John A. Logan College Student Services Newsletter unofficial transcripts November to students 2008 via e-mail. While scanning all the information into the system will take time, we are already finding it to be very convenient when working with students. If you ever have questions regarding the Admissions Office please do not hesitate to call me at (618) 985-2828, extension 8303 or e-mail at lauralyncima@jalc.edu "We are a diverse learning and teaching community committed to improving individual life and society through highquality, accessible educational programs and engaged learning opportunities.”
From the Desk of Terry Crain Hello from the John A. Logan Student Services area! We are starting a newsletter to try to keep you informed about activities at the college. Hopefully you can share these with your staff and students. We’ll try to send this information to you about every 6 to 8 weeks. If you know of other interested staff who would like this newsletter, feel free to email us with their email address and we’ll add them to our distribution list. Thanks and we’ll be in touch!
Student Success Center Christy McBride-Director The SSC hopes everyone is enjoying a wonderful fall. Things have been very busy here. In our campus tutoring program, we are currently employing 12 student tutors and are providing tutoring services in over 50 possible courses. In our Disability Support Services program we are currently serving over 120 students, providing note taking, testing, and interpreting services, just to name a few. Next, in our TRIO program we are very close to selecting our 200 students for the year. The TRIO grant aims to provide support services to these students in order to increase retention and graduation rates. Support services that are provided include: mentoring, tutoring, transfer and financial aid assistance, cultural enrichment activities, scholarship opportunities, and more. Our retention rate last year was nearly 89%! Lastly, our educational workshops have been in full swing this semester. Seven different topics have been covered in over ten sessions, including, but not limited to, “Test Taking Tips”, “Study Skills”, “Relaxation”, and “Preparing for the Interview.” Our workshops are very popular and well attended. As we near the end of the fall semester, students are already preparing for their services for next semester as they register for classes for spring.
Admissions Lauralyn Cima-Director of Registrar
The Admissions Office is buzzing with activity this fall semester. Registration has begun for the spring 2009 semester and we are already receiving numerous applications for the fall 2009 semester from high school seniors. Any student interested in attending JALC needs to complete an application, send in an official copy of their high school transcript and complete either the ASSET or Compass test through the Assessment Office. John A. Logan College purchased and implemented a new document management system this fall semester and we are currently scanning all new applications, transcripts, and residency documentation into the system, as well as all the old files we had stored. This means all student information is available to staff and faculty at the click of the mouse. We are also able to send copies of curriculum guides and 1
We look forward to an even more productive year in 2009.
scholarships, and financial aid. The Financial Aid Office is also doing Financial Aid nights for students and parents to explain the financial aid process. Please contact Joe Hines, Stacy Holloway, or Sherry Summary if you would like us to come talk to your students and/or parents. The Financial Aid Office will be doing a College Goal Sunday program on Sunday, February 22, 2009 in the John A. Logan Conference Center. There will be a financial aid presentation, one on one help filling out the FAFSA, and representatives from JALC offices will also be available to answer any questions students and families might have concerning admissions and counseling. The start time is 1:00 p.m. More information to follow.
Placement and Career Development Beth Stephens- Coordinator
Kuder – Internetbased Assisted Career Guidance An internet- based career guidance system is available to students at John A. Logan College. It offers a comprehensive approach to career exploration, planning, and development. Researchbased assessments help system users to discover their interests, skills, and work values and how those characteristics relate to the world of work. On average, each assessment may be completed in 20 minutes or less. Individuals also have the ability to begin an assessment and complete it at a later time. All assessments feature immediate online scoring and reporting. "Kuder" will assist those who want to make a start in career planning, but are undecided. The program will help you make decisions and select a career, thus saving you time and expense during your educational experience.
Student Activities Adrienne Barkley GiffinDirector of Student Activities & Cultural
The Office of Student Activities and Cultural Events oversees all College clubs, presents the performing arts series, coordinates special events, and organizes museum exhibits. The next performance is A 1940s Radio Christmas featuring the College choir. The audience will feel that they are part of a live World War II era radio show of music, comedy sketches, and commercials. The show will take place on December 5 and 6 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 student admission, which includes high school students. Matinee performances will be on December 4 and 5 at 10:00 am with admission of $1 per person. The annual High School Scholar Bowl Tournament is scheduled for January 24 and the WYSE Academic Challenge is set for February 5. For more information about these or other activities contact the Student Activities office at activities@jalc.edu or 618-985-2828 Ext. 8287 or visit www.jalc.edu/activities.
John A. Logan College Placement and Career Development Office, Room C207 or call (618) 985-2828, Ext. 8527 to make an appointment.
Financial Aid Sherry Summary-Director
The Financial Aid Office is currently going out to the area high schools with Joe Hines (Recruitment Coordinator) and Stacy Holloway (Director of Scholarships), to talk to students about admissions, 2
Academic Advising Robert Fester-Director
Academic Advisement began in October and is currently continuing. Advisors are now seeing students on an appointment basis. If you have not yet enrolled for Spring semester classes, you should do so at your earliest opportunity. Recently Nita Lowery resigned her position as academic advisor. The job search to fill her position has been completed, and names have been submitted to the College Board of Trustees. Hopefully that position will be filled early in December. Anyone who desires a campus visit and tour should contact Joe Hines in the Admissions Office. He will be glad to set up an appointment to meet with you and show you what John A. Logan College has to offer.
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Assessment Tom Cardwell- Director We have tests scheduled for the following dates: ASE - 11/18/08, 11/20/08 evenings COMPASS Mondays @5:30pm Tuesdays- Wednesdays @9:00am ACT Center Licensure Testing – Thursday, Saturday 8:00am Pearson View Certification exams Alternate Saturdays ACT exam Saturday, 12/13/08 PN testing January 20, 21, 22 (Registration deadline 1/16/08) HOAE testing for all other health occupation programs other than ADN (RN) Program 12/10/08, 12/11/08 (Registration deadline 12/5/08)
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