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six Six things Valencia Students have identified to be successful in College.
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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.
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.
SKILLSHOP CAMPUS DATE TIME LOCATION PRESENTER Understanding the Potential of Research for East 10/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Dr. Diana Ciesko My Future Career (Panel Discussion) 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
8-101
Dr. Diana Ciesko
Navarro/Batra/ Watson
1:00-2:00pm
Math Pathways and Study Skills West 9/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 7-257 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
Navarro/Batra/ Watson
12:00-1:00pm 6-118
Teresa Gallagher
11:15-12:15pm 108
Linda Villar
Math Pathways and Study Skills West 11/6/2014 2:30-3:30pm 7-257 Strategies for Test Anxiety
West
12/2/2014
Test Anxiety or Test Attitude
Winter Park 9/23/2014
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
Math Depot/ D. De Rosa
Math Depot/ D. De Rosa
Syllabus CRUNCH Osceola 9/4/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-308
How to use IMATHAS Osceola 9/10/2014 9:00-10:30am 4-304
Improving Communication through Active, Osceola 9/17/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-103 Abbie Potter Henry Compassionate Listening MLA Documentation
Osceola
10/23/2014 1:30-2:30pm
Succeeding in Science Courses
Lake Nona 9/9/2014
1:00-2:00 pm
3-308
David Rogers
1-148
Dr. Kris Dougherty
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.
Educational Planning
SKILLSHOP
CAMPUS DATE
TIME
LOCATION PRESENTER
First in College? UCF DirectConnect for East 9/24/2014 4:30-5:30pm 5-112 Sharisse Kenney First Generation Students 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 Planning CONTINUED
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.
SKILLSHOP
CAMPUS DATE
TIME
LOCATION PRESENTER
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
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
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
Tutorials & Training
108
10:00-11:00am 108
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.
SKILLSHOP
CAMPUS DATE
TIME
LOCATION PRESENTER
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
Amanda DaGiau
Introduction to Atlas
West
10/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm
Advanced Library Research
Winter Park 9/24/2014
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
Library-330
Jenna Settles
10:00-11:00am 6-118 SSB-172
10:00-11:00am 132 1:00-2:00pm
Atlas Staff Katy Miller
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.
Career Development
SKILLSHOP
CAMPUS DATE
TIME
LOCATION PRESENTER
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 West 11/12/2014 2:00-3:00pm 6-118 Melinda Smith Consequences of What You Post Rock Your Job Interview: Interviewing Tips & Tricks
West
11/12/2014 4:00-5:00pm
SSB-206
Stem Majors
Winter Park 10/8/2014
Resume Building
Winter Park 10/29/2014 1:00-2:00pm
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
2-172
Eva Alipieva
10:00-11:00am 108
6:00-7:00pm
108
Career Center Staff Lourdes Acevedo Jacob Zampella
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CULTURAL & SOCIAL AWARENESS
SKILLSHOP
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.
CAMPUS DATE
TIME
LOCATION PRESENTER
Service Learning Across the Curriculum East 9/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112 Study Abroad Program and Financing Options for Students
East
10/15/2014 9:00-10:00am 8-105D
D. Taylor & A. Saintil 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 West 11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-107 Chris Klinger using Local Resources International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn
West
11/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm
Service Learning Across the Curriculum
Winter Park 10/1/2014
6-118
10:00-11:00am 108
Service Learning Across the Curriculum Osceola 9/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-208
Doug Taylor
D. Taylor & C. Miller
D. Taylor & K. Fowler
International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn Osceola 11/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-208
Personal Development
D. Taylor/K. Fowler
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.
SKILLSHOP
CAMPUS DATE
TIME
LOCATION PRESENTER
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
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
Feed the Pig West 9/30/2014 3:00-4:00pm 6-118
Don’t Worry, Be Happy West 10/29/2014 2:00-3:00pm HSB-123
Wellness Ambassadors
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
West
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
11/4/2014
3:00-4:00pm
6-118
SKILLSHOP
CAMPUS DATE
TIME
Sexual Assault
Winter Park 10/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm
Dealing with Stress?: How to Cope Successfully
Winter Park 11/4/2014
LOCATION PRESENTER 108
Rhonda Wilson
11:15-12:15pm 108
Linda Villar
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
They Who Control Their Money, Control Their Lives Osceola 9/24/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-101
The Bargaining Games Osceola 9/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101 Time Management and Procrastination
Osceola
9/29/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
Cooking on a Budget Osceola 10/15/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101
Turning the Tables: Putting Your Money to Work Osceola 11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101 Romantic Relationships
Osceola
BayCare
12/2/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172
BayCare
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
Fin. Aid Ambassadors
Financial Literacy - Personal Finances 101 Lake Nona 9/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148
Financial Literacy - Healthy Money Habits Lake Nona 10/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148
Understanding Financial Aid- Loans, Grants, & Scholarships Lake Nona 11/12/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148
For Specific questions regarding Skillshops, please email the appropriate contact below:
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
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