WICHITA STAR TRIO UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE
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Volume 21, Issue 2
Wichita Star TRIO Upward Bound Math Science February 2013
UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE CELEBRATES AWARDS DAY – JULY 18, 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
Words from our Director
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by UBMS Director, Ms. Kaye Monk-Morgan
SOCIAL MEDIA
Good day, Beloved!
told him that is was easy. I submit to you that our alum should invite this person to get off his bus!
The transition from Good to GREAT is ongoing at the UBMS office and I hope the transition is happening within your publically-traded corporation as well. Last month our time was spent on Level 5 leadership and understanding what our results, whether they be stock prices or grades, say about our leadership and work ethic. If your GPA (Stock price) is not where it should be, what does that say about your company? Business is a results-driven enterprise and your life should be too!
Surrounding ourselves with experts is a solid leadership tenet demonstrated by titans of industry. If it works for Fortune 500 companies, why won’t it work for your life? If your best friend has a 1.5 GPA is that the person you ask for study advice? Do you ask the guy who has never had a job to give you a mock interview? Do you let people who have no dreams, take yours and walk on them? You are the company you keep and the persons who sit on your management team have an impact on your life and your accomplishments. If they aren’t the best at what they do…why should they be on your dream team?
Chapter three focuses on the concept team selection. THE RIGHT PEOPLE MATTER! Again, thinking of your life as your publicallytraded corporation, who is on your management team? What roles do they play? Author Jim Collins simply asks the question of “Who is on your bus? And what seat are they sitting in?” The “people on your bus” are the people that are surrounding you and giving you advice. Do these people generally know what they are talking about? Are they the best people to provide advice on the matters where you need counsel? I recently had a former UBMS student tell me that he was surprised that college was so hard because his friends had
As you continue on your journey, take some time to evaluate those persons whom you have allowed to be on your team. If their value isn’t apparent, invite them to get off your bus or switch their seat. Don’t let them continue to ride…it’s bad for you and it’s bad for them. Once your bus is full with the right people and everyone is in the right seat, you will be ready to ride off into your future!
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CURRICULUM COORDINATOR CORNER Page 3
STUDENT NEWS CAREER EXPLORATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 4
UBMS EVENTS
Director’s Notes “Who is on your bus? And what seat are they sitting in?” Author Jim Collins, “Good to Great.” Page 1
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SOCIAL MEDIA “Once your bus is full with the right people and everyone is in the right seat, you will be ready to ride off into your future!”
UBMS “GOOD TO GREAT” BLOG http://ubmsgoodtogreat.wordpress.com/
The UBMS blog is now in full effect! The blog is an opportunity to receive chapter summaries and key concepts/take-a-ways from the book. It will be updated WEEKLY with a new blog post. EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED to comment and share their thoughts on the book weekly. Each individual blog post has a comment/”Leave Reply” box that will allow you to post your thoughts and feelings. This is not meant to be a strenuous activity and/or just “one more thing to do,” but rather a fun way for UBMS to dialogue about the book and have loosely structured educated conversations. Also, if you haven’t had time to read all of the chapters, the ENTIRE “Good to Great” Audio book can be found on the blog for your listening pleasure!
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UBMS FAST FACTS
89% Of the 2012 UBMS grads enrolled in post-secondary education in the fall semester after graduation.
82% Of the 2011 UBMS graduates who began postsecondary education in the fall of 2011 are still attending. This is 10% higher than the national rate.
Director Kaye Monk-Morgan
Curriculum Coordinator’s Corner by Ms. Karen Rogers
THE MORE YOU KNOW…I am honored and excited to join the staff of Upward Bound Math Science to serve as their new Curriculum Coordinator. Having experience in an environment of Computer Science, Management, and Information Technology, I also have an extensive background in the training industry. The Upward Bound Math Science Regional Center has a great track record of success. As Curriculum Coordinator, I realize that there is so much to learn and yet so much to do. But I’m confident that together, as a team, we will accomplish even greater things. As the newness of this position slowly wears off, I look forward to working with our students, meeting their parents, visiting with school counselors, and developing plans that will allow everyone to be successful on their journey to “greatness.” What is total success, anyway? Total Success = Good health, physical well-being Positive attitude in mind, emotions, and personality Good academic performance Active social activities, personal skills, leadership Sufficient financial, business and other real-life skills
Suggestions for you to achieve your total success Invest in your physical well-being: exercise. Your body is the vehicle to carry your wisdom, knowledge and everything to your future. Good health will help you study more effectively. Invest in your studies, the foundation of your career and future. Get to know yourself, your professor and the course, choose the best study style that fits you. Know what to learn and learn it well. Ms. Rogers joined UBMS on January 14, 2013.
Invest in your social skills, friendships, leadership abilities, and relationships. Academic success alone will not bring you success and happiness in your personal life. Entertainment is essential, reenergize yourself. Balanced entertainment will actually help you study. Take care of your finances, and balance work with study.
There is greatness within you. I will continue to encourage you to let your light shine . . .
WICHITA STAR TRIO UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE
Volume 21, Issue 2 UBMS ANNOUNCEMENTS
UBMS Student News SENIORS If you HAVE NOT submitted your postsecondary acceptance letters, please email or mail them to Ms. Bruce ASAP at traniece.bruce@wichita.edu or Upward Bound Math Science, 1845 Fairmount Box 156. They will be used in what we think to be a cool way to honor you this Summer!
Good luck to those of you scheduled to take the ACT on February 9th! We are sending you our best thoughts and prayers!
All seniors should be working with their parents to complete the FAFSA right now. The priority deadline is March 1st.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
All students should plan to attend a College Goal Sunday event in your hometown on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm. All local students (Wichita and surrounding areas) will meet at Evergreen City Hall at 2:00pm sharp! KC students can either attend the CGS event at KCKCC or your local high school. Garden City Garden City High School 2720 Buffalo Way Kansas City, Kansas Kansas City Kansas Community College Upper Jewell Building 7250 State Avenue Wichita Wichita Evergreen City Hall 2700 N. Woodland In order to complete the FAFSA at the College Goal Sunday Program make sure you take the following things with you: Your parents Social Security number (can be found on Social Security card) Driver's license (if any) 2012 income tax return (if completed) 2012 W-2 Forms and other records of money earned 2012 untaxed income records - Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, welfare, or veterans benefits records Your latest bank statement 2012 business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond, and other investment records Your alien registration card (if you are not a U.S. citizen) ACT DATES & WAIVERS UBMS #5882 | WSU #1950
If you are a rising sophomore or junior, please look to hear from Ms. Bruce in the next month or so about registering for the June 8th date.
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February 6 is National TRIO Day at Wichita State University. All students are invited to join the WSU TRIO family as we celebrate accomplishments at the WSU Metroplex at 6:00 pm. A UBMS Student will be recognized for their accomplishments and successes with the program. Dinner will be served and RSVP’s can be turned in to Mrs. Banks by Feb. 4, 2013. Each student can bring one parent.
United State Naval Academy for High School Juniors http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm# %21prettyPhoto Best Buy Scholarship Program http://pr.bby.com/communityrelations/programs/best-buy-scholarshipprogram/ Buick Achievers Scholarship Program http://www.buickachievers.com/ CAREER OUTLOOK Computer Programmer WHAT DO THEY DO They write code to create software programs. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Computer programmers usually work in offices, most commonly in the computer systems design and related services industry and information services industry. HOW TO BECOME A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER Most computer programmers have a bachelor’s degree; however, some employers hire workers with an associate’s degree. Most programmers specialize in a few programming languages. PAY The median annual wage of computer programmers was $71,380 in May 2010. JOB OUTLOOK Employment of computer programmers is expected to increase 12 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Since computer programming can be done from anywhere in the world, companies often hire programmers in countries that have lower wages. Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Bridge 2013 Bridge program 2013 – Students who intend to participate in the UBMS summer bridge program should be admitted to WSU by now. If you aren’t, please contact Ms. Bruce immediately. In order to participate, students also need to complete the WSU Scholarship Application. Students who have not completed the scholarship application by st March 1 will not be allowed to participate in the bridge program. This is the responsibility of the student.
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Emporia State takes place on February 19 . UBMS will depart the office at 8:30am from 10:00am to 1:00pm (lunch will be provided) and return time is expected around 2:30pm. Please RSVP via Facebook.
Spring Break The Spring Break tour is coming soon, March 20, 2013 – March 22, 2013. This year UBMS will tour Oklahoma. The trip is first come, first serve. Look for your information in the mail and RSVP as soon as possible. Each Student is allowed to bring one parent.
WICHITA STAR TRIO UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE
Volume 21, Issue 2
UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2013 Feb 2
POPS at 8:30am to 12:30pm, Conflict Management in Brennen Hall, 2nd Floor Commons
Feb 6
TRIO Day – Dinner Program at 6:00pm to 8:00pm at WSU Metroplex
Feb 7
AST at 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Long Term Planning & Timetabling in Brennen Hall, Room 306A
Feb 8
Kansas City Seniors FAFSA Event, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Washington High School
Feb 12
Kansas City Seniors FAFSA Event, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Harmon High School
Feb 16
POPS at 8:30am to 12:30pm, Communication in Brennen Hall, 2nd Floor Commons
Feb 19
Campus Visit to Emporia State University
Feb 19
Kansas City Seniors FAFSA Event, 4:00pm to 7:00pm F.L. Schlagle High School
Feb 21
Kansas City Seniors FAFSA Event, 12:00pm to 6:00pm Wyandotte High School Mrs. Morgan will be in attendance from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Feb 24
College Goal Sunday
Feb 26
Kansas City UBMS/KU Talent Search at KCKCC, LLJ Room 2325/26 Ms. Bruce will be there
Feb 27
UBMS Family Night, Parent/Teen Talk at NIAR Conference Room 307-309
Wichita Star is a monthly publication of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science Center at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and a College Access Challenge Grant from the Kansas Board of Regents. TRIO Upward Bound Math Science is hosted by Wichita State University. The Center has been fully funded since 1992. 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, and political affiliation, status as a veteran or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. Copyright © 2012 WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY & TRIO UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE - All rights reserved.
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