Student Success Newsletter

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1 January, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 2 Student Success Newsletter St. Philip s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX WELCOME St. Philip s College is excited to welcome your return to campus for the New Year. We sincerely hope you and your loved ones enjoyed the holiday break and are ready to dedicate your best efforts to your academic aspirations. We encourage you to take full advantage of the various support services we offer in pursuit of your academic careers goals. We offer a special welcome to our new first time students and encourage you to attend our January 12 th New Student Orientation, so we can extend a personal welcome to you INSIDE THIS ISSUE Welcome/Important Dates 1 Spring Registration 1 THEA Sessions/Tutoring and Technology Center 2 Health Center 2 Student Life 3 Career & Transfer Services 4 First Year Experience Center 4 Phi Theta Kappa 5 Dr. Sherrie Lang, Vice President of Student Success Dr. Paul Machen, Dean of Student Success Director, Enrollment Management First Year Experience Center, Publisher Important Dates Spring 2012 Registration Academic Advisors will continue to serve students through the month of January. Advisors will be available on the following days and times. Operating Hours: Monday Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1 st Saturday of the month: 9 a.m. 1 p.m. January 3: Tuesday College opens January 6: Textbook Loan Program Opens for Spring 12 January 10: Tuesday Faculty Report January 12: New Student Orientation January 16: Monday Martin Luther King Day-College Closed January 17: Tuesday Classes begin (Spring 16wk & FLEX I) January 17-18: Welcome Week: Java Jolt (MLK & SWC) January 18: Hope Action Cares: STD Testing (MLK) January 18-19: Welcome Week: Scavenger Hunt (MLK & SWC) January 21: Saturday Weekend classes begin January 24-25: Campus Safety, Security and Health Presentations January 25: Tutoring Services Open House (MLK) January 25-26: Student s Accident Health Insurance Presentations January 26: Tutoring Services Open House (SWC)

2 Page 2 THEA Prep Sessions For more information contact, Kevin January 3 (Tuesday) 9:00am 12:00pm Room 200, Building 3 SWC January 4 (Wednesday) 9:00am 12:00pm CHP 206 January 6 (Friday) 9:00am 12:00pm CHP 206 January 24 (Tuesday) 2:00pm 5:00pm CHP 206** January 27 (Friday) 9:00am 12:00pm Room 200, Building 3 SWC ** January 27 (Friday) 2:00pm 5:00pm CHP 206** January 31 (Tuesday) 2:00pm 5:00pm CHP 206** ** (pending reservation confirmation) Tutoring and Technology Center For more information, contact Kevin Tutoring Services Open House (MLK) January 25 11:00am 2:00pm Tutoring Services Open House (SWC) January 26 11:00am 1:00pm Health Center For more information contact, Janet Hope Action Care-STD Testing (MLK) January 18 & 19 (MLK). Circle Drive between Watson Fine Arts & Applied Science Building (8 am 12 pm) Providing information and free STD testing.

3 Page 3 Student Life For more information contact, Yolanda Reyes-Guevara@ WELCOME WEEK Java Jolt (MLK/SWC) January 17 & 18; 9 am 11 am MLK: Outside of Welcome Center (in case of inclement weather Turbon Student Center) SWC: Crossroads Coffee/hot chocolate/tea-provide students with refreshments to welcome them back. Information Station (MLK/SWC) January 17-January 20; M-R: 7 am 6:30 pm F: 8 am 12 pm MLK: Heritage Pavilion and outside of Welcome Center. SWC: Crossroads Provide students with directions and information during the first week of classes. Scavenger Hunt (MLK/SWC) January 18 & 19; 10 am 2 pm MLK: Start out at the Information Station, end at the Turbon Student Center SWC: Start at the Crossroads, end at the Student Center. Students will pick up a card from the information station and visit various departments on campus to familiarize themselves with the campus. Once completed, the student will return the completed card to the Student Center to receive a prize. Campus Safety, Security and Health Center Presentation January 24 & 25: Time:TBD Location: Morgan Gallery Students will receive information on campus safety, security and the role of the College Health Center. Student s Accident Health Insurance Presentation January 25 & 26 (tentative) Time: TBD Location: Morgan Gallery - MLK Students will be provided with information on the Student Accident Health Insurance Program.

4 Page 4 Career & Transfer Services For more information, contact Yolanda UNIVERSITY VISITS Host University s visits to include SW Campus. Various Universities from the surrounding areas and within the state will be present on both MLK and SWC campus to visit and advice students in regards to the transfer process. During these visits, the schools are promoting the 2+2 programs and its advantages. The Transfer Center staff will then advise the student and sign them onto the Joint Agreement. (Various dates scheduled.throughout the month of Jan) -Pending See online Transfer Center calendar for dates and times For additional University visits, visit our website. First Year Experience Center For more information contact The Textbook Loan Program allows students to borrow a book for a semester. Books are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Checking Out A Book: In order to borrow a book students must provide: A Current Schedule A Valid SPC Student ID Must not have holds on student record Requested book title, author, and edition SPRING 2012 BOOK LOAN MLK: SLC 103 January 6: Book Loan Program opens to students *Spring, Late Start, Maymester, and Flex semesters only NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2012

5 Page 5 PHI THETA KAPPA For more information please contact, Maria Officer Meeting. January 3, :00 advisor continue discussing Hallmark Officer Meeting. January 14, :00 am - 1:00 pm. MLK Campus. SLC advisor will meet to plan for the spring semester. Officer Meeting. January 5, :00 advisor meet to review Hallmark Officer Meeting. January 10, :00 advisor meet to finalize all Hallmark Officer Meeting. January 12, :00 advisor meet to submit and certify all Hallmark New Student Orientation. January 12, :00 am - 1:00 pm. MLK Campus. CHP Atrium. Chapter will be promoting the organization at the new student orientation. MLK March. January 16, :00 am - 2:30 pm. Pittman-Sullivan Park. Chapter will promote SPC and its programs/events at the MLK Booth. Welcome Week. January :00 am 7:00 pm. Outside Welcome Center. Members are volunteering to provide service and direction to students upon their first week back to school. Student Success