student organizations on campus. Stop by to learn how you can be involved. Sponsored by Student Life Thursday, September 16 Volunteer Expo 9:00 AM ‐ 1:00 PM, Flag Courtyard The Center for Community Involvement is hosting an expo to present local non‐profit organizations to students on campus. Please come to learn about service‐learning and other volunteer opportunities for this term and for the future. Sponsored by the Center for Community Involvement

STILL UNDECIDED? Meet with your advisor and explore careers. Visit the Advisement & Career Services Department in Room 1117, 305‐237‐6133.

Wednesday, September 15 Debit vs Credit 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Room 3103 Students are introduced to basic checking account management including learning the difference between prepaid, debit, credit and ATM cards, avoiding hidden fees and the dangers of over drafting. Students will also learn what to look for when choosing a financial institution. Presenter: Loren Llanes, Public Relations Specialist, South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services Saturday, September 18 Caring for Kids 11:00 AM ‐ 2:00 PM Join us for a fun‐filled day of games, food, giveaways, and activities that will help you learn ways to keep children and youth safe. Caring for Kids is also focused on connecting you to valuable health and education resources, programs and services. Sponsored by the MDC Caring for Kids Committee and ConnectFamilias Monday, September 20 Understanding Student Loans 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Room 3103 This presentation discusses the differences between Federal Student Loans and Private Student Loans. It provides an overview of trends in college tuition and explores options for managing financial aid money. Presenter: Loren Llanes, Public Relations Specialist, South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services Wednesday, September 22 Self‐Defense Seminar 11:00 AM—12:30 PM, Room 401 This self defense awareness workshop will assist you in learning how to prevent becoming a victim. Participants will learn prevention techniques, such as awareness of surroundings, preventing distractions, and self defense devices. Participants will also learn some basic self defense techniques in the event of a physical attack. Sponsored by Student Life Monday, September 27 Career Planning 10:00 AM ‐ 11:00 AM, Room 401 Dr. Armando Salas‐Amaro from the Florida Department of Education will be facilitating a workshop to help you learn where to go and what to do when trying to decide how to select a career and a major. Sponsored by Academic & Career Advisement

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but the lighting of a fire. -Wiliam Butler Yeats

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday, October 8 Conviértase en Ciudadano Americano 2:00 PM ‐ 4:00 PM, Room 401 Este taller abarcara los siguientes temas: requisitos para aplicar a la ciudadanía, elegibilidad, descripción completa del proceso de aplicación, derechos y responsabilidad al ser Ciudadano Americano y foro abierto de preguntas. Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services Friday, October 8 Financing Your College Education 10:00 AM ‐ 11:30 AM, Room 401 Dr. Armando Salas‐Amaro from the Florida Department of Education will help you learn ways to finance your college education with grants, scholarships and loans. Sponsored by Financial Aid Monday, October 11 Resume Writing 10:00 AM ‐ 11:00 AM, Room 401 Dr. Armando Salas‐Amaro from the Florida Department of Education will lead a special workshop on resume writing. Come ready to work on your resume. This is the most important document you can have when seeking employment, internships or scholarships, and it often speaks volumes about you before you ever say a word. Sponsored by Advisement & Career Services Tuesday, October 12 Disability Awareness Month Presentation 9:45 AM ‐ 10:45 AM, Room 401 Students, faculty, and staff are invited to learn about different types of disabilities, disability laws, and how to interact with people with disabilities. There will also be a recognition of famous people with disabilities, past and present. Sponsored by ACCESS Department Tuesday, October 12 ACCESS Spring Registration Marathons 4:00 PM ‐ 7:00 PM, Room 1111 ACCESS students are invited to register for the spring term with the ACCESS Director and ACCESS Advisor. Sponsored by ACCESS Department Wednesday, October 13 ACCESS Spring Registration Marathons 8:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM ‐ 7:00 PM, Room 1111 ACCESS students are invited to register for the spring term with the ACCESS Director and ACCESS Advisor. Sponsored by ACCESS Department

Wednesday, October 13 & Thursday, October 14 Blood Drive 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Room 401 Become a life saver today by donating blood. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation. Donating blood is a safe process. Needles and bags used to collect blood are used only once and then discarded, making spread of infection to the donor not possible. Sponsored by Florida's Blood Centers Friday, October 15 ACCESS Spring Registration Marathons 10:00 AM ‐ 2:00 PM, Room 1111 ACCESS students are invited to register for the spring term with the ACCESS Director and ACCESS Advisor. Sponsored by ACCESS Department Wednesday, October 20 Yoga Workshop 12:00 PM ‐ 1:30 PM, Room 401 Yoga is a traditional physical and mental discipline originating in India. Yoga has the potential to influence every part of your being and help you to create a healthy body, calm mind and deeper connection to your self, soul, or intuition. This workshop will introduce you to the origins of yoga as well as guide you through a preliminary yoga workshop. Space is limited to 50 students. A free yoga mat and water will be provided to all participants. Sponsored by Student Life Thursday, October 21 Preventing Identity Theft 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Room 401 Students learn about current trends in identity theft along with prevention tips. Presenter: Loren Llanes, Public Relations Specialist, South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services Friday, October 22 Halloween Dance 9:00 PM ‐ 1:00 AM, Marriot Miami Airport 1201 NW Lejeune Road Miami, FL 33126 You are invited to party with your fellow students at the annual Student Government Association Halloween Party! Dress up and have some fun with free music and food. Time to shake off some of that mid‐semester stress! Parking is $5 per car. Sponsored by Student Government Association Friday, October 29 Building and Maintaining Good Credit 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Room 401 Students learn about credit card management, credit scores and interest rates. Presenter: Loren Llanes, Public Relations Specialist, South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services


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October 2010

Miami Dade College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Advisement & Career Services Awareness Week

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday, November 2 Border Security, the Arizona Law and Future Developments Impacting Immigrants in the U.S. 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Room 401 Join Ms. Elaine Kimbrell, an attorney with David Ware & Associates, member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and a J.D. graduate from Loyola University in New Orleans, as she addresses critical issues related to border security, the Arizona Law and future developments in the area of U.S. Immigration Law which will impact immigrants in the U.S. Sponsored by Student Life and International Student Services Friday, November 5 Florida International University ‐ Transfer Visit Half Day Are you graduating this year with your A.A. degree from MDC? Then join us for a visit to FIU and learn about the transfer process, admissions, financial aid, tour the campus and make connections. You must RSVP by Friday, October 22 ‐ seating is limited. A $10 deposit is required to reserve a space. Stop by Retention & Transition Services in room 1121 for more information. Sponsored by Student Life and Retention & Transition Services Friday, November 5 Financing Your College Education 10:00 AM ‐ 11:30 AM, Room 401 Dr. Armando Salas‐Amaro from the Florida Department of Education will help you learn ways to finance your college education with grants, scholarships and loans. Sponsored by Financial Aid Friday, November 5 Bellezza natural: A digital photo competition Students of Miami Dade College – InterAmerican Campus are invited to enter this photography competition. We are looking for digital images that portray the natural beauty of nature. Your images may be taken anywhere in the world. However, your photography must be restricted to images that show the following: animal behavior, wildlife in natural habitats, plant life, natural landscapes, weather conditions, or people interacting with nature in any of the previous mentioned categories. For more information, please visit: http://faculty.mdc.edu/adelgad1/bellezza‐naturale.pdf Sponsored by Student Life and the Department of Natural & Social Sciences

ARE YOU READY TO TRANSFER? Find out by visiting or calling the Advisement & Career Services Department in room 1117,

305‐237‐6133.

Tuesday, November 9 Budgeting and Money Management 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Room 401 An interactive workshop designed to engage students in learning basic budgeting techniques. Presenter: Loren Llanes, Public Relations Specialist, South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services Friday, November 12 Preparese para el Examen de Ciudadanía 2:00 PM ‐ 4:00 PM, Room 401 Este taller abarcara los siguientes temas: características generales de la entrevista, consejos para tener una entrevista exitosa, clasificación general de las 100 preguntas, juegos para ayudar memorizar las preguntas y foro abierto de preguntas. Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services Thursday, November 18 Loans and Calculating Interest 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Room 401 Students will learn about the principal of compound interest and how it relates to debt and loans, fixed vs variable rates and loan origination fees. Presenter: Loren Llanes, Public Relations Specialist, South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union Sponsored by Student Life/Retention & Transition Services Monday, November 29 & Tuesday, November 30 Blood Drive 9:30 AM ‐ 7:30 PM, Room 401 Become a life saver today by donating blood. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation. Donating blood is a safe process. Needles and bags used to collect blood are used only once and then discarded, making spread of infection to the donor not possible. Sponsored by Community Blood Centers

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Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles

the world. -Albert Einstein

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, December 9 Student Life's Holiday Party 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Room 401 Celebrate the end of the fall term! Stop by to enjoy free snacks and converse with your fellow students. You will also have the opportunity to create your own souvenir holiday ornament to keep. Sponsored by Student Life

STILL UNDECIDED? Meet with your advisor and explore careers. Visit the Advisement &

Career Services Department in Room 1117, or call 305‐237‐6133.


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December 2010 Knowledge comes, but

wisdom stays. -Alfred Lord

Tennyson

The Student Success Series is brought to you by : Student Life and

Retention & Transition Services

Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus

627 SW 27 Avenue Miami, FL 33135 305‐237‐6271

Veteran Student Information Miami Dade College’s Veterans Affairs offices are available to assist all eligible U.S. Veteran students and dependents who are using their VA educational benefits to further their education. MDC’s VA staff can provide information about entitlements, filing claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and certifying enrollment at Miami Dade College. Find valuable information online at: www.mdc.edu/main/vsi/

Student Success Series Fall 2010

Documents

Transcript of Student Success Series Fall 2010