September 2015
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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Moving on Up
PROJECT REACH
Help us to congratulate Michele Tesch on her fantastic new role as the Executive Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs! Although we will miss her smiling face, we couldn’t be happier for her. Michele has been an invaluable Project REACH team member for almost 3 years.
STUDY ROOM
Please use our Study Room in the Project REACH Office.
We know Michele will continue to positively impact the lives of students and staff across the campus. Make sure you stop by her new office to say hello!
Catch up on work or have a Study Group!
Welcome! Please join us in welcoming Adair Milmoe to Project REACH as our new administrative assistant! Adair is new to the Cazenovia College community and we are excited to have her as a new member of our department. She is also the new head women’s lacrosse coach As the REACH administrative assistant, Adair will keep you up to date about cultural events, CSS workshops, and other important topics. Her office is located on the 2nd floor of the Center for Teaching & Learning and she can be reached by phone (x7205) or by email at aamilmoe@cazenovia.edu. Stop by to say “hi!”
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We love our Peer
process. To be
Mentors! We also
considered for the
depend on them! They
position, Peer Mentors
are tasked with helping
have demonstrated skills
incoming first-year
such as effective
students successfully
listening,
make the transition to
communication,
college life. They serve
leadership and an
as liaisons between
excellent work ethic.
mentees and staff,
Shortly after being
encourage academic
chosen, mentors
involvement, educate
participate in extensive
mentees about Project
training to prepare them
REACH and campus
for 8-10 mentees each.
resources, serve as role
Mentors for fall are:
models, and plan fun
Ibrahima Badji, Lisa
activities to foster
Balkissoon, Hannah
relationship-building. They begin their job in the spring, as they are chosen after the application and interview
Graether, Bobbi Jo Hannan, Sada Koslowski, Khaliek McArthur, Jessica Russo, Elizabeth Simmons, and Tai Terry.
Remember to like “Cazenovia College Project REACH� on Facebook to get up-to-date event information, including
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LOOK what we have planned for YOU! The Ropes Challenge Course - Oct. 17 Samaritan Service Day. Help others! - TBD Paint your own pottery at Feats of Clay- Nov. 6 De-stress at the annual Holiday Party- Dec. 7 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 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.
Project REACH Members… We want to hear from YOU! Join our
Cultural Events Committee Help us decide what cultural
Why join? Professional development
What will be expected of you? Research/present possible events Help advertise events Plan logistics for events 4
events to attend!
Please contact: McKenzie Houseman at mhouseman@cazenovia
Project REACH and the Office of Student Life are proud to announce the College Success Series topics for Fall 2015. The five one-hour workshops will be held the first and third Mondays of each month. 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. The program is open to ALL students. Planner and syllabi use (September 7): 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 Growing up: Stepping out of your comfort zone and learning to accept personal responsibility (September 21): 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! Note taking, textbook reading and study skills (October 5): 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. Test anxiety and test taking skills (October 19): 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. Stress management/Mapping out the end of your semester: staying on the path to success (November 2): 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 out� that comes as finals near.
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The Welcome Back Picnic was so much fun! We had food, fun & and friends.
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