PLACE
These Skillshops are all about doing better in school and enriching your college experience
CAMPUS
DATE
TIME
East
9/17
1-2pm
East
9/24
1-2pm
East
9/29
1-2pm
East
10/6
1-2pm
East
10/13
1-2pm
East
10/27
1-2pm
East
11/2
1-2pm
East
11/10
1-2pm
West
9/8
1-2pm
West
9/10
1-2pm
West
9/14
11am-12pm
West
9/24
11am-12pm
West
10/13
1-2pm
West
10/13
5-6pm
West
10/29
1-2pm
Winter Park
9/21
11:30a-12:30pm
Winter Park
9/23
12-1pm
Winter Park
9/24
10-11am
Osceola
9/3
11a-12pm
Osceola
9/3
4-5pm
Osceola
9/10
11a-12pm
Osceola
9/13
11a-12pm
Osceola
10/5
1:30-2:30pm
Osceola
10/22
1-2pm
Osceola
10/27
1-2pm
Lake Nona
10/26
11a-12pm
SKILLSHOP
CERTIFICATE
The Peace and Justice Institute: Be the Change
Building Global Awareness for the 21st Century
Internet Security
Sexual Assault Prevention
Avoid Plagiarism - limited seating
Improve your Reading & Writing Skills with Claro Read
BayCare Services
Learn APA Citation format - limited seating
Jump$tart into Scholarships
Introduction to APA Citation
Learning Support: Get Help When and Where You Need It
The Peace and Justice Institute: Be the Change - limited seating
Are you Ready to Graduate?
Are you Ready to Graduate?
MLA In-Text Citation
Building Global Awareness for the 21st Century
Resume
Advanced Library Research: A Global Perspective
How to Get the Most Out of Your Imath AS
How to Get the Most Out of Your Imath AS
Syllabus Crunch
The Peace and Justice Institute: Be the Change
Stalking
Internet Safety
Building Global Awareness for the 21st Century Keys to Your Safety & Protection-
Explore How with Valencia’s Security Dept.
PLAN
These Skillshops will help you plan for the next steps of your education
East
East
East
East
West
West
West
West
West
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Lake Nona
Lake Nona
Lake Nona
Lake Nona
Scholarship Statement…Got’ em!!
Ghost Stole My Identity
Budget Plan for the Holidays
Catch those Sales and Save Santa from Debt!
Started from the Bottom
Researching Careers - STEM MetaMajors
Are You Ready To Apply For A Scholarship? - limited seating
Gifting on a Budget
Preparing for Medical School
Money Talks
Are you Ready to Apply for a Scholarship?
My Education Plan
Feed Your Pig
Save Your Way to a New Car
How to: Interview Like a Pro!
So You Want to Major in Psychology? Start Right! Financial Literacy 101
Healthy Budgeting Habits
Are You Ready to Apply for a Scholarship?
Smart Holiday Spending
9/10
10/7
11/10
11/17
9/22
9/23
10/5
11/10
11/17
10/29
11/9
11/18
11/30
10/7
10/14
11/16
9/8
10/22
11/16
11/17
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
5-6pm
10-11am
11:30am-12:30pm
11:30am-12:30pm
11:30am-12:30pm
1-2pm
1:30-2:30pm
1:30-2:30pm
11am-12pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
12-1pm
PREPARATION
LOCATION
1-340
8-101
8-101
3-113
4-203
3-113
3-113
4-203
11-142
6-221
6-202
SSB-206G
SSB-206G
6-202
6-221
1-108
1-107
1-107
4-312
4-312
4-312
2-172
2-172
2-172
2-172
1-148
PRESENTER
Rachel Allen
Kara Parsons
Rhonda Wilson
Rhonda Wilson
Chris Wettstein
Chris Cuevas
Wellness Ambassadors
Erich Heintzelman
Financial Learning Ambassadors
Regina Seguin
Amanda DaGiau
Peace and Justice Initiative
Graduation
Graduation
Beth King
Kara Parsons
Hannah Phelps
Katy Miller
Dan DeRosa
Dan DeRosa
Dan DeRosa
Rachel Allen
Rhonda Wilson
Rhonda Wilson
Kara Parsons
Nathan Hicks
3-113
3-113
3-113
3-113
7-114
SSB-206G
6-118
7-114
6-202
1-107
1-108
1-132
1-108
1-100 Auditorium
1-219B
2-172
1-148
1-148
1-148
1-148
FLIRT Ambassadors
FLIRT Ambassadors
FLIRT Ambassadors
FLIRT Ambassadors
Financial Learning Ambassadors
Career Center Staff
Elvin Cruz
Financial Learning Ambassadors
Jennifer Papoula
FLIRT Ambassadors
Elvin Cruz & Susan Ambridge
Hannah Phelps
FLIRT Ambassadors
Catherine Rivas
Eva Alipieva
Eva Alipieva
Financial Learning Ambassador
Financial Learning Ambassador
Elvin Cruz-Vargas
Financial Learning Ambassador
PURPOSE When it comes to skills you can never have too many. These Skillshops teach tips, tricks and techniques in a variety
Researching Careers in STEM
East
9/29
11am-12pm
8-101
Researching Careers in Business
East
10/7
1-2pm
8-101
Socially Responsible Citizenry
East
10/14
1-2pm
8-101
Researching Careers
East
10/21
1-2pm
3-113
Mind, Body and Spirit Connection
East
11/17
2:30-3:30pm
6-110
How to Stay Motivated
West
9/28
1-2pm
11-106
Socially Responsible Citizenry
West
10/21
1-2pm
6-202
MASS Leadership Workshop
West
10/27
12-1:30pm
11-106
Are You? Can You? Do You? Q&A On Your Career Direction
West
10/28
1-2pm
SSB 206G
Create Your Philosophy of Learning Statement
Winter Park
10/19
11:30am-12:30pm 1-108
My Plan Assessment
Winter Park
10/20
12-1pm
1-132
Connecting with the Cosmos
Osceola
9/30
1:30-2:30pm 4-105
Do You Have the Mind Power to Create THE NEXT BIG THING?!
Osceola
10/19
1:30-2:30pm 2-172
Building Resilience
Osceola
11/2
1:30-2:30pm 2-172
Are You? Can You? Do You? Q&A On Your Career Direction
Lake Nona
10/19
1-2pm
1-148
of topics
Cassandra Haley
Cassandra Haley
Douglas Taylor
Leah Sibbitt
BayCare
BayCare
Douglas Taylor
UCF MASS
Celeste Henry
Linda Firmani
Hannah Phelps
Wellness Ambassadors
Wellness Ambassadors
Natali Shulterbrondt
Celeste Henry
From tips for finding the right career, to getting internships and landing a job, these Skillshops will help prepare you for life after college
SKILLSHOP
CERTIFICATE
All About the Informational Interview!
UCF DirectConnect: Managing Your Time Effectively
Resumes that Work!
Time Management
Resumes that Work!
UCF DirectConnect: Mapping Out Your Grand Strategy
Valencia to UCF Graduation Pathway
Interview Like a Pro!
Dress for Success
How to Survive Your College Math Course
Resume Writing - Basics & Beyond
Successful Job Interviewing
Life Happens
Resume Writing - Basics & Beyond
Professionalism: Habits, Skills, & Tips for Success - limited seating
The Power of Habit
Professionalism: Habits, Skills, and Tips for Success
Life Balance to Prevent Stress
Math Rules! You Do the Math
Test Anxiety or Test Attitude?
Dealing with Stress: How to Cope Successfully
I Create It All: A Look at Self-Empowerment
How to Pass Your Final Exams
Dealing with Stress: How to Cope Successfully
Test Taking 101
ABC’s of Financial Literacy
Trinomial Factoring: Get the Tools You Need
Payday Loan Trap How to: Write a Resume and Cover Letter
Are You Ready to Apply for a Scholarship?
Savvy Holiday Shopping Tips Behind the Scenes of Business Direct Connect to UCF: Transitions Planning
CAMPUS
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
West
West
West
West
West
West
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Lake Nona
PATHWAY These Skillshops focus on all the ways we are similar and different,
Mindset and Achievement
East
UCF DirectConnect: Meta Majors to UCF Majors
East
Considering Graduate School
West
Meta Majors to UCF Majors
West
My Education Plan
West
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
West
Internship Q & A
Winter Park
Your Digital Footprint
Winter Park
Making Wise Choices
Winter Park
After Valencia: How to Transfer to the University with Ease
Winter Park
After Valencia: How to Transfer to the University with Ease
Osceola
“Are You Ready to Graduate?”
Osceola
PERSONAL CONNECTION
TIME
11am-12pm
1-2pm
11am-12pm
1-2pm
11am-12pm
1-2pm
1-2:30pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
3-5pm
5-6pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
1-2pm
5-6pm
10-11am
11:30am-12:30pm
1-2pm
5-6pm
11:30am-12:30pm
11:30am-12:30pm
1-2pm
5-6pm
5-6pm
5-6pm
1-2pm
2-3:30pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
1-2pm
1-2pm
1:30-2:30pm
1-2pm
as well as getting to know
9/15
1-2pm
11/12
1-2pm
9/16
5-6pm
10/6
1-2:30pm
11/5
1-2pm
11/19
1-2pm
9/17
10-11am
10/5
11:30am-12:30pm
10/12
11:30am-12:30pm
10/13
5-6pm
9/24
1:30-2:30pm
10/21
4-5pm
LOCATION
3-113
8-101
3-113
3-113
8-101
3-113
8-101
3-113
3-Atrium
7-257
11-106
11-106
11-106
SSB-206G
SSB-206G
1-107
1-108
1-108
1-108
1-108
1-108
1-106
1-108
1-108
1-108
1-100 Auditorium
Bldg. 4-312
4-105
1-219B
1-115
4-105
2-172
1-148
PRESENTER
Leah Sibbitt
UCF DirectConnect
Cindy Oakley
Leah Sibbitt
Cindy Oakley
UCF DirectConnect
DirectConnect & Valencia Graduation Team
Catherine Espenscheid
Catherine Espenscheid
Math Center
Career Center Staff
UCF Career Services
Financial Learning Ambassadors
Career Center Staff
Kera Coyer
Kera Coyer
Kera Coyer
BayCare
Linda Firmani
Linda Firmani
Steve Tullo
Steve Tullo
Linda Firmani
Linda Firmani
Linda Firmani
Catherine Rivas
Kory Milton
Catherine Rivas
Eva Alipieva
Elvin Cruz
Catherine Rivas
Wellness Ambassadors
UCF DirectConnect
and appreciate each other
3-113
Rafael Davila
8-101
UCF DirectConnect
11-106
Career Services and Experiential Learning
11-115
UCF DirectConnect
SSB-172
Atlas Lab
11-106
Ben Taylor
1-107
Carmen Diaz
1-108
Kera Coyer
1-108
Linda Firmani
1-108
Linda Firmani
2-172
Remy Ansiello
1-219B
Monica Ijeoma
There are some things you just can’t learn in a classroom – from self-improvement to valuable life skills, the focus is on you
East
9/22
1-2pm
8-101
Catherine Espenscheid
East
10/22
1-2pm
3-113
Steve Tullo
East
11/3
1-2pm
3-113
Elvin Cruz & Remy Ansiello
East
11/4
11am-12pm
3-113
Catherine Espenscheid
West
9/17
5-6pm
SSB-206G
Career Center Staff
West
9/21
3-5pm
11-106
UCF Office of Diversity/Inclusion
West
9/30
4-5pm
6-202
Study Abroad/Global Experiences
West
10/12
5-6pm
SSB-206G
Dr. Graham Quirk
Get the Experience to Get the Job!
Civility 101
LGBTQI: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment
Get the Experience to Get the Job!
Seeking Employment? These Tips Will Help!
ABC’s of Diversity Building Global Awareness for the 21st Century
Effective Communication through a Better Understanding
of Perspective/Ethics
Exploring the Refugee Challenge
Service Learning
The World’s Table
Minding Your Mind...and Body...and Spirit: Theory and Practice
Sexual Assault
Networking Strategies
Hot Careers
Get to Know Yourself Better
BayCare Services
Career Action Certificate
DATE
9/16
9/17
9/23
10/20
10/22
10/29
11/11
11/11
11/12
9/10
10/1
10/20
10/22
11/3
11/12
9/10
9/14
9/17
9/24
9/28
11/2
11/2
11/4
11/10
12/1
9/17
9/28
10/1
10/8
10/26
11/9
11/17
11/3
Leadership Certificate
Winter Park
Winter Park
Winter Park
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
Osceola
10/1
10/7
10/26
9/14
9/21
9/28
10/28
11/4
12/3
Peace and Justice Certificate
10-11am
1-2pm
11:30am-12:30pm
4-5pm
5-6pm
1:30-2:30pm
1:30-2:30pm
1:30-2:30pm
1:30-2:30pm
1-107
1-112
1-108
2-172
2-172
2-172
1-219B
1-115
2-172
REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS
Kera Coyer
Doug Taylor
Kera Coyer
Marcia Roman
Rhonda Wilson
Xavier Humphrey
Xavier Humphrey
Eva Alipieva
Wellness Ambassadors
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FALL 2015 - FULL TERM
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Open Registration............................................................................................................................................. June 6
Fee Payment Deadline............................................................................................................................August 14
Classes Begin................................................................................................................................................ August 31
Drop/ Refund Deadline...................................................................................................................September 8
Graduation Application Deadline..............................................................................................September 18
Withdrawal Deadline.........................................................................................................................November 13
Final Exam Week.......................................................................................................................December 14 - 20
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Six things
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SPRING 2016 - FULL TERM
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3. no tests or homework
4. attend as many as you want
5. they’re not just about academics
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competitive edge in your leadership, career, personal and academic life.
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Earn points through Skillshops for:
Career Action Certificate
Leadership Certificate:
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Leadership Certificate
Peace and Justice Certificate:
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Peace and Justice Certificate
Progression to Degree
16 - 44 credit hours
Graduation Transition
45 - 60+ credit hours
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SkillShops
SUMMER 2016 - FULL TERM
PURPOSE:
Open Registration...........................................................................................................................................March 7
Fee Payment Deadline.................................................................................................................................April 22
Classes Begin.........................................................................................................................................................May 9
Drop/ Refund Deadline................................................................................................................................. May 16
Graduation Application Deadline............................................................................................................May 20
Withdrawal Deadline.........................................................................................................................................July 8
Final Exam Week..........................................................................................................................................August 2
SUMMER 2016 - H1
Open Registration...........................................................................................................................................March 7
Fee Payment Deadline.................................................................................................................................April 22
Classes Begin.........................................................................................................................................................May 9
Drop/ Refund Deadline................................................................................................................................. May 16
Graduation Application Deadline............................................................................................................May 20
Withdrawal Deadline..................................................................................................................................... June 10
Final Exam Week............................................................................................................................................June 20
Open Registration...........................................................................................................................................March 7
Fee Payment Deadline.................................................................................................................................April 22
Classes Begin......................................................................................................................................................June 21
Drop/ Refund Deadline...............................................................................................................................June 28
Graduation Application Deadline............................................................................................................May 20
Withdrawal Deadline.......................................................................................................................................July 22
Final Exam Week..........................................................................................................................................August 2
CONFIRM DATES AT: valenciacollege.edu/calendar
STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES
Fall 2015
PLACE:
SUMMER 2016 - H2
(Don’t forget your student ID)
Get skills you’ll use for real life.
Open Registration...............................................................................................................................November 13
Fee Payment Deadline...................................................................................................................... December 11
Classes Begin................................................................................................................................................January 11
Drop/ Refund Deadline.........................................................................................................................January 19
Graduation Application Deadline.....................................................................................................January 15
Withdrawal Deadline.........................................................................................................................................April 1
Final Exam Week............................................................................................................................ April 25 - May 1
Advising:
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Career Center: valenciacollege.edu/careercenter/
Student Development: valenciacollege.edu/studentdev/
Tutoring & Academic Help: valenciacollege.edu/learning-support/tutoring/
UCF Direct Connect: regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/directconnect/
Veterans Affairs:
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Stay on top of important dates and deadlines with the Student LifeMap
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PLACE:
PLAN:
Students will demonstrate awareness of college support systems.
things
Students Valencia
willSix
demonstrate
awareness
Students will design an education
Students
PURPOSE:
of collegehave
support
systems.
plan that includes goals for learning
identified
to
Students will create a personal purpose statement that outlines
be successful in
and a financial plan.
and articulates their values, goals, interests and strengths in
College.
relation to their educational and career aspirations.
PATHWAY:
Students will create a personal
PREPARATION:
Students will choose an academic program aligned with their
purpose statement that outlines
and
Students will apply college
educational/career goals, interests, strengths and values.
articulates their values, goals, interests
success skills.
PLAN:
and strengths in relation to their
Students will design an education plan that includes goals for
educational and career aspirations.
learning and a financial plan.
PATHWAY:
PREPARATION:
PERSONAL
CONNECTION:
Students will apply college success skills.
Students will demonstrate
Students will choose an academic
effective communication skills
PERSONAL CONNECTION:
skills with
program aligned with their Students will demonstrate effective
with communication
diverse groups.
diverse groups.
educational/career goals,
interests, strengths and values.
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
Winter Park Campus Linda Firmani lfirmani@valenciacollege.edu
Osceola Campus Natali Shulterbrondt jshulterbrondt1@valenciacollege.edu
Lake Nona Campus Mindy Smith msmith225@valenciacollege.edu
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