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Success Newsletter
Contents
Page 1. Student Spotlight
Page 2. Important Info and Birthdays
Page 3. Study Skills for College Students
Page 4. Important Reminders
Thomas Tran
For the most part, my academic journey has come down to being patient, trusting the process, and just doing what is expected of me. As an Aerospace Engineering Major, I personally think it is a little harder than other engineering fields given the fact that crashing an airplane is far costlier (and deadly) than crashing a computer or breaking a car. Therefore, it is not just doing the required work and getting the required grade to pass the class. It entails taking the course with an intent and focus—the ability to draw the connection between coursework and what an actual engineer would do in the field. Besides these challenges, I am an Honors student and am required to take an additional 24 credit hours in order to graduate with the Honor’s designation. This makes my workload a little heavier but it has also trained me and helped to shape me into the person I am today. One last thing that really complements my academic journey and struggle is being a tutor for the Student Support Services program. Being a tutor for the program has been an honor and a pleasure since it allows me to assist others who are undergoing similar difficulties. It also helps me to reinforce the knowledge obtained from prior courses by teaching and conveying it to other students.
Birthdays April
04- April Ernesto Cisneros
07- April Shauntel Pearson
08- April Brandon Nguyen
09- April Chauntel Tetuan
09- April Terry Glang
10- April Jesse Oliver
12- April Carlton Johnson
13- April Tiffany Edem
13- April Kim Ho
15- April Shelby Nightingale
16-April Alex Mages
18- April Jazelle Thomas
20- April Marcia Reyes
21- April Erika Sanchez
22- April Frederick Fair
22- April Lilia Rochel
24- April Hung Nguyen
24- April Madolin Mosteller
27- April Alberto Sosa
29- April Jessica Adkins
29- April Alycia Buchanan
30- April Perla Vivanco
March 02- March Santiago Castillo
03- March John Son 06-March Vy Lam
06-March McKenna Douglass
10- March Kenneth Watkins 13- March Mai-Khanh Hoang
13- March Khoi Lam
14-March Theodora Thach
14- March Scott Huynh 14- March LaQuilla Williams
14- March Jennie Diers
20-March Brittany Ly 21- March John Tran
22- March Priscilla Belmares
23- March Renee Fritts
24- March Michael Wise 25- March Joel Ruelas
25- March Chad Carson
27- March Vanessa Barraza 31-March Latrisha Ivy 31- March Angela Skelley
Important Dates
01-March Fall Scholarship Competition
07-March Mid-Semester Conferences Begin
13-March Daylight Savings Begins
14-March Week of Spring Break
17-March St. Patrick’s Day
25-March Mid-Semester Conferences End
27-March Easter
31-March Fall Scholarship DEADLINE
1-April April Fools Day
25-April Recognition Ceremony
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to
change the world.” Nelson Mandela
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Study Skills & Financial Literacy As an SSS participant, you are encouraged to complete one learning skills development activity and one financial literacy activity each academic year. Options are listed below and can be completed in the SSS Technology Learning Lab in 165 Grace Wilkie Annex. Please call (316)978-3354 and set up an appointment with a lab intern.
Academic Smart Skills
Test Preparation Test Anxiety
Listening Note Taking
Memorization Outlining Reading
How to Study Textbooks Math & Science Critical thinking
Speech Preparation
Financial & Economic Literacy
Financial Aid Information FAFSA Application
MyCollegeMoneyPlan (on-line)
Life Smart Skills
Goal Setting
Time Management Self Discipline
Communication Diversity
Conflict Resolution Resume & Cover Letters
Interviewing Relaxation Techniques
Stress Management
**Students may now access classes on-line that allow them to complete Study Skills and Financial Literacy modules conveniently from their computer. These modules are found on Versal.com and MyCollegeMoneyPlan.com. They involve videos, readings, activities, and/or quizzes. After each module the student rates the module and submits their name. The adviser receives this and the student gets credit for completing the module. More details can be found in your SSS Student Handbook, pages 23-26.
Visit the SSS Technology Learning Lab
SSS has computers and printers available for your use in 165 Grace Wilkie Annex. Services include:
Free internet access for email and Blackboard,free printing, copying and reference materials – up to 30 pages per day; assistance from learning skills and financial literacy interns, walk-in tutoring, study skills development, and financial literacy activities
For more information, contact one of our lab interns at (316) 978-3354.
Student Support Services (SSS) Program
309 Grace Wilkie Hall
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00am. – 5:00pm.
Phone: (316) 978-3715
http://www.Wichita.edu/sss
SSS Technology Learning Lab
165 Grace Wilkie Annex
Phone:(316) 978-3354
This Newsletter is produced six times a year, providing Student Support Services students information on program services and activities, university policies and procedures and additional resources. It is one of the services provided to assist participants in the successful completion of their degree program.
SSS Professional Staff: • Dr. Kennedy Musamali, Director • Salyi Vu, Assistant Director, Academic Adviser • Sandra Bush, Data Specialist, Academic Adviser • Charity Lowe, Academic Adviser • TBA, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Student Support Services is a Federal TRIO Program, 100% funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education. Student Support Services receives EOF funding from SGA, and additional student scholarships from community donors.
Notice of Nondiscrimination: Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliations, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0205; telephone (316) 978-6791.
Important Reminders
Scholarships Available
Fall scholarships are only available to current SSS Students who were accepted into the program before December 31, 2015. You can apply by downloading an application online and submitting a printed and signed copy along with required documents to the Student Support Services office in 309 Grace Wilkie Hall, no later than 4:00 pm, March 31, 2016. Paper copies are also available in our office.
Summer scholarship opportunities are available for students pre-enrolled in Summer courses at WSU by April 29, 2016. Applications can be completed online at the SSS website. Contact your adviser for more information.
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