EOF Monthly Newsletter November 2011

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND

Inside this issue:

XAE Continued 2

EOF Alliance 3

Counselor Clipboard 3

EOF Workshops 4

Career Week 2011 5

November Calendar 6

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G et ready! October

31st was the first

day to register for Spring

2011! Advisement Week,

was October 31st through

November 4th. Please see

your EOF Counselor

first, and then go to your

Major Advisor for ap-

proval. Early registration

ensures you will get the

course sections that you

want! All registrations

for current students will

be on-line only. Stop by

EOF for registration as-

sistance, if needed.

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O n T h u r s d a y , October 20, 2011

the EOF Program hosted its 2011 Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor S o c i e t y i n d u c t i o n ceremony. XAE was founded in 1990 by the Honorable Dr. Elbert Saddler – Counseling Psychologist at West Chester University in P e n ns y l va n i a . T he society was created as a response to an increasing need to acknowledge the continuing success of s t u d e n t s i n t h e university’s academic development program. Realizing the number of students striving to do well academically, who s h a r e d s i m i l a r experiences and who

could serve as role models for others became one of the driving forces behind Chi Alpha Epsilon.

T h e s o c i e t y w a s registered as a non-profit organization in 1997 allowing it to become a national honor society. Chi Alpha recognizes the academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and universities through non-traditional c r i t e r i a a n d wh o p a r t i c i p a t e i n developmental education support services, such as EOF and CASE/Horizons programs at County College of Morris. This year, we inducted a total of 18 students from EOF

and CASE/Horizons. These students met the society’s requirement of a 3.0 or higher GPA while enrolled as a full-time student for a minimum of t w o c o n s e c u t i v e semesters. In addition to all our new inductees, we also recognized the achievements of six current XAE members who improved their GPA to a 3.5 or higher for the Fall and/or Spring s e m e s t e r s w h i l e maintaining their full-time status. These students received a “pin upgrade” from our induction pin to either a ruby, emerald or diamond pin depending on their GPA.

Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor

Society Induction 2011Society Induction 2011

CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

The event was hosted by our EOF Director, Pamela Marcenaro and it was well attended by our inductees, their friends, and family and other CCM staff members: including Dr. Sharon Craig—Director, Learning Disabilities & Testing Center, Edith Nelson—EOF Counselor and Gene Moss—EOF Adminis t r a t i ve Assistant. The afternoon began with our private XAE induction ceremony and immediately followed with a luncheon reception to celebrate our students and give their family and friends an opportunity to be involved in the traditional “pinning” ceremony. We want to acknowledge and congratulate all our new and current X A E s t u d e n t s f o r t h e i r achievements, as they have faced

Michelle Palumbo, C.A.S.E.

Chris Prtichard, C.A.S.E.

David Przybylo, C.A.S.E.

Claudia Raglievich, C.A.S.E.

Michael Rosenberg, C.A.S.E.

Casey Thompson, C.A.S.E.

Gretchen Vogel, C.A.S.E.

List of Pin Upgrades:

Kellie Howering ........ Diamond

Patricia Kijak ...................Ruby

Steven Nigito.............. Diamond

Yury Rincon ......................Ruby

Erik Rudolph............... Emerald

Nicole Russo .....................Ruby

The EOF Program

various challenges, but never faltered and continue pushing for a c a d e m i c e x c e l l e n c e . Congratulations again!

List of Inductees:

Ashley Brennan, C.A.S.E.

Mellissa Carter, C.A.S.E.

Catalina Carvajal, E.O.F.

Alexandra Castiglia, C.A.S.E.

Ariel Jack, C.A.S.E.

Melanie Jimenez, E.O.F.

Yuleisy Lopez, E.O.F.

Kelly Mannion, C.A.S.E.

Jack Meyer, C.A.S.E.

Gregory Muller, C.A.S.E.

Hoai Thuong Nguyen, E.O.F.

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Chi alpha epsilon inductionChi alpha epsilon induction ——continuedcontinued

“There are no shortcuts to life’s greatest achievements”. ~ Anonymous

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EOF Student alliance NewsEOF Student alliance News

to display the EOF Student Alliance, a chapter of the AESNJ, with the display board and the new Alliance brochures amongst other EOF program information and giveaways.

The conference offered the keynote speaker, Richard Smith, MA, who related his own personal journey from

being incarcerated to current student advocate. There were several workshops offered; those attended were “How to Strengthen Your EOF Voice” facilitated by the AESNJ Chairperson, Daniel Langford, and “A Committee of One Gets things Done”, by Dominique Smith of the National Society of Leadership and Success, the Chapter Support Coordinator. Good information for enhancing the Alliance was given, including team building exercises and getting various types of personalities to work together on a common goal.

There were also several other vendors there including NJIT, In Roads Internship Program and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo has a money skills education program that EOF may bring to CCM in the spring. Overall, it was a very

E OF Student Alliance President, Brenda Lizarraga

and Advisor, Edie Nelson travelled

to Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ on Friday, Nov. 4 for the AESNJ Student Leadership C o n f e r e n c e F a l l 2 0 1 1 - ‘ C o l l a b o r a t i v e L e a r n i n g : Manifesting our Visions through United Efforts’. They set up a booth

energetic day with the opportunity to meet and network other EOF students and staff from around the state.

The officers of the Alliance and all those involved did a f a n t a s t i c j o b fu ndra i s in g f o r

UNICEF this year! We have topped all our previous drives with now over $335.00! Brenda Lizarraga had the super idea to ask permission to leave the orange boxes in department offices and the cafeterias for increased donations, and when she, Carlos Mejia and Casey Vreeland went around collecting the orange boxes, more donations poured in! Wow- thanks to ALL of you, and all the EOF students who worked the booth and yelled out for poor children around the world. KUDOS!

Finally, a note to recognize the wonderful ‘bakers’ who once again came out with zillions of cute cupcakes and other goodies for the October 19th Diversity Bake Sale. Thank you for your commitment and work, baking, selling and getting the Alliance funds back up with a profit of

95.37!~ Edie Nelson

Counselor’s ClipboardCounselor’s Clipboard THE SECOND STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS ARE IN!

Make an Appointment to Review Yours!

Just in time for finals: Stress Reduction Workshop, Tuesday, November 29th, @ 12:30 PM, Learning Resource Center (Library)—Room: LRC 115.

Many of you are required to be in tutoring weekly for a Basic Math, Basic Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and/or Writing Skills courses, yet haven’t submitted your tutoring verification form to your EOF counselor. Please do so to verify your tutoring.

Sign up now to participate in Kwanzaa! Many openings for Workshop or Community

Service (Monday, December 5, 2:30 PM—4:00 PM).

P A G E 4 C O N N E C T I O N S

Questions? Call EOF: 973.328.5270

E O F M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R E O F M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R P A G E 5

Business Information Systems Applications

Optimal Resume Website Presenter: Rosemary Grant, Career Services Comparing resume templates available and introducing Optimal

Resume.

Wednesday, EH 208, 9:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Creating and Running Your Own Business Presenter: Steven Swanbeck, CCM Alumnus and Founder, Jersey

Girl Chocolate From ideas to products… Come hear how this entrepreneur

brought his ideas to life. Monday, CH 256, 9:30 a.m.

Criminal Justice Careers Presenters: Sgt. Yvonne Christiano of the Parsippany Police

Department and ASAC Tom Masters of the Federal Air Marshals Stay near, go far. Opportunities in criminal justice. Tuesday, DH 110,12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Early Childhood Career Options and Transfer Presenter: Courtney Hartmann, College of St. Elizabeth Transferring to St. Elizabeth’s for a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood

Education? Your questions answered. Monday, CH 161, 2:00 p.m.

Engineering: Production, Processing &

Management Presenters: Engineers from Alcoa Howmet Wednesday, Engineering and Technologies Dept, 11:00 a.m.

Facebook 2011 – What You Need to Know Presenter: Pam Marcenaro Hands-on workshop to optimize recent updates and maximize

effective utilization in the job market. Thursday, LRC 140, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Graphic Design: The Professional Journey of a

CCM Grad Presenter: Jacie Woznicki, BFA, Rutgers ‘09, CCM ’06 and

Designer at M&M Mars Wednesday, DH 252, 6:30 p.m.

Media TV/Film Industry Careers Presenters: CCM Alumni Mark Serao and Chris Vaglio, owners of

Grey Sky Films, talk about how they got from here to there, and

how you can too! Tuesday, LRC (Library) TV Studio 221, 11:00 a.m.

Meeting Planners International Presenters: Linda Santangelo Mosely and Julia Ramos Tuesday, Hospitality Dining Room, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Optimal Resume Presenter: Rosemary Grant, Career Services

Introduce Optimal Resume to Academic Strategies students.

Wednesday, LRC BI Room, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, LRC BI Room, 9:30 a.m.

Radiography Program Information Session Presenter: Denise Vill’Neuve, Program Coordinator This information session will provide an overview of CCM’s

diagnostic radiography program and the success rate of its

radiography graduates. Tuesday, LRC (Library) 115, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Science Careers in the Food Industry Presenter: Dr. Visscher, Senior Scientist, Kraft Foods Using your science degree in the food industry. Tuesday, CH 151, 9:30 a.m.

Opportunities in Accounting: A Recent Grad’s

Perspective Presenter: Michael Schmidt, CPA Tuesday, DH 174, 9:30 a.m.

True Colors Presenter: Edie Nelson, Counselor, EOF

Learn what your personality ‘colors’ are, dealing with different

‘colors’ and what careers would best suit your colors. Tuesday, SCC 234C, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

General Career Interest

Focus – Career Guidance Tool Unsure of your career plans or your major? Learn about

FOCUS2 – CCM’s online career planning system for self assess-

ment and career exploration. Stop by the Office of Counseling Services and Student Success

for your access code.

Foreign Languages - Strengthen Your Resume CCM offers 11 languages to choose from. Stop by DH 207 for additional information during Career Week.

Optimal Interview Test your interview skills while you record and play back your

responses to see what and where you may need some prac-

tice. Stop by Career Services, CH 203, for your access code.

Optimal Resume Create, save and manage your resume on this system using

helpful examples and instructions provided. Stop by Career

Services, CH 203, for your access code.

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4 AESNJ 2011 Fall

Leadership Conference, BCC, Lincroft, NJ

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6 7 EOF Open House &.

CH 211, 10 AM—4 PM

UNICEF Fundraiser 10 AM—3 PM

8 9 10 AESNJ Alliance Meeting.

SCC 221, 12:30 PM

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14 Career Week

Various Times & Locations

(Check CCM website)

15 Workshop

True Colors Seminar SCC 234C

12:30 PM –1:40 PM

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17 Last Day to DROP Classes with a “W” or WITHDRAW

from College

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Workshop Facebook Seminar, LRC 140

12:30 PM—1:30 PM

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22 23 24 Thanksgiving! CCM Closed

25 CCM Closed!

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27 28 Classes Resume!

29 Workshop

Stress Reduction LRC 115

12:30 PM

30 Dec.1 AESNJ Alliance Meeting.

SCC 221, 12:30 PM

You’re invited to the

Kwanzaa Ceremony! ~ EOF Special Event!Kwanzaa Ceremony! ~ EOF Special Event!

Monday, December 5th, 2:30 PM—4:00 PM

Student Community Center—Davidson Rooms B & C

The EOF Holiday Party!The EOF Holiday Party!The EOF Holiday Party! (Signup to assist for either Workshop or Community Service Credit)

Advisement Week & On-line CCM Registration for Spring 2012