For a complete, up-to-date list of rooms and events,
please pick up a printed schedule at "Registration" in the Heritage Hall lobby.)

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

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

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

FEATURES: 60+ hourly sessions, 3 Keynotes, Films & Music, & Lots of Food. (Fall focus: academic skills. Spring focus: majors & careers.)

Academic and Career: Drop in 9 am-3 pm & 5-6 pm, 2^nd floor CC (above Cafeteria) for help, free lemonade, and cookies. See also 9 & 11 am sessions.
$mart Money Sessions (OnCourse): See Counseling's "$mart Money" sessions 8 am-1 pm and 5:15-6 pm below. Everyone is welcome!

Great Book Deals: See the Bookstore 8 am-4:30 pm for 25% off today on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!
Visit the Library 8 am-9 pm for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!

Clubs: Are you interested in joining a club or other organization at Inver? Check out the Clubs tables in HH main hall 11 am-1:30 pm and 5-6:00 pm.

EHS “Save a Life! Learn CPR!”—Attend one session or attend all three, 1-5 pm (HH-126). Attend all 3 & become eligible for official CPR certification!

Free Food: Donuts, juice, coffee, 7:30-9:30 am, HH lobby. Pizza & pop, 11:45 am-12:30 pm, cafeteria, & 5-6 pm, HH lobby. Popcorn, 10:30 am-1 pm, HH lobby. Lemonade & cookies, 2^nd floor CC bldg. (above cafeteria), 11 am-6 pm. Candy—11 am-2 pm, Student-Club Display Tables, HH main floor.

Individual Sessions: DAY: 8 am, 9, 10, 11, 12:15 pm, 1, 2, and 3 (a few). EVENING: 5:15, and 6 (a few). Subjects: basic & advanced skills, careers, disciplines, health, technology, and more.

Keynote Speaker: Listen to Jay Zarr's Keynote Speech at 10 am (LA 210) and 6 pm (HH 203).
Workshop with him at 2 pm (HH 203). Post-keynote talk—meet Jay after the keynote, 11:15 am (LA 212).

Arts Events: See the acclaimed movie Lost Boys of Sudan 3-5 pm in the Green Room (CC 1^st fl.). Listen to “Library Unplugged,” a great acoustical guitar performance by teacher Tony Titus, 3-4 pm (Library).

Nursing: See the special events for nursing people only, under “Nursing,” 11 am & 12:15 pm.

Paralegal: See the bottom of each hour's box for "Paralegal" events 10 am-7 pm. Hear the Paralegal Keynote Address: Chief Justice Eric Magnuson, Chief of the Supreme Court of Minnesota, 5:30-6:45 pm!

Writing Tutors: Visit a tutor 9 am-4 pm in the Writing Center, 2^nd floor Library building, to help you with your papers.

Most activities are marked by type: Advanced, Basics, Careers/Depts., Class/Times, Clubs, Cultures, $mart Money, Food, Health, Nursing, Paralegal, Services, and Technology.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 8:00-8:50 am	PRESENTER
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.
	Food: Free Coffee & Donuts	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College
	Book Discounts 8 am-4:30 pm	25% off today only on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!	IHCC Bookstore
	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
	Advanced/Class: "Outwitting your Instructors"	How do your interests relate to your instructor's? To be successful in this, visit with your instructor. This session offers tips to manage such visits as well as to bring your interests to class. The session can help you improve your grades and gather skills useful after college. It is based in part on biologist John Janovy Jr.'s book Outwitting College Professors.	Richard Voorhees, Sociology
	Basics: "How Do I Talk with My Instructors If They Just Don’t Get Me?”	Sometimes it's easy to feel like your instructors just don't understand you or know how hard you work. Here are some simple steps and methods for learning how to talk with your instructors and help them get you. reg	Anne Johnson, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
	Class: "Building Creative, Collaborative Spirit" (Repeated at 10 am)	Discover a hands-on approach to collaboration with theatre games and impromptu creative projects to inspire confidence and team-building. Try fun warm-up activities and specific exercises to uncover your strengths and perspectives, and celebrate the important balance between contributing and compromising—to "hold on tightly” and “let go lightly.” small,open B209	Marnie Glazier, English & Theater
	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
	$mart Money: "Be Young and Fabulous on a Budget!" (Repeated at 9)	Do you want to live a fabulous lifestyle while living on a realistic budget? With smart spending, you can have the lifestyle you desire. This interactive session helps you examine your priorities and begin settting financial goals that will enable you to become a smarter spender. M.T.	Nicole Hulstein, Couns., & Sarah Hover, Career & Employment Services. Hosted by Counseling.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 9:00-9:50 am	PRESENTER
9:00- 9:50 am It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. Choose from these options. 9:00- 9:50 am	Conferences with Teachers	Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.
	Food: Free Coffee & Donuts	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College
	Book Discounts 8 am-4:30 pm	25% off today only on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!	IHCC Bookstore
	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
	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
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors
	Advanced/Services: “Peer Tutoring—Who Needs It?”	Find out what tutoring services are available to IHCC Students and how to access them. smrt	LouAnn Oppitz, Peer Tutoring Coordinator
	Advanced/Careers: "If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now: Successful IHCC Alumni Speak"	IHCC Alumni Board of Directors members share stories of getting where they are now: personal and professional networking, informational inter-views and interview bloopers, lessons in transferring to 4-year schools, and smoothing the road to the future. Students, bring your questions!	IHCC Alumni Board of Directors
	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
	Basics/Math: “How to Succeed in Math & Be Happy (at Least Some of the Time!)”	View the DVD “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/Health: "It's About Time! Overcome Procrastination"	Learn why you put things off and what to do. Do you have goals and dreams but keep postponing action? Learn 6 types of procrastination. Discover specific strategies to overcome it with practical strategies that empower us to take positive, timely actions for success in life. smrt	Kathy Schur, Counseling
	College Transfer: "Transfer 101 - Confused about Transferring?"	Figuring out the process, timelines, requirements, and financial resources for transferring can be confusing. Pave your path to transfer success by attending this session. smrt	Rob Harris, Counseling
	*Cultures* (9:00-11:30): "See the film Crash (Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture)"	A seemingly simple Los Angeles car accident draws together very diverse people. Racism and profiling are explored as people work through their fears and prejudices. A guest speaker will lead a discussion after on inter-connections of cultures at Inver and in your college/future years. W.S. smrt	Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs. Facilitator: Vicky Knickerbocker, Sociol.
	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
	$mart Money: "Be Young and Fabulous on a Budget!" (Also at 8.)	Do you want to live a fabulous lifestyle while living on a realistic budget? With smart spending, you can have the lifestyle you desire. This interactive session helps you examine your priorities and begin setting financial goals that will enable you to become a smarter spender. M.T.	Nicole Hulstein, Couns., & Sarah Hover, Career & Employment Services. Hosted by Counseling.
	$mart Money: "How to Read AND Repair Your Credit Report" (Repeated at 10.)	According to CNN/Money Magazine, errors in 25% of credit reports are serious enough to deny consumers/students access to credit, favorable loan rates, and sometimes jobs. Discover the background and history of the credit report, how to read the 3 major credit reports, and how to correct any errors to improve your credit rating. M.T. smrt	Brian Kearney, JBS Financial Hosted by Counseling.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 10:00-10:50 am	PRESENTER
10:00- 10:50 am It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. 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.
	Food: Free Coffee & Donuts	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College
	Food: Free Popcorn.	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center
	Book Discounts 8 am-4:30 pm	25% off today only on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!	IHCC Bookstore
	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
	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
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors
	Main Keynote: “Steps to Success”	Keynote speech. Nationally-known speaker Jay Zarr offers tried and true steps to success using amazing adventure-photography images. (Repeated at 6 pm. Also see 11:15 am "Keynote Follow-up Session" and 2 and 3 pm "Workshops" for more with this speaker.)	Keynote Speaker Jay Zarr
	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/Math: "How Can I Possibly Learn It All? Discover Your Personal Math Learning Style"	The amount of info in math class can be overwhelming, often leaving frustration and panic. This highly interactive session will have you complete a self-assessment to identify your main math learning style, build upon your strengths, and develop specific math-learning strategies. smrt	Amy Pantzer, Mathematics
	Class/Cultures/Travel: “Global Educational Opportunities”	Have an itch to learn while traveling? Students will hear about several different kinds of global travel opportunities at IHCC—from semester abroad programs to 10-day educational tours. Come with questions. smrt	Dave Berger, Sociology; Judy DeBoer, Commun.; Dave Page, English
	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	Jennifer Joffee, Art; Ellen Lansky, English
	Class: "Building Creative, Collaborative Spirit" (also at 8)	Discover a hands-on approach to collaboration with theatre games and impromptu creative projects to inspire confidence and team-building. Try fun warm-up activities and specific exercises to uncover your strengths and perspectives, and celebrate the important balance between contributing and compromising—to "hold on tightly” and “let go lightly.” small,open	Marnie Glazier, English & Theater
	*Cultures* (9:00-11:30): "See the film Crash (Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture)"	A seemingly simple Los Angeles car accident draws together very diverse people. Racism and profiling are explored as people work through their fears and prejudices. A guest speaker will lead a discussion after on inter-connections of cultures at Inver and in your college/future years. smrt W.S.	Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs. Facilitator: Vicky Knickerbocker, Sociol.
	Health/Services: “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, Recreation Staff
	$mart Money: "How to Read AND Repair Your Credit Report" (Also at 9)	According to CNN/Money Magazine, errors in 25% of credit reports are serious enough to deny consumers/students access to credit, favorable loan rates, and sometimes jobs. Discover the background and history of the credit report, how to read the 3 major credit reports, and how to correct any errors to improve your credit rating. M.T. smrt	Brian Kearney, JBS Financial. Hosted by Counseling
	$mart Money: "Uncovering the Myths about Financial Aid" (Repeated at 1 pm)	Have you heard, “I’ll never qualify for financial aid,” “All loans are bad,” or “The financial aid process is just too complicated!” All three are myths. Discover these and other myths about financial aid so that you can better find all the financial resources meant for you! M.T.	Parry Telander, Counseling. Hosted by Counseling
	Paralegal, 10:00-11:00 pm: "Main College Speaker – 'Steps to Success'"	Paralegal Students and Graduates - Take advantage of this great day on campus packed full of fantastic legal speakers, job recruiters, resume writing, job preparation, internship information, and a presentation by the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Eric Magnuson. Make plans to be here for the entire day!	Keynote Speaker Jay Zarr

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 11:00-11:45 am	PRESENTER
11:00- 11:45 am - See also next page. See also previous page. 11:00- 11:45 am It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. Choose your event from these options. 11:00- 11:45 am	Conferences with Teachers	Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.
	Food: Free Popcorn.	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center
	Note: Lunch starts 11:45	Free pizza and pop 11:45-12:30 in CC building Cafeteria while they last! (See also “Culture” below for a non-food, fasting alternate.)	Inver Hills College
	Book Discounts 8 am-4:30 pm	25% off today only on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!	IHCC Bookstore
	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
	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
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors
	Clubs: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Find out 11 am-2 pm.	Student Clubs
	Register To Vote!	Here's your chance, 11 am-2 pm, to register to vote in the Nov. elections.	Student Senate
	Keynote Follow-up Session, 11:15 am: “Listen to & Talk with Keynoter Jay Zarr.	After the keynote presentation in LA 210 10-11 am, catch keynoter Jay Zarr next door 11:15-11:45 for follow-up discussion and questions. (Also see his 2 pm "Keynoter Workshop" and his 6 pm repeat of the 10 am keynote.)	Keynoter Answers Questions. Facilitator: Greg Dahlstrom, Reading/Eng.

	Advanced/Clubs: “What is PTK Honor Society? An Orientation for Potential & New Members”	You can join the largest honor society in the USA if you have a 3.25 GP, 1 sem. of 3.5, & 12 cr. at Inver. Add PTK to resumes & transcripts, access more scholarships, and consider volunteer work! (also at 5:15 pm). smrt	PTK Co-presidents & Other Officers; Vicky Knickerbocker, Co-advisor
	Basics: "How Do I Talk with My Instructors If They Just Don’t Get Me?” (Tentative)	Sometimes it's easy to feel like your instructors just don't understand you or know how hard you work. Here are some simple steps and methods for learning how to talk with your instructors and help them get you. reg	Anne Johnson, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
	Basics: " If I'm Talking, You Should Be Taking Notes"	You may believe lecture classes are best but, in fact, you may find your effort to learn the material didn't work. Come learn how to improve your listening skills, note-taking techniques, and learning strategies for processing the information you've recorded in your lecture classes. smrt	Laurel Watt, Reading
	Careers/Depts.: “Exploring Majors and Careers”	Undecided Majors: Are you unsure about your future or feel overwhelmed by many options? You’re not alone! Learn your own interests, available programs, and ways to explore academic and occupational choices. smrt	Kristine Voth, Counseling
	Careers/Depts.: "Dr. Who? Traveling Through Different Options in Psychology"	Psychology is more than couches and white lab coats. Please join us as we share our experiences, observations, and research about working in the many different areas of psychology. Bring your questions! smrt	Jason Kaufman & Pam Fergus, Psychology
	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
	Class/Travel: “What Does Inver Have in Common with Hurricanes? (Katrina—The Rest of the Story)"	Would you like to go on IHCC's annual hurricane re-construction trip to help rebuild after Katrina? Are you up for an adventure in making a real difference in the largest IHCC Service Learning project? Join us (stu-dents, faculty, and staff are welcome) to learn about our May '09 trip. smrt	Cheryl Redinger & Tom Reis, Human Services
	Class/Careers/Technology: “How Should You Act Online? Online Etiquette for the College Student”	How do you talk to teachers, bosses, and students, and friends online in D2L or email? Learn positive online writing by remembering "audience," "tone," and "content." See examples of appropriate and inappropriate language and have some fun creating your own messages. lab	Mary Petrie, English
	Cultures: "Ramadan"	Would you like to learn what "Ramadan" is? Come find out what this holy month in Islam means, how it is celebrated, and why. B.K. smrt	Muslim Student Association
	*Cultures* (9:00-11:30): "See the film Crash (Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture)"	A seemingly simple Los Angeles car accident draws together very diverse people. Racism and profiling are explored as people work through their fears and prejudices. A guest speaker will lead a discussion after on inter-connections of cultures at Inver and in your college/future years. smrt W.S.	Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs. Facilitator: Vicky Knickerbocker, Sociol.
	Health/Bookstore:"Backpacks Should Help, Not Hurt--Ergo-nomics and Carrying Books"	Maintain spine health and prevent injuries from improper backpack use! Learn simple exercises to alleviate minor back pain, along with what to look for when buying and using a backpack. S.R.+L.G.	Grace Jones, IHCC Bookstore; & Liz Garland, Health Service
	$mart Money: "ID Theft - Protecting Your Most Valuable Possession: Your Identity"	Identity theft is on the rise. An ID thief may, on the computer, easily tap into your address, birth date, SS #, or credit card number to acquire phony credit cards and phone lines, siphon money from your bank accounts, get a mortgage, and even give you a criminal record. Learn how to lessen your risk, and also how to recover your identity if it is stolen. M.T. reg	Bill Gosiger, Mediator, Consumer Services Div., The Office of the Minn. Attorney General. Hosted by Counseling
	$mart Money: "Get Me Some Credit!" (Repeated at 12:15)	You found it—the perfect apartment, insurance, credit card, loan, or even job. But you are refused because of no credit history! Learn how to build and keep a good credit history, obtain a credit report, improve your score, stay out of debt, and live within your means! A BestPrep session. M.T. reg	Suzy Wheeler, Cert. Educ. Specialist, Family Means/ Consumer Cred. Counseling Service (Hosted by Counsel.)
	$mart Money (11-11:30): "Prepare a $$$-Winning Scholarship Application" (Also at 12:15)	Learn about scholarships available to Inver Hills students! Also discover how to find scholarships on the web and in the community. Hear great tips on filling out the applications, who evaluates them, and how. M.T. reg	M. Dimick, IHCC Founda-tion. A. Jaworski, IHCC Access & Opportunity Ctr.
	Technology: "A Short Intro to MS PowerPoint"	Come for this 30-minute session on the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint, an important program in many professions.	Chad Anderson, Computer Lab Manager
	Technology: "How To Succeed in CNT – Computer Networking Technology" (Also at 6 pm)	This session is intended for current CNT students and those interested in learning more about the CNT program. The session consists of a question and answer period about the CNT program as well as an advising session regarding which courses students should enroll in for spring semester 2008 in order to ensure they stay on track for a timely graduation. B109	Dave Keller & Dave Pickens, Computer Networking
	Nursing 11-12:00: “Nursing 101—Survival Guide for Your First Year of Nursing”	Practical tips for success in the nursing program presented by a panel of current nursing students, Nursing instructor Mary Stephens, and Kathy Schur, Counselor. Coffee and fresh, warm donuts will be provided!	Mary Stephens, Nursing. Kathy Schur, Counseling. Nursing Students
	Paralegal, 11:15-12:15 pm: "Paralegal's Trial"	"Electronic Litigation Paralegal's Trial" w/Laura Danielson, Para. & Man-ager, PaperChase; & Shannon Benson, Para. Manager, Foley & Mansfield	Paralegal Program

11:45-12:15: LUNCH. Free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria. Meat and non-meat pizza available. (Serving will continue to 12:30 pm or until the pizza is gone.)

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 12:15 noon-12:55 pm	PRESENTER
12:15- 12:55 pm It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. 12:15- 12:55 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.
	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
	Clubs: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Find out 11 am-2 pm.	Student Clubs
	Register To Vote!	Here's your chance, 11 am-2 pm, to register to vote in the Nov. elections.	Student Senate
	Food: Free Lunch 11:45-12:30.	Free pizza and pop in the CC building Cafeteria while they last!	Inver Hills College
	Food: Free Popcorn.	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center
	Book Discounts 8 am-4:30 pm	25% off today only on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!	IHCC Bookstore
	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors
	Advanced/Class/Time: "Speed Skimming & Speed Reading for Success"	Some people think speed reading and skimming are shortcuts that cheat your learning. Actually, speed readers may comprehend and remember more, and speed skimmers may learn more. BRING ANY BOOK! lg	Anthony Titus, Music
	Basics: “Reading in College— How To Keep Up!”	Do you have a thousand pages to read this week? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by the size of your college texts and your instructors’ expectations? Here are some tips.	Greg Dahlstrom, Reading and English
	Basics/Math: “How to Succeed in Math & Be Happy (at Least Some of the Time!)”	View the DVD “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/Class: “How To Pass the Eng 99 Final Test”	The English 99 final exam process can be very stressful for students because the exam is a large part of their final course grade. At this session, students will get an overview of the exam structure and grading, along with some tips on how to prepare for and be successful on the exam.	Laura Funke, English
	Basics/Nursing: “Test-taking Strategies for Everyone"	This session is for all students but especially those in Nursing. We will discuss strategies to handle multiple choice exams and offer tips for eliminating possible choices so your best guess counts! smrt	Leanne Eggessa, 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: "What Should You Do if Your Instructor Sucks?"	This interactive session highlights differences in learning and teaching styles. It emphasizes practical strategies to use when the two don't match. Before you join us, please reflect on different teaching styles you've experienced—and how they relate to your own learning styles. 60	Dave Berger, Sociology
	Cultures: "International Student Forum - Get To Know Cultures Around the World!"	International students are providing a panel discussion about cultures from their own countries: Vietnam, Malaysia, Somalia, China and a lot more. If there are any interesting questions that you would like to ask, the panel will be glad to answer. A fun experience will be provided!!!" reg	International Club. Khang Tran, Moderator
	$mart Money: "Get Me Some Credit!" (Also at 11:00)	You found it—the perfect apartment, insurance, credit card, loan, or even job. But you are refused because of no credit history! Learn how to build and keep a good credit history, obtain a credit report, improve your score, stay out of debt, and live within your means! A BestPrep session. M.T.	Suzy Wheeler, Cert. Educ. Specialist, Family Means/ Consumer Cred. Counseling Service (Hosted by Counsel.)
	$mart Money: "Prepare a $$$-Winning Scholarship Application" (Also 11-11:30)	Learn about scholarships available to Inver Hills students! Also discover how to find scholarships on the web and in the community. Hear great tips on filling out the applications, who evaluates them, and how. M.T. reg	M. Dimick, IHCC Founda-tion. A. Jaworski, IHCC Access & Opportunity Ctr.
	$mart Money: "Jump Start Your Future Wealth!" (Repeated at 1 pm)	Learn how saving just a little money now can turn into lots more money in the future. This is an interactive seminar on how to get your money to work harder for you at an earlier age. M.T. smrt	Stacey Brown, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Hosted by Counseling
	Technology: "Success Strategies from IT Insiders"	Discover the variety of IT careers and different skills needed for success. A panel of IT professionals share their most valuable tips and "insider" advice that will boost your academic success AND transfer into your professional life. reg	Kate Southwick, Dir., Part. Collab., Ctr. for Strategic IT & Security, Metropolitan State Univ.
	Nursing/Basics, 12:15: “Test-taking Strategies for Everyone"	This session is for all students but especially those in Nursing. We will discuss strategies to handle multiple choice exams and offer tips for eliminating possible choices so your best guess counts! smrt	Leanne Eggessa, Nursing
	Paralegal, 12:30-1:30 pm: “What Does It Take To Be a Successful Paralegal?”	Listen to this distinguished Paralegal panel: Shannon Benson, Para. Manager, Foley & Mansfield; Janice Vochaska, Para., Zelle Hofmann; Lindsey Kyllo, Para., Best Buy Co.; Daisy Davies, Para. Manager, 3M	Paralegal Program

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 1:00-1:50 pm	PRESENTER
1:00- 1:50 pm Choose your event from these options. It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. 1:00- 1:50 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.
	Academic Counseling: Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Come to the Counseling/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.	Academic Counselors
	Clubs: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Find out 11 am-2 pm.	Student Clubs
	Register To Vote!	Here's your chance, 11 am-2 pm, to register to vote in the Nov. elections.	Student Senate
	Food: Free Lunch 12-1 or 1:30	Free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria if anything is left!	Inver Hills College
	Book Discounts 8 am-4:30 pm	25% off today only on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!	IHCC Bookstore
	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors
	Basics/Math: "How Can I Possibly Learn It All? Discover Your Personal Math Learning Style"	The amount of info in math class can be overwhelming, often leaving frustration and panic. This highly interactive session will have you complete a self-assessment to identify your main math learning style, build upon your strengths, and develop specific math-learning strategies. smrt	Amy Pantzer, Math
	Class: “Tips To Outsmart Tests"	Learn how to become a strategic test taker. Discover how you can use clues right in a test, itself, to strategically mprove your test scores. smrt	Jennifer Willcutt, English
	Class: “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, English/Journalism
	Class/Discipline: “How to Succeed in Biology 1120: Exploring Biology"	"Exploring Biology" is a challenging course. Many don't pass it the first time. This session provides you with strategies to survive and excel in this course. A panel will discuss successful strategies and answer questions. smrt	Nat Hemstad & Tanya Smutka, Biology; Biology Students & Tutors
	Culture/Clubs/Arts/Food: "Music, Dancing, Food, and a Fiesta"	Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to come and enjoy good music and a fiesta – tacos, beans, rice, and chips with salsa picante; and French cookies and pop. You'll also get to learn Spanish dances from a professional dancer. Join us anytime! J.B.	Spanish Club & French Club
	Cultures/Film, 1:00-3:00: "See For the Bible Tells Me So Featuring a Cast Member from the Film In Person!"	Featuring a cast member! Join us for an award-winning documentary film on conservative Christian families coming to terms with having a gay child and how Bible quotes may both support and deny GLBT lives. Stay for the discussion afterward with cast member & mother Randi Reitan. smrt	Vicky Knickerbocker and Judy Morgan, Sociology
	Health/Careers, 1:00-2:30: “Save a Life! Learn CPR!”	Come for 1 session—or all 3. 1-2:30: “Adult CPR & Automatic External Defibrillator.” 2:30-3:30: “First Aid.” 3:30-5: “Child/infant CPR.” Take all 3 classes, and sign up for a written test to be officially certified. An official American Heart Assoc. CPR card is $15 for costs: please have a check or cash ready. (Nursing's "Health Care Prof." certif. requires add't'l work.)	EHS Student Association
	$mart Money: "Uncovering Myths about Financial Aid" (Also at 10 am)	Have you heard, “I’ll never qualify for financial aid,” “All loans are bad,” or “The financial aid process is just too complicated!” All three are myths. Discover these and other myths about financial aid so that you can better find all the financial resources meant for you! M.T. reg	Parry Telander, Counseling. Hosted by Counseling
	$mart Money: "Jump Start Your Future Wealth!" (Also at 12:15)	Learn how saving just a little money now can turn into lots more money in the future. This is an interactive seminar on how to get your money to work harder for you at an earlier age. M.T. smrt	Stacey Brown, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Hosted by Counseling
	Technology, 1:00-3:00: "Technology Showcase" (Enter anytime.)	Come see 10-15 min., student-friendly technology tools demos to enhance your productivity: KeePass (password manager), managing student files, E-Portfolio, PowerPoint tips, CAS (Course Applicability System), the new library web, online text ordering, and online tutoring. Mini-sessions will repeat so students may rotate from table to table. J.D. smrt	IHCC's TLTR (Technology Learning Technology Roundtable)
	Paralegal, 12:30-1:30 pm: “What Does It Take To Be a Successful Paralegal?”	Listen to this distinguished Paralegal panel: Shannon Benson, Para. Manager, Foley & Mansfield; Janice Vochaska, Para., Zelle Hofmann; Lindsey Kyllo, Para., Best Buy Co.; Daisy Davies, Para. Manager, 3M	Paralegal Program

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 2:00-5:00 pm	PRESENTER
2-5 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.
2-4:30 pm	Book Discounts 8 am-4:30 pm	25% off today only on all reference books, bar charts, and SuperReviews!	IHCC Bookstore
2-9 pm	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
2-4 pm	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors
2:00- 3:00 pm Choose your event from these options. It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. 2:00-3:00	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
	Keynoter's Workshop #1: “Leading & Following – Lessons Learned from Nature ”	What lessons can be learned from a walk in the woods? If you look at a large pine tree, you notice lower branches slowly die while upper ones flourish. This session will look at the lessons of nature and offer tips to duplicating those natural processes in your organization. (Also see "Keynotes" at 10 am and 6 pm, 11:15 am "Follow Up," & 3-4 pm Workshop.)	Jay Zarr, Keynoter (Workshop #1)
	Advanced: “Banned Books Week: The READ Menace, Literature Suppressed on Political Grounds—Oral Readings”	What if all political speech were totally banned or, worse, somebody controlled your reading? Celebrate the 1st Amendment in our current politically charged environment with this free reading, open to all. It will focus on some of our favorite books that have been challenged, banned, or censored on political grounds. Refreshments will be served.	Various Readers. Facilitator: Laurel Watt & Keith Richter, Reading.
	Arts: "Trying Out Poetry"	Join us and discover poetry as fun! We'll read a few poems and then try our hand—in groups and individually—with writing a poem. We'll look at American, Japanese, and other forms of poetry. reg.	Melanie Richards, English
	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!	Anthony Titus, Music
	Cultures/Film, 1:00-3:00: “For the Bible Tells Me So"	Come late if you wish and join us for an award-winning documentary film about how the Bible has been misquoted in discussing gays/GLBTs, the negative results, and how this is changing. Discussion afterward. smrt	Vicky Knickerbocker, Sociology
	Technology, 1:00-3:00: "Technology Showcase" (Enter anytime.)	Come see 15-min., student-friendly technology tools demos to enhance your productivity: KeePass (password manager), managing student files, E-Portfolio, PowerPoint tips, CAS (Course Applicability System), the new library web, online text ordering, and online tutoring. Mini-sessions will repeat so students may rotate from table to table. smrt	IHCC's TLTR (Technology Learning Technology Roundtable)
	Paralegal:	See "*Paralegal*" below, at bottom of this afternoon time period.
2:30-3:30	Health/Careers, 2:30-3:30: “Save a Life! Learn CPR!”	Come for 1 session—or all 3. 1-2:30: “Adult CPR & Automatic External Defibrillator.” 2:30-3:30: “First Aid.” 3:30-5: “Child/infant CPR.” Take all 3 classes, and sign up for a written test to be officially certified. An official American Heart Assoc. CPR card is $15 for costs: please have a check or cash ready. (Nursing's "Health Care Prof." certif. requires add't'l work.)	EHS Student Association
3:00-4:00	Arts: “Library Unplugged—Two Amazing Guitarists Live”	Listen to the best of both classical and jazz guitar. Exceptional guest performers Nicolas Kor and Geoff LeCrone are pursuing music degrees at the U. of St. Thomas. Join us to see them raise guitar to a new level. A.T.	Facilitator: Anthony Titus, Music Dept.
3:00-4:30	Keynoter's Workshop #2: “Leadership Program – 'True Colors'”	All are welcome, but campus leaders especially are encouraged to attend. Discover your “True Colors” with a personality inventory that explores your preferences, communication styles, and organizational habits. (Also see "Keynotes" at 10 am and 6 pm, 11:15 am "Follow Up," & 3-4 pm Workshop.)	Jay Zarr, Keynoter (Workshop #2)
3:30-5:00	Health/Careers, 3:30-5:00: “Save a Life! Learn CPR!”	Come for 1 session—or all 3. 1-2:30: “Adult CPR & Automatic External Defibrillator.” 2:30-3:30: “First Aid.” 3:30-5: “Child/infant CPR.” Take all 3 classes, and sign up for a written test to be officially certified. An official American Heart Assoc. CPR card is $15 for costs: please have a check or cash ready. (Nursing's "Health Care Prof." certif. requires add't'l work.)	EHS Student Association
4:00-4:30	Technology: "A Short Intro to MS PowerPoint"	Come for this 30-minute session on the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint, an important program in many professions.	Chad Anderson, Computer Lab Manager
1:45-3:00	Paralegal: “Preparing a Persuasive Resume”	Stacey Newmann, Placement Director, Special Counsel; Carol Larson, Para. Search Dir., Special Counsel. Bring your resume & a copy of your DARS grade report. See also http://www.esquiregroup.com/jobs_career_25.cfm.	Paralegal Program
4:15-5:15	Paralegal: “Paralegal Intern-ship Information Meeting”	This review of Paralegal internship requirements and assistance is for the spring semester 2009 internship paralegals.	Sally Dahlquist, J.D., Dir., Paralegal Program
5:30-6:45	Paralegal Keynote Speech!	"The Paralegal's Role in the Legal Profession and the State of the Judiciary" by the Chief Justice of the Minn. Supreme Court!	Chief Justice Eric Magnuson

Facts: The U.S. Census Bureau reports these 2005 average life-long earnings (left) and 2006 average yearly salaries (right) for different degree levels:

An average U.S. family of four earning $60,000 a year will need a lifetime income, over a period of 40 years, of $2,400,000.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 5:00-5:55 pm	PRESENTER
5:00- 5:55 pm See also next page.	Conferences with Teachers	Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.
	Food: Free Supper 5:00-6:05	Free pizza and pop in Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College
	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
	Clubs: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Find out 5-6:30 pm.	Student Clubs
	Register To Vote!	Here's your chance, 5-6 pm, to register to vote in the Nov. elections.	Student Senate
5-9 pm	Library Books 8 am-9 pm	Visit the Library for "Banned Books Wk." and "Latino Heritage Month"!	Library Staff
See also previous page. 5:15- 5:55 pm Choose your event from these options.	*(5:15 pm) Advanced/Clubs:* “What is PTK Honor Society? An Orientation for Potential & New Members”	You can join the largest honor society in the USA if you have a 3.25 GP, 1 sem.of 3.5, & 12 cr. at Inver. Add PTK to resumes & transcripts, access more scholarships, and consider volunteer work! (also at 5:15 pm). smrt	PTK Co-presidents & Other Officers; Vicky Knickerbocker, Co-advisor
	Advanced: "The MN Supreme Court Justice Speaks"	(5:30-6:45) "The Paralegal's Role in the Legal Profession & the State of the Judiciary" by the Chief Justice of the MN Supreme Court!	Minn. Chief Justice Eric Magnuson
	Advanced: "The Upstanders— Resisting Nazi Tyranny"	How can you learn to better think about and critically examine the holocaust? Discover how by thinking about "upstanders"--those who risked life to stand up to Nazis. Why did some resist but not others? smrt	Vicky Knickerbocker, Sociology and Human Service
	Basics: “How To Succeed in Math & Be Happy (at Least Some of the Time!)”	View the DVD “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: “How Can You Enjoy Studying Using Your Own Learning Style?"	Try out a learning-styles test to discover what works for you. Then, based on your learning style, you'll discover what can work for you, personally, to be successful with tests, quizzes, and general understanding! lab	Kathryn Dederichs, Communication
	Class/Cultures/Travel: “Global Educational Opportunities”	Have an itch to learn while traveling? Students will hear about several different kinds of global travel opportunities at IHCC—from semester abroad programs to 10-day educational tours. Come with questions. smrt	Dave Page, English
	Health: “The Wellness Workshop"	Did you know your wellness directly affects your ability to do well in life? Join this interactive/active workshop to learn about the role of wellness in your success. Learn how to assess and improve your well-BEING to improve your well-DOING. open	Deborah Pellant, Psychology
4:15-5:15	Paralegal: “Paralegal Intern-ship Information Meeting”	This review of Paralegal internship requirements and assistance is for the spring semester 2009 internship paralegals.	Sally Dahlquist, J.D., Dir., Paralegal Program
5:30-6:45	Paralegal: Keynote Speech	"The Paralegal's Role in the Legal Profession and the State of the Judiciary" by the Chief Justice of the MN Supreme Court!	Chief Justice Eric Magnuson

AFTER 7 PM, NORMAL EVENING CLASSES MAY RESUME. Check with your teacher or go to your normal evening classroom at 7 pm.
Thanks for attending Student Success Day!

Lifetime, h.s. graduate: $820,870.	Lifetime, 4-yr. coll. degree: $1,429,850.	Avg. 1-yr. salary with high school diploma:	$31,071.
Lifetime, some college: $992,890.	Lifetime, master's degree: $1,618,970.	Avg. 1-yr. salary with 4-yr. college degree:	$56,788.
Lifetime, 2-yr. degree: $1,062,130.	Lifetime, doctorate degree: $2,142,440.	Avg. 1-yr. salary with advanced college degree:	$82,320.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 6:00-7:00 pm	PRESENTER
5:30-7:00	Conferences with Teachers	Make appointments with your teachers to see how you can be more successful in your classes.
5:30-6:45	*Paralegal Keynote Speech*	"The Paralegal's Role in the Legal Profession and the State of the Judiciary" by the Chief Justice of the Minn. Supreme Court	Chief Justice Eric Magnuson
6:00-7:00	Main SSD Keynote: “Steps to Success”	Keynote speech. Nationally-known speaker Jay Zarr offers tried and true steps to success using amazing adventure-photography images. (Repeated at 6 pm. Also see 11:15 am "Keynote Follow-up Session" and 2 and 3 pm "Workshops" for more with this speaker.)	SSD Keynote Speaker Jay Zarr
	Health/Services: “Discover Inver’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	Rodger Martin, Recreation Staff
	Technology: "How To Succeed in CNT – Computer Networking Technology" (Also at 11 am)	This session is intended for current CNT students as well as those interested in learning more about the CNT program. This session will consist of a question and answer period about the CNT program as well as an advising session regarding which courses students should enroll in for Spring semester 2008 in order to ensure they stay on track for a timely graduation. B109	Dave Keller & Dave Pickens, Computer Networking