ISSUE 1 SEPT 2010 VOLUME 8

ADULT SCHOLARSHIP

RECIPIENTS NAMED….….3

ACSS’S OPENING WEEK

EVENTS …………………..2

Adult & THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

ADULT & COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICES

Commuter

Connection

FALL 2010 CALENDAR

AND IMPORTANT INFO……6

As summer moves into fall,

classes go into session, and the univer-

sity campus bustles with welcome ac-

tivities, students can feel the positive

energy of transition all around them!

Adult and Commuter Student

Services would like to help you, the non

-traditional (25 years or older) and com-

muter (living off campus) student, em-

brace what may be new and succeed in

your educational endeavors. We assist

you by providing an abundance of infor-

mation and services.

Additionally, we have wel-

comed a few modifications of our own.

Now located in the University Center’s

Student Involvement Zone, our office

boasts added perks as well as some fa-

miliar amenities to better serve you.

Students can utilize our lounge

space to relax in between classes, study

quietly, keep their food fresh in our re-

frigerator, or grab a complimentary hot

beverage while meeting new people.

Our office also houses a computer lab

with six computers and a printer. To

continue to enrich your academic ex-

perience, we provide seminars, newslet-

ters, tutoring referrals, and adult schol-

arships.

Need information about the lo-

cal community? Our staff will direct you

to campus childcare services, provide

transportation schedules, and answer

questions about off campus housing.

Best of all, we have extended our hours

to 8am-7pm, Monday-Thursday. We are

open 8am-4:30pm on Fridays.

So what are you waiting on?

Stop by our offices in RM 243

in the UC’s Student Involvement Zone.

Also stay connected with us virtually by

visiting our website at memphis.edu/

acss, becoming our fan on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/umadultcommuter,

and following us on twitter

@uofmemphis_acss.

We look forward to meeting you!

Change is Good!

Adult Scholarship Recipients Honored Adult and Commuter Student Services honored 2010-2011 Adult Scholarship recipi-

ents at a reception on August 26 in the University Center. The Adult Scholarship pro-

gram is designed to assist students ages 25 and older, pursing their undergraduate edu-

cation. This highly competitive, need-based scholarship is awarded to a select group

of matriculating students annually. The scholarship is valued at $5,500 per year for

full-time students and $3,300 a year for part-time students. This school term, eighteen

students received the Adult Scholarship and three students received privately funded

scholarships. For the names of the scholarship recipients see page 3.

Cont. on pg 3

Start Your Day with Us!

Living

Adult and Commuter Student

Services (ACSS) rose early and kicked

off the first week of classes with the

“Start Your Day with Us” campaign.

ACSS has been delighting the campus

with the event since 2005.The idea be-

hind the campaign is to give students a

chance to fellowship with faculty and

other scholars while learning more

about ACSS.

In the beginning of the week,

students arriving early to Walker Ave.

were greeted with refreshing bottles of

water. Mid-week, individuals near Cen-

tral Avenue were served breakfast sand-

wiches and juice. ACSS staff also took

time to help freshman commuters find

classes and answer their questions.

On Wednesday, Vice President

of Student Affairs, Dr. Rosie Bingham,

joined in on the fun. The Vice Presidenttook time to shake hands and formallywelcome all the friendly faces. There is

nothing like starting your day with a hot

breakfast and well wishes!

Add the ACSS channel to your MyMemphis Portal

and receive cheap gas prices locations and up-

dates. Go to MyMemphis Portal and click on Content Layout > New Channel >

News > Adult and Commuter Student Services Twitter and you are done!

On September 3, ACSS invited commuter

students to take a break from the summer heat with

delicious ice cream sundaes.

With a line out the door, ACSS served stu-

dents three flavors of ice cream along with an array

of toppings. From cookie toppings to strawberry ice

cream, there was something for everyone! Students

attending also had an opportunity to check out

ACSS’s student lounge.

“This is the first year we’ve had an ice

cream social,” said Heather Hampton, ACSS’s Of-

fice Coordinator. “Students seemed to really enjoy

the free ice cream and now they know where we are

located.”

The event closed out ACSS’s opening week activi-

ties.

Commuter Chill-Out: A Sweet Treat to Beat the Heat

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From page 1

The Honorees for Fall 2010 include:

Marlon Jones, Dianna Duerkes, Jackie Hicks, Darrin Mellinger, Dawn Myers, Dan

Schultz, Kelley Swims, Justin Epih, Elena Gheorghiu-Polk, Angel Shiels, Jamie Smith,

Heather Bridgers, Scott Brothers, Sheila Koonce, Robert Slemp, Cicely Crawford, Lisa

Dale, and Pamela Bergsmith

Privately funded scholarship honorees include: Brian Tague, Portia Jefferies, and

Gregory Johnson

Dawn Myers, a junior in the Teaching All Learners program, was pleased to be ac-

knowledged. In addition to being a student, she is a single mother of three girls and

works as a Special Education teacher’s assistant. With her other responsibilities, financing her education was a bit of a chal-

lenge. She shared, “The scholarship means a lot because I didn’t know how I was going to finance school. For me, my schol-

arship is a testament that if you work really hard at getting an education it will pay off.” Adult students are encourage to ap-

ply for the scholarship each spring. Congrats to the scholarship recipients!

Adult Scholarship Recipients Honored

Betty Huff is the force behind University of Mem-

phis’s enrollment services. Serving as Vice Provost, she is

the go-to person for information about undergraduate ad-

missions, recruitment, undergraduate scholarships, and

financial aid. Yet to her, the position is more than just a

career. It is an avenue to make college a possibility for oth-

ers, regardless of their personal hardships or educational

background.

Behind a mahogany desk, Huff answers admissions’

calls and conducts an interview with the greatest ease. Han-

dling tasks simultaneously and balancing a load of responsi-

bility regarding students is not rare to her. When she was

only a college student worker, she was trusted with develop-

ing a program for and advising adult learners.

“As a senior, I developed a college re-entry program

for older women who were experiencing divorce or empty

nest,” Huff shares. “Some of the women were extremely

afraid to enter a university because they weren’t right out of

high school. The program I helped establish provided an op-

portunity for these women to take courses from faculty sensi-

tive to their needs and bond with women like themselves.”

Her experience with re-entry programs became her

motivation to work with institutions that supported students

with unique challenges. She says when choosing the Univer-

sity of Memphis, “it was an opportunity to work with various

student groups including ones whom going to a university

could be a bit of a hurdle.” Her role at U of M allows her to

find ways within the university

structure to assist these students

and direct them towards services

meeting their needs. This is one

reason she feels Adult and Com-

muter Student Services is an asset

to the university. “Depending on

your educational program and

where you are in life, you need different services,” she states.

“The office paves the way for a non-traditional student to feel

comfortable returning into a university environment and

helps infuse them into the general student population.” She

makes students aware of the office through digital media,

publications, and recruitment staff trainings.

Additionally, Huff works closely with ACSS’s Direc-

tor, Joy Stout, on a city-wide educational initiative called the

Memphis Talent Dividend. The initiative allows the two

women and other community leaders to express the impor-

tance of higher education at any age. The overall goal of the

program is to increase the number of Memphians possessing

a college degree.

Huff’s office phone gently rings again. This time she

must answer a student’s important question. In her eyes, be-

ing able to point a student in the right direction is why she is

here. “There is a great sense of satisfaction in helping stu-

dents who have a goal,” she says, “and when they have diffi-

culty achieving that goal, being able to help them ease

through is a rewarding role.”

Students and Faculty Shining Brightly

THE SPOTLIGHTTHE SPOTLIGHTTHE SPOTLIGHT

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Greetings!

Adult and Commuter Student Ser-

vices is looking forward to a won-

derful 2010-2011 school year. Throughout the summer we

prepared for your arrival, planning exciting events and

seminars to enhance your academic, social, and personal

development.

The semester has already gotten off to a great start. Our

opening week events were a success. From the “Start Your

Day with Us” event to the “Commuter Chill-Out” we were

thrilled to meet many adult learners and commuter stu-

dents. These events are just a glimpse into how ACSS

plans to keep you motivated and evolve into a U of M

dreamer, thinker, and doer.

This year, we encourage you to take advantage of the train-

ing seminars and connect with students by joining the

Commuter Student Association or the Adult Student Asso-

ciation. Most importantly, we are here to meet your needs,

so feel free stop by the office with suggestions about how

to make your university experience better.

In closing, I would like to extend my gratitude and say

congratulations. Special thanks to New Student Orientation

for providing ACSS with an opportunity to present to

freshman commuter students. We appreciate each new stu-

dent and parent who attended the “You’re in the Driver’s

Seat” information session. Congratulations to session atten-

dee, Nathan Rodriguez, for being the winner of our free

priority parking pass giveaway. Another well done goes to

our 2010-2011 Adult Scholarship recipients. We hope you

enjoyed the fall scholarship reception and we are proud of

your accomplishments.

Whether you are a new student, a returning student, an

adult learner, or a commuter, I welcome you. Remember,

the Adult and Commuter Student office is your home away

from home. See you this

semester!

Sincerely,

Joy Stout

A Moment with the Director

Let’s celebrate a new school year!

Contact Information

Joy Rogers Stout

Director, Adult and Commuter

Student Services

The University of Memphis

243 University Center Voice: (901) 678-2644

E-mail: jstout@memphis.edu

ON AND OFF CAMPUS

Students will receive information

about staying safe on campus and

learn how to protect themselves while

off campus

Presenter: Marco Anderson, U of M

Police Department

A&C Connection - September 2010 - pg 4

HOME

GAMES Go Tigers,

Go!

SEPT 10 Women’s Soccer vs. Alabama

7:00 PM - Mike Rose Complex

SEPT 11

Women’s Volleyball 1:00 PM - Fieldhouse

7:00 PM - Fieldhouse

SEPT 17 Women’s Soccer

vs. TCU

7:00 PM - Mike Rose Com-

plex

Women’s Tennis

Invitational - All Day

Memphis, TN

SEPT 18

Football

vs. MTSU

6:00 PM - Memphis, TN

Men’s Soccer

7:00PM - Mike Rose

Complex Women’s Tennis

Invitational - All Day

Memphis, TN

SEPT 25 Women’s Volleyball 1:00 PM - Fieldhouse

Track and Field

Cross Country Classic

Memphis, TN

SEPT 26 Women’s Volleyball vs. Tulsa

1:00 PM - Fieldhouse

Around Campus: Friday Film Series Every Friday from 7:00p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the UC Theatre Study Aboard Fair Sept 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Student Activities Plaza Benjamin L. Hooks Institute, Tribute to Dr. Hooks Sept 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m. in the Rose Theatre Career Services Lunch and Learn Sept 15 at 12:30p.m. in the Bluff Room UC304 FAM Comedy Show Sept 23 from 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. in the Rose Theatre Service on Saturday Sept 25 from 8:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. in the River Room UC 300

USAF Band Mid-America Sept 17 from 7:30p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Buckman Perform-ing Arts Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (off-campus) University of Memphis Wind Ensemble Sept 30 from 7:30p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Rose Theatre The Art Museum at University of Memphis Visit Mon-Sat from 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to view various on-going collections and exhibits

Student Health Center Hours Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 8am - 6:00pm & Tuesdays from 9am - 6:00pm

Fine Arts Events:

Recreation Center Hours Monday– Thursday: 6:30am- 10:30pm

Friday 6:30am-9:30pm Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 1pm-6pm

CSA: Commuter Student Association

1. CSA was started to represent and address the

concerns of nearly 20,000 commuting students

at the university.

2. We provide programming and events geared

toward helping commuter students become an

essential part of the campus.

3. Last year, CSA participated in New Student

Orientation and hosted “Commuter Mondays”

group lunches.

4. Becoming an active member is low in cost and

allows your voice to be heard.

5. Visit us at : Memphis.edu/commuterstudents

5 THINGS ABOUT ASA and CSA

ASA: Adult Student Association

1. We’re devoted to helping non-traditional

students excel at university life.

2. The association is run entirely by a group

of student volunteers.

3. ASA is an advocacy group. We seek

changes within the university to benefit

adult learners.

4. ASA is connected to the Pinnacle Non-

Traditional Honor Society, a society that

recognizes non-traditional students for

their high scholastic achievements.

5. Visit us at: Memphis.edu/adultstudents

A&C Connection - September 2010 - pg 5

MISSION

The mission of the Adult & Commuter Student Services

office is to provide a supportive environment for non-

traditional and commuter students that promotes intellec-

tual, social and academic growth and development through

services and programs that foster lifelong learning.

CONTACT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The Adult and Commuter Student Services office is located on The University

of Memphis campus in the University Center, Room 243. Our regular hours are

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Friday. If you need after hours help, please call us to make arrangements.

We welcome comments, questions, or suggestions. We can be reached by

phone at 901-678-2644 during our regular business hours or after hours leave

us a message on voice mail. You may also reach us through e-mail at

acss@memphis.edu.

Connect:

What would you like to see featured in the

next Adult & Commuter

Connection?

E-mail us at: acss@memphis.edu

CSA’s Upcoming Events

Meeting: Sept 9

UC Ballroom C Lobby

3:00PM-4:00PM

Attention Commuters! Parking along Southern Ave. will no longer be available due to a new bike path. Find out about the city’s Bike and Pedestrian plan at www.memphistn.gov.

FALL 2010 CALENDAR

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ASA’s Upcoming Events

Meeting: Sept 8

UC 243

3:00PM-4:00PM