GUIDE TO
WORKSHOPS
and SPECIAL EVENTS
UCF OSCEOLA AND UCF VALENCIA WEST Academic Skills Workshops Advising Sessions Career and/or Graduate School DirectConnect to UCF (Admissions) Diversity Workshops Information Sessions Special Events **UCF DIVERSITY CERTIFICATE – A GREAT RESUME BUILDER Earn a UCF Diversity Certificate while you are a UCF and/or a Valencia College student. Consider this a great way to build your resume! The certificate can be earned over the time you are a student and does not have to be accomplished in one semester. Diversity workshops are identified with double stars, **, and all are presented by Barbara Thompson of UCF’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. See more details inside. UNIVERSITY OF CENT R A L F LOR IDA R EG ION A L C A M P U S E S
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EVENTS FOR UCF OSCEOLA SKILLSHOP
DAY
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
PRESENTER
Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF
Thursday
9/4/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Jessica Matos
Academic Organization
Thursday
9/4/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
4-334
SARC broadcast
Advising Session: CAH Majors
Tuesday
9/9/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-310
Salema Mohamed
Wednesday
9/10/14
1:30-3:00 p.m.
4-304
Kim Martinez
Meta Major Meet-up
Tuesday
9/16/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-310
Kim Martinez
Presentation Zen
Tuesday
9/16/14
4:30-5:30 p.m.
4-334
Carrie Moran
Presentation Zen
Wednesday
9/17/14
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
4-335
Carrie Moran
Presentation Zen
Thursday
9/18/14
12:00-1:00 p.m.
4-304
Carrie Moran
Discover Your Learning Style
Thursday
9/18/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
4-334
SARC broadcast
Nursing Majors Info Session
Advising Session: AS Degree Students
Monday
9/22/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Lisa Cruz
**A Day Without a Mexican - Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Tuesday
9/23/14
12:00-3:00 p.m.
4-105
Barbara Thompson
Advising Session: Health Related Majors
Wednesday
9/24/14
1:30-3:00 p.m.
4-304
Kim Martinez
Advising Session: Business Majors
Thursday
9/25/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Salema Mohamed
**ABC's Of Diversity
Monday
10/6/14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
4-335
Barbara Thompson
Advising Session: Education Majors
Monday
10/6/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Kim Martinez
Thursday
10/9/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-310
Salema Mohamed
Advising Session: COPHA Majors UCF Diversity Breakfast
Monday
10/13/14
8:30-10:00 a.m.
4-233
Julian Bond - Keynote
Knights Degree Expo
Tuesday
10/14/14
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Bldg.4 Patio
UCF Staff and Faculty
Plagiarism and Citation
Tuesday
10/14/14
4:30-5:30 p.m.
4-334
Carrie Moran
Information Session: Pre-Health and Pre-Law
Wednesday
10/15/14
12:00-2:30 p.m.
4-337
Salema Mohamed
Plagiarism and Citation
Wednesday
10/15/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
4-335
Carrie Moran
Plagiarism and Citation
Thursday
10/16/14
12:00-1:00 p.m.
4-304
Carrie Moran
Monday
10/20/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Carol Black
Advising Session: Interdisciplinary Studies Major Nursing Majors Info Session Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF **People Like Us: Social Class in America Career Day
Tuesday
10/21/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-310
Kim Martinez
Wednesday
10/22/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Jessica Matos
Thursday
10/23/14
1:00-4:00 p.m.
4-304
Barbara Thompson
Tuesday
10/28/14
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
4-105
UCF Staff and Faculty
Wednesday
10/29/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Salema Mohamed
Tuesday
11/4/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-310
Salema Mohamed
**Understanding Power and Privilege (required prereq: ABCs of Diversity)
Wednesday
11/5/14
1:00-4:00 p.m.
4-304
Barbara Thompson
Advising Session: Computer Science/ Engineering Majors
Wednesday
11/5/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-335
Kim Martinez
Advising Session: COS Majors Latin America Studies
Avoiding Procrastination
Thursday
11/6/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
4-334
SARC broadcast
What We Can Learn from the Iceberg
Tuesday
11/18/14
12:30-2:00 p.m.
4-334
Wayne Jackson
Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF
Wednesday
11/19/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-304
Jessica Matos
Thursday
11/20/14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
4-310
Salema Mohamed
Advising Session: CAH Majors
** Items with this designation can be used toward earning a UCF Diversity Certificate. The Certificate, a great resume builder, is earned by attending any 4 diversity workshops. NOTE: Students must attend “The ABCs of Diversity” prior to attending “Understanding Power and Privilege.”
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EVENTS FOR UCF VALENCIA WEST SKILLSHOP
DAY
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
PRESENTER
Academic Organization
Thursday
9/4/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
11-107
SARC Broadcast
Advising Session: Business Majors
Tuesday
9/9/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
Wednesday
9/10/14
12:00-1:00 p.m.
11-106
J.T. Ghim
Experiential Learning Nursing Majors Info Session
Thursday
9/11/14
1:30-3:00 p.m.
11-106
Lourdes Acevedo
**ABCs of Diversity
Monday
9/15/14
1:30-3:30 p.m.
11-106
Barbara Thompson
Advising Sessions: Business Majors
Tuesday
9/16/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
Careers/Major Explorations
Thursday
9/18/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-106
Lourdes Acevedo
Discover Your Learning Style
Thursday
9/18/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
11-107
SARC Broadcast
Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF
Tuesday
9/23/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-106
Kathy Voudry
Pre-Health Info Session
Thursday
9/25/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-107
Lourdes Acevedo
Pre-Law Info Session
Thursday
9/25/14
2:30-3:30 p.m.
11-107
Lourdes Acevedo
Advising Session: Public Affairs Majors
Tuesday
9/30/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
Where to Look and How to Be Found: Job Search Strategies
Wednesday
10/1/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
11-106
Shauna Strickland
Success by Design: Build a Winning Resume
Wednesday
10/1/14
5:00-6:00 p.m.
11-106
Shauna Strickland
Thursday
10/2/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
Wednesday
10/8/14
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SSB Patio
UCF Staff and Faculty
Thursday
10/9/14
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-107
Brian Creel
Monday
10/13/14
8:30-10:00 a.m.
11-106
Julian Bond - Keynote
Advising Sessions: Social Science Majors Knights Degree Expo Applying to Graduate School UCF Diversity Breakfast Advising Session: Business Majors
Monday
10/13/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
**Understanding Power and Privilege (required prereq: ABCs of Diversity)
Wednesday
10/15/14
2:00-5:00 p.m.
11-107
Barbara Thompson
Advising Sessions: AS Degree Students
Wednesday
10/15/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
Exploring Health Majors/Careers
Thursday
10/16/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-107
Lourdes Acevedo
**Gender Differences in Communication
Tuesday
10/21/14
1:30-3:30 p.m.
11-107
Barbara Thompson
Exploring STEM Majors/Careers
Thursday
10/23/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-106
Lourdes Acevedo
Advising Session: Education Majors
Monday
10/27/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
Advising Session: Health Majors
Tuesday
10/28/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-106
Lourdes Acevedo
Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF
Wednesday
10/29/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-106
Kathy Voudry
Nursing Majors Info Session
Wednesday
10/29/14
1:30-3:00 p.m.
11-107
Lourdes Acevedo
Thursday
10/30/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
Advising Sessions: Social Science Majors
Monday
11/3/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-107
Melissa Hanbery
What We Can Learn from the Iceberg
Tuesday
11/4/14
12:30-2:00 p.m.
11-107
Wayne Jackson
Avoiding Procrastination
Thursday
11/6/14
4:00-5:00 p.m.
11-107
SARC Broadcast
Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF
Thursday
11/13/14
1:00-2:00 p.m.
11-106
Kathy Voudry
Advising Sessions: AS Degree Students
Wednesday
11/19/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-107
Melissa Hanbery
Exploring Social/Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Majors/Careers
Thursday
11/20/14
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-107
Lourdes Acevedo
**Tough Guise 2
Advising Sessions: Public Affairs Majors
Thursday
11/20/14
2:00-5:00 p.m.
11-107
Barbara Thompson
Advising Sessions: Business Majors
Monday
11/24/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-107
Melissa Hanbery
Advising Sessions: Education Majors
Tuesday
12/2/14
3:00-4:00 p.m.
11-106
Melissa Hanbery
** Items with this designation can be used toward earning a UCF Diversity Certificate. The Certificate, a great resume builder, is earned by attending any 4 diversity workshops. NOTE: Students must attend “The ABCs of Diversity” prior to attending “Understanding Power and Privilege.” ucfvalenciawest.com -3-
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ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS Academic Organization Are your notes, books, and study materials a mess? It’s time to get reorganized and focused. Learn how to organize and make semester deadlines with confidence and without stress.
Plagiarism & Citation You may know what plagiarism is, but it can be hard to figure out how to avoid it. Save time and frustration by taking advantage of this workshop that will teach you what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and how to use citations throughout your research projects.
Avoiding Procrastination Learn why students procrastinate, how to identify it and how to overcome the procrastination cycle. Learn these skills and solutions to be more effective and successful here at UCF.
Presentation Zen Does the idea of giving a presentation freak you out? I have good news and bad news. Bad news— presentations are unavoidable in your courses and in your future career path. Good news—presentation skills are something you can easily improve! This 45 minute session will give you some tips, tricks, and ideas for how to become a better presenter. There will be time at the end for Q&A (and to practice speaking to a crowd!).
Discover Your Learning Style What is your current approach to college level learning and studying? Learn what approaches to academic content will best match your particular learning needs.
ADVISING SESSIONS AS Degree Students Are you earning an AS degree at Valencia? Would you like to continue your education to earn a bachelor’s degree? If so, come learn about UCF’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree. Business Majors Interested in Business, but unsure what prerequisites are needed for your chosen program? Come join us to find out what classes to take now! CAH Majors Interested in Arts and Humanities majors at UCF? Come learn about which majors are available and the requirements for each major such as Digital Media, Art-Emerging Media, Film, and many more! Computer Science/Engineering Majors If you are interested in a career in Computer Science or Engineering, please come join us! We will review all UCF majors available through the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) and discuss the requirements for each.
COPHA Majors UCF’s College of Health and Public Affairs (COHPA) offers several majors such as Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Public Administration, and many more. Attend this session to find out the requirements for each COHPA major and figure out which is right for you! COS Majors Interested in UCF’s Psychology, Anthropology, Biology, or another science-related major? This workshop will review the majors available through UCF’s College of Sciences and the requirements for each. Education Majors If you are interested in a career in education but uncertain which education major is right for you, please come join us! We will discuss all educationrelated majors at UCF and review the requirements for each.
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ADVISING SESSIONS (Continued) Public Affairs Majors Do you want to work in the public sector but are unsure which major is the right one for you? Join us at our next Public Affairs Majors exploration.
Health Related Majors If you are considering a health-related career or premed degree, this is the workshop for you! We will review various health-related majors at UCF as well as the requirements for each.
Social Science Majors Do you want to know more about human behavior or how society works? Are you a budding social scientist? Come find out about majors such as Psychology and Political Science and options for your career goals!
Interdisciplinary Studies Major If you have several different areas of interest, UCF’s Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) degree program is for you! Come learn how to build your own major with IDS.
CAREER AND/OR GRADUATE SCHOOL Applying to Graduate School Explore important issues that should be considered prior to applying to graduate or professional school. Some of the factors that will be discussed include motivation, readiness, program selection, finances, and more . . .
Exploring Social/Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Majors/Careers What majors can you explore if you are interested in human behavior or helping people better their lives? Come find out the possibilities you might not have considered.
Careers/Major Explorations What career is right for you? Explore the possibilities and all your options.
Exploring STEM Majors/Careers Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors are in high demand. Find out what it takes to get into this field.
Experiential Learning Your Career Starts Here! • Clarify academic and career goals • Receive major-specific work experience • Develop academic and professional skills • Apply classroom education to the real world • Gain access to professional relationships, techniques and equipment • Maximize earning potential and employment opportunities upon graduation
Meta Major Meet-up Trying to figure out which UCF majors line up with your meta major? This workshop will cover the various majors available at UCF and offer resources to help you explore further.
Success by Design: Build a Winning Resume Employers will spend less than 30 seconds when first reviewing your resume. Learn to design a resume that gets the recruiter’s attention and targets the job Exploring Health Majors/Careers or internship you want. Find out what it takes to be a professional in the Where to Look and How to Be Found: Job Search healthcare field and what majors UCF offers to start Strategies your career. Gather information about the job market and how to effectively identify employment opportunities to get the job you want.
DIRECTCONNECT TO UCF (ADMISSIONS) Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF Want to become a UCF Knight? Come join us and learn how to transfer smoothly through DirectConnect to UCF. Get information about applying to UCF, admission requirements, immunizations, financial aid and UCF Regional Campuses majors. -5-
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Diversity Includes all of us—all of the time. DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS
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**“A Day Without a Mexican” – Hispanic Heritage Celebration How do you make the invisible, visible? You take it away. One morning, California wakes up to find that one third of its population has disappeared. A thick fog surrounds the state, and communication outside its boundaries is completely cut off. We soon discover that 14 million people have disappeared—all Hispanic. California is in shock. The economic, political, and social implications of this disaster threaten the Golden State’s way of life. Misunderstandings and humorous situations abound, making this comedic satire a lesson on how much we rely on one another. This film is rated R.
**Tough Guise 2 In this highly anticipated update of the influential and widely acclaimed film Tough Guise, pioneering anti-violence educator and cultural theorist Jackson Katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of men’s violence in America is rooted in our inability as a society to move beyond outmoded ideals of manhood. In a sweeping analysis that cuts across racial, ethnic, and class lines, Katz examines mass shootings, day-to-day gun violence, violence against women, bullying, gay-bashing, and American militarism against the backdrop of a culture that has normalized violent and regressive forms of masculinity in the face of challenges to traditional male power and authority. Along the way, the film provides a stunning look at the violent, sexist, and homophobic messages boys and young men routinely receive from virtually every corner of the culture, from television, movies, video games, and advertising to pornography, the sports culture, and US political culture. Tough Guise 2 stands to empower a new generation of young men—and women—to challenge the myth that being a real man means putting up a false front and engaging in violent and self-destructive behavior.
**ABC’s of Diversity Human diversity impacts each of us on a daily basis. Gaining an understanding of the concepts of diversity, inclusion, and stereotypes is essential for effective functioning in today’s work environment. Through discussion and activities, this program explores these key ideas. Participants develop ABC action plans for enhancing awareness and appreciation for diversity. (Students must attend this workshop to attend the Understanding Power and Privilege workshop.)
UCF DIVERSITY BREAKFAST
**Gender Differences in Communication Gender differences in communication have been a source of fascination for many years. Popular books and videos by authors such as Deborah Tannen (You Just Don’t Understand: Men and Women in Conversation), John Gray (Men Are From Mars,Women Are From Venus), and Pat Heim (Invisible Rules: Men, Women, and Teams) have offered convincing arguments that gender differences in communication do exist, and they have summarized just how these divergent styles manifest themselves. Yet, other writers such as Mark Tripp suggest that these differences may be insignificant or nonexistent for some types of communication. This workshop explores some of the more popular views on “masculine” and “feminine” communication styles.
“The Road to Freedom: From Alabama to Obama” The Office of Diversity Initiatives welcomes writer, teacher, lecturer and activist, Julian Bond, to the stage as the Keynote Speaker at the 2014 Diversity Breakfast. From his college days as a founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to his role as former Chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mr. Bond has been an active participant in the movement for civil rights, economic justice, and peace and an aggressive spokesperson for the disinherited. **Understanding Power and Privilege This session looks at the concepts of power and privilege in detail and describes actions that can be adopted to mitigate the effects of social injustice. (Students must have attended “The ABCs of Diversity” to attend this workshop.)
**People Like Us: Social Class In America This film discusses the impact that social class has on Americans and how it plays a role in all of our lives. The documentary follows the lives of Americans ranging from all walks of life and how they see social class in America.
** Items with this designation can be used toward earning a UCF Diversity Certificate.
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REGIONAL CAMPUSES
INFORMATION SESSIONS Latin America Studies Looking for a diverse major available at one of UCF’s Regional Campuses? Come learn about UCF’s Latin American Studies program. Information Session: Pre-Health/Pre-Law (Osceola Campus) What does it take to get into a graduate program in the medical field? What Kind of student are law schools looking for? Attend this workshop to find out the answers to these and other questions you have about moving your career choice forward in the pre-med or pre-law fields. Nursing Majors Info Session Come meet with a UCF advisor to get information on the application and admissions process for the UCF Nursing program. Pre-Health/Pre-Law Info Session Are you thinking about a career in medicine or law? The UCF Office of Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising will talk about the requirements, including majors, to successfully apply to medical or law school as well as graduate programs for physical therapist, pharmacist, occupational therapist, veterinarian, dentist, and physician assistant. SPECIAL EVENTS Career Day Join us for the inaugural Career Day at UCF Osceola to meet with UCF and Valencia staff who specialize in Career Services, Experiential Learning, and Job Placement just to name a few. There will be lots of information, workshops, and recent grads to talk to during the day. Knights Degree Expo Ever thought of becoming a UCF Knight and don’t know where to start? How does DirectConnect to UCF work? Do you want to learn about UCF majors and meet our advisors and faculty? Then come join us at the UCF Knights Degree Expo where you can obtain all of this information and more in one location. Plus, there will be food and prizes. What We Can Learn From the Iceberg How can an iceberg teach us about our leadership skills? Come to the workshop conducted by the UCF MASS department to learn there is much we can learn from the iceberg. -7-
WORKSHOPS
and SPECIAL EVENTS
** UCF and Valencia College students can earn a Diversity Certificate, which you can use to build your resume. Attend four diversity workshops, identified with **, over the time you are a student at Valencia College and/or UCF. (The diversity workshops require students to RSVP. Watch your Knights Email or Atlas account for information.)
UCF OSCEOLA 1800 Denn John Lane Building 4, Suite 234 Kissimmee, FL 34733 321.682.4190 www.ucfvalenciaosceola.com
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