newsletter fall 2010
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So as you can see FM is unstoppable, even in the summer, it’s the best place to be. We are on the cutting edge of booming local technol-ogy. Additionally, we have incredible programs for those interested in other A.A.S. Career Track degrees , such as Nursing as well as A.S and A.A degrees which ensure to smooth transferability. So move forward with your education and your future.
Stay at FM….
Futures Are Made
Here!!!
You might think that FM has been winding down during the summer months, but nothing could be further from the truth. As always our cam-pus is teaming with activity. In the spring of 2010 we graduated 451 students, our largest graduating class ever. We awarded 402 career track and transfer associates de-grees, as well as 49 certifi-cates. While portions of the college have focused on commence-ment during the spring, other offices continually recruit new and work diligently to retain continuing students for the following semesters. Signs of campus growth and move-ment are everywhere. New construction is far and wide, from creating a Clean
Room Laboratory for our Cen-ter for Engineering and Tech-nology to beautifying the aes-thetics of the campus. This new construction will ensure that students achieve their fullest academic poten-tial. Additionally, the new labs will be great for the local economy. The Electrical Tech-nology program will be a prime user of the Clean Room Laboratory and an excellent feeder degree for the new micro chip plant Global Foun-dries just down Route 67 in Malta. This plant will be add-ing over approximately 1400 jobs to the region. Hector Ruiz, the new chairman of Global Foundries said that the new chip plant is “by far the most significant high-tech investment made in this coun-try in decades.”
Stay At FM—We are Unstoppable
The Associated Press: Beloit College reminds teachers that their Cultural References in the classroom may draw blank stares.
MILWAUKEE– For students
entering college this fall e-mail
is too slow, phones have never
had cords and the computers
they played with as kids have
never had cords.
The Class of 2014 thinks of
Clint Eastwood as a sensitive
director other than Dirty Harry
urging punk to “go ahead and
make my day”. Few incoming
Freshman know how to write
in cursive or have even ever
worn a wristwatch. These are
among the 75 items on this
years Beloit College’s Mindset
list. The compilation is re-
leased yearly by the Wiscon-
sin school.
The list is meant to remind
teachers that cultural refer-
ences familiar to them may
draw blank stared from col-
lege freshman born mostly
after 1992.
Of course it can have the unin-
tended consequences of mak-
ing people feel old. Remem-
ber Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Dan
Quayle or when Rodney King
were in the news? Most of
these kids don’t. Even the
Russians and the Americans
have been living peacefully
together in outer space dur-
ing their life time.
“Being aware of the generation
gap can help professors craft
lesson plans that are more
meaningful”, says one of the
lists creators. This informa-
tion will help professors to
Helps to look at cultural
shifts.
JeanMarie Reinke N107W 518 762-4651 ext 4706
FM Retention Fall 2010 Semester
Continuing Students Retention is a campus wide
effort! With that being said,
The Office of Retention would
like to extend kudos to all
employees at FM for helping to
grow our continuing numbers.
Continuing student enrolment is
up as of 9/9/10 from last fall by
119 students. That is an
increase of 11. 5 %!!
Students are staying at FM!
Dates to Remember 9/14– last day for drop/add
10/11– College closed Columbus
Day
10/23– Fall Open House
10/25—Registration begins for
winter & spring 2011
10/27– Mid-Term grade due
11/11-College closed Veterans
Day
11/17– Last day for individual
course withdrawals
11/25-28– Thanksgiving recess
12/1– Deadline to apply for
graduation
12/15– Last day of classes
12/17,18 & 20– Final Exams
12/21– Final grades due
12/24-1/3– Holiday recess
Spotlight on Success
Jessica Mayfield
In 2004 NYC resident Jessica Mayfield came to FM, not unlike many other students, unsure of her education and fu-ture career path. She did well her first semester and showed academic promise but developed the “Freshman Syndrome” her second semester and landed on Academic Probation.
This seemingly unfortunate situation was a blessing in dis-guise for Jessica. As a requirement of Academic Probation, she had to enroll in a Career Exploration course. The results of the course assessments pointed toward her having a strong inter-est and affinity in TV and Film Production. Jessica knew this was the field she wanted to pursue.
Ultimately, she earned an AA degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from FM. After graduation she transferred to Virginia State and then eventually Long Island University- Brooklyn campus. Her FM credits transferred smoothly and she earned a BA degree in Media Arts with a concentration in T.V., Film and Video Production/Directing in from LIU.
Since graduation Jessica has been busy and is well on her way to becoming a Big Shot. She was selected for the “Made in NY” Program through the NYC Mayors Office. This helped her to build and strengthen professional networks for the purpose of ensuring growth and long-term, fulfilling retention within the entertainment industry. Currently, Jessica is working as a Producer for
Al Roker Productions in NYC. She is working on T.V. shows such as :
My Life in Food
Texas Borders
Slivias
Keep us posted on your success Jess! We love to hear from you!! Hollywood-Here you come!
FMCC Retention Practices and System
What do we do Anyway???
Prior to the semester
Advisement & registration
Schedule adjustments
Career Counseling
SAP transcript evaluation
Admissions consult & tours
Students takes COMPASS
Academic Probation meetings
Classes begin
SOS workshops
FYE class for new students
Probationers create Education Plans
Coaches meetings with Student Athletes
“College Success Tips” presen-tations in classes
Peer Calling Campaign
Early Warning System in con-junction with faculty
Assist faculty with Warning Notices
Work closely with students on probation
Work with Bursar to identify “Ghost students
Collect data & work with at risk students
Mid terms & on
2.0 Intervention letters sent out
N/F letters sent out encouraging students to meet with advisors
Mid questionnaire sent to faculty
SAP continue
Ed plan Check –ins
On call advising
Start over for next year!!
Retention is an never ending job and we are always implementing new
initiatives. Any feedback is always welcome.
JeanMarie
Counseling Services
Provided On-Campus
By
Angela Rhodes of St. Mary’s
Behavioral Health
Counseling services are provided
by Angela Rhodes of St. Mary’s
Behavioral Health throughout
The semester in N107F, Student
Development Center.
Students can contact Angela by
phone or in person for an
appointment. Angela will also
accept
referrals form faculty with student
Concerns.
Angela Rhodes
The First Week of Class: What Can/Should We Do? Reprinted with permission of the University of Oklahoma Instructional Development Program
What can we do on the first week of class? What should we do?
One answer is to start lecturing: ―This is day one, here is the lecture, away we go.‖ Another possibility is: ―Here is the syl-
labus, go buy your books and we will see you the next class.‖ Neither of these two options seems desirable. But what are
the other possibilities?
1. Involve students quickly.
Have them introduce themselves
Allow them to think and write silently
Have whole-class or small group discussions
Let students know they will be active participants
2. Identify the value and the importance of the subject.
Students may come to class without a clear idea of the subject’s importance. The teacher may need to help them under-
stand the significance of the course.
3. Set expectations
This can involve things as what the instructor feels is an appropriate amount of study time, the importance of turning
assignments in on time, expectations about in-class behavior, how the teacher wants to relate to students and how
much interaction among students is desired. The first day also offers an opportunity to find out what expectations the
students have of teacher and the class.
4. Establish rapport
Almost any class will be more enjoyable for all if everyone knows each other a bit. Exchanges can start with intros and
sharing some background information
5. Reveal something about yourself
Sometimes students can relate to the professor more productively if they see him or her as a human being. Sharing
personal stories and being able to laugh at your self can help in this process.
6. Establish your own credibility
Sometimes this happens automatically, but other times the students need to know about a professors prior work, travel,
or research experience in their area of expertise. Having this knowledge helps the students gain confidence that the
professor ―knows what he or she is talking about.‖
7. Establish the “climate” for the class
Different professors prefer different climates. Whatever climate you want you should attempt to establish it the first
day to set the tome for the rest of the semester.
8. Provide administrative information
This often involves going through the syllabus, going over office hours, where your office is, how the class grade will
be determined and what your policies are.
9. Introduce the subject matter
Generally, starting some kind of overview of this subject will facilitate this introduction.
What is it?
What are the parts of the subject?
How is it connected to other kinds of logic?
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