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STUDENT  SUCCESS  DAY

   
   

            

This schedule is from an OLD SSD--it is not current.

   

OLD LONG SCHEDULE--FALL 2006

(Do not use this for the current term--it is not currently valid.
This is just an example from a previous term.)

                

Inver Hills Student Success Day—Finish What You Start!

COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS 8 am-7 pm, Tues., September 26, 2006 (9/19/06)

Please register in "HH" ("Heritage Hall") to get (1) your name badge admitting you to sessions and (2) this schedule with room numbers.

                     

Classes on Student Success Day are changed to the events below.  (Only off-campus and ASAP courses meet as normal.)

(Please note: Most activities are marked by type: Basics, Careers/Depts., Class/Times, Clubs, Cultures, Food, Health, Paralegal, Services, and Technology.)

                       

8:00-8:50 am

                                      

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 8:00-8:50 am

PRESENTER

ROOM

 

8:00-
8:50 am

 

-

 

Choose your event from these options.

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Food: Free Coffee & Donuts

In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!

Inver Hills College

HH Lobby

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

Alcohol & Drug Prevention National Awareness Wk.: "A UMADD Chapter at IHCC"

Attend this information meeting about starting a UMADD chapter at Inver.  There will also be info on Strides for Life--a fundraising campaign we may want to participant in for MADD. (See also the crashed car in the Mall.)

PTK Club

 

Basics: I Need To Know This Chapter for a Test: Turning a Reading into a Study Guide."

Learn strategies for reading your text.  This session is especially helpful for marking ideas for a test.  It also shows you strategies for how to read better in preparation for being tested on your reading.

Eleanor Byhre,

English and Reading

 

Class/Time:
“Subvert Class
to Your Interests”

This presentation is an exercise in becoming engaged.  E.g., in a previous term, a woman said she loved to write—short stories, poetry, etc.  But she’d never applied it to schoolwork.  Learn how you can apply your own interests to make class easier and more fun.

Richard Voorhees,
Sociology

 

Services/Technology:
"How To Get
Higher Grades on Papers!"

Research shows top students use writing tutors to improve their grades on papers.  IHCC has some of the best writing-tutor resources in the state!  Find out how to use in-person or fully-online tutoring in several ways to improve your grades on your own papers.  smrt

Keith Richter,
English
& Writing Center .

Tim Boyer, Supervisor,

Student Support Services

 

Technology: “How To Get Tech. Help at Inver Hills"

What technologies are available to students and how can you get help using them?  smrt

Mark Peterson, Dir.,

Technology Services

 

Biology:

"Advanced Tips for Passing Your 1st General Biology Exam" (also at 9) 124

Biology Department

 

                    

9:00-9:50 am           

                   

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 9:00-9:50 am

PRESENTER

ROOM

 

9:00-
9:50 am

 

-

 

See also next page.

 

 

à

 

ß

 

9:00-
9:50 am

 

-

 

See also previous page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choose from these options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Food: Free Coffee & Donuts

In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!

Inver Hills College

HH Lobby

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

Academic Counseling:
Free Cookies & Lemonade

“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Alcohol & Drug Prevention National Awareness Wk.: "A Victim Family Speaks" 

Jo and Jack Baker will talk about how they lost their son to a drunk driver.  Jo will also share stats on the impact of drunk driving. (See also the crashed car in the Mall.)

PTK Club

 

Basics: “How to Succeed in Math & Be Happy (at Least Some of the Time!)”

View the tape “Math: A Four Letter Word” to see how others have overcome their fear of math in order to be successful at it, discover math resources at IHCC, and learn other strategies for succeeding at math.   smrt

Jan Kamp,
Mathematics

 

Basics:

"College 101"

New questions seem to surface daily now that your college career is underway.  During this open-ended talk, we will explore several topics such as transferring credits, registering for future terms, finding college resources, and learning general college survival.

Rob Harris,
Counseling

 

Basics: "How Do I Talk with My Instructor if He/She Doesn't Understand?"

Sometimes it's easy to feel like your instructors just don't get it—or like they don't know how hard you work.  Here are some simple steps and methods for talking with your instructor and learning what to say.

Anne Johnson,
Assistant Dean

 

Basics/Services: 
Managing Debt and Understanding Credit!"

Did you know some debt may actually be good for your credit rating, but a debt you can't pay may hurt your rating dramatically?  There are tricks to managing debt, as shown in this very essential session.  smrt

Citibank

 

Basics:
“Getting the
Most out of Lectures!”

Did you know that even though students believe they learn best from lectures, research suggests otherwise?  Now you can find out why!  Join two instructors—in Economics and in Study Skills—in this lively, inter-active demonstration of learning effectively from instructor lectures. smrt

Shannon Marting, Economics;

Laurel Watt,
Reading & Study Skills

 

Careers/Depts.:
“Science--How Should
You Read and Study It?”

Reading and studying a scientific or engineering textbook is not like read-ing a novel. We will look at several examples of sections of textbooks and discuss how to learn and remember them. See you there!  smrt w/docum.-camera

Paul Vlahutin,
Physics

 

Class/Time: “Stay Out of Trouble in Research Writing: Understand Plagiarism!”

Copying someone else's words or even their ideas without giving them credit—accidental or not—can get you in a world of trouble in college.  Discover what plagiarism is, the skills you need to avoid it, and methods of using sources comfortably, responsibly, and clearly (also at 11 am).

Richel Burkey-Harris, English,
IHCC Writing Center

 

Class/Time:
"5th Annual Student-Faculty Spring Conference: 'Humor'"

Learn why the annual spring conference is great to attend and how you can even present.  It's an excellent way to get a sense of the atmosphere of a college holding a discussion about a common topic, this year on "Humor."

Heidi Goar, Sociology.
Adam Krenelka,
Mathematics

 

Class/Time: “Good
Writing is Good Writing!”

Do different disciplines have different rules for writing?  Find out what writing techniques and styles cross all disciplines—and the few that don’t.!

Dave Page,
Journalism/English

 

Class/Time: "Sweaty Palms & Butterflies in My Stomach. Oh No--A Speech!"

Okay--you're scared out of your mind and fear public speaking:  You're not the only one! Come and learn some tips for dealing with stage fright and delivering a high quality and successful oral presentation.  smrt

Linda Devenish,

Commmunication

 

Health:
“STRESSED OUT?!?!?”

Take a look at typical causes of college stress and descriptions of several management techniques that you might find useful to make yourself more productive and less stressed during college and life.  lg. rm.

Kathy DeDeyn,
Physical Education

 

Services:
“Who Needs a Peer Tutor?”

The best students often get that way not by avoiding help but by seeking it out!  Come and learn all about finding peer tutors in many subjects.

LouAnn Oppitz, Peer
Tutoring Coordinator

 

Services: “How To Find the Money!  Scholarship Opportunities at Inver Hills”

Are you aware of the possibilities for help with your college expenses?  This workshop will explain scholarship opportunities, requirements, and deadlines for getting $$$ help with college!

Gail Morrison, Director
IHCC Foundation

 

Technology/Services: “Learn all the Basics about IHCC’s Computer Services”

This session shows students how to utilize their helpful, free Metnet email account and user directory; how to print multiple Power Point slides on one page; and, time permitting, some basic graphing. lab in B

Chad Anderson ,

Computer Lab Manager

 

Biology:

"Advanced Tips for Passing Your 1st General Biology Exam" (also at 8) 124

Biology Department

 

Paralegal, 9:00-9:50:

"From Paralegal Student to Employment."  Newmann is a Paralegal Search Consultant.

Stacey Newmann, Esquire Group

B 203

         

10:00-10:50 am        

               

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 10:00-10:50 am

PRESENTER

ROOM

 

10:00-
10:50 am

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

Choose your event from these options.

 

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Food: Free Coffee & Donuts

In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!

Inver Hills College

HH Lobby

Food: Free Popcorn.

In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:30 am-1:00 pm.

IHCC Tutoring Center

HH Lobby

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

Academic Counseling:
Free Cookies & Lemonade

“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Keynote:
"Lessons from the Edge" 

Keynote speech.  Popular speaker Millhone discusses what he's learned from living on the edge.   (Repeated at 6 pm.  Also see 11 am "Keynote Follow Up" and 2 pm "Ldrshp. Workshop" for more with Kirk.)

Keynote Speaker
Kirk Millhone

FA Theater

Alcohol/Drug Prevention  Wk.

See the crashed car in the Mall.

PTK Club

IHCC Mall

Basics/Technology:
"How to keep YOUR space from becoming MySpace!"

Avoid the pitfalls while still having fun.  Learn how to protect yourself and your future when using online social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook. Learn about the costs, benefits, and untapped potential of social networking platforms. smrt

Tom Williamson,
Student Life Director
Rose Fricke,
Student Senator  

 

Class/Time: "What To Do if Your Instructor Sucks"

This session provides a practical approach to understanding a variety of learning and teaching styles.  It is important that your learning style is a relative match to your instructor’s teaching style.  Discussion will focus on how to achieve a match and what to do about a mismatch.  60

Dave Berger,

Sociology

 

Class/Time:
"How To Survive Online!?!"

What are differences between using D2L, text messages, and email?  How can you avoid even the hint of academic dishonesty on D2L?  How can you best read the syllabus, assignments, and course content, and follow instructions?  How do you develop good study habits and a schedule? smrt

Ellen Lansky, English

 

Class/Time: "Seven Habits
of Successful Students"

What do your teachers think students need for success in college and life?  This session will discuss faculty response to a survey.

Connie Manos-Andrea,
Psychology

 

Health/Services:
“Discover Inver’s Nautilus
& Fitness Equipment”

Join us for a group orientation that will show you how to use the Nautilus and fitness equipment at Inver Hills College!

Tom Johnson
and Rodger Martin,

Recreation Staff

 

                             

11:00-11:50 am

           

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 11:00-11:50 am

PRESENTER

ROOM

 

11:00-
11:50 am

 

 

-

 

See also next page. 

à

 

ß

 

11:00-
11:50 am

 

-

 

See also previous page.

 

 

 

 

Choose your event from these options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11:00-
11:50 am

 

-

 

See also previous page. 

 

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Food: Free Popcorn.

In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:30 am-1:00 pm.

IHCC Tutoring Center

HH Lobby

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

Keynote Follow Up, 11:15 am: "Discuss Keynoter Kirk Millhone's Speech 
the Previous Hour!"

After Kirk Millhone's speech in FA Theater, 10-11, take the time to better remember and actually use what he said.  Attend this lively discussion event, which includes his personal help at the start.  (Also see 2 pm "Leadership Workshop" and 6 pm repeat of keynote for more with Kirk.)

Kirk Millhone,
Keynote Presenter.

Julia McGregor,
English, Facilitator.

FA 150
(near Theater)

Academic Counseling:
Free Cookies & Lemonade

“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Clubs: Student Club Tables

What student organizations interest you?  Find out 11 am-2 pm .

Student Clubs

HH main hall

Cultures:
Diversity Fair

Homo Depot: Your 1-stop shop for all you need to know about lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. Allies welcomed! 

GSA Student Club

 

Alcohol & Drug Prevention National Awareness Week: "Seat Belts and What Not Using Them Looks Like" 

Sergeant Marose from the Minnesota State Patrol will discuss seat belt awareness, along with the consequences of drunk driving, including the impact on EMS personnel responding to tragic accidents. (See also the crashed car in the Mall.)

PTK Club

 

Basics: "How Do I Talk with My Instructor if He/She Doesn't Understand?"

Sometimes it's easy to feel like your instructors just don't get it—or like they don't know how hard you work.  Here are some simple steps and methods for talking with your instructor and learning what to say.

Anne Johnson,
Assistant Dean

 

Basics/Services:
"Helping Veterans and Service People Meet Challenges in College Life"

Join us for an interesting and helpful session on succeeding in academics when you are moving from a veteran's life to college.  Advice will cover benefits, courses, and services.  There may also be a chance to start a veterans' center on campus. 

Marty Reibert, Counseling.

Sue Flannigan,

Veterans Services;

and IHCC Veterans

 

Basics: “Reading in College—How To Keep Up!”

Do you have 1000 pages to read this week?  Are you feeling overwhelmed by the size of your texts and instructors’ expectations?  Here are some tips.

Joyce Kammeraad, English and Reading

 

Careers/Depts.:

           

"How To Do Poster Projects"

Poster presentations are a popular tool in science research and clinical settings.  They efficiently communicate ideas to audiences using both visuals and text.  Com and learn how to turn a topic into an organized poster using steps: design planning, production, and oral presentation! h317

Heather Brient-Johnson,

Biology.

Judy Chamberlain,
Chemistry

 

Careers/Depts./

Travel:

"Preparing for 21st Century Life Through China Studies and Travels"

Join a lively discussion and Q & A about China studies as part of a well-rounded education.  Consider taking IHCC courses in Chinese culture and language, transfer and upper-division China courses, and even a trip to China for college credit.  Handouts are included.  smrt

Paul Richgruber,
History

 

Class/Time: “Stay Out of Trouble in Research Writing: Understand Plagiarism!”

Copying someone else's words or even their ideas without giving them credit—accidental or not—can get you in a world of trouble in college.  Discover what plagiarism is, the skills you need to avoid it, and methods of using sources comfortably, responsibly, and clearly.

Keith Richter, English

IHCC Writing Center

 

Clubs: “What is PTK Honor Society?  An orientation for Potential/New Members"

Have you considered joining a national honor society?  With a 3.25 GPA & 1 sem. with a 3.5, you can join just to improve your resume and access to PTK scholarships, and become active or even an officer!   It’s a chance to help yourself, your school, and/or the community (also at 5:15 pm).   smrt

Nick Nownes, Co-Adv.,
and PTK Officers

 

Health:
“Juggling Two Roles: Being a Parent and a Student!”

Many students at Inver Hills are not just students—they’re also parents!  If this is you, you’re not alone!  Come to this informal session to meet other parents who are also busy raising families (also at 5:15 ).  smrt

Cheryl Redinger,
Human Services

 

Services:
"Fun Books, Job Books, & Fast Research"

Discover— for leisure, treasure, job, or research—how to get books and articles from all over the state and do better Web searches.  Save time, learn more, and have fun—at school or at home through the Library.  lab

Pete McDonnell,

Librarian

 

Technology: "Make Life Easier Using the IHCC Online Course System, D2L!"

How can you make your life in class and out of it easier?  Take online and hybrid classes!  Find out how to operate the main system for doing so—D2L—easily and quickly so that you, too, can save time and travel. lab

Jim Deacon, Instructional Technology

 

Technology: "Writing Papers in Your IHCC Tech Account"

Learn how to format a paper and then save it to your own IHCC computer account.  Also learn how to access your account and paper off campus.

Chad Anderson ,

Computer Lab Manager

 

Paralegal, 11:15-12:05 pm:

"How to Land Your First Paralegal Job."  Schroven is a Placement Director.

Kay Schroven,
Kelly Law Registry

B 203

               

12:00 noon-12:50 pm

                 

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 12:00 noon-12:50 pm

PRESENTER

ROOM

 

12 noon-
12:50 pm

 

-

 

 

Choose your event from these options.

 

 

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Academic Counseling:
Free Cookies & Lemonade

“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Clubs: Student Club Tables

What student organizations interest you?  Find out 11 am-2 pm .

Student Clubs

HH main hall

Food: Free Lunch 12-1 or 1:30

Free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria while they last!

Some sessions below also will have pizza in the session rooms.

Inver Hills College

CC Cafeteria

Food: Free Popcorn.

In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:30 am-1:00 pm.

IHCC Tutoring Center

HH Lobby

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

Cultures:
Diversity Fair
"Hurricane Katrina and Its Impact on New Orleans"

Come hear about Katrina's affect on New Orleans from first- hand stories by IHCC faculty and students who spent 10 days in May in clean up efforts in the Lower 9th Ward, one of the worst hit parts of the city.  We will give you the rest of the story that the mainstream media missed.

Tom Reis and Cheryl Redinger, Human Services; & Students

 

Alcohol & Drug Prevention National Awareness Week: "How People Are Affected"

Pastor Jim will discuss consequences for offenders, and Lisa will share some personal experiences, including her husband's death and some of her own consequences as a user. (See also the crashed car in the Mall.)

Rev. Jim Bzoskie,
Dakota County Jail.

Lisa Sandburg, PTK

 

Basics: “How to Succeed in Math & Be Happy (at Least Some of the Time!)”

View the tape “Math: A Four Letter Word” to see how others have overcome their fear of math in order to be successful at it, discover math resources at IHCC, and learn other strategies for succeeding at math.   smrt

Jan Kamp,
Mathematics

 

Careers/Depts:

"Learn from the Nursing Student Experts"

If you're interested in Nursing or just starting your program, join us and listen to several students, two nursing faculty, and a school counselor answer your questions.  Free pizza will be served to those present.  (See also the 1 pm Nursing session in the same room.) lrg smrt

Mary Stephens and Lee Ann Eggessa, Nursing;

Brenda Landes, Counsel.;

and Nursing Students.

 

Careers/Depts:

 “Exploring
Majors and Careers”

Undecided Majors: Are you unsure about your future or feel over-whelmed by the many options available?  You’re not alone.  Learn more about your own interests, programs available to you, and ways to explore academic and occupational choices. lab

Mike Stebleton,
Counseling

 

Clubs: 12-12:20: "Get Involved in Student Senate"

Student Senate is IHCC's student club that coordinates many student life activities.  The 1st session describes how to become a student senator. 
The 2nd session describes how you can become active on a variety of college-wide committees.

Student Senate

 

12:30-12:50: " Get Involved in College-wide Committees"

Health: "What Is Fitness Yoga?"

Come and learn what yoga is all about.  This session will demystify yoga.  Yoga is for everyone, any age, any ability and fitness level.  This introductory session will be gentle, easy, and fun. carpet40

Margie Rask,

Senior Coordinator,
Emma B. Howe YMCA

 

Paralegal, 12:15-1:00 pm:

"Lunch with an Inver Hills Paralegal Graduate."  Vochoska, a Paralegal, will discuss her experience of finding paralegal work.

Janice Vochoska,
Zelle, Hofman Law Firm

B 203

           

1:00-1:50 pm  

                               

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 1:00-1:50 pm

PRESENTER

ROOM

1:00-
1:50 pm

à

 

ß

 

1:00-
1:50 pm

 

-

 

See also previous page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choose your event from these options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Academic Counseling:
Free Cookies & Lemonade

“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Clubs: Student Club Tables

What student organizations interest you?  Find out 11 am-2 pm .

Student Clubs

HH main hall

Food: Free Lunch 12-1 or 1:30

Free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria if anything is left!

Inver Hills College

CC Cafeteria

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

Alcohol/Drug Prevention  Wk.

See the crashed car in the Mall.

PTK Club

IHCC Mall

Basics/Class/Time:
“Test Anxiety!!!!!”

Does the thought of taking a test scare you?  This session will show you some strategies for successfully preparing for and taking tests.

Julie Stenberg,
Reading/English

 

Basics/Health:
"FOR ADULTS ONLY—
A College Survival Kit"

As a busy student with pressing life responsibilities, you often wonder how to get everything done.  Learn tips on how to survive and succeed in col-lege and still have time for those little enjoyments in life outside class. H306

Martha Kudak
& Susan Jarosak,
Adult Programs

 

Basics/Services: 
Managing Debt and Understanding Credit!"

Did you know some debt may actually be good for your credit rating, but a debt you can't pay may hurt your rating dramatically?  There are tricks to managing debt, as shown in this very essential session.  smrt

Citibank

 

Careers/Depts:

"Study Strategies for Success in the Nursing Program"

Review how to use texts, take notes, answer test questions, and find other methods for success in the Nursing Program.  This session is recommended for current and pre-nursing students.  (See also the 12 noon Nursing session in the same room.) lrg smrt

Anne Elliott,
First-Semester Coordinator,
Nursing

 

Careers/Depts./

Technology:
“PowerPoint for
Student Presentations”

This is a hands-on introduction to PowerPoint, the Microsoft program for creating visual presentations.  It can be important in science & elsewhere. Learn the basics: methods of creating a slide presentation with text and pictures, and tips on making presentations interesting and effective.  lg lab

Laurine Ford,

Biology

 

Class/Time:
"5th Annual Student-Faculty Spring Conference: 'Humor'"

Learn why the annual spring conference is great to attend and how you can even present.  It's an excellent way to get a sense of the atmosphere of a college holding a discussion about a common topic, this year on "Humor."

Heidi Goar, Sociology. 
Adam Krenelka, Math

 

Class/Time: "What To Do if Your Instructor Sucks"

This session provides a practical approach to understanding a variety of learning and teaching styles.  It is important that your learning style is a relative match to your instructor’s teaching style.  Discussion will focus on how to achieve a match and what to do about a mismatch.  60

Dave Berger,

Sociology

 

Class/Time/Travel:
“Broaden Your
Horizons--TRAVEL!!”

One of the best ways to get the most from your education is to find it in a variety of places.  Discover the opportunities available to you to learn, study, and get credit while seeing the world, and find out how these experiences will benefit you in your college courses and career.

Judy DeBoer,

Communication

 

Health:
“STRESSED OUT?!?!?”

Take a look at typical causes of college stress and descriptions of several management techniques that you might find useful to make yourself more productive and less stressed during college and life.  50

Kathy DeDeyn,
Physical Education

 

Services/Technology:
"How To Get
Higher Grades on Papers!"

Research shows top students use writing tutors to improve their grades on papers.  IHCC has some of the best writing-tutor resources in the state!  Find out how to use in-person or fully-online tutoring in several ways to improve your grades on your own papers.  smrt

Keith Richter,
English
  & Writing Center.

Tim Boyer, Supervisor,

Student Support Services

 

Technology: “Are Online Classes Right for You?”

Are online classes a good fit for you?  Learn the techniques and tips that will help you succeed in online courses.  smrt

Colette Wanless-Sobel,
English

 

Technology/Services: Make a Sure-fire Resume Online!

Find out how to make an online resume called an electronic portfolio.  It's easy, fun, and free!  It also makes you look great to employers.  lab

Jim Deacon,
Instructional Technology

 

Paralegal, 1:10-1:50 pm:

"Computers and Electronic Filing for Paralegals"

Paralegal Program

B 203

              

2:00-5:00 pm

                        

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 2:00-5:00 pm

PRESENTER

ROOM

2-5 pm

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Academic Counseling:
Free Cookies & Lemonade

“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

2:00-
3:30 pm

Keynoter's Workshop: “Understanding Personal Motivation & Discipline”

2-3:30: Workshop by keynote speaker Kirk Millhone for student leaders, club members, and others hoping to work closely with him.  (Also see keynotes at 10 am and 6 pm, and 11 am "Keynote Follow Up.")

Kirk Millhone
(Workshop)

HH 203

2:00-3:00

Health/Services:  “Discover Nautilus & Fitness Equipment

Join us for a group orientation that will show you how to use the Nautilus and fitness equipment at Inver Hills College! 107

Tom Johnson & Rodger Martin, Recreation Staff

 

2:00-2:40

Paralegal, 2:00-2:40 pm:

"Ethics and Responsibility for Paralegals."  Nelson is a member of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility.

Lynda Nelson,
Paralegal Supervisor

 

2:45-3:15

Paralegal, 2:45-3:15 pm:

"Transfer to Hamline Univ."  Wong is a Transfer Specialist.

Willie Wong

B 203

3:30-4:00

Paralegal, 3:30-4:00 pm:

"Transfer to Metropolitan State Univ." Doebbert is an Advisor/Recruiter

Kim Doebbert

B 203

4:00-4:50

Paralegal, 4:00-4:50 pm:

"Legal Resources and the Internet."  Galligan is a County Law Librarian.

Sara Galligan, Dakota Cty.

B 203

4:00-
4:50 pm

Technology: "Writing Papers in Your IHCC Tech Account"

Learn how to format a paper and then save it to your own IHCC computer account.  Also learn how to access your account and paper off campus.

Chad Anderson,

Computer Lab Manager

 

          

5:00-5:55 pm

                     

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 5:00-5:55 pm

PRESENTER

ROOM

5:00-
5:55 pm

 

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Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Food: Free Supper 5:00-6:05

Free pizza and pop in Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!

Inver Hills College

HH Lobby

Academic Counseling:
Free Cookies & Lemonade

“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Clubs: Student Club Tables

What student organizations interest you?  Find out 5-7 pm .

Student Clubs

HH main hall

Books: Book Discounts

Get discounts--today only--on books related to student success in college!

IHCC Bookstore

Behind Cafeteria

 

5:15-
5:55 pm

 

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5:15-
5:55 pm

 

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(5:15 pm) Class/Time:
“The Power of Memory:
It's All in Your Mnemonics!”

Come learn what mnemonics are, and walk out of this session with
practical knowledge about how to use several methods. The more you use, the better your memory will become!

Jan Ochman,
Psychology

 

Basics/Health:
"FOR ADULTS ONLY—
A College Survival Kit"

As a busy student with pressing life responsibilities, you wonder how to get everything done.  Learn tips on how to survive and succeed in college and still have time for those little enjoyments in life outside class. H306

Martha Kudak,
Adult Programs

 

Basics: “How to Succeed in Math & Be Happy (at Least Some of the Time!)”

View the tape “Math: A Four Letter Word” to see how others have over-come their fear of math to be successful at it. Then find out about math resources at IHCC and discover strategies for succeeding at math.   smrt

Jan Kamp,
Mathematics

 

Basics/Services: 
Managing Debt and Understanding Credit!"

Did you know some debt may actually be good for your credit rating, but a debt you can't pay may hurt your rating dramatically?  There are tricks to managing debt, as shown in this very essential session.  smrt

Citibank

 

Careers/Depts./

Technology:
“PowerPoint for
Student Presentations”

This is a hands-on introduction to PowerPoint, the Microsoft program for creating visual presentations.  It can be important in science & elsewhere. Learn the basics: methods of creating a slide presentation with text and pictures, and tips on making presentations interesting and effective.  lg lab

Laurine Ford,

Biology

 

Clubs: “What is PTK 

Honor Society?  An orientation for 

Potential/New Members"

Have you considered joining a national honor society?  If you have a 3.25 cumulative GPA, you can join just to improve your resume and access to PTK scholarships, and become active or even an officer!   It’s a chance to help yourself, your school, and/or the community.  smrt

Nick Nownes, Co-Adv.,
and PTK Officers

 

Health:
“Juggling Two Roles: Being

 a Parent and a Student!”

Many students at Inver Hills are not just students—they’re also parents!  If this is you, you’re not alone!  Come to this informal session to meet other parents and network with your fellow students who are also busy raising families (also at 9 am ).  smrt

Cheryl Redinger,
Human Services

 

Health: Discover IH's Nautilus
and Fitness Equipment
"

Join us for a group orientation that will show you how to use the Nautilus and fitness equipment at Inver Hills College !  107

Tom Johnson & Rodger
Martin, Recreation Staff

 

5:00-
6:20 pm

Paralegal: Special Event!

"Interviewing and Investigative Techniques."  Theisen is a judge in the Dakota County District Court system.

Honorable Mary Theisen, Dakota County D.C.

B 203

          

6:00-7:00 pm

                    

 

TIME

WORKSHOP/EVENT

DESCRIPTION, 6:00-7:00 pm

PRESENTER

ROOM

6:00-
7:00 pm

Conferences with Teachers

Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.

Teacher Offices

Keynote: "
Lessons from the Edge" 

Keynote speech.  Popular speaker Millhone discusses what he's learned from living on the edge.   (Repeated from 10 am. Also see 11 am "Keynote Follow Up" and 2 pm "Ldrshp. Workshop" for more with Kirk.)

Keynote Speaker
Kirk Millhone

HH 203

Academic Counseling

“Got Direction?"  Ask a Counselor to help you plan.  Come to the Counseling/Career Development Center.

Academic Counselors

2nd Floor,
College Center

Paralegal, 6:30-6:50:

"Resume Tips and Employment Resources."
(Normal Paralegal evening class resumes at 7 pm.)

Brent Glass, Student Employment Coordinator

B 203

      

 

AFTER 7 PM, NORMAL NIGHT CLASSES MAY RESUME.

 
Check with your teacher or go to your normal night classroom at 7 pm.

         

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