Issue Date September/October

Welcome New Lead Tutor

Contents

Page 1. Welcome Lead Tutor Page 2. Important Dates and Birthdays Page 3. Study Skills and Financial Literacy

Page 4. Important Reminders

Nathaniel (Nate) Omoarebun

I am a junior at Wichita State University majoring in Aerospace Engineering. I am from Nigeria and came to Wichita during the spring of 2013. Besides my interest in Aerospace, I have an interest in computer technology, business administration and entrepreneurship. During my leisure time, I surf the net, read news articles and magazines, blog, play video games, and play soccer. I applied to the Wichita State University’s TRIO Student Support Services as a tutor because I enjoy helping students realize their full academic potential. I love to help students adapt to college life and overcome any academic obstacle they face. As a tutor, I assisted students in Mathematics, Physics and Statics. I have always wanted to work on my leadership and interpersonal skills. I recently applied and was selected as the new Lead Tutor for Student Support Services. As the new lead tutor, I plan to serve as a mentor to my fellow tutors and students, I will also work with the SSS staff to ensure the smooth running of the tutoring program.

Student

Support

Services

Lorem Ipsum Dolor [Issue] :: [Date]

2

Important Dates

Birthdays

Happy Birthday!

September

Sept. 4 Last day to drop with 60% refund

Sept. 7 Labor Day Holiday

Sept. 11 Patriot Day

Sept. 14 Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 14 Twentieth day of class

Sept. 17 Citizenship Day and Constitution Day

Sept. 21 Last day to drop with 40% refund

Sept. 22 Autumn begins

October

Oct. 7-11 Anti-Hate & Respect Week

Oct. 9 Spring Schedule of Courses available (Tentative)

Oct. 10-13 Fall Break

Oct. 12 Columbus Day (observed)

Oct. 7-11; SSS Mid-Semester Tutor &

Oct. 21-25 Student Conferences

Oct. 16 National Boss Day

Oct. 27 Last day to drop with “W” Last day to request tutor

Oct. 31 Halloween

September

Sept. 2 Shannon Mills Sept. 6 Maribel Mendez Rosibel Huerta Sept. 12 Deina Khader Sept. 13 Victoria Gricol Sept. 14 Kiana Hill Sept. 15 Ali Ben-Ayed Bradford Schoenhofer Sept. 19 Ann Edwards Sept. 24 Vinh Bui

October

Oct. 3. Shannel Ramsey Oct. 5 Pamela Adams Erin Nisly Oct. 11 Karl Patterson Oct. 12 Ramiro De La Rosa Oct. 16 William Harris Binh Nguyen Oct. 17 Dustin Holmes Oct. 18 Thanh Do Rainee Locke Oct.19 Jessica Hoang Nolan Jones Shakeya Stanley Oct. 20 Osama Khader Oct. 22 Uriel Bailon

Oct. 25 Shimeka Ayodele Oct. 26 Rosa Martinez Cathy Nong Oct. 27 Laurie Bottenberg Oct. 30 Jordan Winston Oct. 31 Kim-Xuyen Nguyen Marissa Fields

Lorem Ipsum Dolor Issue [#] :: [Date]

3

Study Skills & Financial Literacy

Keys to Success Do you have them? Check below to see; if not,

contact your SSS academic adviser.

• Intent to Continue Form Completed

• SSS Student Handbook & Planner

“Go for the Gold” Checklist

Monthly SSS Adviser Appointments

• Financial Literacy Activity

• Study Skills Development Activity

• Task Monitor Bookmark

• SSS Technology Lab Location

• Textbooks for Fall Semester

• Computer Access

• Tutor Request

• Academic Plan

• S.M.A.R.T Goals

Tutor Requests SSS tutors are assigned on a first come, first served basis. They are well trained and in high demand. If you need a tutor for the Fall semester, please meet with your SSS academic adviser to request a tutor. The last day for tutor requests is October 27.

Words for Wellness Workshops

Presented by

The Counseling and Testing Center

All events are the first Monday of the month

12:00pm – 12:30pm., RSC, Room 142

October 5, 2015 – Preventing Suicide

All Wellness Workshops can count

towards Study Skills Activity.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

How Do I Create a Plan to Manage My Money for College? Navigating our way through college financially can be an even greater challenge than mastering our college coursework. Visit http://mycollegemoneyplan.org for college-specific financial advice and fundamental principles of money management, which include information on the importance of a bank account, monitoring credit reports, developing a spending plan, managing school loans and debt, and how to avoid identity theft. To fulfill your SSS financial literacy activity requirement, complete one of the worksheets on the website or one of the multiple-choice questionnaires. Ask the SSS Technology Lab Intern to sign the page in your SSS Student Handbook so you can earn credit towards your Gold Rewards. Submit it to your SSS academic adviser.

The WSU Plus/Minus

Grading System .....................................................

A = 4.0 C = 2.0

A - = 3.7 C - = 1.7

B+ = 3.3 D+ = 1.3

B = 3.0 D = 1.0

B- = 2.7 D - = .7

C + = 2.3 F = 0

Lorem Ipsum Dolor [Issue] :: [Date]

4

Visit the SSS Technology Learning Lab

SSS has computers and printers available for your use in 165 Grace Wilkie Annex. Services include:

• Free internet access for email and Blackboard • Free printing, copying and reference materials – up to 30 pages per day • Assistance from learning skills and financial literacy interns • Study skills development and financial literacy activities

For more information, contact one of our lab interns at (316) 978-3354.

Student Support Services (SSS) Program

309 Grace Wilkie Hall

Office Hours:

Monday–Friday

8:00am. – 5:00pm.

Phone: (316) 978-3715

http://www.Wichita.edu/sss

SSS Technology Learning Lab

165 Grace Wilkie Annex    

Phone:(316) 978-3354  

This Newsletter is produced six times a year providing Student Support Services, students information on program services and activities, university policies and procedures and additional resources. It is one of the services provided to assist participants in the successful completion of their degree program.

SSS Professional Staff: • Dr. Kennedy Musamali, Director • TBA, Assistant Director, Academic Adviser • Sandra Bush, Data Specialist, Academic Advisor • John Simkins, Learning Skills and Technology Coordinator,

Academic Advisor • Charity Lowe, Sr. Administrative Assistant

Student Support Services is a Federal TRIO Program, 100% funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education. Student Support Services receives EOF funding from SGA, and additional student scholarships from community donors. Notice of Nondiscrimination: Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliations, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0205; telephone (316) 978-6791.

Learning Skills Development Currently available in the SSS Technology Learning Lab:

Academic Smart Skills “Life Skills”

• Test-Taking Skills • Learning to Listen • How to Study Textbooks • Test Preparation • Test Anxiety • Memorization Skills • etc….

• Goal Setting • Time Management • Self Discipline • Assertiveness • Stress Management • Relaxation Techniques • etc…