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.)

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 9:00-9:50 am	PRESENTER	ROOM
9:00- 9:50 am 9:00- 9:50 am	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Food*: Free Coffee & Donuts	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College	HH Lobby
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library	Library Building
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	For SSD web sessions 24/7, see the list at the end.	On the Web	Any Computer
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors, 9-4	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*College Transfer Fair to 12:30*	Talk with representatives of 20+colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	HH 203
	*College Transfer*: "Transfer Tips from the Pros”	Admission counselors from several colleges/universities small and big will help you plan your IHCC classes for successful transfer & completion of your BA/BS degree at the university of your choice in a timely manner. smrt	Rob Harris, Counseling; Admissions Reps. from Colleges & Universities	ROOMS: Please register in the Heritage Hall lobby when you arrive, and pick up a printed “Schedule” with room numbers on it.
	*Advanced:* “The Zen of Tea”	Experience the art of Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony! The ceremony will include the greeting, preparation, serving of a sweet, preparation of matcha, serving of tea, examination of utensils, and the closing. All you need to bring is a watchful and elegant mind. smart, 8:30 set up	Pat Darling, English; Chris Lindemann, Student
	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! Dimick	IHCC Alumni Board of Directors
	*Advanced/Classes:”* Im-proving Test Taking Abili-ties (in Science Courses)”	Stop cramming! Discover a great technique to prepare for exams. While this session will consider science courses, the technique is applicable to students in any course that has formal, written assessments. smrt	James Schneider, Biology
	*Advanced/Services:* “Free Tutoring at IHCC!”	Find out what tutoring services are available to IHCC Students and how to access them. Free popcorn will be available for two or three hours. smrt	LouAnn Oppitz, Peer Tutoring Coordinator
	Advanced/Services/Tech-nology: "Taking Advantage of Online Tutoring.”	Come for this overview and demonstration of Smarthinking, the online tutoring service available to all students at Inver Hills Community College. smrt	Tim Boyer, Director, Student Support Services
	*Basics:* “10 Things Every Student Should Know about Formatting Word Documents,” –9, 11, 1, & 5:15	Do some aspects of Word 2007 drive you crazy? Come to the Writing Center at 9, 11, 1, and 5:15 for a mini-session on how to master common formatting skills such as cutting and pasting, inserting page numbers, and removing those pesky extra lines. Limit of 14 students per session. Watt WC	Writing Center Staff
	Basics: “How To Build Language and Literacy in Children (and Yourself!)”	This workshop will show you how to get your children and yourself to build language and literacy by incorporating them into daily activities, use environment and routine, discovering how social/emotional development affects learning, and developing early skills in children. reg.	Nancy Kaczrowski, EDU/HSER
	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. dmrt	Eleanor Byhre, English and Reading
	*Careers:* “The Admissions Essay”	Learn how to write an effective admissions essay when you transfer to a four-year college/university. Join us to receive templates a handout showing what to write and ask questions. Also learn how the Writing Center can help you write your admissions essay. smart	Amanda Pruka, Language Arts
	*Careers:* “Getting a job in EMS – Southern Style”	Positions for EMTs and Paramedics in the Twin Cities can be very competitive. Learn effective interview techniques from the people that do the hiring. Find out from former IHCC graduates what it is like to interview and work for an ambulance service in Louisiana. Waltz	Brian Cowart, Terry Broussard & Colleen Doyle; Acadian Ambulance, Baton Rouge
	Careers/Depts: "How To Dress To Impress—for Both Men and Women!"	What should you wear for upcoming job interviews? What is "Business Casual" and "Casual Friday"? Do you really have to buy a whole new wardrobe? Join us for discussion, tips, and tricks on how to dress to impress during a job interview or other professional function. smrt	Sarah Hover & Nicole Bietz, Counseling
	*Class*: “Good Writing is Good Writing!”	Do different disciplines have different rules for writing? Find out what writ-ing techniques and styles cross all disciplines—and the few that don’t! reg.	Dave Page, English/Journalism
	Depts./Biology: “Concept Mapping— The Best Thing Since Buttered Toast!”	Learn this study strategy that focuses on hierarchy and relationship among concepts. Which term is most general? Which more specific? How are all they related? This skill, once acquired, is transferable to many other courses. We will focus on General Biology concepts in this workshop. smrt	Heidi Wetherall, Biology
	*Money:* “How to Read and Repair Your Credit Report” 9 am, 10, 12:15 pm, 1, 2, & 5:15	CNN & Money Magazine say 25% of credit reports have enough errors to deny you credit, good loans, and sometimes a job. Learn the background and history of such reports; how to read the 3 major credit reports; and how to correct errors and improve your own credit rating. smrt	Brian Kearney, Triple Threat, LLC
	*Money*: “Textbook Affordability”	Federal and state laws give you the right to know about textbook costs and availability. The Inver Hills Bookstore staff is happy to offer this session educating and informing you about what your own choices are for making your textbooks more affordable. smrt	Susan Rasmussen, IHCC Bookstore

Note: “HH” is Heritage Hall, “B” is the Business building, “CC” is the College Center (and Cafeteria), and “LA” is the Liberal Arts building. See the map on page 1.

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	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve 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 10-1	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center	HH Lobby
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library	Library Building
	*Academic/Career Counseling* “Walk-in Academic Planning”	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS).	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm and 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors, 9-4	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*College Transfer Fair to 12:30*	Talk with representatives of 20+colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	HH 203
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Keynote Speech: “Finish What You Start—Living and Leading from the Inside Out!”	Keynote: Challenging times call for strong people. Embrace the power within you to finish what you start, prioritize your goals, and weather the economic climate. Join Melanie and take a journey of personal discovery provides you with tools to accomplish your goals. Learn to answer the tough questions and make the right choices. (Please bring paper and pen/pencil to the keynote. Follow-up Q-&-A: 11:15 in FA. Leadership Workshop 2 pm, HH 203. For more info, see www.inverhills.edu/ssd.)	Keynote Speaker Melanie Hartman	ROOMS: Please register in the Heritage Hall lobby when you arrive, and pick up a printed “Schedule” with room numbers on it.
	Advanced/Careers: "’Dr. Who’— Careers 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	Pamela Fergus, Jason Kaufman, & Connie Manos-Andrea, Psychol.
	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
	*Careers/Depts./Nursing:* “HAT PAPER, PAPER HAT, HAT PAPER”	This session is for Semester 1 Nursing Program students. Bring your HAT paper project documents from the NURS 1025 course pack. Come and enjoy learning about the HAT paper project! smrt. 55-60 people	Kim Kvale and Maureen Marshall, Nursing
	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
	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
	*Depts./Nursing:* “Medical Dosages Review Sessions”	This session is for students attending medical dosages (INTS 1080) this semester. We will concentrate on answering student questions.	Anita Lesmeister, Nursing
	*Money:* “How to Read and Repair Your Credit Report” 9 am, 10, 12:15 pm, 1, 2, & 5:15	CNN & Money Magazine say 25% of credit reports have errors bad enough to deny you credit, good loans, and sometimes a job. Learn the back-ground and history of such reports; how to read the 3 major credit reports; and how to correct errors and improve your own credit rating. MT smrt	Brian Kearney, Triple Threat, LLC

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 11:00-11:45 am	PRESENTER	ROOM
11:00- 11:45 am 11:00- 11:45 am 11:00- 11:45 am	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Food*: Free Popcorn 10-1	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center	HH Lobby
	*(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
	*College Transfer Fair to 12:30*	Talk with representatives of 20+colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	HH 203
	*Academic/Career Counseling* “Walk-in Academic Planning”	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS).	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm and 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Clubs 11 am-1 pm: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-1 pm.	Student Clubs	Heritage Hall main hallway
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library	Library Building
	*Civic Engagement Fair:* “Get Involved!” 11 am-1 pm	Meet national and local government/non government service learning, volunteerism, & internship representatives from 14 service agencies. Napoli	Civic Engagement Teaching Circle	Green Room (by Cafeteria)
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors, 9-4	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	Keynote Follow-up, 11:15 am: “Talk with Keynoter.”	After the keynote presentation in LA 210 10-11 am, meet keynoter Melanie Hartman in person 11:15-11:45 for follow-up discussion and questions about how to advance your career and make 2010 great for you!	Keynoter Answers Questions. Facilitator: Greg Dahlstrom, Reading/Eng.	ROOMS: Please register in the Heritage Hall lobby when you arrive, and pick up a printed “Schedule” with room numbers on it.
	*Advanced: “*Asking for a Recommendation”	Learn from insiders what your best bets are – and common errors – when asking for a recommendation from teachers and others. Your recommendations can help set you apart from the crowd. reg	Anthony Collins, English; Mary Dimick, Exec. Director, Foundation
	Advanced/Careers/Depts.: "How To Do Poster Presentations"	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
	*Basics:* “10 Things Every Student Should Know about Formatting Word Documents,” –9, 11, 1, & 5:15	Do some aspects of Word 2007 drive you crazy? Come to the Writing Center at 9, 11, 1, and 5:15 for a mini-session on how to master common formatting skills such as cutting and pasting, inserting page numbers, and removing those pesky extra lines. Limit of 14 students per session. Watt WC	Writing Center Staff
	Basics/Class: “Oh S*%&^, Where’d I Put That?”	Not prepared for school? Struggling to find papers and assignments in class? Learn how to get organized—from backpacks and folders to time management. Become well organized, less stressed, and better prepared for tests and quizzes. If you don’t have the time, let us help you sort out your school clutter. smart	Carol Arth, Kaylee Laurn, Patsy-Jo Patet, and Olivia Raymond, Students
	Basics/English: “How to Pass the ENG 99 Final Portfolio” 11 am & 1 pm	Are you confused about ENG 99 Final Portfolio? Attend this session to learn what is expected for the ENG 99 Final Portfolio—with plenty of time for questions and answers. smrt	Ben Kiely, English
	*Careers*: “Make the Right Impression —Clothing for Careers,” 11:00 am-1:00 pm	Appropriate interview clothing is an essential part of a good first impression. Come browse our gently used interview clothing and walk away with an outfit that makes the right impression! Both men’s and women’s clothing provided!	Sarah Hover, Career & Employment Services; Leanne Schmidt, Counseling
	*Careers/Depts./Nursing:* “Therapeutic Communication? Of Course I’m Therapeutic!”	This session is for Semester 1 Nursing Program students. Bring your Community Service Learning assignment pages from the NURS 1025 course pack related to service learning # 3 and #4. Come and enjoy learning more about Therapeutic Communication in your practice! smrt 60	Kim Kvale and Maureen Marshall, Nursing
	Clubs: “Interested in Hurricane Katrina Relief Work?”	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 16-26, we go to rural Louisiana to help reconstruction. If you’re interested, join us for lunch. smrt	Cheryl Redinger & Tom Reis, Human Services
	Clubs/Advanced: "PTK Honor Society Orientation for Potential and 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	Abby Ledvina, Pres.; Vicky Knickerbocker, Co-Advisor
	*Clubs/Class:* “Misconceptions about Islam” 11-11:45	Muslim scholar and leader Dr. Hamdi El-Sawaf will share a real, existing perspective of what is Islamic faith—in times when people fear the Islamic population. lg. smrt, Nureini+ Neuhaus	Dr. Hamdi El-Sawaf and the Muslim Student Association
	*Depts./Nursing: “*Criteria for Success!—Admission to the IHCC RN Program”	Interested in becoming an RN? Get your prescription for success! Come to this session to learn more about a career in nursing and how you can prepare to be accepted into the Inver Hills Nursing Program. lrg smrt	Diane Elifrits, Nursing
	*Health/Services:* “Giant Ridge Ski/Snow-boarding Trip: What you missed by not going!”	Here is an opportunity to discover why attending the yearly Giant Ridge trip is great. Students from the previous trip will share their photos, stories, and experiences of the slopes and meeting new friends, and explain why other students should go. smrt	Shane Stroup, Philosophy
	*Technology/Careers:* “Success Strategies in Computer Networking Technology” (also at 2 pm)	Current and prospective CNT students are encouraged to learn more about the CNT program including recently approved program changes and how to stay on track for a timely graduation. This session will include a question and answer session smrt	Ben Franske, Computer Networking Technology Dept.
	Paralegal: "Preparing for Paralegal Employment	Learn about what it takes to prepare for the paralegal job market from a long-time professional paralegal recruiter who operates in the Twin Cities area. There will be time for questions and answers about the current job market and job search strategies.	Kay Schroven, Paralegal Placement Director, Kelly Legal Services, Inc.

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	ROOM
12:15- 12:55 pm 12:15- 12:55 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*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
	*Food*: Free Popcorn 10-1	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center	HH Lobby
	*Academic/Career Counseling* “Walk-in Academic Planning”	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS).	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm and 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors, 9-4	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*College Transfer Fair to 12:30*	Talk with representatives of 20+colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	HH 203
	Clubs 11 am-1 pm: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-1 pm.	Student Clubs	Heritage Hall main hallway
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library	Library Building
	*Civic Engagement Fair* 11 am -1 pm: "How To Get Involved"	Meet national and local gov't/nongov't service learning, volunteerism, & internship representatives from 14 service agencies. Napoli	Civic Engagement Teaching Circle	Green Room (by Cafeteria)
	*Human Services Transfer Fair* (12:15-2 pm)	Come in and visit the tables of different transfer representatives of colleges/universities with Human Services programs degrees. Reis	Human Services Transfer Schools	Heritage Hall 306
	*Basics/Class:* “Success! Not Stress!!”	Are you struggling with the stress of college, just beginning college, or really don’t know what’s going on with school? Come learn how to make it through without freaking or stressing. It’s all about how you get motivated, plan the whole process, and set and follow your goals. reg	Mykala Joa and Erica Derifield, Students	ROOMS: Please register in the Heritage Hall lobby when you arrive, and pick up a printed “Schedule” with room numbers on it.
	*Careers*: “Make the Right Impression —Clothing for Careers,” 11:00 am-1:00 pm	Appropriate interview clothing is an essential part of a good first impression. Come browse our gently used interview clothing and walk away with an outfit that makes the right impression! Both men’s and women’s clothing provided!	Sarah Hover, Career & Employment Services; Leanne Schmidt, Counseling
	Class/Culture: “Religion and Sexuality: Panel Discussion”	The GSA will hold a panel discussion on the topic “Religion and Sexuality: Perpetuating Acceptance in the Workplace of Cultures and Practices That Are Not Our Own” reg. Rothrock	Gay-Straight Alliance
	Clubs: “Wonders of the World Jeopardy Game” until 2	Join the International Club to play Jeopardy 12:15-2 pm and learn more about the wonders of the world! Everyone is welcome. large smart-Shiferaw	International Club
	*Clubs/Arts:* “Latin Dishes and Dance!” 12:15-1:30	Come join us 12-1:30 pm for a variety of Latin foods and something to drink. Stay and learn to dance—merengue, bachata, and salsa! Napoli , setup 12-2, double smart	Spanish Club
	*Depts./Math:* “Wading through Word Problems!”	Does the very thought doing word problems make you want to run from the room? This session will discuss strategies covered in class to help you succeed in solving word problems. Content is geared toward Math 94 students, but others are also welcome. smrt	Amy Pantzer, Mathematics
	*Money:* “How to Read and Repair Your Credit Report” 9 am, 10, 12:15 pm, 1, 2, & 5:15	CNN & Money Magazine say 25% of credit reports have errors bad enough to deny you credit, good loans, and sometimes a job. Learn the back-ground and history of such reports; how to read the 3 major credit reports; and how to correct errors and improve your own credit rating. MT smrt	Brian Kearney, Triple Threat, LLC
	*Services:* “Protect Yourself!—How To Stay Safe On & Off Campus”	Join us to discover the plan for the entire campus community regarding personal safety and security. This session will help you understand the basic skills you need to know to protect yourself and your property. smrt	Tom McCluney, IHCC Director of Public Safety
	Paralegal: "Successes in Education and Employment"	Come listen to two successful paralegals who graduated from the Inver Hills Paralegal Program talk about their legal successes.	Nathan Nelson, J.D., Virtus Law; Jason Damberg, Family Law Paralegal, Hensen and Efron, P.A.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 1:00-1:50 pm	PRESENTER	ROOM
1:00- 1:50 pm 1:00- 1:50 pm 1:00- 1:50 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*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
	*Academic/Career Counseling* “Walk-in Academic Planning”	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS).	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm and 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library	Library Building
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors, 9-4	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*Human Services Transfer Fair* (12:15-2 pm)	Come in and visit the tables of different transfer representatives of colleges/universities with Human Services programs degrees. Reis	Human Services Transfer Schools	Heritage Hall 306
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Advanced/Disciplines: "The AFA Degree.”	Join us to learn how to earn an AFA—Associate in Fine Arts—degree at Inver Hills. Discover what classes you need, how to transfer the degree to 4-year colleges and which ones, and what kinds of art careers exist. smrt	Jennifer Joffee & Wendy Olson, Fine Arts	ROOMS: Please register in the Heritage Hall lobby when you arrive, and pick up a printed “Schedule” with room numbers on it.
	*Arts/Class*: “Examining Clint Eastwood”	Learn how analyzing this famous actor and director’s unique life and career in cinema, the arts, and politics helps us understand all film and film studies. *smrt*	Alan Miller, Humanities
	*Arts/Special Film Showing:* “A Friend Indeed—The Bill Sackter Story,” 1-4 pm (Come and go at any time.)	See an inspiring new documentary of a forgotten man and an uncommon friendship shattering worldly perceptions of people with disabilities. Sackter was locked up for 40+years in Faribault State Hospital. Afterward, he was befriended by a family and college students. Hosted by Sociology Club, Student Services, and Phi Theta Kappa. *lrg smrt*	Lane Wyrick, Producer of the Film; Vicki Knickerbocker, Sociology
	*Basics:* “10 Things Every Student Should Know about Formatting Word Documents,” –9, 11, 1, & 5:15	Do some aspects of Word 2007 drive you crazy? Come to the Writing Center at 9, 11, 1, and 5:15 for a mini-session on how to master common formatting skills such as cutting and pasting, inserting page numbers, and removing those pesky extra lines. Limit of 14 students per session. Watt WC	Writing Center Staff
	Basics/English: “How to Pass the ENG 99 Final Portfolio” 11 am & 1 pm	Are you confused about ENG 99 Final Portfolio? Attend this session to learn what is expected for the ENG 99 Final Portfolio—with plenty of time for questions and answers. smrt	Ben Kiely, English
	Careers/Depts.: "How To Write a Resume That Gets Noticed!"	Whether you are developing your first resume or sprucing up an old one, this session will provide you with the guidelines and information needed for creating a resume that will stand out. Topics will range from tips for writing resume content to formatting and style ideas. smrt	Elizabeth Kellett, IHCC Writing Center Tutor
	*Careers/Technology:* “Network your Way into an IT Job! Part I”	Discover how to uncover the hidden IT job market through networking. Prepare your verbal marketing messages. Receive guidance and feedback on how to present yourself and stand out. Take this session before “”Part II” at 2 pm. Exclusively for IT students (CNT/Computer Sci). smart larger	Kate Southwick, Director, IT Career Development, Advance IT Minnesota
	*Class:* “Why Study Philosophy? The Cash Value of American Pragmatism”	What does “American Pragmatism” mean? President Obama claims he is a pragmatist. Hilary Clinton asserts our foreign policy must be pragmatic. Learn what “pragmatism” is, and find out how it can make you a more effective learner and career seeker.	Shane Stroup, Philosophy
	*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 – Lg.	Dave Berger, Sociology
	Clubs: “Wonders of the World Jeopardy Game”	Join the International Club to play Jeopardy 12:15-2 pm and learn more about the wonders of the world! Everyone is welcome. large smart-Shiferaw	International Club
	*Clubs/Arts:* “Latin Dishes and Dance!” 12:15-1:30	Come join us 12:15-1:30 pm for a variety of Latin foods and something to drink. Stay and learn to dance—merengue, bachata, and salsa! Napoli , setup 12-2 double smart	Spanish Club
	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
	*Money:* “How to Read and Repair Your Credit Report” 9 am, 10, 12:15 pm, 1, 2, & 5:15	CNN & Money Magazine say 25% of credit reports have errors bad enough to deny you credit, good loans, and sometimes a job. Learn the back-ground and history of such reports; how to read the 3 major credit reports; and how to correct errors and improve your own credit rating. MT smrt	Brian Kearney, Triple Threat, LLC
	Services: “Recognizing and Preventing Violence on Campus”	Part I of this session will help you see warning signs and learn how to respond to them to prevent violence on campus. Part II of this session will provide you—students, faculty, and staff—with critical guidance for how to recognize and survive an active shooter situation. smrt	Tom McCluney, IHCC Director of Public Safety
	*Paralegal, 1:00-2:30 TBA*	The Electronic Litigation Paralegal—Technology, Case Management & E-discovery. Learn basic terminology, case management methods, and discovery techniques.	.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 2:00-5:00 pm	PRESENTER	ROOM
2:00- 5:00 pm 2:00- 5:00 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Academic/Career Counseling* “Walk-in Academic Planning”	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS).	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm and 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library	Library Building
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors, 9-4	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Leadership Workshop w/Keynoter: “True Colors —What Are Yours?” 2-3:30	The Matrixx® True Color System helps you understand how different people communicate. With your true color, you can address group communication issues, enhance your leadership skills, and create a unified and highly functioning organization. (For more, see www.inverhills.edu/SSD.)	Keynote Speaker Melanie Hartman	ROOMS: Please register in the Heritage Hall lobby when you arrive, and pick up a printed “Schedule” with room numbers on it.
	*Arts:* “Favorite Movies,” 2-3 pm	Take a break from the studies. Join the library staff for an informal discussion of our favorite picks from our great collection of movies. Share your favorites with us too! Besser	Library Staff
	*Arts/Special Film Showing:* “A Friend Indeed—The Bill Sackter Story,” 1-4 pm (Come and go at any time.)	See an inspiring new documentary of a forgotten man and an uncommon friendship shattering worldly perceptions of people with disabilities. Sackter was locked up for 40+years in Faribault State Hospital. Afterward, he was befriended by a family and college students. Hosted by Sociology Club, Student Services, and Phi Theta Kappa. *lrg. smrt.*	Lane Wyrick, Producer of the Film; Vicki Knickerbocker, Sociology
	*Careers/Depts.:* “Insiders’ Guide to the Paramedic Core” 2-3 pm	Do you want to be a Paramedic? Do you not know if you should go for an A.S. or Certificate, what classes to take, or what to expect? This session will help prospective paramedic students understand what it takes to enter the IHCC Paramedic Core. If you’re thinking Core, you need to be here.	David Waltz, EMS
	*Careers/Technology:* “Network your Way into an IT Job! Part II” 2-3:30 pm (Breakout Rooms 2-2:30)	85-95% of jobs are found by word of mouth (networking). Meet local IT professionals, practice important networking skills, build your IT career network, and hear job search tips from the experts. Exclusively for IT stu-dents (CNT/Computer Sci). Prepare by attending Part I at 1:00 pm. smart	Kate Southwick, Director, IT Career Development, Advance IT Minnesota
	*Careers/Technology:* “Success Strategies in Computer Networking Technology” 2-3 pm	Current and prospective CNT students are encouraged to learn more about the CNT program including recently approved program changes and how to stay on track for a timely graduation. This session will include a question and answer session smart	Ben Franske, Computer Networking Technology Dept.
	*Money*: “How to Read and Repair Your Credit Report,” 2-3 pm and 5:15 pm	CNN & Money Magazine say 25% of credit reports have errors bad enough to deny you credit, good loans, and sometimes a job. Learn the back-ground and history of such reports; how to read the 3 major credit reports; and how to correct errors and improve your own credit rating. MT smrt	Brian Kearney, Triple Threat, LLC
	Health/Careers, 2:30-3:30: “Save a Life—First Aid!”	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
	Health/Careers, 3:30-5:00: “Child/Infant 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
4:30- 5:30 pm	Paralegal: "Paralegal Internship Meeting for 2010 Summer Interns"	Check out this review of paralegal internship requirements and begin to locate an internship. Bring your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your grade report from the Degree Audit Report area in your online account.	Sally Dahlquist, Paralegal Program Director, IHCC

Inver Hills “Student Success Conference—Finish What You Start Spring 2010”

EVENING & ONLINE COMPLETE SCHEDULES OF WORKSHOPS: 4:00-7:00 (9:00) pm, Tues., February 23, 2010
Online SSD at www.inverhills.edu/SSD

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.)

TIME		WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 4:00-7:00 (9:00) pm	PRESENTER	ROOM
4:30- 5:30 pm		Paralegal: "Paralegal Internship Meeting for 2010 Summer Interns"	Check out this review of paralegal internship requirements and begin to locate an internship. Bring your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your grade report from the Degree Audit Report area in your online account.	Sally Dahlquist, Paralegal Program Director, IHCC	Business 203 (Top floors of HH & B connect.)
5:15- 5:55 pm Sessions start at 5:15 unless other-wise noted.		5-7 pm: Confs. w/Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve 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/Career Counseling* “Walk In Academic Planning”	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS)	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm; and 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
		Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
		*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
		*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library	Library Building
		Advanced: "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	ROOMS: Please register in the Heritage Hall lobby when you arrive, and pick up a printed “Schedule” with room numbers on it.
		*Basics:* “10 Things Every Student Should Know about Formatting Word Documents”	Do some aspects of Word 2007 drive you crazy? Come to the Writing Center at 9, 11, 1, and 5:15 for a mini-session on how to master common formatting skills such as cutting and pasting, inserting page numbers, and removing those pesky extra lines. Limit of 14 students per session. Watt WC	Writing Center Staff
		*Careers/Depts.:* “Getting a Job in EMS – Southern Style”	Positions for EMTs and Paramedics in the Twin Cities can be very competitive. Learn effective interview techniques from the people that do the hiring. Find out from former IHCC graduates what it is like to interview and work for an ambulance service in Louisiana. Dave Waltz	Brian Cowart, Terry Broussard & Colleen Doyle; Acadian Ambu-lance, Baton Rouge, LA
		Clubs/Advanced: "PTK Honor Society Orientation for Potential and 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	Abby Ledvina, Pres.; Vicky Knickerbocker, Co-Advisor
		*Depts./Math:* “Wading through Word Problems!”	Does the very thought doing word problems make you want to run from the room? This session will discuss strategies covered in class to help you succeed in solving word problems. Content is geared toward Math 94 students, but others are also welcome. smrt	Amy Pantzer, Mathematics
		*Money:* “How to Read and Repair Your Credit Report”	CNN & Money Magazine say 25% of credit reports have errors bad enough to deny you credit, good loans, and sometimes a job. Learn the back-ground and history of such reports; how to read the 3 major credit reports; and how to correct errors and improve your own credit rating. MT smrt	Brian Kearney, Triple Threat, LLC
	6:00- 7:00 pm	*Keynote Speeches*	SSD Keynoter Melanie Hartman; and Paralegal Keynoters’ Panel Presentation—see top of next page!	Keynote Speakers
	6:00- 7:00 pm	SSD Keynote Speech: “Finish What You Start—Living and Leading from the Inside Out!”	Keynote: Challenging times call for strong people. Embrace the power within you to finish what you start, prioritize your goals, and weather the economic climate. Join Melanie and take a journey of personal discovery provides you with tools to accomplish your goals. Learn to answer the tough questions and make the right choices. (Please bring paper and pen/pencil to the keynote. For more information, see www.inverhills.edu/SSD.)	Keynote Speaker Melanie Hartman
	6:00- 7:00 pm	Paralegal Keynoters’ Presentation: “The Legal Profession and Roles of Legal Personnel”	Come listen to our expert panel of paralegal graduates: Honorable Mary Theisen, Judge of District Court, First Judicial District, Amber Lang, RP, Paralegal Manager, Tuft and Arnold; Deborah Nord, Paralegal, Hvistendahl, Moersch & Dorsey; Jennifer Feuerhake, Paralegal, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, Civil Division; and Minnesota Paralegal Association Member Jennifer Johnson Legal Assistant.
	6:00-9:00 pm	*Library*: Special Displays	See our displays in front for African-American History Month, short stories, new fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science fiction.	IHCC Library
	7:00-9:00 pm	“Special Film Showing: ‘A Friend Indeed—The Bill Sackter Story’”	See an inspiring new documentary of a forgotten man and an uncommon friendship shattering worldly perceptions of people with disabilities. Sackter was locked up for 40+years in Faribault State Hospital. A family and students at a University helped get him out. Hosted by Sociology Club, Student Services, and Phi Theta Kappa. *Large Smart*	Lane Wyrick, Producer of the Film; Vicki Knickerbocker, Sociology

“SSD ONLINE” – Ongoing SSD Sessions 24/7—before, during, and after the Student Success Conference

TIME		WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION – ONLINE SESSIONS	PRESENTER	ROOM
	24/7/365	*Advanced/Careers/Depts.:* “PowerPoint for Student Presentations”	This web video is a practical 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. Start your video by going to http://faculty.inverhills.edu/lford/ and clicking on “PowerPoint for Student Presentations.”	Laurine Ford, Biology	On the Web 24/7
		*Basics/Technology:* “How to Access and Use D2L”	This web video is a practical introduction to using D2L. Are you interested in trying out courses with online content? Most instructors use D2L for online classtime. Learn the basics of D2L so you can expand your scheduling opportunities. Go to http://faculty.inverhills.edu/lford/ to start; then click on “How to Access and Use D2L.”	Laurine Ford, Biology
		*Basics/Advanced/Careers*: "Online Help at Inver Hills' Web Site"	Go to www.inverhills.edu/ssd for basic lessons in how to be a better student, how to start careers or majors, and how to transfer to other schools.	Hosted by Inver Hills College
		*Basics/Advanced/Careers*: "'College Learning' - A National Web Directory"	Go to www.inverhills.edu/ssd for basic and advanced lessons from 1000+ national web sites on how to be a better student, how to work better in your discipline or major, and how to develop skills and resources for your career.	Hosted by Inver Hills College

AFTER 7 PM, NORMAL EVENING CLASSES RESUME.
Check with your teacher or go to your normal evening classroom at 7 pm.