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SPRING 2016
Our first TRiO SSS Grads!
OUR FIRST TRIO SSS GRADS.......1
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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
A Whirlwind Year!...........................2
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NEW TEAM MEMBER
Kimberly Kattas..............................2
KUDOS TO OUR STUDENTS
Graduates - Interns –
Superstars!......................................3
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ACADEMICS
Tri-C Calendar.................................4
FEATURED TRI-C PROGRAM
Student Financial Aid and
Scholarships (SFAS).......................4
TUTORING AND STUDY GROUPS
New Tutoring Space.......................5
One-On-One Tutoring Schedule.....5
How to Get Tutored........................5
TRANSFER TO TRIO........................6
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Visiting the University
of Toledo..........................................6
MONEY PAGE
How to Improve your Finances.....7
FEATURED TRIO PROGRAM
Veterans Upward Bound................8
STAY CONNECTED
Linking Your Tri-C Email to Your
Personal Email...............................8
Clockwise Left to Right: Kathleen Young, Davlon Johnson, Tyler McConaha, Maurice Smith
As we round out our first year, TRIO Student Support Services at East Campus is proud
to celebrate our first graduates. Kathleen Young completed a certificate in Construction
Engineering Technology in fall semester and will continue toward an associate degree.
Davlon Johnson and Maurice Smith completed Associate of Arts degrees this spring,
and Tyler McConaha completed an Associate of Applied Business. Congratulations to
you all! Read more about our rising stars inside.
staff TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - EAST
Eastern Campus, ESS 1113
4250 Richmond Road
Highland Hills, Ohio 44122
216-987-2700 Office
www.tri-c.edu/ssseast
TRiO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES www.tri-c.edu/ssseast
Back Row (left to right):
Mary Ann Meaker, Student Advisor
Tamera Hauser, Director
Tiffany Wilder, Student Advisor
Hasida Weber, Math/English Tutor
Alex Fuentes, Technology Tutor
Front Row (left to right):
Kimberly Kattas, Math/Science
Instructional Assistant
Karly Smith, Program Assistant/English Tutor
CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
director’s message
by Tamera Hauser
A Whirlwind Year!
This has been a whirlwind year for
us. Tiffany and I came to the Eastern
Campus with little more than a passion
to help students, support from College
leadership and a grant to lead the way.
Nearly 300 applications later, we have
acquired a strong new team, offices
and a new space to provide tutoring in
the TLC. We have forged partnerships
across the campus as well as with our
sister programs at the Metro and West
campuses, and maintain support from
campus leadership and our fearless
leader, Dr. JaNice Marshall.
Our students have grown to trust us
to support their success, and for that
we are eternally grateful. Academic
and other departments at the Eastern
Campus have also shown their trust in
TRIO SSS by referring students – thank
you all! And thanks to our campus
president, Dr. Thomson, who touts us
as an Eastern Campus care team. I’d
also like to thank Terry Hancox and Scott
Trimmer for sharing space and technology
with us to serve our students in the
TLC. Shout outs to our Eastern Campus
partners in the Counseling, Financial
Aid, Environmental Health, Nursing,
Massage Therapy, Student Success,
Student Life, Degree in Three, Testing
and Tutoring, Student Government,
Women in Transition, Access, GED/ABLE,
Student Affairs and Academic Affairs
departments. Thank you for standing with
us to ensure success for our students.
Most of all, thanks to my AMAZING staff
– Karly, Tiffany, Hasida and Kimberly!
We have a few graduating students who
we are proud to say will be transferring
to continue their educational journeys.
We’ll miss you, Davlon, Tyler and Maurice!
We hope that you will join TRIO programs
at your respective universities. Your
accomplishments are what TRIO is all
about. And kudos to Tyler for completing
with a 4.0 GPA! I hope you all will
remember to come back to see us, and
your TRIO successors. Help us to instill
in them the knowledge that TRIO works!
P.S.
Dr. May, thank you for helping to
bring TRIO to the Eastern Campus.
We will miss you. We wish you
the best in the next steps of
your journey!
introduction to staff
New Team Member - Kimberly Kattas
Kimberly Kattas,
Math/Science Instructional Assistant
With more than five years of experience as a
sciences tutor at the Metro Campus, Miss Kim
joins the TRIO staff with the goal to help all of our
students who struggle with chemistry and biology.
You may find her with a knitting project on her lap
just waiting for you to arrive, but don’t strike up a
conversation about gardening or DIY projects or you’ll
never get around to your tutoring!
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congrats to our students
Kudos to Our Students! Graduates - Interns – Superstars!
We are proud of our students and would like to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments.
Those who are graduating:
Davlon Johnson
Tyler McConaha
Maurice Smith
Kathleen Young
Those who were selected for
the Summer Internship program:
Patricia Gray
Alicia Kurtz
Samiya McCall
Angelique Patton
DeJuan Spencer
Goodjob!
Those who achieved a 3.0 or
higher grade point average:
Ambereen Abdul Alim
Antasia Armour
Desiree Bailey
Sadaya Brittian
Jermanie Brown
June Carey
Miracle Copeland*
Moneeke Davis
Sarabjit Dhillon
Siana Doss
Donna Erwin
Eyani Forte
Amanda Gabor
Simarpreet Gill
Taylor Grant
Patricia Gray
Maria Hernandez*
Deshaun Jackson
Davlon Johnson
Larae Jones
Alicia Kurtz*
Amanda Light
Meliza Martinez
Webster Mathews
Tyler Mc Conaha
Samiyah McCall
Ashley Miller
George Monroe
Melanie Montanez*
Kevin Parrish
Angelique Patton
Tasia Sanders
Trevor Sanshuck
GiaMarie Santora
Daysean Scott
Sharonda Smith
Maurice Smith
Marquita Smith
DeJuan Spencer
Ajhani Tinsley
Angelique Triplett
Evander Trone
Darwin Tucker
Cayla Turner
Amber Winland*
Monica Workman
Kathleen Young
Lauren Zipp
*These students have a cumulative 4.0 GPA.
Students’ Words of Wisdom
Don’t be your own obstacle.
- Dora Lake
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Info and calendar
Academics | Tri-C Calendar
May 19
date
Tri-C calendar
Commencement
highlight
May 20
Grades (Full Term, Session B and Session O) available to students
March 14 - May 30
Registration for Summer Session 2016
May 30
Memorial Day - College Closed - No Classes Scheduled
May 31
Summer Session Full Term (10 Weeks) and Session J (First 5 Weeks) Begin
June 13
Session L (8 Weeks) Begins
June 14
Last Day to Withdraw from Full Term (10 Weeks)
and Session J (First 5 Weeks) with NO RECORD
June 24
Academic Progress Reporting for Full Term (10 Weeks) Due
June 24
Last Day to Withdraw from Session J (First 5 Weeks) Course with a “W” Grade
June 27
Last Day to Withdraw from Session L (8 Weeks) with NO RECORD
July 3
Session J (First 5 Weeks) Ends
July 5
Session K (Second 5 Weeks) Begins
July 5
Final Grades Due: Session J (First 5 Weeks)
July 7
Grades (Session J) Available to Students
July 4
Independence Day - College Closed - No Classes Scheduled
July 19
Last Day to Withdraw from Session K (Second 5 Weeks) with NO RECORD
July 22
Last Day to Withdraw from Full Term (10 Weeks) Course with a “W” Grade
July 27
Last Day to Withdraw from Session L (8 Weeks) Course with a “W” Grade
July 29
Last Day to Withdraw from Session K (Second 5 Weeks) Course with a “W” Grade
August 7
Summer Session Full Term, Session K (Second 5 Weeks) and Session L (8 Weeks) End
August 9
Final Grades Due: Full Term, Session K (Second 5 Weeks) and Session L (8 Weeks)
August 11
Grades (Full Term, Session K and Session L) available to students
www.tri-c.edu/academic-calendar
Featured Tri-C Program | Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
Cuyahoga Community College maintains a full-service Student Financial Aid and
Scholarships Office on each campus. The Eastern Campus office is located in the
Student Services building inside the Enrollment Center. This office is dedicated to
helping students navigate financial assistance options to paying for their college
expenses. Students can meet with a financial aid advisor to obtain information
about various financial aid options including grants, scholarships, student loans
and public benefits.
If you plan to attend the fall 2016 semester, complete your 2016-2017 FAFSA now.
The priority deadline for fall is July 1, 2016. In order to complete the FAFSA, you
must Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.
Earn while you learn! The Work Study program at Tri-C provides meaningful work experiences through a variety of job
opportunities. Begin applying after May 20 at https://careers.tri-c.edu.
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Tutoring and study groups
by Hasida Weber
New Tutoring Space
In March, we opened our new tutoring space, located in the
TLC. Students are excited to have a larger, permanent area to
study and utilize our TRIO tutors.
The new space has computers, large desks and whiteboards,
making it a perfect spot for studying and tutoring. One student
says, “I love the new tutoring area. It is in a great location and
I like having a place to study and get help whenever I need it.”
The TLC tutoring space is for math, science and IT. English
tutoring is available in our main office, ESS 1113, by
appointment as shown below.
One-on-One Help | Tutor Schedule
Tutoring Hours 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday
Tuesday
Math and Science
Math and Science
Wednesday
Math and Science
IT-by appointment
Thursday
Friday
Math and Science
English Tutoring Available by Appointment
How to Get Tutored
by Kimberly Kattas
Some students sing the praises
of tutoring sessions and say they
wouldn’t have passed their class
without them, while other students say
they just didn’t really get any help at
all from tutoring sessions. What was
difference? Was it the classes? Was it
the tutors? Was it the students?
Well, sometimes it’s just knowing how
to get the most out of your tutoring
session. Here are some tips to make
sure you get the help you want.
Bring your materials.
Please bring along your class notes,
tex t book, stud y guides, assigned
homework problems, calculator and
any thing else that might be useful.
Don’t forget to have a pencil and paper.
Try your homework or start your assignment.
If you haven’t begun, how can you know
what you have trouble with or what your
questions are? Being prepared with specific
questions helps you optimize the time you
have with your tutor.
Come early and regularly.
For most students, tutoring is an ongoing
process. Regular appointments help you
keep up with material and avoid stressful
(and unproductive) cram sessions. Start
tutoring early in the semester before you
fall behind - don’t wait until you’re failing
to seek help.
Block off the time.
Schedule your tutoring sessions the same
way you would any important appointment.
Be ready to put your phone away and give
your session your undivided attention.
We know you have a busy life, and we
want the time you spend with us to
make a difference.
Actively participate.
You should be doing some of the talking.
Ask questions, ask to have things
repeated, tell the tutor to slow down, try
to explain back to the tutor what you think
you understand. The goal of the session
is for you to be able to solve the problem
or answer the question when the tutor is
not there. You will learn more from doing
than from just listening.
Be patient – don’t give up!
Tutoring sessions may feel uncomfortable
at first. Many people are embarrassed
when they need to reach out for help.
Don’t be! This is what we are here for and
we do NOT think you’re stupid.
You may not feel like your first session
was productive, but it is impor tant
that you don't give up after just one
session. Also, feel free to set tutoring
sessions with different tutors to see if
the dynamics change. Sometimes, all
it takes is a different point of view or
tutoring style.
The more prepared you are, the more you will gain from your session!
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Transfer to TRiO
by Hasida Weber and Tamera Hauser
As you work toward completing your degree, you may be considering transferring to a four-year college or university in the state.
If you would like to continue the support you have received from TRIO SSS East, consider transferring to one of the colleges
below, which have TRIO Student Support Services programs of their own. Talk to your TRIO SSS Advisor about taking courses
that will transfer.
Cleveland State University
TRIO/Student Support Services
Main Classroom 110
1899 East 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-687-9376
Fax: 216-687-5420
trioadvising@csuohio.edu
University of Toledo
TRIO Student Support Services
Carlson 0300
2801 W. Bancroft
Toledo, OH 43606
Phone: 419-530-3848
Fax: 419-530-3841
triosss@utoledo.edu
Bowling Green State University
TRIO Programs
318A Math Sciences Building
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Phone: 419-372-2677
Fax: 419-372-0399
nrife@bgsu.edu
Central State University
TRIO/Student Support Services
Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library LL12
1400 Brush Row Rd.
Wilberforce, OH 45384
Phone: 937-376-6182
Fax: 937-376-6182
nekpo@centralstate.edu
Kent State University
TRIO Student Support Services
Center for Undergraduate Excellence 111
975 Lefton Esplanade
Kent, OH 44242
Phone: 330-672-3190
asc@kent.edu
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Lourdes University
TRIO Student Support Services
St. Francis Hall 110
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania, OH 43560
Phone: 419-824-3837
tmoorman@lourdes.edu
Xavier University
TRIO Student Support Services
Conaton Learning Commons 515
3800 Victory Parkway ML: 1146
Cincinnati, OH 45207
Phone: 513-745-3758
Fax: 513-745-3747
murphyl7@xavier.edu
Hocking College
TRIO SSS/The Learning Connection
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
Phone: 740-753-7113
williamse@hocking.edu
by Steven Pledger
Visiting the University of Toledo
On March 31, TRIO SSS visited the University of Toledo to get a better
understanding of university life. If you were not there, you missed out on an
opportunity to better yourself by getting a look at the university aspect of
college.
After arriving at the campus, we met with a counselor to discuss financial
aid opportunities, tuition and the University of Toledo’s TRIO SSS program.
On top of that, we had a delicious meal. After gaining more knowledge about
the university’s resources, a student took us on a tour of their huge campus.
Among other things, we got to see their gyms, library and student center. We
heard a little bit more about what the University of Toledo has to offer.
During the short visit, and after learning about the amazing college resources, I
felt that I was at home. I felt that Toledo was the place where I could further my
education. The atmosphere and the benefits met my qualifications. After being
on campus, I knew it was the place that I wanted to be.
If you are not a participant in the TRIO SSS program, I think it is an excellent
idea for you to look into it. They have great tutoring centers and activities that
anyone can participate in.
Someday, I hope to be a proud graduate of the University of Toledo!
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money page
by Hasida Weber and Tamera Hauser
How to Improve Your Finances
1. EAT CHEAP
• Start with breakfast at home. This can keep you from
being so hungry at lunch and enable you to have a
lighter snack before you go home for dinner. It also
makes for a lighter meal budget for the week.
• Spending $6 a day on lunch can add up to $30 per week.
That’s $1,560 a year! Even if it’s on your My Tri-C card,
that’s a lot of money that doesn’t need to be spent.
• Save money by packing your lunch before you come to
school. Fast food and meals out can drain your bank
account. You can purchase 20-30 bottles of water for
less than $5 versus paying $2.50 for one bottle of water.
An ice pack can keep it cold all day.
2. AVOID IMPULSE BUYS
• When you have a fresh financial aid refund burning a
hole in your pocket, it can be tempting to make impulse
buys. Shop around for best buys instead. In many cases,
you can order the same things online for much less
money and get them in just a couple of days.
• Small purchases add up. Shop with a list and
try to stick with it.
3. EARN WHERE YOU LEARN
• Never try to use financial aid for living expenses - instead,
apply for a work-study position. In most cases, this will
enable you to stay in the learning environment while
earning money for your personal expenses. You can
also learn more about the College and network with
staff members who can be valuable sources of knowledge.
• In the spring, apply for the Summer Internship program.
It pays $10 per hour and covers tuition for one class
and one book.
4. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
• Scholarships can help to cover your college expenses and
do not have to be repaid. Tri-C has several scholarships
available. Check the website:
http://www.tri-c.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid-andscholarships/apply-for-scholarships.html.
• There are hundreds of other scholarships available through
College Now of Greater Cleveland. Review the scholarships
at www.collegenowgc. Click on Find Scholarships.
5. AVOID TAKING OUT LOANS
• Pell grants cover the cost of tuition at Tri-C for many
students. Avoid borrowing money toward an associate
degree or certificate if you don’t need to. There are loan
limits that could affect your ability to transfer into a
bachelor degree program or pursue a master’s degree.
• Talk with your TRIO SSS advisor about how to manage the
costs of your education.
6. DON’T LET TECHNOLOGY WRECK YOUR BUDGET
• Cell phones have become very important to many
of us. There is a wide range of functionality among
cell phones. Decide which features are most
important at this stage of your life.
• Seek out cell phone plans that provide the features you
need, not just those you want. There will be plenty of
time to increase your technological capacity when you
start your career. You may not need the most expensive
service plan. Consider lowering your max minutes or
storage space, if practical.
7. SAVE FOR EMERGENCIES
• Car repairs, medical problems, job loss, broken computer
– emergencies can and will happen. Are you prepared
for them? Having cash put aside for emergencies will
keep you from using your credit card or borrowing
from friends and family.
• Put aside as much as possible in your emergency fund.
Remember all that money you are saving from the tips
above? It will help you build your emergency fund quickly.
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featured TRIO program
Veterans Upward Bound
PREPARE. ADVANCE. ACHIEVE.
Veterans Upward Bound is a TRIO program aimed at providing
educational support for adults who have served our country
as members of the United States military. Often, these
men and women entered service immediately after high
school, with little or no opportunity to attend college. These
individuals have obtained a wealth of various life and career
experiences that they utilize upon their return to civilian
life. However, whether fresh out of the service or simply
seeking a second career, many veterans recognize the need
for additional credentials. These credentials usually require
additional education. But many individuals, having been away
from education for so long, feel ill-equipped to navigate the
college process. They may not be certain what career field
they wish to pursue, or they may feel too old and fear failure.
Veterans Upward Bound offers the opportunity to begin the
process with the support and camaraderie of instructors
and fellow vets who understand what it is like to come back
to college as an adult. Veterans are given the opportunity to
attend refresher courses with other veterans in the program.
Within this environment, students recognize the possibilities
for their education. Students who complete the program find
themselves ready to tackle their education so that they can
attain the goals they have set for themselves.
Stay Connected | Linking Your Tri-C Email to Your Personal Email
1. Start your browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox
2. Log in to Office 365 (http://studentemail.tri-c.edu)
3. Click the settings icon (top right corner)
4. Select “Options”
5. Select “Forwarding”
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6. On the bottom half of the new page (under
“Forwarding”), enter the email address you want
to forward your mail to, then click “start
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