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In This Issue
TRiO Math Tutoring (p. 4)
TRiO Scholar of the Month
(p. 5-6)
TRiO Director’s Desk (p. 7)
NCC Bus Info (p. 8)
TRiO End of Year Flyer (p. 9)
Instagram & Secrets To-
wards Success (p. 10-11)
Calendar/Contact Us (p. 13)
Nest News (p. 14)
What is the TRiO Scholars Project at NCC? The purpose of our SSS TRiO Scholars
Project is to provide Academic Support Ser-
vices to Students who meet the U.S. Educa-
tion Department Federal SSS TRiO eligibility
criteria.
The Nassau Community College SSS TRiO
project utilizes the proven
strategies of Encouragement,
Mentoring and Monitoring
(EMM) to achieve a high rate
of retention and persistence
for SSS TRiO Scholars.
The SSS TRiO Scholars project helps to ame-
liorate some of the academic barriers that
Students encounter daily by employing aca-
demic success strategies that have a proven
record of facilitating a high rate of graduation
and transfer to a four (4) year college.
Nassau Community College, TRIO SSS Project May 2019
Famous TRiO Scholars:
Did you see your TRiO Success
Coach today? If not - Make an
appointment Now!
Follow us on Instagram for
Upcoming TRiO Scholars Events:
NCCTRiOScholars
TRiO Scholars: A Culture of Excellence
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TRiO RAFFLE REMINDER!
Visit your TRiO Success Coach and pick up a red TRiO raffle ticket. We have a
great on-going raffle, but you must be in it to win it. The drawing will be held in
May at the “End of Year Recognition and Grant Aid Awards Luncheon.”
You can only be in the raffle if you visit your TRiO Success Coach and pick up
the raffle ticket. Make an appointment today with your TRiO Success Coach by
calling: 516.572.7241, ext. 0.
NCC Secret location for quiet time and TRiO support.
Secret location: Come and check out our fabulous lounge on the third floor of
CCB300! It’s near the TRiO office (CCB 316), and you can hang out, charge your
phone or use the computers. You may even meet other TRiO Scholars from your classes
doing their assignments. Some TRiO Scholars hang out here.
Keep in mind: “Collaboration initiates success!”
DID YOU SUBMIT YOUR GRADUATION
DIPLOMA PAPERWORK YET?!?
If NOT, talk to your TRiO Coach!
The application deadline is mid-June for the
upcoming August graduation!
June is approaching fast!
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Reminder...Only a few days away from possible $$$$$$$
Scholarships abound and the application is free.
Visit your TRiO Coach NOW! Fill out an application and see if
you win. You have questions and your TRIO Coach has all the answers to all
your $$$ woes.
Visit your TRIO Coach today, because…..DUE DATES ARRIVE FAST!
Other Scholarship applications due...See your TRiO Coach!
https://www.ncc.edu/aboutncc/givetoncc/scholarships/
https://www.ncc.edu/aboutncc/givetoncc/scholarships/pdfs/FAQ_Scholar.pdf
Check our Instagram and emails for the upcoming TRiO End Of Year/Grant Scholarship Luncheon in
May 2019! Don’t forget to LIKE US on Insta-
Important Dates: Please see your TRiO Success Coach for further information. See your TRiO Success Coach for more details. SPRING 2019 Semester
Evening classes end May 14th. Weekend classes end May 19th. Day, and Distance Ed. (online) classes end May 20th.
SUMMER and FALL 2019 Semester Registration: speak with your TRiO Coach to register NOW!
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Tutoring Corner: Tutoring with Math
Learning Skills
TUTORING LOCATION:
CCB-300
Spring 2019 TUTORING
HOURS:
Make an Appointment
before you have trouble.
Matt Collorafi
See page 14 for hours in
May
Summer 2019 Tutoring
Schedule:
To be announced Have you seen John Jeavons yet?
John is our Assistive Technology Specialist and is located in U-109.
Stop by and say hello to John.
Math questions are always welcome!
Math tutoring available CCB-300
Contact the CSD office at 516.572.7241,
ext. 0 to schedule an appointment with
a TRiO Math tutor or stop by CCB-316.
Did you see your Success
Coach today?
Your Success Coach is there to help you navigate
the NCC system. Make an appointment today!
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Meet one of our TRiO Scholar Students:
Congratulations Michael Nembhard!
Way to go on getting a grade of 93 on your
last exam! Even better is your final grade for
the course…”A”!
Michael has been seeing Matt for tutoring and
his hard work paid off!
(Picture: TRiO Scholar
Michael Nembhard with
TRIO Math Tutor Mat-
thew Collorafi)
Matt’s TRIO tutoring hours during finals is listed on page 14 of this newsletter.
TRiO Students, come and schedule an appointment with him now to improve
your skills and be more successful in your Math class.
TRiO SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH
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Meet one of our TRiO Scholar Students:
Hi, my name is Crystal Bustos.
I live in Valley Stream, New York, which is located in Nassau County and I
also live with my mom and two sisters. My future plan as of now is to finish
my schooling and become a nurse, so I can help people
who are really sick. In five years I hope to be finishing
the nursing program and looking for a job in a hospital
as a nurse.
In NCC there are many things, but I like the teachers
and how big the place is. I am currently in the TRIO
program. I am an active TRIO participant and TRIO
has helped me in many ways. One of them is how
TRIO offers one-on-one free math tutoring which helped me prepare for my
statistics exams. TRIO also has fun gathering opportunities.
My advice for all new students is that college isn’t scary as it seems. Yes, it
is much more independent responsibility compared to high school. What
helped me was being on the top of the teacher syllabus, so I can be mentally
ready for what I’m expecting and dates I put in my calendar for the course.
Also, you should be able to schedule time to study, take good notes and be
in class for attendance. Finally teachers are understanding. Don’t be afraid
to talk to them.
TRiO SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH
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From the Director’s Desk!
Congratulations: You’re on the last leg of the semester? With Finals fast
approaching, you must make plans to visit your TRiO Coach to learn about any extra review
help available for final exams. As a TRiO student, you have a unique benefit of having a
TRiO Coach who is always ready and willing to help you navigate the college maze. Your
GPS to college success.
BTW: Math Announcement! All TRiO students taking math we heard you and we are ex-
tending our TRiO Math Tutoring hours just for you. Stop by CCB300 anytime you are al-
ways welcome. You may find our Tutor and other math students working on math. If no one
is there, stop by my office, CCB 316, down the hall. We are always here for Math.
Mark your calendar: “TRiO End of Year Recognition and Grant Aid Award Lunch-
eon” on May 21st. We promise the luncheon will be a real treat; lunch, many prizes, music,
awards, recognition and a chance to meet “Successful TRiO Alumni” who will share their
secrets on how to have a successful career at NCC. Special guests. See you there.
Lastly; we have a great “Raffle” going but you must be in it to win it. Be sure to visit
your TRiO Success Coach before May 21th, and pick up a TRiO raffle ticket. The drawing
will be held May 21st at the “End of Year Recognition and Grant Aid Awards Luncheon:
you can only win if you attend the luncheon. Visit your TRiO Success Coach and pick up
your raffle ticket. Call today to make an appointment with your TRiO Success
Coach. 516.572.7241.
Catherine Vanek, TRiO Grant Project Director
What is AudioNote:
Can AudioNote help you take better notes? It
is a great way to record and review class
notes. Have questions? E-mail:
Follow TRiO on Instagram under: NCCTRiOScholars
Visit – NCC Instagram and be in the KNOW.
https://www.instagram.com/nassaucommunitycollege/
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Did you know about the NCC Spring 2019 Bus Information?
NICE shuttle has a NCC Non-Stop bus route running from the Hempstead Transit
Center (bus terminal) to NCC. This route (N16NCC) runs Monday-Thursday and
leaves from Bay#12 at the Hempstead bus terminal. Cost is $2.75 per ride.
The schedule for the N16NCC non-stop service is as follows: N16NCC Leaving Hempstead at 7:06am arriving at NCC 7:18am N16NCC Leaving Hempstead at 7:37am arriving at NCC 7:49am N16NCC Leaving Hempstead at 8:07am arriving at NCC 8:10am N16NCC Leaving Hempstead at 8:30am arriving at NCC 8:42am N16NCC Leaving Hempstead at 8:49am arriving at NCC 9:08am N16NCC Leaving NCC at 1:30pm arriving in Hempstead at 1:42pm N16NCC Leaving NCC at 2:00pm arriving in Hempstead at 2:12pm N16NCC Leaving NCC at 2:25pm arriving in Hempstead at 2:37pm N16NCC Leaving NCC at 2:50pm arriving in Hempstead at 3:02pm Questions? [email protected]
*Look for upcoming details/changes on the NCC website and NCC social media.
Upcoming Registration and more as seen on NCCTRIOSCHOLARS Instagram:
NICE Bus Route: n16NCC
(Bus Loop between Hempstead Transit Center and NCC)
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Any questions, comments or suggestions about this issue or prior,
contact: [email protected]
We would love to get your feedback to improve our
newsletters!
FAQ’s about TRIO
Question: How often can I meet with my TRiO Coach?
Answer: As a TRiO Scholar you can meet as often as needed with your TRiO
coach. They are there to help you navigate the college maze. It’s best to meet 1-2
times a month your first year, this way you get to know each other and you are less
stressed with classes, and learn TRiO Scholar success secrets.
Question: How do I make an appointment for TRiO Math Tutoring?
Answer: With the CSD secretary or call 516.572.7241, ext. 0, you may also contact
the tutor in CCB 300 or stop by CCB-316.
Have you checked Instagram lately?
Find lots of great info and tips from TRiO and NCC!
#ncctrioscholars #nassaucommunitycollege
Check Instagram #NCCTRiOScholars and follow us for upcoming
news and events!
Look for posts about college visits and transfer days from the
Transfer Office!
Check the NCC Calendar for locations and ending times!
Check us out!
https://www.instagram.com/ncctrioscholars/
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Secrets towards Success:
Submitted by Karen Granville, TRiO Grant Technician
Knowing what type of learning style you prefer, may help you determine what type of
study skills work best for you. Some additional study skills you can use include:
Acronyms and mnemonics. A mnemonic is a method of organizing and mem-
orizing information, such as the colors in the rainbow: ROYGBIV (Red, Orange, Yel-
low, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet).
Exam strategies. One method developed through the Royal Literacy Fund
was the use of three different colors, such as, Black/Red/Green. BLAck --> BLAtant;
REd --> REference (REquired) Point, and GREen --> GREen Light or how to proceed.
Spacing (distributed learning). Spacing time between learning and reviewing
information, instead of cramming, gives the brain time to decipher and understand
what was heard or learned.
Time management, organization and lifestyle changes. A popular saying is
“life gets in the way” and it is so true. Obligations to family, friends and self, always
seem to get in the way of studying or coursework. Setting aside time daily to work on
homework, studying and reports, will help to keep you on task. Don’t let procrastina-
tion get a foothold in what you need to do. Organize your coursework to what is im-
portant and needs to be studied and worked on first, and can be done quickly. Next,
what needs to be done that is important, but time consuming. Last, what is the lowest
priority, complex, but not vital. Remember to get enough nutrition and sleep, or you
may find your mind not able to focus on what needs to be done. Going for a walk is a
perfect way to destress and think about what you just learned or what you need to do.
Study environment. Where you study is just as important as your learning
style. One person may need to study in a quiet environment such as a library or bed-
room, another may need music, and another may need noise in the background (TV,
radio, coffee shop).
Find which ones work for you. Remember, only YOU are responsible for what you
learn or don’t learn!
Did you see your TRiO Success Coach today?
If not - Make an appointment Now!
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Meet one of our TRiO Scholar Students:
Daffy Dill, Freshman
This section could be about you!
Or...
Do you have something exciting you want to
share with other NCC TRiO Students?
Maybe you went on a trip and had a great
vacation experience, or have a recipe to
share?
Feel free to ask your TRiO Coach. You may
be in our next TRiO Newsletter.
HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
Don’t forget to apply for FAFSA. It’s FREE! https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Tip of the Month:
Are you taking Math? Confused about what is or has been covered in
class? Stop by CCB-316 and schedule a session with Matt, the TRiO
Math Tutor. Better to spend a short time with him and feel at ease.
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Contact Us:
Catherine Vanek
TRiO Grant Director
One Education Drive, CCB-
316
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 572-7241, ext. 26735
Visit us on the web at
http://www.ncc.edu/
campusservices/trio/
default.shtml
“Only One Call Away!”
Calendar News: May 2019 5/8 - TRiO Math Tutoring 10-3:00 PM 5/9 - TRiO Math Tutoring 10-3:00 PM 5/13 - TRiO Math Tutoring 10-3:00 PM 5/14 - TRiO Math Tutoring 10-3:00 PM 5/15 - TRiO Math Tutoring 10-3:00 PM 5/16 - TRiO Math Tutoring 10-1:00 PM 5/21 - TRiO Grant End of Year Celebration/Scholarship Awards 12:00-2:30 PM CCB-252 June 2019 To be announced
Helpful websites:
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The FAFSA application is free!
Website: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
For more information, including how to apply, go to:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
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