“He believed the stars were wishes, and that one day they would all come true.” Wallace State Community College PO Box 2000 Hanceville, AL 35077 Phone: 256.352.8073 Email: studentsupportservices@wallacestate.e du
Spring 2020
Kathy Taylor is the secretary for TRIO/Student Support Services and an alumnus of Wallace State Community College. She joined the SSS staff in 2011, bringing with her years of experience working with the public and a vast knowledge of customer service skills.
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Kathy is responsible for making sure the day to day operations of our office runs smoothly. Each semester she enjoys creating the newsletter to inform every one of the activities provided through Trio/Student Support Services. She is also responsible for maintaining current information on active participants.
Enrollment at UNA is just over 8,000 students, they have more than 140 majors and concentrations, and the average class size is 24 students. With tuition being among the lowest in the state, and approximately 1/3 of students receiving an institutional or endowed scholarship from the University, UNA is definitely worth checking-out.
Funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education
We encourage you to set up your Wallace State email and then check it every day or so. Many of your instructors will also contact you through your student email account. As we gear up for a new year make sure to update your email address with the SSS staff. We would prefer you use a WSCC email account, but more importantly, we need an email address that you check on a regular basis. If you need assistance with setting up your WSCC email, please come to the Tutorial Lab and our staff will be glad to assist you.
Director Rachel White rachel.white@wallacestate.edu 256.352.8474 Advisor S. F. Lovell sf.lovell@wallacestate.edu 256.352.8076 Advisor Amber Robinson amber.robinson@wallacestate.edu 256.352.8074 Secretary Kathy Taylor kathy.taylor@wallacestate.edu 256.352.8073
TRIO/SSS University Visit This Fall, we had a great visit on the beautiful 130 acre campus of the University of North Alabama, in Florence – Alabama’s Renaissance City. Established in 1830, UNA is the oldest public university in the state, with a fascinating history that was on full display for our tour.
She has one son that that is married and lives on a farm. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, antiquing, photography and spending time with her son and daughter in law.
Email: A Way to Keep Informed
TRIO/Student Support Services Newsletter
Inside this issue: University Visit
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Campus Read
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Bulletin Board
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Campus Activities
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Spring Trip
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Meet the staff
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Our tour started at the historic Coby Hall, where the Office of Admissions is housed. From there we visited the University Commons, the Gulliot University Center, Collier Library, Memorial Amphitheater, Student Recreation Center, and Mattielou Hall - one of 11 residence halls. Our tour ended with lunch at the Mane Market, an all you can eat multi-station dining hall and one of 11 dining options on campus. The highlight of the tour, however, was our stop to visit 16 year old African lion siblings Leo III and UNA in their state-of-the-art Lion Habitat. All in all, it was a great visit!
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Bulletin Board February Hi, my name is Yulissa Dios. I graduated from West Point High School and the Cullman Area Technology Academy in 2019.My major is nursing, my goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner and work at U.A.B.
11-12 First Meetings (9:30, 12:30, 2:30) Professional Development (No Classes) 18-21 Education Plan Week 21 FAFSA Friday
I will be a new Tutor in the lab this semester and my specialty is Math and English. Please stop by if you need help.
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Advising Week FAFSA Friday Educational Excursion (Washington) Spring Break (No Classes)
SSS Goes to Washington! Student Support Services will be heading out on our annual Spring Cultural Trip to the nations capital, Washington, D.C., during the week of spring break. We are very excited about this trip, we will be staying for five days instead of just overnight! The SSS staff has prepared an exciting schedule for the students, which should make for another historic and unforgettable adventure.
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Summer Graduation Applications Due Summer Registration Due Scholarship Packet Due Holiday College Closed Last Day to Withdraw
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Final Exams Grades Due (9:00 a.m.) Graduation
We will be visiting places like The National Museum of Natural History, Tour of Monuments and Memorials, United States Capitol Tour, Library of Congress, Arlington National Cemetery, and the extraordinary Madame Tussauds-Hall of Presidents. May
We will discuss the trip in greater detail and provide additional information at the First Meetings in February. Remember all your meals and lodging are provided. You will only need money for souvenirs.
Visit Lions Kitchen in the Student Center.
Open January 20 - March 2, 2020