John A. Logan College Student Services Newsletter February 2009 "We are a diverse learning and teaching community committed to improving individual life and society through highquality, accessible educational programs and engaged learning opportunities.”
Admissions Lauralyn Cima-Director of Registrar Services
Student Success Center Christy McBride-Director
Spring 2009 showed record enrollment for John A. Logan College and we have the battle scars to prove it. We continue to receive numerous applications for the summer and fall 2009 semesters and would like to thank all the counselors for having their students prepare early as they get ready to attend college. To further prepare students we have begun planning for our annual high school orientation activities. The dates we will be conducting this activity are listed below:
Now that spring registration is over, the Student Success Center’s activities are in full swing. Tutoring began Tuesday, January 20. We currently employ 13 student tutors and two professional tutors who, between all of them, can provide tutoring in many different courses. From a variety of general education courses, such as General Psychology and English Composition in our individual tutoring program to a variety of biology and math courses in each of our help rooms, we assist students on a first come, first served basis.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Thursday, April 16, 2009 Thursday, April 23, 2009 Friday, April 24, 2009 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Friday, May 1, 2009
In our TRIO program, we are in the process of selecting recipients of our grant aid and foundation scholarships. Grant aid is based on financial need, while scholarships are for improved and high achievement. We are also in the process of planning spring trips for some of our program participants. National TRIO Day is February 28 and this year’s regional event is being held at Rend Lake College. Five students and three staff are planning to attend the event. Other events, such as MAEOPP’s Student Leadership Conference and the National Tutoring Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, are also among the list of expected travels for some of our program participants.
9:00 – 11:30 am 9:00 – 11:30 am 9:00 – 11:30 am 9:00 – 11:30 am 9:00 – 11:30 am 9:00 – 11:30 am 9:00 – 11:30 am
You should receive your letters with the agenda and more specific information by the last week of February. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding our new student orientation or any Admissions Office activity, please do not hesitate to contact me at (618) 985-2828, extension 8303 or e-mail at lauralyncima@jalc.edu.
Business is also booming in Disability Support Services. We are currently providing services to 95 students, with new ones being added weekly. Note taking, testing accommodations, and alternate textbooks, are among some of the most requested and utilized services. We encourage faculty and staff to refer students down to our center, so we can assess what types of services would be most appropriate for their individual situations.
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Student Activities Adrienne Barkley GiffinDirector of Student Activities & Cultural Events 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 Screaming Orphans will perform a concert on Friday, February 13 at 7:00pm in O’Neil Auditorium. High school students are sure to enjoy these four funny, high-spirited, musically-obsessed sisters who were raised in County Donegal, Ireland. The Orphans’ sound has been compared to the Cranberries and the Bangles and their musical influences range from the Beatles and R.E.M. to the traditional Irish music of their youth. You can see their videos at http://www.thescreamingorphans.com/multimedia.html. Tickets are only $5 for students from any school and $10 for general admission. For tickets or more information contact the Activities office at the number below.
Placement and Career Development Beth Stephens- Coordinator
O*NET as a Resource
The Student Activities office is hosting the High School Drafting Competition on March 6 and the High School Art & Writing Awards on March 27.
The O*NET program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. The database system includes 275 descriptors about each occupation. This in-depth data is available on O*NET Online, which is a Webbased application that provides user-friendly access to the O*NET database of occupational information. Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation. Information from this database forms the heart of O*NET OnLine, an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations. The database also provides Career Exploration Tools, a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students looking to find or change careers. For more information please contact the:
For more information about these events or other services provided by the Student Activities office, contact us at activities@jalc.edu, 618-985-2828 Ext. 8287, or visit our webpage at www.jalc.edu/activities.
John A. Logan College Placement and Career Development Office come to Room C207 or call (618) 985-2828, Ext. 8527 to make an appointment.
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Assessment Tom Cardwell-Director
The Assessment Department has scheduled High School testing starting this month and will test in the High Schools thru March Testing is ongoing with appointments at the college. Students who plan to enter John A. Logan in the summer or fall semesters and may have tested previously with developmental Math or English scores should consider retesting with to attain a higher college level score when the Assessment Department administers the Asset tests to students who have not tested. The current scheduled dates for current English and Math placement are as follows:
Murphysboro (Juniors Only) Johnston City West Frankfort Murphysboro Marion Crab Orchard Du Quoin Carterville Herrin Trico
Thursday, February 19
TBA
Tuesday, February 24 Friday, February 27 Tuesday, March 3 Thursday, March 5 Friday, March 6 Tuesday, March 10 Thursday, March 19 Tuesday, March 24 Thursday, March 26
8:10 am 8:10 am 8:10 am 8:10 am 8:15 am 8:30 am 12:30 pm 8:10 am 1:00 pm
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NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? College Goal Sunday Financial Aid Workshop
John A. Logan College February 22, 2009 1:00 p.m. The John A. Logan College Office of Financial Aid is committed to providing the students and parents of this district with the information necessary to obtain their educational goals regardless of where they will be attending college during the 2009-2010 academic year. Because the cost of education is always a concern, John A. Logan College is hosting a Free Financial Aid Workshop called (College Goal Sunday) on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Everyone who plans to attend an accredited college or university anywhere during the 2009-2010 academic year should apply for financial aid. Free individualized assistance will be provided in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the one application for the all of the following programs: Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford and Direct Loans Federal Perkins Loans Federal Work Study Title VII and Public Health Act Programs Illinois Monetary Award Program Grant Illinois Incentive for Access Grant
Families attending workshop should bring: Calculator Student’s driver’s license and social security numbers of student and parents 2008 U.S. income tax return (IRS Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) including schedules, for student and parents (if dependent) or spouse (if independent) W-2 forms and other records of money earned in 2008 Records of untaxed income such as social security, AFDC, ADC, veterans’ benefits, welfare, child support, etc. received in 2008 Information regarding net worth of assets including investments, business, and investment farm (if not the family’s principal place of residence) and current bank balances For further information, contact the John A. Logan College Office of Financial Aid at (618) 985-3741.
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