Weekly E-News Archive - Spring 2010 | E-News index
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June 1, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:

Here we are near the end of the term and academic year. It has been wonderful seeing many of you in the TLC working hard to complete final papers and projects and prepare for finals.

Week 10 News:

1. TRiO Achievement Celebration coming soon!  This is the most fun event of the year.  You don’t want to miss it!  Come celebrate your successes with us!  Bring your family and friends along.  Potluck, gifts, awards, inspiring speakers!  Sign up in the TLC or the TRiO Office, e-mail, or give us a call to get on the list.

2. Please complete the TRiO Evaluation Form (forms in TLC and TRiO Office or on-line through myLane) and turn it in for a treat.  We want your feedback. We want to know what works so we can do more of that, and what doesn’t work so we can change it.  Also please complete the form that tells us your plans for next fall.  Also please come in or call to schedule an Exit interview if you won't be here next year.

3. Want to use TRiO this Summer? We are considering having the TLC open during the first 8 weeks of summer term. Will you use it?  If you are going to take summer classes, let us know if you will come in to study or use the computers. There will not be a lot of tutoring available.  Just e-mail your feedback back to us.

4. Remember to check your finals schedule - it is different that your class schedule. http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/schedule/finals.htm

5. Math 60 Study Group continues to meet in Bldg 16, Room 206 from 3:00 to 3:50 Wednesdays. Last session is June 2.

6. Flash Drive Convenience:  Notice the extensions attached to the monitor stand for plugging in your flash drives. Back up your flash drive work by saving to My Documents on the TRiO computers. The work is confidentially saved under your L#, so no one but you is privy to it. Sure helps when you lose, forget, or misplace even temporarily your flash drive.

7.  YouTube Excel and Math tutorials can now be accessed on the TLC computers except maybe the MAC. These tutorials require the latest version of Flash or Adobe Acrobat.

8. Honor Appointments:  Week ten is the last week this term for appointments and with the Monday holiday, it's going to be a short, hectic week. Please be sure to attend your appointments or cancel them well before as others will likely want to use those times.

9.  Save to flash drives any files and folders from the NetStorage you want to keep beyond this term. After each term your individual NetStorage files are purged from the system.

10. TLC Finals Week Schedule for tutors and TLC hours is different. Please see the attached schedule for hours and tutors during finals week.

11. TRIO is now open for enrollment!  Do you know friends who would be interested in TRiO for fall term?  Just tell them to stop by the TRiO Office and complete a screening form to be sure they are eligible.  If they are, they will receive an application to fill out and return so that we can review.  Please pass it on....

12. Everyone has their fall schedule, right? If not, do it now!

Have a great week!

Warm Regards,

Mary

Mary Parthemer, Director
TRIO and Title III
Lane Community College
Eugene, Oregon 97405
541-463-3133
parthemerm@lanecc.

May 26, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:

Wow-Week 9! Amazing...running a little behind this week (sound familiar?) so E-news on Wednesday!  Did you miss us?  Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend.  Hopefully mixing some fun along with some homework!

News for the week:

1. TRiO Achievement Celebration in two weeks!  This is the most fun event of the year.  You don’t want to miss it!  Come celebrate your successes with us!  Potluck, gifts, awards, inspiring speakers!  Sign up in the TLC or the TRiO Office, or give us a call to get on the list.

2. Please complete the TRiO Evaluation Form (forms in TLC and TRiO Office or on-line through myLane) and turn it in for a treat.  We want your feedback. We want to know what works so we can do more of that, and what doesn’t work so we can change it.  Also please complete the form that tells us your plans for next fall.  Also please come in or call to schedule an Exit interview if you won't be here next year.

3. Want to use TRiO this Summer? We are considering having the TLC open during the first 8 weeks of summer term. Will you use it?  If you are going to take summer classes, let us know if you will come in to study or use the computers. There will not be a lot of tutoring available.  Just e-mail your feedback back to us.

4. Remember to check your finals schedule - it is different that your class schedule. ttp://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/schedule/finals.htm

5. Math 60 Study Group continues to meet in Bldg 16, Room 206 from 3:00 to 3:50 Wednesdays. Last two sessions are May 26 and June 2.

6. Flash Drive Convenience:  Notice the extensions attached to the monitor stand for plugging in your flash drives. Back up your flash drive work by saving to My Documents on the TRiO computers. The work is confidentially saved under your L#, so no one but you is privy to it. Sure helps when you lose, forget, or misplace even temporarily your flash drive.

7.  YouTube Excel and Math tutorials can now be accessed on the TLC computers except maybe the MAC. These tutorials require the latest version of Flash or Adobe Acrobat.

8.  Appointments: Weeks 9 and 10 are the last two weeks to make appointments. No appointments are scheduled for finals week as both the TLC hours and the tutor schedule change. Please adhere to the policy for making appointments; it's posted at the top of the appointment book in bright pink.

9. Everyone has their fall schedule, right? If not, do it now!

Have a great week!

Warm Regards,
Mary

May 17, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:

8th Week!  What fabulous weather this weekend!  We hope you enjoyed the weather, but don't let it sidetrack you from the work that needs to get done in these last few weeks.  You are almost there!

News for the Week:

1.  TRiO Achievement Celebration!  Speakers that are inspiring, gifts, potluck, fun!  Friday, June 11th, 11:30-1:30.  Come celebrate the end of the year with us!  Sign-up in the TLC or TRiO Office.

2.  Advance Registration for Fall 09 Begins Tomorrow, May 18th at 7:00 a.m. Have you done your Advance Advising for next year? 

3.  Advance Registration for summer began, Tuesday, May 4th, 7:00 a.m.  Summer classes are much more limited, so you want to get on-line as early as possible and register for the classes you want. Be sure to pay attention to course load. It is much more compressed in the summer, and sometimes hard to study because of the beautiful weather and kids out of school. Be sure you plan well if you are taking summer classes. SEE SUMMER SUCCESS/SURVIVAL TIPS  Flyer in TLC or on the TRiO desk.

4.  Last Day For Schedule Changes is this Friday, May 21st, 11:59 p.m. Be sure to talk with Kate if you are going to drop a class or change your grading options. There may be Financial Aid consequences. Also consider going to a Making Wise Choices Workshop.

5.  Making Wise Choices Workshop: Thursday, May 20th from 3:00-4:00 in 19/241.  Making Wise Choices educates students on GPA calculation and the various grading options, including pass/no pass, withdrawals, and incomplete grades. We will review Financial Aid expectations for satisfactory academic progress (SAP); provide information on campus support services; and step students through a decision making process designed to help them make wise choices.  Additional days and times:  May 13th, 12:00-12:50, 19/232 or May 21st, 12:00-12:50, 1/222.

6.  TRiO Evaluation Forms.   We need your feedback!  This helps us know what you would like to see happen in TRiO for next year.  There are copies (salmon color) in the TLC and the TRiO Office.  You can also access this form on-line by going to: ExpressLane, click on Personal Information, and then click on Complete Your On-line Survey.  You will receive a treat and our appreciation. 

7.  What are your plans for next year?  Thanks to all of you who have already filled out this form for us.  The raffle winner for lunch for two in the Renaissance Room is Naomee Golden!  Congratulations to Naomee!  If you haven’t told us your plans, please do!

8.  Resume Clinic:  Are you applying for a job, internship, or volunteer position? Career and Employment Services is offering resume clinics for resume critique. Drop in to have your resume critiqued on Friday, May 14th, May 28th, and June 11th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Building 1, Room 102. Open to students, graduates, and job seekers. Bring your employment history, your existing resume, and your job application. Contact CES, Tammy or Tina 541-463-5167, or http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/ces and click on Upcoming Events.

9.  Community Forum: Gerry Meenaghan, Advisor from Computer Information Technology, will be giving a tour of the (CIT) facilities including labs as well as describe the program and career options.  The workshop will be this Wednesday, May 19th, 11:00-12:00 p.m., Building 11, Room 201.  Everyone is welcome!

Have a great week. See you in the TLC!

Warm Regards,

Mary

May 10, 2010

Dear TRiO students:

7th week!  Take good care, and keep using TRiO to help you successfully complete the term and academic year!

1. Advance Registration for Fall begins Tuesday, May 18th, 7:00 a.m.  Everyone needs Advance Advising to be released to register for summer or fall. See your counselor/advisor now!  Advance Registration for Summer began Tuesday, May 4th.

2. Please complete the TRiO Evaluation Form (forms in TLC and TRiO Office or on-line through myLane) and turn in for chocolate and a chance to win lunch for two at the Renaissance Room. We want your feedback. Also please complete the form that tells us your plans for next fall.  Please come in or call to schedule an Exit interview if you won't be here next year.

3.  University of Oregon May Program—Transfer Students** admitted
    for Fall or Summer 2010.

• Friday, May 21, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., EMU Fir Room
• See Student Orientation "Mid-Year Orientation" for additional information.
  **Students are eligible to attend this program if they are transferring with 36 or more credits and if they:
1. Apply by March 15
2. Are admitted by April 20
3. Submit the Intent to Register Form and pay your Advance Tuition Deposit by May 13
4. Register for May Advising by May 13 online via DuckWeb at duckweb.uoregon.edu

For further questions regarding the eligibility requirements for the May program, please contact the Office of Admissions. If you cannot attend the program in May, you may sign up for IntroDUCKtion or attend Week of Welcome in September.

4. Sign up for the TRiO Achievement Celebration! Come celebrate the end of the year with us.  Inspiring speakers, gifts, potluck, fun!  Friday, June 11th, 11:30-1:30, Lane Bristow Square, 11:30-1:30.

5. Making Wise Choices Workshop Thursday, May 20th from 3:00-4:00 in 19/241 with Mary Parthemer.  Making Wise Choices educates student on GPA calculation and the various grading options, including pass/no pass, withdrawals, and incomplete grades.  We will review Financial Aid expectations for satisfactory academic progress (SAP); provide information on campus support services; and step students through a decision-making process designed to help them make wise choices.  There are two additional workshops scheduled for May 13th from 12:00-12:50, 19/232 and May 21 from 12:00-12:50, 1/222.

6. TRIO is now open for enrollment!  Do you know friends who would be interested in TRiO for fall term?  Just tell them to stop by the TRiO Office and complete a screening form to be sure they are eligible.  If they are, they will receive an application to fill out and return so that we can review.  Please pass it on....

7.  FaceBook, MySpace, email and personal use of TLC computers. Use of the computers is limited to 15 minutes for personal time, which includes the aforementioned. Please be considerate of other students. Students looking in the door see all the computers are busy and leave. If the busy is personal use, that is detrimental to academic success. During times when the TLC gets busy, students using a computer for personal time will be asked to either start on their assignments or release the computer to a student who needs it.

8.  Tutor Evaluations are a requirement of their positions. Please evaluate, using the 10-point scale on the form, tutors with whom you have worked this term.

9.  Looking for various school supplies in the TLC? The TLC has supplies available for use on the big table. Please use these, but make sure you return the stapler and tape so others can find them. If there is something you don't see, ask Nancy or another tutor, as we have items stashed away like envelopes, sticky notes of various sizes, larger index cards, special markers. and more.

10. Tuesday TLC hours till 5:30. Several of you have used this time, but others may not be aware of the extra half hour you can work in the TLC on Tuesdays.

11.  Phones ringing, singing and honking are a real problem in the TLC. Please turn them off before entering the TLC. The TLC is a quiet zone for studying.

12.  Community Forum: Tammy Simpson from Counseling's Career and Employment will orient students to CSI, Job Search Options and other details on programs and services offered in the Career Center.  The workshop will be Wednesday, May 12th from 11:00-12:00 p.m. in Building 11, Room 250. All students are welcome.

Warm Wishes,

Mary

May 3, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:

Here we are on the down hill side of the term.  6th week!  Only five more weeks of classes and then Finals. It's critical to be on top of your academic game now, so if you need some motivation or strategies, come in to talk with us.

News for the week:

1.  Reminder that the campus will be closed this Friday, May 7th for a college-wide in-service.  In other words: you have the day off from classes (of course not necessarily homework!)

2. Advance Registration for summer begins tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4th, 7:00 a.m.  Summer classes are much more limited, so you want to get on-line as early as possible and register for the classes you want. Be sure to pay attention to course load. It is much more compressed in the summer, and sometimes hard to study because of the beautiful weather and kids out of school. Be sure you plan well if you are taking summer classes. SEE SUMMER SUCCESS/SURVIVAL TIPS  Flyer on TLC or TRiO desk.

3. Advance Registration for fall begins Tuesday, May 18, 7:00 a.m.  Have you had your Advance Advising yet? Do it now! Be ready.

4.  Do you know what your plans are for next year?  Turn in your form at the front desk (in TLC or TRiO Office) for a chance to win lunch for two at the Renaissance Room and a treat.  If you know that you will be transferring or graduating you need to schedule an exit interview.

5. We need your feedback!  Please complete the simple TRiO Evaluation form.  This helps us know what you would like to see happen in TRiO for next year.  There are copies (salmon color) in the TLC and the TRiO Office.  You can also access this form on-line by going to: ExpressLane, click on Personal Information, and then click on Complete Your On-line Survey.  You can also easily find the survey on myLane.  After entering your pin and password you will be at the homepage, and on the right side under Personal Information there is a Complete Your 0n-line Survey spot to click on.  You will receive a treat and our appreciation.

6. Sign up for the TRiO Achievement Celebration!  Speakers that are inspiring, gifts, potluck, fun!  Friday, June 11th, 11:30-1:30.  Come celebrate the end of the year with us!

7. Get those mid-term progress reports in to your instructors now and get them back as soon as possible so you know how you are doing.

8. Making Wise Choices Workshop: Thursday, May 20th from 3:00-4:00 in 19/241, taught by Mary Parthemer.  Sign up in TLC and we will remind you.  If this is not a convenient day and time then there are two other choices to attend:  Thursday, May 13th from 3:00-3:50 in Bldg. 19/232 and Friday, May 21st from 12:00-12:50 in Bldg. 1/222.  Making Wise Choices educates students on GPA calculation and the various grading options, including pass/no pass, withdrawals, and incomplete grades. We will review Financial Aid expectations for satisfactory academic progress (SAP); provide information on campus support services; and step students through a decision making process designed to help them make wise choices.  May 21st is the final day to make schedule changes for spring term!  

9. Phones! Phones! Phones! Phones with their various loud, musical, and personalized ring tones are truly disruptive in the TLC. Please, turn them off or on vibrate before coming into the TLC. If you take a call, just tell them to hold, and don't start your conversation until you leave the room.

10.  TLC is a Fragrance Free Zone.  Spring is hard on allergies of students and tutors alike. Several students and tutors already have physical reactions to artificial fragrances. Some students have had to leave the TLC as they were unable to work in the same room with a student wearing a fragrance. Please refrain from wearing them in the TLC. You can check the list of offending products.

11. Study Groups. It's not too late to join a study group. It's mid-term and from here on study group attendance becomes more of a success strategy than ever. See the list of on-going study groups below and if you are interested attend and be sure your attendance is counted by the tutor. Those of you signed up already, don't forget to attend your group.

Math 60 - 3:00 to 3:50 on Wednesdays with Dylan in Room 16/206
Math 65 - 10:00 to 10:50 on Wednesdays with Lynn in Center 214 inside Tutor Central 
Math 111 - 9:00 to 9:50 on Wednesdays with Lynn in Center 214 inside Tutor Central 

12. Appt. with U of O Advisor/Counselor.  Last chance for this year at Lane to see a U of O Advisor/Counselor is Tuesday, May 4th.  Sign up at the Lane Counseling/Advising front desk.

13.  Community Forum this Wednesday, May 5th, 11:30-1:30 in the NW corner of the Lane Cafeteria.  International students will be performing and or presenting for International Day. There will also be special guest performance by Eugene Taiko Drummers.

14.  Lane Community College Art Gallery presents “Here and There”, a two-person show featuring artists Mark Poole and Stacy Jo Scott. The exhibition consists of both sculpture and ceramics, along with installation work. The show runs from May 3rd through May 20th.  A lecture featuring both artists will be held on May 6th at 3:00 pm with a reception immediately following.  The gallery is located in building 11 on main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon. There is no charge for admission.

Take good care and use the TRiO services!

Warm Regards,

Mary 

April 26, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:

Week 5!!  Hang in there!

1.  TRiO Memory Tips Workshop – This Friday!  April 30th, 12:00-1:00, Bldg. 1/222.  We are very excited that Academic Learning Skills Instructor Sherril Wight will be presenting this informative workshop about memory tips.  Please join us for this wonderful opportunity.  Just e-mail a response if you would like to attend or just stop-in to sign up.

2. Mid-Term Progress Reports are available for you to pick up in the TRiO office or TLC and submit to your instructors to get feedback. Let us know how you are doing. If you are starting to struggle in any class in any way, please contact us as soon as possible. We can help you find solutions.

3. Advance Advising for 2010-11 is happening now. Get in to see your Advisor or Counselor. Advance Registration for summer begins next week, May 4th and Advance Registration for fall begins May 18th.

4. If you haven't yet let us know your plans for next year, please do it now! Turn in the form (in TLC or TRiO Office) at the front desk for a chance to win lunch for two at the Renaissance Room and a treat.

5.  Two more chances to see a U of O Academic Advisor.  Tuesday, April 27th and May 4th.  Sign up at the Counseling/Advising front desk for an appointment.

6. Apply for graduation by April 30th to ensure you get your name in the graduation book and that you get your transcript officially evaluated by the end of spring term. Questions about graduation? ome in and talk to Kate.  All the info is at http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/stuact/gradinfo.htm.

7. Sign up now for the TRiO Achievement Celebration.  It is always an inspiring event that you will not want to miss.  Whether you are graduating, transferring, or just celebrating the end of the year.  Mark your calendar--Friday, June 11, 11:30 - 1:30 in Bristow Square. It's a potluck!  Please bring a dish or food item to share. Bring yourself, and family or friends as well if you'd like to attend. Just don't miss out!

8.  Community Forum this Wednesday.   Immigration Attorney Jennifer Doreen will be answering questions regarding immigration law, rights and more... The workshop will be from Wednesday, April 28th, 11:00-12:00 p.m. in Building 11, Room 250.  This is a very important topic especially after the passage of the recent SB 1070 in the state of Arizona. Everyone is welcome!
9.  Recruiting for 2010-11 Student Services Associates.  The Counseling Department is looking for SSA’s for the next academic year.  It is a GREAT on-campus job assisting fellow students with career information, employment resources, scholarship research, class scheduling and ExpressLane functions.  Apply on-line: 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/ces and click on Lane Job Connection.  Deadline is Friday, April 30th, 5:00 p.m.

10. Saturday, May 1, 8:00pm: Lane Performing Arts hosts Down 4 It, Dance Northwest’s annual fundraising concert. The proceeds of this evening of the Northwest's best and tightest hip-hop dance companies go to support To Write Love On Her Arms, a non-profit helping those struggling with depression, alcoholism, self-injury and suicide. Tickets are $12 and on sale online at lanecc.edu/tickets. Cash and checks only at the door.

Take good care! See you in the TLC.

Warm Regards,Mary

April 19, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:

What a glorious weekend! This kind of weather is dangerous...it contributes to spring fever. Be sure to stay focused on your course work, and find a little time to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather.

News for the Week:

1.  TRiO Time Management Workshop.  This Friday!  April 23rd, 2:00-3:00, Bldg. 1/222.  Bree McKenzie will be there to show you some important tips to manage your time.

2. TRiO Achievement Celebration!! Sign up now and ask your friends and family to put it on their calendars. Friday, June 11, 11:30 - 1:30 in Bristow Square. Be there! Pick up a little flyer to stick on your fridge or notebook.

3. Please complete the TRiO form that tells us your plans for next year. Are you going to be at Lane or somewhere else? We want to know!  The form is available in TLC and the office.  You will receive a treat and a chance to win the raffle for lunch for 2 in the Renaissance room if you return your form to us. Thanks!

4. Advance Advising begins April 20th for the 2010-11 year. Everyone must do Advance Advising in order to register early. Please see your Advisor or Counselor to develop your next year's academic plan. Be sure to follow that plan. It's important that you continue Writing and Math classes until you are through the sequences. That will make taking Science, Social Science and Literature classes much easier. Please bring your 2010-11 planner in when you get it signed, and we will make a copy for your file. Advance Registration for summer begins May 4th, and Advance Registration for fall begins May 18th.

5. It's Mid-Term Progress Report Time. Pick yours up in the TRiO Office or at the TLC check-in desk and turn them into your instructors in the next week or two. If you are having any difficulties in class, please come talk to Kate or Bree.

6. Graduating in Spring or Summer? Be sure to get your application in by April 30th. All the info is at http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/stuact/gradinfo.htm

7. Recruiting for 2009-10 Student Service Associates - The Counseling Department is looking for SSAs for the next academic year. It is a GREAT on-campus job assisting fellow students with career information, employment resources, scholarship research, class scheduling and ExpressLane functions. Apply on-line: 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/ces and click on Lane Job Connection. Deadline is April 30th, 5:00 p.m.

8. Be Aware--If you drop all of your classes, there are serious financial and academic consequences.  If you are receiving financial aid, you will be put on FA Suspension and may have to repay a portion of the financial aid you received.  The amount  you must repay will appear as a bill on your Lane account.  You will not be able to register for classes until the bill is paid.  If the bill is not paid within 3 months, your account will be sent to collections.  The collections process can be lengthy and could delay your re-entry into Lane.  Always check with Enrollment Services before making decisions to drop of change grading options.

9. Career Fair.  Wednesday, April 21st, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Center for Meeting and Learning, building 19. This is a great opportunity for students, friends and family to network with employers from the Eugene/Springfield area. Get more information at http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/mpr/news/rel01110.htm.

10. Lane Stage Door Jazz Café. Sunday May 2, 2010, 2:00-5:00pm, Lane Community College Performance Hall, Back Stage, Main Campus. This is a new event.  The curtain will be pulled on the main stage and the stage will be set up as a coffee house with rotating jazz combos playing from open to close. The public is invited to drop in for coffee and light eats at their leisure and enjoy the real back stage, "show business" atmosphere! The event is hosted by the Lane Jazz Ensemble. Entertainment will provided by the Lane Jazz Combo, the Lane Faculty Jazz Combo, and small Jazz combos from area high schools.

11. Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22nd and Lane has some great events planned.  The theme is "Local Food.  Local Connections."  Our hope is to provide attendees with information and inspiration to eat and act locally.  We will have local farmers and educational organizations tabling in Bristow Square, a cooking and gardening workshop, a free lunch made with locally grown foods by the Culinary Division, a waste audit, entertainment, a screening of the film "Ingredients," and a party in the Learning Garden. A full schedule can be found on our website ( http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/sustainability/calendar.html )

12.  Vagina Monologues at Lane.  Two performances of the Vagina Monologues will take place on Wednesday, April 21st at 4 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.  General admission tickets will be available at the door, cash only, and are $10 for students, seniors, and LCC staff, and $12 for the public.  Call the ticket hotline ahead of time to reserve tickets at 1-541-740-8544 (reserved tickets will be held until 15 minutes before each performance; it is advisable to come early to pick up and pay for your tickets). 

13.  CONGRATULATIONS! You found the TRiO E-News! Come to the office to put your name in for a prize drawing.

Take good care and enjoy the week!

Warm Regards,
Mary

April 12, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:

It's the beginning of the third week and it has been great to see so many of you working diligently in the TLC!  Way to go!!

1. TRiO Celebrate Earth Day with the Learning Garden Workshop.  Friday, April 16th, 1:00-2:00.  Meet in 1/224  where ShyAnne (TRiO student and Learning Garden Club President) will give us background about the garden.  Then we'll "dig in" and help out with the garden chores.  Nurture yourself with invigorating work, fresh air, and the soothing sounds of the nearby stream..  Know that you are contributing to one of the premier sustainability projects on campus!  Tools and gloves are provided!  This is going to be a fun workshop!  Sign up in TLC or just respond to this e-mail if you would like to participate, and I'll get you on the list. 

2. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The TRiO Achievement Celebration will be held on Friday, June 11, from 11:30 1:30 in Bristow Square.  Come help us celebrate all TRiO students’ achievements.

3. Current Study Groups: Join one of these ongoing groups or sign up in the TLC. Ask any tutor for help.
Math 60 - 3:00 to 3:50 on Wednesdays with Dylan  in 16/206
Math 65 - 10:00 to 10:50 on Wednesdays with Lynn in Center 214 (inside Tutor Central)
Math 111 - 9:00 to 9:50 on Wednesdays with Lynn in Center 214 (inside Tutor Central)

4. Advance Advising begins Tuesday, April 20th for the 2010-2011 year. Everyone must do Advance Advising in order to register early. Please see your Advisor or Counselor to develop your next year's academic plan. Be sure to follow that plan. It's important that you continue Writing and Math classes until you are through the sequences. That will make taking Science, Social Science and Literature classes much easier. Please bring your 2009-2010 planner in when you get it signed, and we will make a copy for your file. Advance Registration for summer begins May 4th and Advance Registration for fall begins May 18th.

5. Graduating in Spring or Summer? Be sure to get your application in by April 30th. All the info is at http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/stuact/gradinfo.htm.

6. Recruiting for 2009-10 Student Service Associates The Counseling Department is looking for SSAs for the next academic year. It is a GREAT on-campus job assisting fellow students with career information, employment resources, scholarship research, class scheduling and ExpressLane functions. Apply on-line: 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/ces and click on Lane Job Connection. Deadline is April 30th, 5:00 p.m.

 7. Free Tax Help.  This is the last week through April 15th!  South end of the cafeteria.  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-3:00.  First come, first serve. 

8. Planning on transferring to the UO?  UO Academic Advising/Counseling will be available for appointments on April 13th, April 27th, and May 4th.  Sign up at the Lane Counseling Office front desk if interested. May 15th is the last deadline to apply for Fall 2010-- http://admissions.uoregon.edu/apply/dline.htm

9. Career Fair. Wednesday, April 21st, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Center for Meeting and Learning, building 19. This is a great opportunity for students, friends and family to network with employers from the Eugene/Springfield area. Get more information at http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/ces.

10. Community Forum.  Sue Norton from the Child and Family Education Department will be offering a tour and sharing information about classes, admission process and more. The workshop will be from 11:00-12:00 p.m. in Building 24. Students will meet in front of the ESL Office in Building 11 at 10:50 a.m.

11. Let us know your plans for next year.  Please complete the form at the front desk in the office or at the check-in desk in the TLC. Return your completed form to the office to get a sweet treat and a chance to win lunch for two at the Renaissance Room.

12. Cell phones are still pretty noisy. Please remember to turn them off before entering the TLC.

13.  Lane Activities Fair.  Wednesday, April 14th, 10:00-2:00, Lane Bristow Square. ave a great week!

Warm Regards, Mary        

April 7, 2009

Dear TRiO Students:

Happy 2nd Week (sorry we are a little late, it even happens to us too!)  It finally feels a little like Spring today! Hooray! Don't let the beautiful, warm weather give you a case of Spring fever that keeps you from doing your work.   News for the week:  

1. TRiO will be opening enrollment to new students for 2010-11 in May. Please let your friends and class mates know about open enrollment. For you current TRiO students, we will ask you to complete a form beginning next week that tells us your plans for next year. If you are going to be at Lane you will continue to be a TRiO student and will just need to do a check-in appointment before fall term begins.

2.  Graduating in Spring or Summer? Be sure to get your application in by April 30th. All the info is at http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/stuact/gradinfo.htm.

3.  Recruiting for 2009-10 Student Service Associates - The Counseling Department is looking for SSA’s for the next academic year. It is a GREAT on-campus job assisting fellow students with career information, employment resources, scholarship research, class scheduling and ExpressLane functions. Apply on-line: 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/ces and click on Lane Job Connection. Deadline is April 30th, 5:00 p.m.

4.  Career Fair 2010.  Wednesday, April 21st, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Center for Meeting and Learning, Building 19 Lobby. This is a great opportunity for students, friends and family to network with employers from the Eugene/Springfield area. Get more information at 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/ces.

5.  Study groups: A great success strategy.  Study groups are totally student generated. Interested students need to sign up with their available times so Nancy can find an hour that works for a minimum of three students. Study groups meet once a week for 50 minutes, just like a class. A TRiO tutor facilitates, and students meet in a separate room to work on coursework and prepare for exams. You must be in a structured math or science course, no self-paced courses.  Check the sign up sheet as there is interest in several math courses or add your own math course if it's not there. Remember, groups require three students meeting weekly, so put down all your available times. Spring term study groups so far are below, but don't forget to use drop-in tutoring and appointments as well.

Math 60 - 3:00 to 3:50 on Wednesdays with Dylan, 16/206, Starts 4/7
Math 65 - 10:00 to 10:50 on Wednesdays with Lynn, inside Tutor Central, Starts 4/7
Math 111 - 9:00 to 9:50 on Wednesdays with Lynn inside Tutor Central, Starts 4/7

6.  Cell phone Etiquette:  Please get in the habit of turning your cell phones off/vibrate before coming into the TLC. Any call you take must be put on hold until you leave the room. Thanks!

7.  Week 2 TLC Schedule is different from Week 1 and should remain the same throughout the term except for additional study groups or subbing for absent tutors. The new schedule is attached to the e-mail and also posted in the TLC.

8. Support tutoring at Lane. Enroll now in the free non-attendance courses listed on the side of each monitor in the TLC. These CRNs represent tutor use at Lane and enrolling gets us funding from the federal government. Enroll for all that apply and ask tutors if you find this confusing, which it easily can be as not all subjects are listed.

9. Personal use of computers:  limit is 15 minutes.  Computers are for academic use.  When computers are in demand in the TLC and you are on  Facebook, MySpace or your e-mail, you may be asked to forfeit your computer to someone who needs it.  Facebook, MySpace, and e-mail are personal use.  Please remember this and be respectful of computer use.

10.  U of O Academic Advising and Counseling will be visiting the Lane Counseling and Advising on Tuesday, April 13th.  If interested, please make an appointment with the front desk at Counseling/Advising.

Warm Regards, Mary

March 29, 2010

Dear TRiO Students:   Happy Spring!  Welcome back to a very rainy Monday!  We hope you had a great break and feel ready for the new term.  Be sure to stop in and say hi!   E-News for the week:  

1. Transcript Reviews: Kate completed the transcript reviews during spring break, and sent out e-mail messages to those of you who may have some sort of issue on your transcript. Please contact us as soon as possible this week.  

2. TRiO Spring Events & Workshops: Please see the attached flyer for Spring TRiO Events.  Here are a few of the events happening soon.  

LCC Play:  Romeo & Juliet
FREE to TRiO Students!!
This is an adaption by Lane Theater instructor Patrick Torelle, placing Shakespeare's R&J into the future of a post-apocalyptic world.  Take this wonderful opportunity to see the show for free.  Sign up in TLC.  Need to know by Tuesday, April 6th if you are interested.
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 8:00 p.m., LCC Blue Door Theatre

Keys to Success Workshops
Provides useful information about how to succeed in college.
*Mary Parthemer instructor
Sign up in TLC
Friday, April 9, 2010, 1:00-2:30, Bldg. 19/243

3.  New TLC cards await you: Blue for students who attended before the 2009/2010 academic year, yellow for students who entered this fall, pink for students who enter in January 2010. Remember new ones stick.

• Keep your cards visible for tutors to see and mark
• Turn your cell phone off before you enter the TLC
• Sign in and out on your card each visit to the TLC, no matter how short your visit
• Place your card in the stand up holder when you leave
• Keep clipped cards alphabetized when looking for your card and do not return card to clip
• Eat only at the white table
• Take no drinks, containers, or food to the computer stations
• Keep lids on all liquid cups
• Label food and drinks you put in the fridge
• Log on computers with your L # and pin number (like ExpressLane) 
• Log off the computers (no scenic picture!!) to "log in" screen
• Turn off the speakers before removing your headsets
• Get tutor or office staff assistance to check out texts and calculators (for use in the TLC only)
• Tutoring protocol = not interrupting appointments or drop-in sessions.
• Sign up on the drop in board for tutoring assistance
• Make tutoring appointments (see  instructions below)
• Use library voices at all times