Skillshops - Fall 2014

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Fall 2014 REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS SkillShops valenciacollege.edu/skillshops valenciacollege.edu/skillshops

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six Six things Valencia Students have identified to be successful in College.

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Students will demonstrate awareness of college support systems.

Purpose:

Students will create a personal purpose statement that outlines and articulates their values, goals, interests and strengths in relation to their educational and career aspirations.

Pathway:

Students will choose an academic program aligned with their educational/career goals, interests, strengths and values.

Plan:

Students will design an education plan that includes goals for learning and a financial plan.

Preparation:

Students will apply college success skills.

Personal Connection:

Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with diverse groups.

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT

You’re here to get an education, so you might as well do it right.

These Skillshops are all about doing better in school and enriching your college experience.

SKILLSHOP CAMPUS DATE TIME LOCATION PRESENTER Understanding the Potential of Research for East 10/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 8-101 Dr. Diana Ciesko My Future Career (Panel Discussion) Improve your Reading & Writing Skills with Claro Read

East

11/6/2014

4:30-5:30pm

5-112

Chris Cuevas

Dealing with Stress? How to Cope Successfully

East

11/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm

5-112

Steve Tullo

Learn to Develop a Research Topic and Evaluate your Sources

East

12/2/2014

8-101

Dr. Diana Ciesko

Navarro/Batra/ Watson

1:00-2:00pm

Math Pathways and Study Skills West 9/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 7-257

What Does It All Mean? How to Conduct a Literary Analysis

West

9/23/2014

3:00-4:00pm

5-155

Meena Udho

How to Write a Literary Analysis Paper

West

9/30/2014

1:00-2:00pm

5-155

Meena Udho

Navarro/Batra/ Watson

12:00-1:00pm 6-118

Teresa Gallagher

11:15-12:15pm 108

Linda Villar

Math Pathways and Study Skills West 11/6/2014 2:30-3:30pm 7-257

Strategies for Test Anxiety

West

12/2/2014

Test Anxiety or Test Attitude

Winter Park 9/23/2014

Preparing for Final Exams

Winter Park 10/30/2014 5:00-6:00pm

237

Linda Villar

Test Anxiety or Test Attitude

Winter Park 11/3/2014

5:00-6:00pm

108

Linda Villar

Test Taking 101

Winter Park 11/13/2014 5:00-6:00pm

237

Linda Villar

Math Depot/ D. De Rosa

Math Depot/ D. De Rosa

Syllabus CRUNCH Osceola 9/4/2014 1:30-2:30pm 4-308

How to use IMATHAS Osceola 9/10/2014 9:00-10:30am 4-304

Improving Communication through Active, Osceola 9/17/2014 3:00-4:00pm 3-103 Abbie Potter Henry Compassionate Listening MLA Documentation

Osceola

10/23/2014 1:30-2:30pm

Succeeding in Science Courses

Lake Nona 9/9/2014

1:00-2:00 pm

3-308

David Rogers

1-148

Dr. Kris Dougherty

To get ahead in your education you’ve got to think ahead. From choosing the right major to preparing for graduation and transferring, these Skillshops will help you plan for the next steps of your education.

Educational Planning

SKILLSHOP

CAMPUS DATE

TIME

LOCATION PRESENTER

First in College? UCF DirectConnect for East 9/24/2014 4:30-5:30pm 5-112 Sharisse Kenney First Generation Students Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF

East

9/25/2014

2:00-3:00pm

3-113

Kathy Butler

DirectConnect: Science, Math and Forensic Science Majors

East

9/30/2014

2:00-3:00pm

5-112

Sharisse Kenney

DirectConnect: Pre-Professional Health School Preparation

East

10/1/2014

2:00-3:00pm

5-112

Sharisse Kenney

DirectConnect: Engineering Majors

East

10/22/2014 4:30-5:30pm

5-112

Sharisse Kenney

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To get ahead in your education you’ve got to think ahead. From choosing the right major to preparing for graduation and transferring, these Skillshops will help you plan for the next steps of your education.

SKILLSHOP

CAMPUS DATE

TIME

LOCATION PRESENTER

Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF

East

10/23/2014 2:00-3:00pm

3-113

Kathy Butler

DirectConnect: Education and Human Performance Majors

East

11/6/2014

1:00-2:00pm

5-112

Sharisse Kenney

UCF Career/Major Exploration

West

9/18/2014

1:00-2:00pm

11-107

Lourdes Acevedo

Are you Ready to Graduate?

West

9/30/2014

2:00-3:00pm

SSB-206

Graduation Staff

Nursing Expenses West 10/8/2014 2:30-3:30pm 6-118

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Exploring Health Majors & Careers

West

10/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm

11-107

Lourdes Acevedo

Are you Ready to Graduate?

West

10/16/2014 5:00-6:00pm

6-118

Graduation Staff

Direct Connect to UCF

Winter Park 9/17/2014

10:00-11:00am 108

Lourdes Acevedo

My Plan Assessments

Winter Park 9/24/2014

1:00-2:00pm

Jacob Zampella

Are you ready to Graduate?

Winter Park 10/17/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108

Julie Hatt

Applying to College: The Application Process

Winter Park 11/5/2014

Natasha Dorman

Creating an Education Plan

Winter Park 11/18/2014 1:00-2:00pm

132

Cheryl Miller

Meta Major Meet-up on Valencia Osceola Campus

Osceola

9/16/2014

1:30-2:30pm

4-310

Kim Martinez

Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF

Osceola

10/22/2014 1:30-2:30pm

4-304

Jessica Matos

After Valencia: How to transfer to the University with ease

Osceola

11/13/2014 2:00-3:00pm

2-172

Remy Ansiello

Knights Connect: Express Path to UCF

Osceola

11/19/2014 1:30-2:30pm

4-304

Jessica Matos

Tutorials & Training

108

10:00-11:00am 108

When it comes to skills you can never have too many. These Skillshops are like mini-courses where you can pick up tips, tricks and techniques in a variety of topics.

SKILLSHOP

CAMPUS DATE

TIME

LOCATION PRESENTER

Banned Books and Trivia for Beginners - limited seating

East

9/24/2014

1:00-2:00pm

4-203

Courtney Moore

Avoid Plagiarism- limited seating

East

10/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm

4-203

Chris Wettstein

Learn APA Citation format - limited seating

East

10/21/2014 1:00-2:00pm

4-203

Erich Heintzelman

Financial Planner West 9/10/2014 2:30-3:30pm 6-118

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Learning Support: Get Help When and Where You Need It

West

10/7/2014

Amanda DaGiau

Introduction to Atlas

West

10/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm

Advanced Library Research

Winter Park 9/24/2014

PowerPoint 101: Effective and Attractive Presentations

Winter Park 10/28/2014 5:00-6:00pm

132

Kera Coyer

Traveling with the Library

Lake Nona 10/8/2014

Library-330

Jenna Settles

10:00-11:00am 6-118 SSB-172

10:00-11:00am 132 1:00-2:00pm

Atlas Staff Katy Miller

You’re going to need a job eventually – better start getting ready now.

From tips for finding the right career, to getting internships and landing a job, these Skillshops will help prepare you for life after college.

Career Development

SKILLSHOP

CAMPUS DATE

TIME

LOCATION PRESENTER

Resumes that Work

East

9/16/2014

1:00-2:00pm

5-112

Career Center Staff

Interview Like a Pro

East

9/18/2014

1:00-2:00pm

3-113

Career Center Staff

How Much Will I Make? Researching Careers

East

10/7/2014

11:30-12:30pm 5-112

Career Center Staff

How Much Will I Make? Researching Careers

East

10/8/2014

1:00-2:00pm

5-112

Career Center Staff

Want Employment? Get Experience

East

10/15/2014 11:00-12:00pm 5-112

Career Center Staff

Want Employment? Get Experience

East

10/16/2014 1:00-2:00pm

5-230

Career Center Staff

Resumes that Work

East

11/12/2014 1:00-2:00pm

3-113

Career Center Staff

Interview Like a Pro

East

11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm

5-230

Career Center Staff

Seeking Employment? These Tips Might Help

West

10/22/2014 1:00-2:00pm

SSB-206

Career Center Staff

Resume SOS

West

11/10/2014 11:00-12:00pm SSB-206

Career Center Staff

Social Media and Networking: Benefits and West 11/12/2014 2:00-3:00pm 6-118 Melinda Smith Consequences of What You Post Rock Your Job Interview: Interviewing Tips & Tricks

West

11/12/2014 4:00-5:00pm

SSB-206

Stem Majors

Winter Park 10/8/2014

Resume Building

Winter Park 10/29/2014 1:00-2:00pm

Networking

Osceola

10/1/2014

11:00-12:00pm 2-172

Xavier Humphrey

What’s Your Type

Osceola

10/2/2014

11:00-12:00pm 2-172

Eva Alipieva

You, INC. Your Career Direction

Osceola

10/8/2014

11:00-12:0pm 2-172

Xavier Humphrey

IT Industry Certifications: How to get certified?

Osceola

10/9/2014

5:00-6:00pm

2-172

Tanisha Castor

STEM Careers

Osceola

10/13/2014 4:00-5:00pm

2-172

Christine Flores

Should I Pick AS or AA Degree?

Osceola

11/11/2014 6:00-7:00pm

2-172

Eva Alipieva

How to: Write a Resume & Cover Letter

Osceola

11/19/2014 6:00-7:00pm

2-172

Eva Alipieva

STEM Careers

Osceola

11/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm

2-172

Christine Flores

Interviewing Skills

Osceola

12/2/2014

2-172

Eva Alipieva

10:00-11:00am 108

6:00-7:00pm

108

Career Center Staff Lourdes Acevedo Jacob Zampella

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CULTURAL & SOCIAL AWARENESS

SKILLSHOP

The World’s full of different kinds of people – it helps to understand each other. These Skillshops focus on all the ways we are similar and different, as well as getting to know and appreciate each other.

CAMPUS DATE

TIME

LOCATION PRESENTER

Service Learning Across the Curriculum East 9/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm 5-112

Study Abroad Program and Financing Options for Students

East

10/15/2014 9:00-10:00am 8-105D

D. Taylor & A. Saintil Kara Parsons

International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn East 11/20/2014 1:00-2:00pm 3-177

D. Taylor & K. Fowler

The ABC’s of Diversity

West

9/15/2014

1:30-3:30pm

11-107

Barbara Thompson

Service Learning Across the Curriculum

West

9/22/2014

1:00-2:00pm

6-118

Douglas Taylor

How to Improve Your Global Competencies West 11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 11-107 Chris Klinger using Local Resources International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn

West

11/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm

Service Learning Across the Curriculum

Winter Park 10/1/2014

6-118

10:00-11:00am 108

Service Learning Across the Curriculum Osceola 9/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-208

Doug Taylor

D. Taylor & C. Miller

D. Taylor & K. Fowler

International Service Learning: Travel, Serve & Learn Osceola 11/18/2014 1:30-2:30pm 3-208

Personal Development

D. Taylor/K. Fowler

There are some things you just can’t learn in a classroom – that’s where these Skillshops come in. From self-improvement to valuable life skills, the focus is on you.

SKILLSHOP

CAMPUS DATE

TIME

LOCATION PRESENTER

Savvy Savers: It’s here…It’s Cheap. It’s Coupon

East

9/10/2014

1:00-2:00pm

3-113

FLIRT Ambassadors

Internet Security

East

9/25/2014

1:00-2:00pm

5-112

Rhonda Wilson

Sexual Assault Prevention & Stalking

East

10/28/2014 1:00-2:00pm

5-112

Rhonda Wilson

Creepy, Crawly Credit Cards (Hidden fees on Credit Cards)

East

10/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm

8-101

FLIRT Ambassadors

99 Problems, but my Loan, not one

East

11/19/2014 1:00-2:00pm

8-101

FLIRT Ambassadors

Who Stole my Identity (Identity Theft)

East

12/4/2014

1:00-2:00pm

8-101

FLIRT Ambassadors

Public Speaking

West

9/29/2014

11:00-12:30pm 6-118

Amy Sorrough

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Feed the Pig West 9/30/2014 3:00-4:00pm 6-118

Don’t Worry, Be Happy West 10/29/2014 2:00-3:00pm HSB-123

Wellness Ambassadors

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

West

Ben Taylor

The Power of Habit

Winter Park 9/3/2014

10:00-11:00am 108

Kera Coyer

Hats On to Critical Thinking - The Personality Infusion

Winter Park 10/7/2014

11:15-12:30pm 108

Marilyn Armstrong

Making Wise Choices

Winter Park 10/14/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108

Linda Villar

Create Your Philosophy of Learning Statement

Winter Park 10/21/2014 11:15-12:15pm 108

Linda Villar

11/4/2014

3:00-4:00pm

6-118

SKILLSHOP

CAMPUS DATE

TIME

Sexual Assault

Winter Park 10/30/2014 1:00-2:00pm

Dealing with Stress?: How to Cope Successfully

Winter Park 11/4/2014

LOCATION PRESENTER 108

Rhonda Wilson

11:15-12:15pm 108

Linda Villar

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

They Who Control Their Money, Control Their Lives Osceola 9/24/2014 2:00-3:00pm 1-101

The Bargaining Games Osceola 9/25/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101

Time Management and Procrastination

Osceola

9/29/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Cooking on a Budget Osceola 10/15/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101

Turning the Tables: Putting Your Money to Work Osceola 11/13/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-101

Romantic Relationships

Osceola

BayCare

12/2/2014 11:00-12:00pm 2-172

BayCare

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Fin. Aid Ambassadors

Financial Literacy - Personal Finances 101 Lake Nona 9/10/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148

Financial Literacy - Healthy Money Habits Lake Nona 10/14/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148

Understanding Financial Aid- Loans, Grants, & Scholarships Lake Nona 11/12/2014 1:00-2:00pm 1-148

For Specific questions regarding Skillshops, please email the appropriate contact below:

East Campus:

Jocelyn Morales

jmorales42@valenciacollege.edu

West Campus:

Jennifer Papoula

jpapoula@valenciacollege.edu

Osceola Campus:

Remy Ansiello

ransiello@valenciacollege.edu

Winter Park Campus:

Linda Firmani

lfirmani@valenciacollege.edu

Lake Nona Campus:

Jonathan Hernandez

jhernandez71@valenciacollege.edu

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From self-improvement to doing better in school, get help with free Skillshops.

THe Six Top Reasons Why you should attend a Skillshop:

1. they’re FREE 2. convenient times and locations 3. no tests or homework 4. attend as many as you want 5. they’re not just about academics 6. skills you need to know

No need to sign up. Just show up.

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