Success Insider
Everything Student Development - August 2015
Save the Date
Student Development Annual Retreat
Friday, Oct 23, 2015, 08:00 AM
Highlander Ranch 223A Cobbs Lane, Waco, TX 76708
In the world of academic advising
Important Dates:
- Fall Semester Payment Deadline on Friday August 14 at 6:00 p.m.
- FALL Registration ends on Saturday August 22, at 6:00 p.m.
- First Day of Fall Semester: Monday August 24, 2015
- April Robinson has graciously agreed to conduct budget training for Student Development staff in August. There are two dates, August 10th and 11th (the 11th is a repeat of the material). The training presents an opportunity for staff to understand the big picture of the college’s budgeting process as well as the details of filling out a travel form. Each session is from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Aberdeen Room
New Advisor World Tour
- Mental Health - Monday, August 3, 2015; 10:00 a.m.
- Criminal Justice - Tuesday, August 4, 2015; 11:00 a.m.
- ADN - Wednesday - August 5, 2015; 9:00 a.m.
August Connections Dates
There are still plenty of spots available for our August Connections:
- Monday, August 3rd: FULL
- Tuesday, August 4th: 14 spots left
- Wednesday, August 5th: 32 spots left
- Thursday, August 6th: 37 spots left
- Monday, August 10th (NIGHT SESSION): 26 spots left
- Tuesday, August 11th: 32 spots left
- Wednesday, August 12th: 36 spots left
- Thursday, August 13th: 38 spots left
- Monday, August 17th: 37 spots left
- Tuesday, August 18th: 40 spots left
- Wednesday, August 19th: 40 spots left
- Thursday, August 20th: 37 spots left
If you have any questions, please call 254-299-8614
Disability Services wants you to know...
Dos and Don'ts : A Few Reminders
Please Don’t:
- Ask students to disclose their specific disabilities. They may voluntarily do so, but it is a violation of their rights for you to ask them.
- Ignore the Accommodation Letters. To do so is a violation of federal law and places the College at great legal risk. Once specific accommodations are approved, only the student has the right to decline them.
Please Do:
- Use Disability Services as a resource. Call or come by anytime you have a question, concern, or suggestion related to a student with a disability or her/his academic accommodations.
- At times you may suspect that a student has a disability but the student has not self–identified. Feel free to contact Disability Services about ways in which to refer these students to our office. Keep in mind we are also available to speak to classes or campus organizations on topics related to individuals with disabilities.
For more information, contact Disability Services at disabilites@mclennan.edu.
Support & Empowerment Program
MCC'S TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES GRANT HAS BEEN FUNDED!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Out of 1,476 proposals, 968 were funded, and MCC's TRIO SSS was one of them. EXCITING!
TRIO SSS NEWS
Recent Events and News:
- Wed, July 29: Sam Houston State University College Tour
- Alejandra and Monica took 6 students to a 3 day, two-night TRIO Student Leadership Conference at Texas State. They had a blast and two MCC SSS students won SCHOLARSHIPS!!
- Brian Feldsher won a $500 scholarship and a Galaxy Tablet, and Dawn Schulz won a $700 scholarship!!
Upcoming Events:
- Thurs, Aug 13: “Cookies & Cords”- a summer graduation celebration for SSS students.
- Fri, Aug 21: TRIO SSS Orientation/Welcome Back - TRIO SSS is excited to be hosting approximotely 75 new and returning students at this year’s event that will provide students a chance to meet other TRIO students, understand the program, and hear important MCC information.
Please continue to help TRIO SSS students enrolled for their first, very-own PSYCH 1100 Learning Framework class starting this fall. If you are advising a student interested in TRIO, the information on the class is PSYC 1100_26 Learning Framework, MAC 300, W 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
If you have any questions, please call 254-299-8431.
First person to solve the below puzzle receives a $5 Sonic gift card!
Puzzle Created by Paul Hoffman
Email your answer to Natalie James. First person to solve the puzzle by emailing the correct answer receives a $5 Sonic Gift Card!
Thank you to Paul Hoffman for being our Sonic Gift Card donor each month.
Still trying to figure it out? Here is the answer to July's puzzle.
I have three daughters, and each has a brother. How many children do I have?
Answer: 4 children (3 daughters and 1 son)
Congratulations to our July winner, Laura Crapps!
A little note
"Hello" to all from high up in the mountains
As summer comes to an end, my wish is that everyone has had the opportunity to slow down, even if for a brief moment, to cherish those moments, memories, and the ones they love.
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