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.