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Get skills you’ll use for real life.

SkillShopsFall 2014

Message matters.

Learn the advantages of both receiving

and sending.

sixpspLace: Students will demonstrate awareness of college support systems.

purpose: Students will create a personal purpose statement that outlines and articulates their values, goals, interests and strengths in relation to their educational and career aspirations.

pathway: Students will choose an academic program aligned with their educational/career goals, interests, strengths and values.

pLan: Students will design an education plan that includes goals for learning and a financial plan.

preparation: Students will apply college success skills.

personaL connection: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with diverse groups.

Six things Valencia Students have identified to be successful in

College.

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT You’re here to get an education, so you might as well do it right. These Skillshops are all about doing better in school and enriching your college experience.

Understanding the Potential of Research for My Future Career (Panel Discussion) East 10/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Dr. Diana Ciesko

Improve your Reading & Writing Skills with Claro Read East 11/6/2014 4:30-5:30pm 5-112 Chris Cuevas

Dealing with Stress? How to Cope Successfully East 11/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Steve Tullo

Learn to Develop a Research Topic and Evaluate your Sources East 12/2/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Dr. Diana Ciesko

Math Pathways and Study Skills West 9/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 7-257 Navarro/Batra/ Watson

What Does It All Mean? How to Conduct a Literary Analysis West 9/23/2014 3:00-4:00pm 5-155 Meena Udho

How to Write a Literary Analysis Paper West 9/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-155 Meena Udho

Math Pathways and Study Skills West 11/6/2014 2:30-3:30pm 7-257 Navarro/Batra/ Watson

Strategies for Test Anxiety West 12/2/2014 12:00-1:00pm 6-118 Teresa Gallagher

Test Anxiety or Test Attitude Winter Park 9/23/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108 Linda Villar

Preparing for Final Exams Winter Park 10/30/2014 5:00-6:00pm 237 Linda Villar

Test Anxiety or Test Attitude Winter Park 11/3/2014 5:00-6:00pm 108 Linda Villar

Test Taking 101 Winter Park 11/13/2014 5:00-6:00pm 237 Linda Villar

Syllabus CRUNCH Osceola 9/4/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-308 Math Depot/ D. De Rosa

How to use IMATHAS Osceola 9/10/2014 9:00-10:30am 4-304 Math Depot/ D. De Rosa

Improving Communication through Active, Compassionate Listening Osceola 9/17/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-103 Abbie Potter Henry

MLA Documentation Osceola 10/23/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-308 David Rogers

Succeeding in Science Courses Lake Nona 9/9/2014 1:00-2:00 pm 1-148 Dr. Kris Dougherty

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EDUCATIONAL PLANNINg To get ahead in your education you’ve got to think ahead. From choosing the right major to preparing for graduation and transferring, these Skillshops will help you plan for the next steps of your education.

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First in College? UCF DirectConnect for First Generation Students East 9/24/2014 4:30-5:30pm 5-112 Sharisse Kenney

Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF East 9/25/2014 2:00-3:00pm 3-113 Kathy Butler

DirectConnect: Science, Math and Forensic Science Majors East 9/30/2014 2:00-3:00pm 5-112 Sharisse Kenney

DirectConnect: Pre-Professional Health School Preparation East 10/1/2014 2:00-3:00pm 5-112 Sharisse Kenney

DirectConnect: Engineering Majors East 10/22/2014 4:30-5:30pm 5-112 Sharisse Kenney

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EDUCATIONAL PLANNINgCONTINUED

To get ahead in your education you’ve got to think ahead. From choosing the right major to preparing for graduation and transferring, these Skillshops will help you plan for the next steps of your education.

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TUTORIALS & TRAININg When it comes to skills you can never have too many. These Skillshops are like mini-courses where you can pick up tips, tricks and techniques in a variety of topics.

Banned Books and Trivia for Beginners - limited seating East 9/24/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Courtney Moore

Avoid Plagiarism- limited seating East 10/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Chris Wettstein

Learn APA Citation format - limited seating East 10/21/2014 1:00-2:00pm 4-203 Erich Heintzelman

Financial Planner West 9/10/2014 2:30-3:30pm 6-118 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Learning Support: Get Help When and Where You Need It West 10/7/2014 10:00-11:00am 6-118 Amanda DaGiau

Introduction to Atlas West 10/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm SSB-172 Atlas Staff

Advanced Library Research Winter Park 9/24/2014 10:00-11:00am 132 Katy Miller

PowerPoint 101: Effective and Attractive Presentations Winter Park 10/28/2014 5:00-6:00pm 132 Kera Coyer

Traveling with the Library Lake Nona 10/8/2014 1:00-2:00pm Library-330 Jenna Settles

Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF East 10/23/2014 2:00-3:00pm 3-113 Kathy Butler

DirectConnect: Education and Human Performance Majors East 11/6/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Sharisse Kenney

UCF Career/Major Exploration West 9/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-107 Lourdes Acevedo

Are you Ready to Graduate? West 9/30/2014 2:00-3:00pm SSB-206 Graduation Staff

Nursing Expenses West 10/8/2014 2:30-3:30pm 6-118 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Exploring Health Majors & Careers West 10/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-107 Lourdes Acevedo

Are you Ready to Graduate? West 10/16/2014 5:00-6:00pm 6-118 Graduation Staff

Direct Connect to UCF Winter Park 9/17/2014 10:00-11:00am 108 Lourdes Acevedo

My Plan Assessments Winter Park 9/24/2014 1:00-2:00pm 108 Jacob Zampella

Are you ready to Graduate? Winter Park 10/17/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108 Julie Hatt

Applying to College: The Application Process Winter Park 11/5/2014 10:00-11:00am 108 Natasha Dorman

Creating an Education Plan Winter Park 11/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 132 Cheryl Miller

Meta Major Meet-up on Valencia Osceola Campus Osceola 9/16/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-310 Kim Martinez

Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF Osceola 10/22/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-304 Jessica Matos

After Valencia: How to transfer to the University with ease Osceola 11/13/2014 2:00-3:00pm 2-172 Remy Ansiello

Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF Osceola 11/19/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-304 Jessica Matos

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CAREER DEvELOPMENT You’re going to need a job eventually – better start getting ready now. From tips for finding the right career, to getting internships and landing a job, these Skillshops will help prepare you for life after college.

Resumes that Work East 9/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Career Center Staff

Interview Like a Pro East 9/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm 3-113 Career Center Staff

How Much Will I Make? Researching Careers East 10/7/2014 11:30-12:30pm 5-112 Career Center Staff

How Much Will I Make? Researching Careers East 10/8/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Career Center Staff

Want Employment? Get Experience East 10/15/2014 11:00-12:00pm 5-112 Career Center Staff

Want Employment? Get Experience East 10/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-230 Career Center Staff

Resumes that Work East 11/12/2014 1:00-2:00pm 3-113 Career Center Staff

Interview Like a Pro East 11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-230 Career Center Staff

Seeking Employment? These Tips Might Help West 10/22/2014 1:00-2:00pm SSB-206 Career Center Staff

Resume SOS West 11/10/2014 11:00-12:00pm SSB-206 Career Center Staff

Social Media and Networking: Benefits and Consequences of What You Post West 11/12/2014 2:00-3:00pm 6-118 Melinda Smith

Rock Your Job Interview: Interviewing Tips & Tricks West 11/12/2014 4:00-5:00pm SSB-206 Career Center Staff

Stem Majors Winter Park 10/8/2014 10:00-11:00am 108 Lourdes Acevedo

Resume Building Winter Park 10/29/2014 1:00-2:00pm 108 Jacob Zampella

Networking Osceola 10/1/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172 Xavier Humphrey

What’s Your Type Osceola 10/2/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172 Eva Alipieva

You, INC. Your Career Direction Osceola 10/8/2014 11:00-12:0pm 2-172 Xavier Humphrey

IT Industry Certifications: How to get certified? Osceola 10/9/2014 5:00-6:00pm 2-172 Tanisha Castor

STEM Careers Osceola 10/13/2014 4:00-5:00pm 2-172 Christine Flores

Should I Pick AS or AA Degree? Osceola 11/11/2014 6:00-7:00pm 2-172 Eva Alipieva

How to: Write a Resume & Cover Letter Osceola 11/19/2014 6:00-7:00pm 2-172 Eva Alipieva

STEM Careers Osceola 11/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 2-172 Christine Flores

Interviewing Skills Osceola 12/2/2014 6:00-7:00pm 2-172 Eva Alipieva

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Get invoLved with other great activities like Student Government, student clubs and volunteer opportunities brought to

you by Student Development.

Service Learning Across the Curriculum East 9/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 D. Taylor & A. Saintil

Study Abroad Program and Financing Options for Students East 10/15/2014 9:00-10:00am 8-105D Kara Parsons

International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn East 11/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm 3-177 D. Taylor & K. Fowler

The ABC’s of Diversity West 9/15/2014 1:30-3:30pm 11-107 Barbara Thompson

Service Learning Across the Curriculum West 9/22/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 Douglas Taylor

How to Improve Your Global Competencies using Local Resources West 11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-107 Chris Klinger

International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn West 11/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm 6-118 D. Taylor/K. Fowler

Service Learning Across the Curriculum Winter Park 10/1/2014 10:00-11:00am 108 Doug Taylor

Service Learning Across the Curriculum Osceola 9/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-208 D. Taylor & C. Miller

International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn Osceola 11/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-208 D. Taylor & K. Fowler

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CULTURAL & SOCIAL AWARENESS

The World’s full of different kinds of people – it helps to understand each other. These Skillshops focus on all the ways we are similar and different, as well as getting to know and appreciate each other.

PERSONAL DEvELOPMENT There are some things you just can’t learn in a classroom – that’s where these Skillshops come in. From self-improvement to valuable life skills, the focus is on you.

Savvy Savers: It’s here…It’s Cheap. It’s Coupon East 9/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 3-113 FLIRT Ambassadors

Internet Security East 9/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Rhonda Wilson

Sexual Assault Prevention & Stalking East 10/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Rhonda Wilson

Creepy, Crawly Credit Cards (Hidden fees on Credit Cards) East 10/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 FLIRT Ambassadors

99 Problems, but my Loan, not one East 11/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 FLIRT Ambassadors

Who Stole my Identity (Identity Theft) East 12/4/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 FLIRT Ambassadors

Public Speaking West 9/29/2014 11:00-12:30pm 6-118 Amy Sorrough

Feed the Pig West 9/30/2014 3:00-4:00pm 6-118 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Don’t Worry, Be Happy West 10/29/2014 2:00-3:00pm HSB-123 Wellness Ambassadors

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions West 11/4/2014 3:00-4:00pm 6-118 Ben Taylor

The Power of Habit Winter Park 9/3/2014 10:00-11:00am 108 Kera Coyer

Hats On to Critical Thinking - The Personality Infusion Winter Park 10/7/2014 11:15-12:30pm 108 Marilyn Armstrong

Making Wise Choices Winter Park 10/14/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108 Linda Villar

Create Your Philosophy of Learning Statement Winter Park 10/21/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108 Linda Villar

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Sexual Assault Winter Park 10/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 108 Rhonda Wilson

Dealing with Stress?: How to Cope Successfully Winter Park 11/4/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108 Linda Villar

They Who Control Their Money, Control Their Lives Osceola 9/24/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-101 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

The Bargaining Games Osceola 9/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Time Management and Procrastination Osceola 9/29/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172 BayCare

Cooking on a Budget Osceola 10/15/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Turning the Tables: Putting Your Money to Work Osceola 11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Romantic Relationships Osceola 12/2/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172 BayCare

Financial Literacy - Personal Finances 101 Lake Nona 9/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Financial Literacy - Healthy Money Habits Lake Nona 10/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Understanding Financial Aid- Loans, Grants, & Scholarships Lake Nona 11/12/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148 Fin. Aid Ambassadors

From self-improvement to doing better in school, get help with free Skillshops.

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East Campus: Jocelyn Morales jmorales42@valenciacollege.edu

West Campus: Jennifer Papoula jpapoula@valenciacollege.edu

Osceola Campus: Remy Ansiello ransiello@valenciacollege.edu

Winter Park Campus: Linda Firmani lfirmani@valenciacollege.edu

Lake Nona Campus: Jonathan Hernandez jhernandez71@valenciacollege.edu

For Specific questions regarding Skillshops, please email the appropriate contact below:

Valencia College provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation and any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local civil right laws, rules and regulations. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Diversity at 407-582-8090 for more information.

THe Six Top ReaSonS WHy you SHould aTTend a SkillSHop:

1. they’re FREE2. convenient times and locations3. no tests or homework4. attend as many as you want5. they’re not just about academics6. skills you need to know

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