September 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pg. 2 Spotlight Pg. 3 Peer Mentors Pg. 4 Cultural Events
Pg. 5 Workshops Pgs. 6-7 Gallery
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Spotlight on two new events! Renovations in the Study Room
Please visit our NEW Study Room in the Project REACH office.
Now open until 7:30 pm Monday to Thursday
Welcome! Please join us in welcoming Betty Dana to Project REACH as our new Writing Coach! Betty is an alumna of Cazenovia College and we are excited to have her as a new member of our department. She also owns a Clydesdale horse named ZEUS! As the Writing Coach, Betty will be available for tutoring in writing, for help with capstone & resumes, and around for work & academic counseling as needed. Her office is located on the 2nd floor of the Center for Teaching & Learning and she can be reached by phone (x7303). Please stop by to say “hi!�
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We love our Peer
position, Peer Mentors
Mentors! We also
have demonstrated skills
depend on them! They
such as effective
are tasked with helping
listening, communication,
incoming first-year
leadership and an
students successfully
excellent work ethic.
make the transition to
Shortly after being
college life. They serve
chosen, mentors
as liaisons between
participate in extensive
mentees and staff,
training to prepare
encourage academic
them for 8-10
involvement, educate
mentees each.
mentees about Project REACH and campus
Mentors for fall are:
resources, serve as role
Ibrahima Badji, Khaliek
models, and plan fun activities to foster relationship-building. They begin their job in the spring, as they are
McArthur, Samantha Washburn, Elizabeth Simmons, Christine Petrick, Haley Rodger, Katrina Deminski, Ginalucia Triana-
chosen after the
Strautmanis, Salat Ali,
application and interview
Andromeda Daley and
process. To be
Megan Havican
considered for the
Remember to like “Cazenovia College Project REACH� on Facebook to get up-to-date event information.
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LOOK what we have planned for YOU! Washington D.C. trip— Oct. 9 to 11 Paint your own pottery at Feats of Clay– Nov. 4 The Samaritan Center to help others! - Nov. 17 De-stress at the annual Holiday Party- Dec. 5 Like “Cazenovia College Project REACH” on Facebook and follow us on Instagram at “cazproject_reach” to get up-to-date event information, including sign-up start dates! To reserve tickets to any Project REACH event, call 315-655-7205. “No-shows” will no longer be eligible to receive free tickets to Caz College events, such as the Fashion Show and theatre productions, for the rest of the semester. If you are on the list for a ticket, your ticket will go to someone on the wait list.
Help us
decide what Cultural Events to attend! Why join? Professional development
Project REACH Members… We want to hear from YOU! Join our
Cultural Events Committee
What will be expected of you? Research/present possible events Help advertise events Plan logistics for events 4
Please contact: Adair Milmoe at aamilmoe@.edu
Designed for YOU! Project REACH is proud to announce the College Success Series topics for Fall 2016! Project REACH students who attend at least three CSS workshops will be awarded a Success Certificate. Students who attend all five workshops will receive an Advanced Success Certificate. For all workshops: Location: MORGAN ROOM
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
(Sept. 5): Planner and syllabi use With the amount of technology we have at our fingertips, items such as planners and paper syllabi may seem like a thing of the past. This workshop will teach you the importance of these two items and show you how to properly translate your syllabi into your planner for effective time management for tests and projects. *Please bring course syllabi and planner. (Sept. 21): Growing up: Stepping out of your comfort zone and learning to accept personal responsibility Success in college is more than homework and tests. Stepping out of your comfort zone, getting involved, meeting new people and trying new hobbies can open your eyes to interests you may have never thought possible. Accepting personal responsibility is often a struggle for students to realize that YOU are responsible for YOUR actions and decisions. This workshop will provide ideas on how to be successful outside of the classroom! (Oct. 5): Note taking, textbook reading and study skills Having effective reading and note-taking strategies are key components to your academic success at Cazenovia. Students often struggle with the volume of reading expected as well as how to stay focused while reading and during class lectures. This workshop will provide practical tips and techniques to help you read more effectively and achieve deeper understanding of the material. Several different note-taking strategies will also be shared. (Oct. 19): Learning How to Manage...everything! College is filled with tests that not only challenge your knowledge of the subject but your test-taking skills as well. This workshop is designed to provide tips for performing effectively on a variety of tests,
including multiple choice, essay, true/false, and short answer. Reducing text anxiety is also discussed. You will gain knowledge of the essential skills every test taker should know. (Nov. 2): Stress management/Mapping out the end of your semester: staying on the path to success Learn to identify your stressors (such as procrastination & poor time management) and your coping resources. We will review balancing homework, classes, work study, clubs, sports etc., and what represents a healthy balance for college students. We will also discuss what to do when you are feeling overwhelmed. The end of the semester is time to make it or break it. Students tend to get disorganized, lose track of assignments and time as the end of the semester nears. In this workshop, you will learn to evaluate and plan out the rest of your semester projects to avoid that overwhelming and stressful “freak
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The Welcome Back Picnic was so much fun! We had food, fun & and friends.
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Watkins Glen State Park
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