So as you can see FM is unstoppable, even in the summer, it’s the best place to be. We are on the cutting edge of booming local technol-ogy. Additionally, we have incredible programs for those interested in other A.A.S. Career Track degrees , such as Nursing as well as A.S and A.A degrees which ensure to smooth transferability. So move forward with your education and your future.

Stay at FM….

Futures Are Made

Here!!!

You might think that FM has been winding down during the summer months, but nothing could be further from the truth. As always our cam-pus is teaming with activity. In the spring of 2010 we graduated 451 students, our largest graduating class ever. We awarded 402 career track and transfer associates de-grees, as well as 49 certifi-cates. While portions of the college have focused on commence-ment during the spring, other offices continually recruit new and work diligently to retain continuing students for the following semesters. Signs of campus growth and move-ment are everywhere. New construction is far and wide, from creating a Clean

Room Laboratory for our Cen-ter for Engineering and Tech-nology to beautifying the aes-thetics of the campus. This new construction will ensure that students achieve their fullest academic poten-tial. Additionally, the new labs will be great for the local economy. The Electrical Tech-nology program will be a prime user of the Clean Room Laboratory and an excellent feeder degree for the new micro chip plant Global Foun-dries just down Route 67 in Malta. This plant will be add-ing over approximately 1400 jobs to the region. Hector Ruiz, the new chairman of Global Foundries said that the new chip plant is “by far the most significant high-tech investment made in this coun-try in decades.”

Stay At FM—We are Unstoppable

The Associated Press: Beloit College reminds teachers that their Cultural References in the classroom may draw blank stares.

MILWAUKEE– For students

entering college this fall e-mail

is too slow, phones have never

had cords and the computers

they played with as kids have

never had cords.

The Class of 2014 thinks of

Clint Eastwood as a sensitive

director other than Dirty Harry

urging punk to “go ahead and

make my day”. Few incoming

Freshman know how to write

in cursive or have even ever

worn a wristwatch. These are

among the 75 items on this

years Beloit College’s Mindset

list. The compilation is re-

leased yearly by the Wiscon-

sin school.

The list is meant to remind

teachers that cultural refer-

ences familiar to them may

draw blank stared from col-

lege freshman born mostly

after 1992.

Of course it can have the unin-

tended consequences of mak-

ing people feel old. Remem-

ber Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Dan

Quayle or when Rodney King

were in the news? Most of

these kids don’t. Even the

Russians and the Americans

have been living peacefully

together in outer space dur-

ing their life time.

“Being aware of the generation

gap can help professors craft

lesson plans that are more

meaningful”, says one of the

lists creators. This informa-

tion will help professors to

Helps to look at cultural

shifts.

JeanMarie Reinke N107W 518 762-4651 ext 4706

FM Retention Fall 2010 Semester

Continuing Students Retention is a campus wide

effort! With that being said,

The Office of Retention would

like to extend kudos to all

employees at FM for helping to

grow our continuing numbers.

Continuing student enrolment is

up as of 9/9/10 from last fall by

119 students. That is an

increase of 11. 5 %!!

Students are staying at FM!

Dates to Remember 9/14– last day for drop/add

10/11– College closed Columbus

Day

10/23– Fall Open House

10/25—Registration begins for

winter & spring 2011

10/27– Mid-Term grade due

11/11-College closed Veterans

Day

11/17– Last day for individual

course withdrawals

11/25-28– Thanksgiving recess

12/1– Deadline to apply for

graduation

12/15– Last day of classes

12/17,18 & 20– Final Exams

12/21– Final grades due

12/24-1/3– Holiday recess

Spotlight on Success

Jessica Mayfield

In 2004 NYC resident Jessica Mayfield came to FM, not unlike many other students, unsure of her education and fu-ture career path. She did well her first semester and showed academic promise but developed the “Freshman Syndrome” her second semester and landed on Academic Probation.

This seemingly unfortunate situation was a blessing in dis-guise for Jessica. As a requirement of Academic Probation, she had to enroll in a Career Exploration course. The results of the course assessments pointed toward her having a strong inter-est and affinity in TV and Film Production. Jessica knew this was the field she wanted to pursue.

Ultimately, she earned an AA degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from FM. After graduation she transferred to Virginia State and then eventually Long Island University- Brooklyn campus. Her FM credits transferred smoothly and she earned a BA degree in Media Arts with a concentration in T.V., Film and Video Production/Directing in from LIU.

Since graduation Jessica has been busy and is well on her way to becoming a Big Shot. She was selected for the “Made in NY” Program through the NYC Mayors Office. This helped her to build and strengthen professional networks for the purpose of ensuring growth and long-term, fulfilling retention within the entertainment industry. Currently, Jessica is working as a Producer for

Al Roker Productions in NYC. She is working on T.V. shows such as :

My Life in Food

Texas Borders

Slivias

Keep us posted on your success Jess! We love to hear from you!! Hollywood-Here you come!

FMCC Retention Practices and System

What do we do Anyway???

Prior to the semester

Advisement & registration

Schedule adjustments

Career Counseling

SAP transcript evaluation

Admissions consult & tours

Students takes COMPASS

Academic Probation meetings

Classes begin

SOS workshops

FYE class for new students

Probationers create Education Plans

Coaches meetings with Student Athletes

“College Success Tips” presen-tations in classes

Peer Calling Campaign

Early Warning System in con-junction with faculty

Assist faculty with Warning Notices

Work closely with students on probation

Work with Bursar to identify “Ghost students

Collect data & work with at risk students

Mid terms & on

2.0 Intervention letters sent out

N/F letters sent out encouraging students to meet with advisors

Mid questionnaire sent to faculty

SAP continue

Ed plan Check –ins

On call advising

Start over for next year!!

Retention is an never ending job and we are always implementing new

initiatives. Any feedback is always welcome.

JeanMarie

Counseling Services

Provided On-Campus

By

Angela Rhodes of St. Mary’s

Behavioral Health

Counseling services are provided

by Angela Rhodes of St. Mary’s

Behavioral Health throughout

The semester in N107F, Student

Development Center.

Students can contact Angela by

phone or in person for an

appointment. Angela will also

accept

referrals form faculty with student

Concerns.

Angela Rhodes

The First Week of Class: What Can/Should We Do? Reprinted with permission of the University of Oklahoma Instructional Development Program

What can we do on the first week of class? What should we do?

One answer is to start lecturing: ―This is day one, here is the lecture, away we go.‖ Another possibility is: ―Here is the syl-

labus, go buy your books and we will see you the next class.‖ Neither of these two options seems desirable. But what are

the other possibilities?

1. Involve students quickly.

Have them introduce themselves

Allow them to think and write silently

Have whole-class or small group discussions

Let students know they will be active participants

2. Identify the value and the importance of the subject.

Students may come to class without a clear idea of the subject’s importance. The teacher may need to help them under-

stand the significance of the course.

3. Set expectations

This can involve things as what the instructor feels is an appropriate amount of study time, the importance of turning

assignments in on time, expectations about in-class behavior, how the teacher wants to relate to students and how

much interaction among students is desired. The first day also offers an opportunity to find out what expectations the

students have of teacher and the class.

4. Establish rapport

Almost any class will be more enjoyable for all if everyone knows each other a bit. Exchanges can start with intros and

sharing some background information

5. Reveal something about yourself

Sometimes students can relate to the professor more productively if they see him or her as a human being. Sharing

personal stories and being able to laugh at your self can help in this process.

6. Establish your own credibility

Sometimes this happens automatically, but other times the students need to know about a professors prior work, travel,

or research experience in their area of expertise. Having this knowledge helps the students gain confidence that the

professor ―knows what he or she is talking about.‖

7. Establish the “climate” for the class

Different professors prefer different climates. Whatever climate you want you should attempt to establish it the first

day to set the tome for the rest of the semester.

8. Provide administrative information

This often involves going through the syllabus, going over office hours, where your office is, how the class grade will

be determined and what your policies are.

9. Introduce the subject matter

Generally, starting some kind of overview of this subject will facilitate this introduction.

What is it?

What are the parts of the subject?

How is it connected to other kinds of logic?