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STUDENT SUCCESS DAY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, FEB. 26, 2008
(This schedule does not show all the rooms or last-minute changes.
For a complete,
up-to-date list of rooms and events,
please pick up a printed schedule at "Registration" in the Heritage Hall lobby.)
Inver Hills Student
Success DayFinish What You Start!
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS 9 am-7 pm
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, fully-online, and ASAP courses meet as normal.)
(Please note: Most activities are marked by type: Advanced, Basics, Careers/Depts.,
Class/Times, Clubs, Cultures, Food, Health, Paralegal, Services, and Technology.)
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
Academic and Career Counseling: Drop in anytime at the times below, 2nd floor CC building (above Cafeteria).
Books
on Sale: See the bookstore 9 am-5 pm for 25% off on books related to student success.
College Transfer Fair: Check out the tables of 20 colleges/universities at the College Transfer Fair, 9:30 am-1 pm.
Free
Food: Donuts, rolls, juice, coffee, et al., 8-10
am, HH lobby. Pizza & pop, 11:45 am-12:45 pm, Cafeteria, and 5-6 pm, HH lobby.
Popcorn, 10:30 am-1 pm, HH lobby. Lemonade & cookies, 2nd floor CC
bldg. (above Cafeteria), 9 am-3 pm and 4-6
pm. Candy11
am-2 pm and 5-6 pm, Student-Club Display Tables, HH main floor.
Human
Services Transfer Fair: Check out the tables of 6 human services programs at transfer
colleges/universities, 1-3 pm.
Individual
Sessions: 9 am, 10, 11, 12
noon, 1 pm, 2 pm (a few), 5 pm, 6 pm (a few)on basic
& advanced skills, careers/disciplines, health, technology, and more.
Keynote
Speaker: Check out this semester's career-oriented keynote speaker at 10
am and 6 pm, with the keynoter's workshop at 2 pm. Meet
the keynote speaker and discuss his
keynote speech with him at 11 am.
Music Events: Attend a special guitar musical event by a top state guitarist at 3 pm in "Library Unplugged."
Special Disciplinary Sessions by Nursing and Paralegal
Writing
Tutors: Available most of the day in the Writing
Center, 2nd floor Library building, to help you with your papers
SSD WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, & ACTIVITIES, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Please note: Most activities are marked by type: Advanced, Basics, Careers/Depts., Class/Times, Clubs, Cultures, Food, Health, Paralegal, Services, and Technology.
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TIME |
WORKSHOP/EVENT |
DESCRIPTION, 9:00-9:50 am |
PRESENTER |
ROOM |
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9:00-
Choose your event from these options.
It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.
9:00-
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Conferences with Teachers |
Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes! |
Teacher Offices |
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Food: Free Coffee & Donuts |
In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last! |
Inver Hills College |
HH Lobby |
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Books: Book Discounts |
Get 25% off--today only--on books related to student success in college! |
IHCC Bookstore |
Behind Cafeteria |
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Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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, |
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Tutoring: Writing Tutors |
Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center. |
Writing Center Tutors |
2nd Fl. Library |
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College Transfer Fair 9:30-1 |
Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer. |
Minn. & Wis. Colleges |
Please pick
up a final schedule— |
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College Transfer:
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Admission counselors from a smaller private university, a large research university, and a public state university will focus on helping you plan your work at Inver for a successful transfer & completion of your bachelor’s degree at the university of your choice in a timely manner. none |
Kathy Schur, Counseling; |
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Advanced/Careers:
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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 |
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Advanced/Services/ |
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, Tim Boyer, Supervisor, Student Support Services |
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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 |
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Basics:
“When
Are We |
So you wonder if math has any real purpose? Find out exactly what you need to know in math—in different jobs and careers. lg. smrt |
Becky Raimann, |
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Class/Time/Travel:
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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. |
Dave Berger, Sociology Judy DeBoer, Communication Dave Page, English |
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Careers: “Information Technology Careers” |
The demand for Information Technology workers is growing in all fields, from private industry to government and the non-profit sector, requiring IT professionals to meet their information needs. Learn about the various career paths, salaries, and educational expectations. |
John Honchell, Supervisor, IHCC Management Information Systems |
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Services: |
What are the best banks? How can you get the best services from them, especially if you have just a small account or need to borrow? What other services can banks provide? Listen to this nonprofit group’s answers. |
Sharon Reichenbach, |
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Technology/Services: “Discover MS Excel” |
This session shows students how to create formulas and graphs from a set of data using Microsoft’s Excel program, which is part of MS Office. |
Chad Anderson, Computer Lab Manager |
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Note: “HH” is Heritage Hall, “B” is the Business building, “CC” is the College Center (and cafeteria), and “FA” is the Fine Arts building. See the map on page 1.
10:00-10:50 am (See map of campus on p. 1.)
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TIME |
WORKSHOP/EVENT |
DESCRIPTION, 10:00-10:50 am |
PRESENTER |
ROOM |
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10:00-
Choose your event from these options.
It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. |
Conferences with Teachers |
Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes! |
Teacher Offices |
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Food: Free Coffee & Donuts |
In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last! |
Inver Hills College |
HH Lobby |
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Food: Free Popcorn, 10:30 am |
In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:30 am-1:00 pm. |
IHCC Tutoring Center |
HH Lobby |
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Books: Book Discounts |
Get 25% off--today only--on books related to student success in college! |
IHCC Bookstore |
Behind Cafeteria |
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Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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, |
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Tutoring: Writing Tutors |
Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center. |
Writing Center Tutors |
2nd Fl. Library |
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College Transfer Fair 9:30-1 |
Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer. |
Minn. & Wis. Colleges |
Please pick
up a final schedule— |
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Keynote Speech:
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Keynote speech. Develop a game plan for how you will use what you’re learning at IHCC to finish what you start and guarantee success after you graduate. Learn how to set smart goals that get results. (Repeated at 6 pm. See also 11:15 am "Keynote Follow Up" & 2 pm "Leadership Workshop" with the keynote speaker. For more info on this, see www.inverhills.edu/ssd.) |
Keynote Speaker |
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Careers: "Dr. Who? Traveling Through Different Career 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! |
Pam Fergus, Jason Kauf-man, & Connie Manos-Andrea, Psychology |
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Careers: |
Information Technology is IT. Programming is only a part of it. Learn IT opportunities in agriculture, business, education, finance, health, , human services, manufacturing, media, politics, science, tourism, & more. smrt |
Mark Peterson, Director, Technology Services |
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Careers/Disciplines: “Make a Difference in a Child’s Life: Become a Child Advocate” |
Help a child have a voice in court! The Guardian Ad Litem program is an excellent way to help children. Guardians advocate for what is in a child’s best interest. Guardians (also called CASA—Child-Appointed Special Advocates—in some states) are appointed to child-protection cases. |
Grace Jones, Bookstore, Volunteer G.A.L.; & Kelley Leaf, Henn. Cty. G.A.L. Coordinator |
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Services: |
Are you afraid of credit cards or have developed too big a balance? Would you like to know how to improve your credit score? Learn how to improve your credit—come listen to this nonprofit group’s answers. |
Mark Larson, |
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11:00-11:45 am
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TIME |
WORKSHOP/EVENT |
DESCRIPTION, 11:00-11:45 am |
PRESENTER |
ROOM |
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11:00-
See also next page.
à ß See also previous page.
11:00-
Choose your event from these options.
It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.
11:00-
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Conferences with Teachers |
Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes! |
Teacher Offices |
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Food: Free Popcorn. |
In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:30 am-1:00 pm. |
IHCC Tutoring Center |
HH Lobby |
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(Food: Free Pizza—11:45 am) |
Free pizza & pop in Cafeteria—eat at 11:45 before the 12:15 sessions! |
Inver Hills College |
CC Cafeteria |
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Books: Book Discounts |
Get 25% off--today only--on books related to student success in college! |
IHCC Bookstore |
Behind Cafeteria |
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Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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, |
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Tutoring: Writing Tutors |
Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center. |
Writing Center Tutors |
2nd Fl. Library |
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College Transfer Fair 9:30-1 |
Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer. |
Minn. & Wis. Colleges |
Please pick
up a final schedule— |
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Clubs
11 am-2 pm:
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What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-2 pm. |
Student Clubs |
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Clubs/Food: “Acupuncture & Moxibustion Demonstration” |
See acupuncture & moxibustion demonstrations & eat Chinese food in the Green Room in CC by the Cafeteria (toward the Library) 11am-2 pm. |
Chinese Club |
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11:15 Keynote Follow Up: More on “Goal Setting for Success!” |
Learn more from Kit Welchlin in person about developing a game plan for success after you graduate. Learn how to set smart goals, and hear about 13 new behaviors that guarantee success. |
Kit Welchlin, |
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Advanced/Careers:
"Resumes for |
How do you build a high-quality resume? Discover purposes, styles, formats, content and steps in making a resume. Learn the important key of knowing your audiences and constructing a resume that grabs them. smrt |
Mike Henle, |
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Advanced/Careers/Depts.: |
Posters—which use both visuals and text—are a popular tool in science research and clinical settings. Learn how to develop an organized poster in 3 steps: design planning, production, and oral presentation! h317 |
Heather Brient-Johnson, Biology. Judy Chamberlain, Chemistry. |
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Advanced/Skills: "Talk Is Cheap—Friend-to-Friend Therapy for the Uninsured” |
Got drama? Join us. Learn basic helping skills (listening, paraphrasing, communication) to live happily ever after in total enlightenment. (OK, we can’t promise “total,” but they will help improve your relationships! |
Tom Reis, |
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Basics:
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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, |
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Basics: “Math 94 Word Problem Help Session.” |
Come and learn more about solving the linear applications in Chapter 2 of your book, including percent, motion, and mixture problems. lg. w/long tables |
Jan Kamp, |
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Basics/Class: |
The English 99 final exam can be very stressful because it is a big part of the course grade. Come and get an overview of the exam’s structure, its grading, and tips on how to prepare for the exam and be successful on it. |
Laura Funke, |
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Careers/Disciplines: “Make a Difference in a Child’s Life: Become a Child Advocate” |
Help a child have a voice in court! The Guardian Ad Litem program is an excellent way to help children. Guardians advocate for what is in a child’s best interest. Guardians (also called CASA—Child-Appointed Special Advocates—in some states) are appointed to child-protection cases. |
Grace Jones, Bookstore, Volunteer G.A.L.; & Kelley Leaf, Henn. Cty. G.A.L. Coordinator |
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Clubs/Advanced: "PTK Honor Society Orientation for Potential/New Members" |
With a 3.25 GPA & 1 sem. w/3.5, you can place a national honor society on your resume and access free scholarships. You don't need to be active after joining, but opportunities for leadership exist (also at 5:15 pm). smrt |
Vicky Knickerbocker, Co-Advisor, |
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11:30- 12:50 pm: Clubs/ |
Students, faculty, and staff all are welcome to come and enjoy good music, eat tacos, and learn to dance from a professional. The Music Department and the Spanish Club offer a Fiesta and also will teach you how to dance several Spanish and African dances. Join us anytime! J.B. |
Music Department |
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11:30-12:45, Culture: “Black History Month Celebration” |
Come and celebrate black history month with us with an African drum performance, an African-American literature reading, and David Grant—a Twin Cities African-American writer—speaking about "Slavery's Legacy Lingers On." Come enjoy the drumming and learn about black history! |
David Grant, |
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11:00 pm: Tech./ Services: “Discover MS Excel” |
This session shows students how to create formulas and graphs from a set of data using Microsoft’s Excel program, which is part of MS Office. |
Chad Anderson, Computer Lab Manager |
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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. |
Mary Stephens, Nursing |
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Paralegal, 11:15-12:40 pm: |
What is meth, the legal consequences, and the effect on our community? A compelling meth video will be viewed and discussed by a local attorney. |
Paralegal Program |
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11:45-12:15: LUNCH. Free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria. Meat and non-meat pizza available. (Serving will continue to 1 pm or until the pizza is gone.)
12:15 noon-12:55 pm
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TIME |
WORKSHOP/EVENT |
DESCRIPTION, 12:15 noon-12:55 pm |
PRESENTER |
ROOM |
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12:15-
Choose your event from these options.
It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.
12:15-
See also next page.
à ß See also previous page.
12:15-
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Conferences with Teachers |
Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes! |
Teacher Offices |
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Food: Free Pizza—11:45 am |
Get free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria and take it to your 12:15 session! |
Inver Hills College |
CC Cafeteria |
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Food: Free Popcorn. |
In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:30 am-1:00 pm. |
IHCC Tutoring Center |
HH Lobby |
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Books: Book Discounts |
Get 25% off--today only--on books related to student success in college! |
IHCC Bookstore |
Behind Cafeteria |
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Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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, |
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Tutoring: Writing Tutors |
Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center. |
Writing Center Tutors |
2nd Fl. Library |
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College Transfer Fair 9:30-1 |
Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer. |
Minn. & Wis. Colleges |
Please pick
up a final schedule— |
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Clubs
11 am-2 pm:
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What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-2 pm. |
Student Clubs |
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Advanced:
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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? Also learn about a 2-day conference focusing on "Deadly Medicine." smrt |
Vicky Knickerbocker,
Sociology and Human Service; and |
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Advanced/Services: “The Inside Scoop on IHCC Student Attitudes and Buying Habits about Textbooks” |
How do you save money on books and improve your grades? How do age, status, class load, and income affect what you buy and how you feel about courses? Learn why people buy/don’t buy books, how this affects grades, and how shopping satisfaction develops with the bookstore and/or web. |
Susan Rasmussen, IHCC Bookstore |
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Careers/Depts, 12:30-2: "IT Networking: Get started!" (See also the 1 & 1:30 networking sessions!) (Enter anytime.) |
85-95% of jobs are found by networking. Are you in IT Networking/IP Telephony/Programming? Attend all 3 sessions (12:30-2) to learn the skills and then network with IT professionals. 12:30:Basics of career net-working. 1:00: Small Group with IT insiders. 1:30 Expand your network: advice, tips, possible job leads. (See also 1:00 description.) Smrt., 40 |
Kate Southwick, Director Partner Collaboration & Student Relations, Center for Strategic IT & Security |
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Careers/Depts./Travel: “Understanding airline travel—why is it such a mess?” |
Whether for leisure or work, travel is increasingly important. But how did air travel, once uneventful, become such a mess? For 30 minutes, travel through 80 years of airline history to understand its problems, cope with it better, and leave with tips for maximizing the experience. smrt |
Brian Addis, Aviation |
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Clubs/Food: “Acupuncture & Moxibustion Demonstration” |
See acupuncture & moxibustion demonstrations & eat Chinese food in the Green Room in CC by the Cafeteria (toward the Library) 11am-2 pm. |
Chinese Club |
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Clubs:
“How |
The Student Senate can help! Come find out how you can have your voice heard and how the Student Senate can help you. Also see how we take care of business, and what we do! In this session, you will get to observe a mock meeting where decisions that affect you every day are made! |
Student Senate |
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Clubs: |
Come and meet members and advisors of the IHCC Vets and Friends Club for discussion and questions/answers about being a vet/student at IHCC. Learn about resources and services available to you. Gain support and knowledge from vets already enrolled at IHCC. J.G. |
Vets & Friends Club |
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11:30-
12:50 pm: Clubs/Culture/Food: |
Students, faculty, and staff all are welcome to come and enjoy good music, eat tacos, and learn to dance from a professional. The Music Department and the Spanish Club offer a Fiesta and also will teach you how to dance several Spanish and African dances. Join us anytime! J. Books |
Music Department |
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Clubs: “Interested in Hurricane Katrina Relief Work?” |
Pick up your pizza and then join us to hear what dedicated students here have done. IHCC’s V.I.B.E. Club takes 30 students and faculty yearly to help communities after a natural disaster. May 17-27, we go to New Orleans to help reconstruction. If you’re interested, join us for lunch. smrt |
Tom Reis & |
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11:30-12:45, Culture: “Black History Month Celebration.” (Enter anytime.) |
Come and celebrate black history month with us with an African drum performance, an African-American literature reading, and David Grant—a Twin Cities African-American writer—speaking about "Slavery's Legacy Lingers On." Come enjoy the drumming and learn about black history! |
David Grant, |
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Health:
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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 |
Holly Irlbacker, |
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Paralegal,
12:45-2:00 pm: |
Learn first hand what is happening in the paralegal career and education! Hear this fantastic panel of a lawyer and paralegals from four law firms discuss their road to success as well as their recommendations. Feel free to ask questions and get answers about the legal profession! |
Atty. Nathan Nelson; Paralegals Tracey Heggen, Lisa Webb, & Jessica Sebeck Lugo |
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1:00-1:50 pm
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TIME |
WORKSHOP/EVENT |
DESCRIPTION, 1:00-1:50 pm |
PRESENTER |
ROOM |
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1:00-
Choose your event from these options.
It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.
See also next page.
à
ß See also previous page.
1:00-
It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.
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Conferences with Teachers |
Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes! |
Teacher Offices |
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Food: Free Lunch 12-1 or 1:30 |
What's left of free pizza & pop—it's okay to bring it to your 1 pm session! |
Inver Hills College |
CC Cafeteria |
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Books: Book Discounts |
Get 25% off--today only--on books related to student success in college! |
IHCC Bookstore |
Behind Cafeteria |
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Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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, |
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Tutoring: Writing Tutors |
Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center. |
Writing Center Tutors |
2nd Fl. Library |
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Human Services |
Come in and visit the tables of different transfer representatives of colleges/universities with Human Services programs degrees. |
Human Services |
Please pick
up a final schedule— |
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Clubs
11 am-2 pm:
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What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-2 pm. |
Student Clubs |
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Advanced/Class/Time:
"Speed Skimming & |
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, |
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Basics/Class: |
How should you pace yourself on an essay exam? Where should you start? How can you set up essay questions the way teachers want? Find examples and discussion in this session in how to ace the essay exam! Also receive a handout with sample essay exam questions & set ups. |
Melanie Richards, |
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Basics: “When Are We Ever Going to Use Math!!!?" |
So you wonder if math has any real purpose? Find out exactly what you need to know in math—in different jobs and careers. lg. smrt |
Becky Raimann, |
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Careers/Depts:
"Exploring |
Undecided Majors: Unsure about your future? Overwhelmed by the many options available? You’re not alone. Learn more about your own interests, what's available, and how to explore academic & occupational choices. lab |
Mike Stebleton, |
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Careers/Depts: "Many Careers in Exercise & Sports" |
Take this opportunity to discover and explore job requirements, education, salaries, and job outlooks for many careers in exercise and sports. |
Kathy DeDeyn & Steve Baugh, Phys. Education |
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Careers/Depts. (See also 12:30.)
1:00-1:30: 1:30-1:50: "IT Networking Social.” |
85-95% of jobs are found by networking. Are you in IT Networking/IP Telephony/Programming? Attend all 3 sessions (12:30-2) to learn the Skills and then network with IT professionals. 12:30: Basics of career net-working. 1:00: Small Group with IT insiders. 1:30: Expand your network: advice, tips, possible job leads. (See also 12:30 description.) |
Kate Southwick,
Director, |
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Careers/Depts./Technology/
Advanced:
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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 |
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Clubs: “Acupuncture & Moxibustion Demonstration” |
See acupuncture & moxibustion demonstrations & eat Chinese food in the Green Room in CC by the Cafeteria (toward the Library) 11am-2 pm. |
Chinese Club |
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Health/Services: "Travel for Exercise! Sports-sponsored Outdoor Trips" |
Would you like to travel with the IHCC Outdoor Sports Program for your exercise? Ski/snowboard at Giant's Ridge, go whitewater rafting, travel the Boundary Waters, etc. Join us for this roundtable with and for students. |
Tom Johnson, |
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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.” If you take all 3 classes, you may sign up for a written test to be officially certified. (An official American Heart Assoc. CPR card is $15 for costs.) |
EHS Student Association |
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Health/Services:
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Join us for a group orientation that will show you how to use the Nautilus and fitness equipment at Inver Hills College! |
Rodger Martin, Recreation Staff |
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Paralegal, 12:45-2:00 pm: |
Learn first hand what is happening in the paralegal career and education! Hear this fantastic panel of a lawyer and paralegals from four law firms discuss their road to success as well as their recommendations. Feel free to ask questions and get answers about the legal profession! |
Atty. Nathan Nelson; Paralegals Tracey Heggen, Lisa Webb, & Jessica Sebeck Lugo |
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2:00-5:00 pm
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TIME |
WORKSHOP/EVENT |
DESCRIPTION, 2:00-5:00 pm |
PRESENTER |
ROOM |
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2-5 pm |
Conferences with Teachers |
Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes! |
Teacher Offices |
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Books: Book Discounts |
Get 25% off--today only--on books related to student success in college! |
IHCC Bookstore |
Behind Cafeteria |
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Tutoring: Writing Tutors (to 4) |
Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center. |
Writing Center Tutors |
2nd Fl. Library |
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2-3 pm |
Human Services |
Come in and visit the tables of different transfer representatives of colleges/universities with Human Services programs degrees. |
Human Services |
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Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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 |
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Careers: “Information Technology Careers” |
The demand for Information Technology workers is growing in all fields, from private industry to government and the non-profit sector, requiring IT professionals to meet their information needs. Learn about the various career paths, salaries, and educational expectations. |
John Honchell, Supervisor, IHCC Management Information Systems |
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2:00-4:00 |
Keynoter Workshop:
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Keynoter Workshop: This workshop is different from the 10 am & 6 pm keynote speeches. Listen to keynoter Welchlin describe the traits of effective leaders, long-term effectiveness, leadership styles, how to gain the confidence and trust of others, and how to grow winners. (See also 10 am & 6 pm keynotes. For more info on this, see www.inverhills.edu/ssd.) |
Keynote Speaker |
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Advanced/Health/Movie:
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Watch the movie Sicko and learn why 47 million Americans have no health insurance and why some who are may be denied medical help—a "must see" if you are in a helping profession—w/discussion afterward. smrt |
Vicky Knickerbocker, Sociology. |
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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.” If you take all 3 classes, you may sign up for a written test to be officially certified. (An official American Heart Assoc. CPR card is $15 for costs.) |
EHS Student Association |
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3:00-4:00 |
Music Event: |
Inver Hills is thrilled to present Steve Newbrough as our "Library Unplugged" guest performer. Steve was received with a spontaneous standing ovation at "Guitarathon" at Hamline University this year. You have to show up. This guitarist is absolutely unbelievable. –Tony Titus |
Steve Newbrough, Recent Graduate of the North Carolina School of the Performing Arts |
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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.” If you take all 3 classes, you may sign up for a written test to be officially certified. (An official American Heart Assoc. CPR card is $15 for costs.) |
EHS Student Association |
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4:00-5:00 |
Technology/Services: “Discover MS Excel” |
This session shows students how to create formulas and graphs from a set of data using Microsoft’s Excel program, which is part of MS Office. |
Chad Anderson, Computer Lab Manager |
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4:00-6:00 |
Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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 |
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3:00-4:15 |
Paralegal, 3:00-4:15 pm: “Paralegal Cover Letter and Resume Workshop” |
Prepare for paralegal employment! Gain useful tips and one-on-one recommendations for paralegal and legal careers from these experienced recruiters. Bring your cover letter and resume for review!! |
Penny Cierzan & Esquire Group |
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4:30-5:30 |
Paralegal, 4:30-5:30 pm: “Summer 2008 Internship Information Meeting” |
Review your Paralegal internship requirements and get assistance if you are a summer semester 2008 intern. Bring your resume and a copy of your grade report from the Degree Audit Report area in your online account. |
Sally Dahlquist, |
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Inver Hills
Student Success Day—Finish What You Start!
EVENING COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS: 5:00-7:00 pm, Tues., February 26, 2008
Classes on Student Success Day are changed
until 7 pm to the events below. (Only off-campus, fully-online, and accelerated
courses meet as normal.)
Please register for these events in the lobby of Heritage Hall.
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DESCRIPTION, 5:00-7:30 pm |
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5:00-
See also previous page.
It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. |
5-7 pm: Confs. with Teachers |
Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes! |
Teacher Offices |
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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 |
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Books: Book Discounts |
Get 25% off--today only--on books related to student success in college! |
IHCC Bookstore |
Behind Cafeteria |
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Academic/Career
Counseling |
“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, |
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Clubs: Student Club Tables |
What student organizations interest you? Find out 5-6:15 pm. |
Student Clubs |
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(5:00 pm)
Careers: |
Want to discover the inside track on two types of professional careers at IBM? Check out these examples from IBM’s supply-chain business unit and how IBM views project management from an Inver Hills instructor and Learning Consultant at IBM. Smrt |
Bill Burmesch, IHCC Project Mngmnt. Instruct. & IBM Consultant |
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Health/Services: |
Join us for a group orientation that will show you how to use the Nautilus and fitness equipment at Inver Hills College! |
Rodger Martin, Recreation Staff |
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(5:15 pm) Advanced: "The Power of Memory: It's All in Your Mnemonics!" |
Come learn what mnemonics are,
and walk out of this session with |
Jan Ochman, |
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(5:15 pm)
Careers: |
Find out about working conditions, wages, job outlooks, education for, & purposes of BIT inspection, and what kind of inspectors there are. Pre-senters are BIT instructors at IHCC and professional BIT inspectors. smrt |
Bruce Harens & Michele Engberg, |
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(5:15 pm) Careers/Technolo-gy/Advanced: “PowerPoint for Student Presentations” |
This is a hands-on intro to Microsoft PowerPoint, which creates visual presentations. It can be important in science, business, & elsewhere. Learn to create an interesting, effective slide presentation with text & pictures. lg lab |
Laurine Ford, Biology |
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(5:15 pm) Clubs/Advanced: "PTK Honor Society Orienta-tion—Potential/New Members" |
With a 3.25 GPA & 1 sem. w/3.5, you can place a national honor society on your resume and access free scholarships. You don't need to be active after joining, but opportunities for leadership exist (also at 5:15 pm). smrt |
Co-advisor Vicky Knickerbocker & PTK Officers |
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6:00- |
Keynote Speech:
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Keynote speech. Develop a game plan for how you will use what you’re learning at IHCC to finish what you start and guarantee success after you graduate. Learn how to set smart goals that get results. (Repeated from 10 am. See also 11:15 am "Keynote Follow Up" & 2 pm "Leadership Workshop" with the keynote speaker. For more info on this, see www.inverhills.edu/ssd.) |
Keynote Speaker |
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4:30-5:30 |
Paralegal Program: “Summer 2008 Internship Information Meeting” |
Review your Paralegal internship requirements and get assistance if you are a summer semester 2008 intern. Bring your resume and a copy of your grade report from the Degree Audit Report area in your online account. |
Sally Dahlquist, |
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5:45- |
Paralegal Program: "Tips & Techniques To Get and Keep Your Paralegal Job" |
Judge Theisen will review interviewing tips and how to succeed and keep a paralegal job once you find it! |
Honorable Mary Theisen, 1st District Court Judge |
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AFTER 7 PM, NORMAL NIGHT CLASSES MAY RESUME. Check with your teacher or go to your normal night classroom at 7 pm.
This page last revised 19 Feb. 2007
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SSD Web created 1 Oct. 2006 Email Your questions to SSD: click here. SSD home page: http://www.inverhills.edu/studentsuccess
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