Special Points of Interest:

Important Dates

No Academic Advising During Spring Break

Scholarship Opportunities

Financial Literacy Information

Kalamazoo Career Fair Information

Employment Opportunities

TRiO FESP Featured Employee

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 57 MARCH 2016

“Everyone teaches, everyone

learns” - Unknown

IMPORTANT DATES

March 4: Spirit Day: No Classes

March 7: Last day to receive 25% refund for complete withdrawal

March 7-11: Spring Break

March 8: Deadline to submit priority registration

requirements

March 13: Daylight Savings, remember to ‘spring’ your clocks forward

1 hour!

March 15: TRiO FESP Participants can register for fall 2016 courses

March 21: Last day to withdrawal from classes

March 23: Kalamazoo Career Fair

The TRiO FESP Staff will be in Washington D.C. from Sunday, March 6th to

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016. This is our opportunity to highlight the success

of our students and to establish relationships with our new members of Congress

and key congressional staff. Please note that there will be no TRiO FESP Staff

available to meet in person during that time, but we will check email and respond

in a timely manner. If you have an emergency and need to speak with

professional staff, please visit the CEHD Academic Advising Office at 2421

Sangren Hall, or call the main office at (269) 387-3474. The TRiO FESP Staff

will be available for normal advising hours beginning Friday March 11, 2016.

Priority registration is a benefit available to TRiO FESP students that ensures students get an advantage to registering for courses. To earn

priority registration this semester, students must complete an

appointment with a FESP staff member, have all

required FESP assessments completed/submitted, and attend an

academic or career related workshop or complete an online module. Please call the TRiO FESP Office today to schedule your appointment!

(269) 387-3500

The deadline for completing and submitting all

requirements for Spring 2016 priority registration is

Tuesday March 8, 2016

Scholarship Opportunity #1:

The website below provides you with a list of scholarships

and scholarships offered by other organizations as well as

information about financial aid, ideas on where and how to

find other sources for financial need, and other helpful

tips. Please visit the Kalamazoo Community Foundation

website at http://www.kalfound.org/tabid/171/

Default.aspx for more information about scholarship

opportunities!!

Scholarship Opportunity #2:

Follow the link to the website below for even more

scholarship opportunities! This website posts scholarships

with deadlines every single month so keep checking it out

for updates!!

http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/01/28/scholarships-

with-march-2016-deadlines/

10 Smart Money Management Tips for College Students from Nationwide

1. Do the math. Use your money for rent, bills and groceries first. Then look ahead to upcom-ing expenses to see what you need to save for. This will give you a reality check on how much you have for new clothes and going out.

2. Pay on time. Make a habit of paying your bills on time, every time, to avoid wasting money on late fees. If your bank offers online bill pay, sign up to save time and stamps

3. Check your balance. Keep up with your spending by checking your account balance on your pc or mobile device regularly. Look at the available balance and subtract any checks you recently wrote to figure out how much money you have.

4. Protect your identity. College students are easy prey for identity thieves. Avoid checking your bank balance with a public computer. If you must use one, be sure to log out of your account completely and clear the cache on the web browser.

5. Wait to buy your textbooks. You may not need every book for the semester. Hold off until you have a syllabus in hand before spending any money. Then shop online, search for open textbooks or print as you go using a service like iChapter.

6. Use your student discount. Before you buy something you need, find out if there’s a stu-dent discount for it. (Search online for “student discount” and the item you want.) You can save money on everything from movie tickets to a new computer.

7. Get the right meal plan. Buying the biggest meal plan may sound like a good idea, but you may not use it as much as you think. Start with a smaller plan to figure out how many meals you really eat at the commons.

8. Participate. Colleges offer regular social events and entertainment, which often come with free food. Take them up on their hospitality.

9. Buy your own T-shirt. Signing up for a credit card just to get a T-shirt is not a good idea. If you need a credit card, research the interest rates and rewards before you commit.

10. Leave the car. Most campuses are pedestrian friendly, and the cost of gas is high. Keep off the freshmen 15 by walking where you need to go. Ask your insurance agent if this could save you money on your car insurance, too.

(10 Smart Money Management Tips for College Students. (n.d.). Retrieved February 23,

2016, from https://www.nationwide.com/newsletter-featurestory-fall11.js)

WHO: Students and Community Job Seekers looking to meet

face-to-face with area employers

WHAT: The Kalamazoo Career Fair

WHEN: March 23, 2016 from 12pm-4pm

WHERE: Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Make sure you

dress for success

and bring copies of

your resume!

A list of participating employers, video interviews with area

employers, tips for job seekers, and all other information is

available on the Career Fair website at www.kvcc.edu/careerfair.

Kalamazoo Nature Center is hiring! The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to

inspire people to care for the environment by providing experiences to lead people

to understand their connection to the natural world.

Senior Educator *Must be 18yrs or older to apply*

The Senior Educator will be the main caregiver and educator for one camp group of up to 12 children each week while implementing the KNC Camp Curriculum in a safe, supportive and fun manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teach, guide, and supervise campers of all abilities, ages 3-17. You

will be asked to work with a specific age group for most of the summer Provide an example of a model counselor on a consistent basis Help all to be included and feel accepted by encouraging participation

of all. Prepare, and execute quality environmental science programs. Communicate consistently with supervisors and group life and camper

situations Work well under pressure and stay calm. Be confident in self to make

decisions. Supervise Junior Educators and volunteers. Ensure health and safety of camp participants and staff Be versed in and demonstrate KNC’s customer standards at all times. Be willing to work with others in a supportive, friendly manner. Maintain flexible work schedule, which may include overnight camp-

outs and bus route supervision. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Application deadline is March 24, 2016 Apply online at www.KNCCamp.org

Kalamazoo Nature Center is hiring! The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is

to inspire people to care for the environment by providing experiences to lead

people to understand their connection to the natural world.

Special Activities Coordinator *Must be 21yrs or older to apply*

The Special Activities Coordinator organizes group activities including morning and afternoon gatherings, special group activities, and adven-ture programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Camp Directors with the supervision of all-group activities Able to provide quality science programming for 3-17 year old campers, if need-

ed. Assist with providing campers and staff with needed supplies and activities. Supervise the creation of activities for Friday Family Fest. Promote Kalamazoo Nature Center Camps. Ensure health and safety of camp participants and staff. Work well under pressure and stay calm. Be confident in self to make

decisions. Be versed in and demonstrate KNC’s customer standards at all times. Be willing to foster others in a supportive and friendly manner. Assist Camp Directors in the completion of office duties. Maintain flexible world schedule, which may include overnights and bus

route supervision. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Application deadline is March 24, 2016

Apply online at www.KNCCamp.org

TRiO FESP Featured Employee:

Jamie Marcyan

My name is Jamie, and I am from Saline, MI. I currently hold a

sophomore status at Western Michigan University and was

recently accepted into the Speech Pathology and Audiology program. I

hope to attain a Master’s degree with a minor in Social Work. I have

two older siblings; one of which is a WMU alumni. My family and friends

play an important role in my life, as do animals and music. I enjoy

singing, however I should refrain from doing so in public! I am also a kid

at heart; I love Disney and will be the first person to break out in song

and dance at the sound of a Disney tune. I cheered in high school, so I

can be a little loud from time to time, but I am also pretty timid upon

meeting new people. This is my first year working in the TRiO FESP

office, and my co-workers have made the transition a valuable, en-

tertaining, and exciting one. I look forward to what my future holds,

and I know TRiO FESP will be there every step of the way