The Link FSC Parent Newsletter 11/2/12

Campus Announcements:

Advising for the Spring – Your student’s one-on-one appointment with his/her advisor should be underway if it hasn’t taken place already. Registration gets underway in November based on hours. First up, this Monday at 8 p.m., students with 92 or more earned hours (that does not include what they are currently enrolled in for this semester). Also this coming week, Thursday, Nov. 8, students with 60 or more earned hours may begin web registration at 8 p.m.

Nov. 9 – This is a date your student may be hearing a lot about. This is the deadline for your student to drop a course or courses with no academic penalty, meaning they will only receive a W on his/her transcript. It requires signatures from the professor or professors and the advisor and must be turned in to the Registrar’s office, by Friday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. You and your student need to be aware that dropping a course may impact financial aid. Your student should consult with his/her professor and advisor to determine if this is an appropriate decision.

Thanksgiving Break Approaches – Will your student be staying on campus during Thanksgiving Break. Deadline to sign up is fast approaching - Nov. 14. Fee information and application is on line. Here’s the scoop on that break and Winter Break:

· Thanksgiving Break – Tuesday, November 20 – Sunday, November 25-All residential students must leave the buildings by Tuesday, November 20^th at 5pm. If you should need to remain on campus, you must sign up online by November 14^th by 5pm. You will be charged $75 to your student account for the break no matter the length of stay. Anyone who signs up after November 14^th or arrives back to campus before November 25^th by noon, that has not signed up in advance, will receive an additional $15 charge to their student account. Reminder: All residential communities close on November 20^th at 5pm and re-open on November 25^th at noon.

· Winter Break – Thursday, December 13, 2012 – Sunday, January 6, 2013

All residential students must leave the residential buildings during this time frame. Should any student have any questions regarding this time period, please reach out to the Director of Community Living, Elizabeth Ching-Bush via email at echingbush@flsouthern.edu or via phone at 863.680.4206 prior to December 13, 2012.

December Graduates Check-Out – December 16 by noon with a Community Living Staff member. 

Have you liked us yet? – Did you know you can like us on Facebook? Florida Southern College Student Solutions Center. We’ll help keep you connected on a daily basis.

Veteran’s Recognitions - In recognition of Veteran’s Day on November 12^th, FSC is holding the following:

· “Operation Gratitude” is going on right now!  Look for the bright red mailbox in the Undercafe.  Write a card or letter of support, or donate blank cards, to our Service Personnel

· Military History Exhibit, including “How the U.S. Soldier Ate on 26 Cents Per Day”, 1st floor McKay Archives, 10/26/12 – 11/26/12

· Wynee’s Bistro, 11/8/12 – 11/15/12

Table of Honor set in memory of lost and departed service members

Veterans and Service Personnel Appreciation Board

Appreciate a past or current friend or family member of the U.S. Armed Forces

Pick up and display a yellow ribbon as a sign of support

Students will also have the opportunity to complete a survey during the week of Nov. 12 on how we can best serve our veterans.

Coming Soon -

· Last Convocation of the first semester – Wednesday, Nov, 14, 10:40 a.m. Branscomb

Mark Johnson, Chairman of the Playing for Change Foundation

· FSC’s Christmas Season Events, Wednesday, Nov. 28

o Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m.

o McKay Tree Lighting, 8 p.m.

o Winter Wonderland, 9 p.m.

Academic Reminders (always good to know):

· Final Day to drop courses without an academic penalty – Friday, Nov. 9

· Click here if you need to know Fall Final Exam Schedules.

· If your student is needing some academic help:

Tutor Tables– Mondays and Tuesdays 6-8 p.m., Student Solutions Center – Natural Sciences, Math, Social Sciences

PENS Central Writing Lab open for assistance

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Think "super group" learning! PASS is where students work together to reinforce key concepts and develop effective study strategies. Whether you are a top performer or could use some improvement, you will benefit from the skills and understanding gained from attending PASS. The most obvious result of PASS is that students who attend regularly consistently can earn a higher grade. PASS is also a great way to network with other students in your course.

ACC	2111	Tuesday Friday	5-7 p.m. 3-4 p.m.	Rogers Student Lounge
ACC	3111	Monday Thursday	4-5 p.m. 4-6 p.m.	Rogers Student Lounge
BIO	1500	Tuesday	6-8 p.m.	PS 203
BIO	2215	Tuesday	5-7 p.m.	PS 204
CHE	1011	Tuesday	6-8 p.m.	PS 108
CHE	1111	Thursday	5-7 p.m.	PS 108
CHE	1112	Sunday
MAT	1007	Thursday	6:30-8:30 p.m.	PS 203
MAT	2022	Tues & Wed	5-6 p.m.	PS 203
MAT	2311	Tuesday & Wednesday	5-6 p.m. 7-8 p.m.	PS 205

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Friday, Nov. 2

· Festival of Fine Arts, En Masse: Concert Choir/Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb

· Bowling Tournament, Hollis Wellness Center, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3

· FSC volleyball vs. Tampa, 4 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· Festival of Fine Arts, Theatre Works: Legally Blonde, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb

Sunday, Nov. 4

· Daylight Savings Time ends 2 a.m. Saturday night/Sunday morning – clocks fall back one hour

· Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· Mass, 1 p.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

Monday, Nov. 5

· Student with 92 hours or more earned hours may begin Web Registration at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

· Election Day

Wednesday, Nov. 7

· Career, Internship, and Grad School Expo, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Honeyman Pavilion, Branscomb (professional dress required)

· Water Ski Clinic, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

· Academic Improvement Session, 10:40 a.m., Rogers Auditorium, Reading with Purpose

Thursday, Nov. 8

· Students with 60 or more earned hours may begin Web Registration at 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 9

· Final Day to drop courses without academic penalty

· FSC Volleyball vs. FIT, 7 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· Festival of Fine Arts, Bandtastic: Band Day Encore: Symphony Band and Chamber Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb

· ACE presents Casino Night, 9 p.m.

· Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Art Show Begins, Melvin Art Gallery

Saturday, Nov. 10

· FSC volleyball vs. Rollins, 4 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· HWC Manatee Snorkel Trip – Discover Florida

Sunday, Nov. 11

· Veteran’s Day

· Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· Mass, 1 p.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· HWC Manatee Snorkel Trip – Discover Florida

A Look Ahead at Wynee’s Bistro:

Monday – Potato Bar

Tuesday – Stir Fry

Wednesday – Caesar Salad Bar

Thursday – Boston Moc It

Friday – Wiener Wonder Bar

Saturday – Steak and Shrimp

College Terrace – Chicken or Steak Fajita Flats

Cyber Café – Stuffed Cabbage

Grill Master – New York Strip

First-Year Advice:

Many students enjoyed reading the popular Hunger Games series before the movie came out this past year. However, reading a text book requires a different skill set than reading a novel. If your student could benefit from additional skills in this area, they may wish to attend our next Academic Improvement Session – Reading with Purpose. The program is this upcoming Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 10:40 – 11:30 a.m. in Rogers Auditorium. Students who attend will leave with practical skills. I hope you’ll encourage your student to attend.

Second-Year Insight:

Second-year students only have one week left to meet with their advisors to prepare to registration on Monday, November 12 at 8:00pm (30+ credit hours).  Make sure your student has a plan in place with a few alternate courses in mind. They should also verify that their student account is up to date so that a financial hold doesn’t prevent them from registering.  The Student Solutions Center will be on hand the evening of November 12 in the Rinker Technology Center to assist with registration and provide free pizza.

From the FSC Counseling Center:

Let’s Take a Vote.  I don’t know about you but I’ve seen enough political ads lately to last me for a while.  Maybe you have, too, and even if you’re not a resident of a swing state like Florida, I think you’ll relate to this little girl.  Take a look:  http://now.msn.com/little-girl-cries-over-election-coverage.  I hope you’re planning to vote for your candidate and that you’ve encouraged your sons and daughters to vote, too.  Just in case you or your students are unsure about whether it’s worthwhile to go to the trouble of voting, consider the following:

· If you vote, it earns you the right to complain about your elected officials. 

· If you vote, you get to cancel out a vote for your candidate’s opponent. 

· If you vote, you set a wonderful example for others, especially your sons and daughters.

· If you vote, you honor all those who fought and died for your right to vote. 

· And, finally, if you think your one vote doesn’t matter, remember the 2000 election when just a few hundred votes determined the outcome of the election.  (Try not to cry; it’ll all be over soon.)

Career Center:

It’s EXPO time! The Career, Internship & Graduate School Expo is this coming this Wednesday, November 7^th from 10-1 in the Honeyman Pavilion. We currently have 12 graduate programs and 26 companies/organizations attending this event. Students should come dressed to impress, professional dress is required. They are able to meet and network with varied organizations to find an internship or future full-time job. It is never too early to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to connect with possible employers and graduate programs.

Graduate Schools/Educational Institutions attending Expo/2012 (15)

Asbury Theological Seminary

Barry University

Duke Divinity School

FSC Graduate Programs

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Nova Southeastern

Rollins Graduate Program

St. Thomas University

Troy University

UCF College of Graduate Programs

University of Miami – School of Education and Human Development

Up with People – Promotional representatives for study abroad experiences

US Army Health Care Recruitment

USF College of Pharmacy

USF Graduate Programs

Businesses and Organizations attending Expo/2012 (32)

Auto –Owners Insurance Corp. (Corporate Partner) - ALL majors

Baltimore Orioles - Turf Grass/Sports Management

Brickman Corporation - Horticulture interns and Management Trainees

City of Lakeland - Internships and full-time jobs/ALL majors

City Year - Social Science/Education/Psychology/ALL majors

Clifton Larson Allen LLP - Accounting/Finance

Cross, Fernandez & Riley - Accounting

Emergency Medicine Scribe System - Sciences – Clinical Information Assistants

GEICO (Corporate Sponsor) - ALL majors

Hall Communications - Communication majors

Hertz Corporation - Sales and operations and Branch Manager Trainees

Iasis Healthcare - Nursing

Kaplan Test Prep - Giving away 2 test prep scholarships

Lakeland Regional Medical Center - RN, PCS, Allied Health/ Business/IT

MARC Radio - ALL majors/Business/Communication

MassMutual Financial Group - Business majors/Internships & full-time jobs

Philmont Scout Ranch - Summer interns/camp counselors/ALL majors

Polk County Schools - Education/ALL majors

Polk County Sheriff’s Office - Criminology/Social Sciences

Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing - Marketing/Communication

Polk Museum of Art - Internships: Education, Curatorial, PR & Marketing

Princeton Review - Teachers, campus representatives and proctors

Regal Automotive Group - Accounting, Sales (ALL majors), Management

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment - Internship opportunities

Sun ‘N Fun - Comm., Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Education

Syngenta Corporation - Citrus/Business Administration

TD Banks (Corporate Sponsor) - Finance/Business Admin./Math

The Ledger Media Group (Corporate Sponsor) - Communication/Journalism/English

The Washington Center - Internship opportunities

TQL – Total Quality Logistics - Business Administration/ALL majors

Volunteer Polk - ALL majors/ Internship opportunities

WellDyne Rx (Corporate Sponsor) - ALL majors/Post-Grad Int./Bus. Admin.

From the Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center:

What’s happening at the Wellness Center?

Paintball Trip

Registration starts Monday, November 5, at the front desk of the Wellness Center.  No equipment or experience is necessary to attend this fun trip, which has been described as a great way to “Combat Stress”.  A $10 deposit is required at time of registration to hold your spot.  *Deposit is returned when they attend the trip.  Space is limited.

Water Ski Clinic Scheduled

Learn to water ski or improve your skills with our nationally ranked FSC Water Ski Team.  The next clinic is November 7^th from

9am-5pm.  Contact Roger Skalko at rskalko@flsouthern.edu for price information and to schedule your ski set.

Group Exercise Classes

The second half of the semester brings some changes to the Group Exercise schedule based on student input.  We currently offer 21 class opportunities to meet our students’ interests and schedules.  Check it out at:  http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/documents/SecondHalfGEScheduleFall12.pdf

FREE Personal Fitness Consulting

Through our Jump Start program, our fitness staff can help students reach their health and fitness goals.  We offer full fitness assessments, functional movement screenings, personalized exercise program design and instruction and nutrition education.  Contact Michele Cash at mcash@flsouthern.edu or 863-680-3894 for more information or to set up an appointment.  http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/jumpstart.htm

Intramurals

Flag Football continues.

3 X 3 Basketball begins November 5.

Home Run Derby Drop In event-Wednesday, November 7.

Spike Ball Registration due Friday, November 9.

Student Health 101-A Parent Perspective

http://readsh101.com/flsouthern-pp.html

We hope you’ll enjoy this interactive parent’s companion to our Student Health 101 newsletter.

Sports Shorts:

Sat. Nov. 3 Tampa Lakeland 4:00 pm Volleyball

Sun. Nov. 4 SSC Tournament Championships TBA TBA W. Soccer

Fri. Nov. 9 NCAA D2 South Region 1^st Rd TBA TBA W. Soccer

Sat. Nov. 10 Rollins Lakeland 4:00 pm Volleyball

Final Thoughts – If you are one of the families impacted by Sandy in the Northeast, please know there are resources for your student here at FSC. Our Counseling Center is a great place for him/her to turn to for conversation. Please let us know if your student needs other resources. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

All the best – Shari

Shari Szabo

Associate Dean of Student Success

Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive

Lakeland, FL 33801-5698