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Student Success Day Wednesday, Sept. 13

Take action steps towards graduation or transfer!

Get excited about what is ahead.

Student Success Day workshops will help you be successful in the classroom, plan for the future and achieve your personal and professional goals!

Student Success Day Wednesday, September 13, 2017

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About Student Success Day

Student Success Day is a day to get connected to campus resources and engage with your fellow students, faculty and staff. Faculty and staff offer presentations, workshops and activities to help you be successful in school, prepare for graduation or transfer and achieve your career goals. Morning sessions are devoted to your school and major. Please check the schedule for offered sessions. If you are unsure of your school, please check the “theme” section for your major.

Afternoon sessions are devoted to a keynote speaker, resource fair and non-academic support. Please check the schedule for offered sessions.

How the Day is Organized

The day is organized in a conference format and will give you a chance to interact informally with faculty and staff around a variety of important topics. For an overview of the day, see the Schedule-at-a-Glance on page 2. For more in-depth information about programming, see the detailed schedule starting on page 3. If you need assistance, please check in with a greeter table for additional help. Greeters are located in each skyway and the T. Plaza.


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STUDENT SUCCESS DAY SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Donuts With the Deans: Come chat with college administrators about

the classes and programs offered in each School at the College. T. Building Skyway, on the 2nd floor

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Pathway Sessions: Each of the eight Schools within the College will offer programming specific to their disciplines and academic programs. Walk-in Advising: Stop in and chat with an advisor if you have questions or need guidance.

Multiple locations. See detailed schedule. T.2600 Express Advising

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11:00 a.m. - noon Faculty and Advising Office Hours. This is a time when many faculty from the College will be in their offices for students to meet them and ask questions they may have.

Use the College Directory on the MCTC website to find out the office locations of your instructors and advisors.

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Deon Clark

MCTC Cafeteria, T. Building, on 1st floor

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1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Resource Fair: From learning about housing options in the community or ways to get involved on campus, to getting your blood pressure taken or talking with Metro Transit, we’ve got you covered! Learn about these services and more at the Resource Fair.

Walk-in Advising: Stop in and chat with an advisor if you have questions or need guidance.

T. Building Skyway, on the 2nd

floor

T. 2600 Express Advising

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3:30 - 6:20 p.m.

Student Success Sessions: Faculty and staff host sessions on a range of topics that help support your success as a student.

Multiple locations. See detailed schedule.

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http://ww2.minneapolis.edu/index.cfm/directory.search


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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SESSIONS

Time Theme Title Description Presenter Location

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Your Pathway to Graduation and a Job in Business

How to Succeed in Business (and Economics) at MCTC: Academic Advising and Support

This is the first of four sessions that will give students information on the pathway from their first semester at MCTC to MCTC graduation with a job and the option to complete a four year degree at Metro State. Students will walk a “pathway” that starts at the Learning Center and ends at the School of Business and Economics faculty offices.

At this session, students will be introduced to the Learning Center and meet Ninh Phan and Kim Klein, the two Academic Advisors for the School of Business and Economics. Students will also receive their “Passport” which will be stamped at each of the four sessions they attend.

Kim Klein and Ninh Phan, Academic Advisors Vince Thomas Dean, School of Business and Economics

MCTC Learning Center T.4300

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Your Pathway to Graduation and a Job in Business

How to Succeed in Business (and Economics) at MCTC: Choosing a Major and Knowing Your Instructors

Cookies provided! Students will hang out with instructors who teach Accounting, Business Management, and Economics courses and hear short presentations on the degrees and transfer pathways offered in these subjects. Students attending will have their “Passports” stamped.

MCTC School of Business and Economics Faculty

Student Lounge Area near M.1260

10:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Your Pathway to Graduation and on to Metro State for a 4 Year Business Administration Degree

How to Succeed in Business (and Economics) at MCTC: Continuing on to a 4 Year Degree from Metro State

Meet Jeremiah Rotich, a senior Business Administration major at Metro State. Jeremiah’s journey has taken him from Kenya to Minnesota to MCTC and, finally, to Metro State. Students attending will have their “Passports” stamped.

Jeremiah Rotich, Metro State Student Ambassador



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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS


10:20 - 10:40 a.m. Your Pathway to Graduation with Internship Experience and a Job in Business

How to Succeed in Business (and Economics) at MCTC: Using Career Services to Find Internships and Jobs

Meet Jared Scharpen, the Career and Employer Relations Coordinator in the MCTC Career Services Office. Discover how MCTC Career Services can help School of Business and Economics students find internships and jobs in their fields. Be sure to ask about 2018 Summer Internship opportunities for MCTC School of Business and Economics students at US Bank and Wells Fargo! Students attending will have their “Passports” stamped.

Jared Scharpen, Career and Employer Relations Coordinator, MCTC Career Services


10:40 - 11:00 a.m.

Your Pathway to Graduation and a Job in Business

How to Succeed in Business (and Economics) at MCTC: Last Stop

Students will return to the Student Lounge area to turn in their stamped “Passports” for a prize drawing. Faculty members will be available for questions ahead of their 11AM to Noon Office Hours.

MCTC School of Business and Economics Faculty



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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SESSIONS


10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Education

Introduction to the School of Education!

What types of work can I do in schools, libraries or child care centers? The session will give students information on program options and careers in formal and informal educational settings. We will hear from faculty in Early Childhood Education, Educational Foundations and Library Information Technology. Light refreshments will be provided.

Faculty from Early Childhood Education, Educational Foundations and Library Technology

L.1200

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Library MCTC Library Tours! This session will provide guided tours of the online and print collections. Meet some people who can support your learning and research. Light refreshments will be provided.

Library faculty & staff

Library

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Library Information Technology

LIT Student Mixer Come hang out with Library Information Technology students and faculty. Learn about online learning, looking for a job or internship in libraries and information agencies, and other insights and advice from experienced program students! Light refreshments will be provided.

LIT students and faculty

L.1200


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SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND THE ARTS SESSIONS


9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Fine Arts

Tour the Art Department Studios

Faculty guided Fine Arts Studio tours with the chance to meet with Arts Faculty and engage in hands on demonstrations.

Gregory Rose

Meet in the Fine Arts Lobby

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Fine Arts

Printmaking Studio Visit with Hands-On Demonstration

Printmaking: See the MCTC Print studio in operation – an opportunity to get information about print techniques, course offerings, and the possibilities available to students interested in Printmaking.

Dean Trisko

F.2100

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Fine Arts

Ceramics and Sculpture Studio Visit with Hands-On Demonstration

Ceramics and Sculpture: See the MCTC Ceramics/Sculpture studio in operation – an opportunity to get information about course offerings and the possibilities available to students interested in Ceramic and Sculpture. Attendees are also welcome to participate in MCTC Ceramics and Sculpture faculty member Anna Metcalfe’s pop up picnic. Details at www.popuppicnicmn.com.

Anna Metcalfe, Ginny Sims, and Barbara Hager

T.0800

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Fine Arts

Drawing Studio Visit with Hands-On Demonstration

Drawing: See the MCTC Drawing studio in operation – an opportunity to get information about course offerings and the possibilities available to students interested in Drawing. An information session will be led by MCTC Drawing faculty Laura Andrews.

Laura Andrews F.2300

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Fine Arts

Painting Studio Visit with Hands-On Demonstration

Painting: See the MCTC Painting studio in operation – an opportunity to get information about course offerings and the possibilities available to students interested in Painting. A mixed media session will be led by MCTC Painting faculty Gregory Rose.

Gregory Rose F.1500

http://www.popuppicnicmn.com/


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9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Fine Arts

Photography/Darkroom Studio Visit with Hands-On Demonstration

Photography: See the MCTC Darkroom in operation – an opportunity to get information about course offerings and the possibilities available to students interested in film and digital Photography. A hands-on photogram postcard session will be led by MCTC Photography faculty John Johnston.

John Johnston F.1100

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Fine Arts

School of Design and the Arts Academic Advising

The School of Design and the Arts is hosting a walk in advising session for students to meet with an academic advisor. Through one on one consultations, students will be able to review and plan their course schedules in advance of graduation or transfer.

Kathy Schmidt H.1202

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Graphic/Web Design

Drawing is Design Drawing is an essential part of the creative process, but it can be fun and relaxing for anyone. Join us for a presentation about the importance of drawing for designers.

Kirsten Holt T.4540

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Architectural Technology

Virtual Reality and Architecture

Come experience the cutting edge in design and construction technology through the use of Virtual Reality (VR). We will discuss how VR is being used in our industry and then give you a chance to try on the goggles and experience architecture before it’s even built.

Nathan Johnson T.4800

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Cinema Program Cinema Pathways to Professional Opportunities

Students can drop in to discuss courses, internships and professional opportunities with students. This is a great opportunity for you to get a head start on planning your internships and asking questions about career opportunities after graduation.

Cinema Division faculty

T.4020


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9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Apparel Technologies

Fashion Career Exploration This session will give students insight into fashion careers available in the Twin Cities. Apparel Technologies alumni will share their employment experiences after graduating from the Apparel Technologies program at MCTC.

Vicki Johnson T.5010 (inside T.5000)

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Photography & Digital Imaging

Professional Headshot Do you need a professional looking headshot for your resume or social media account? Stop by the PHDI photo studio and get it done today! You will be able to make the selection and email to yourself before you leave.

Paul Sinkler T.3530

9:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Fine Arts

Student Art Exhibition Tour an exhibition of Associate of Fine Art student portfolios and an exhibition of the Spring 2017 Fine Arts Festival Student Purchase Award artworks.

Self-guided Fine Arts Lobby

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Fine Arts

Ceramics Exhibition/Artist Talk

Artist talk and exhibition by guest artist and MCTC and Augsburg alumnus Carlos Virgen.

Carlos Virgen

Fine Arts Lobby

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Music Singing for Stress Relief

Join MCTC music faculty members Liz Pauly and Sarah Greer along with the MCTC Choirs in a session designed to leave you humming a new tune. By the time you leave this session you will have learned several fun songs made to be sung in community, participated in group improvisations, and learned some breathing, posture and stretching exercises to help calm and relax yourself.

Liz Pauly H.1002


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10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Graphic/Web Design

Design Challenge Following the Drawing is Design presentation we will have a Design Challenge that will be interactive and fun. You will get to explore the ideas introduced in the presentation.

Samantha Sather T.4540

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Architectural Technology

Virtual Reality and Architecture

Come experience the cutting edge in design and construction technology through the use of Virtual Reality (VR). We will discuss how VR is being used in our industry and then give you a chance to try on the goggles and experience architecture before it’s even built.

Nathan Johnson T.4800

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Cinema Program Location Sound Workshop

An informational hands-on demonstration of advanced production recorders, mixers and microphones used in professional film production.

Cinema Division faculty

T.4040


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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SESSIONS


8:30 – 11:00 a.m. School of Information Technology

Exploring Information Technology Careers

ITEC faculty will discuss careers in Information Technology and the programs and awards offered by the School of Information Technology. Guided tours of the ITEC labs will also be given.

Andy Chrastek, Clara James, Duncan Ton, and Steve Frich

T.3010 and T.3000 Suite

8:30 – 11:00 a.m. School of Information Technology

Information Technology Internships

Norbert Abayisenga from the Minnesota High Tech Association will discuss internship opportunities offered by the new MnHTA internship database.

Norbert Abayisenga T.3050


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SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND CULTURES SESSIONS


8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Major Exploration Series

What Does it Mean to be a Communication Studies Major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, the Communication Studies A.A. (Transfer Pathway), and events.

Tina Langseth K. 3311


What Does it Mean to be a Women's Studies Major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, the Women’s Studies Certificate, and events.

Katie Bashore and Sharon Fodness

K.3311


What Does it Mean to be a Creative Writing Major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, the Emphasis in Creative Writing A.A., and events.

Steve Healy K.3311


What Does it Mean to be an African Diaspora Studies Major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, the Emphasis in African Diaspora Studies A.A., and events.

Alejandro Maya and Derrick Lindstrom

K.3311

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Major Exploration Series

What Does it Mean to be a Philosophy Major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, the Emphasis in Philosophy A.A., and events.

Ruthanne Crapo, Lisa Bergin, and Matthew Palombo

K.3311


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10:15 – 10:30 a.m.


What Does it Mean to be an American Indian Studies Major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, the Emphasis in American Indian Studies A.A. and certificate.

Pat Amo K.3311

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.


What Does it Mean to be a Psychology major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, and the Psychology A.A. (Transfer Pathway).

Troy Dvorak K.3311

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.


What Does it Mean to be a Global Studies major?

Meet with faculty from the department. You will receive updated information on upcoming courses, how major courses help students graduate, the Emphasis in Global Studies A.A. and Certificate, and events.

Darren Witwer K.3311

8:30 – 8:50 a.m. Major Conversation Series

Moving forward: Conversations with Emphasis in Philosophy A.A. Majors

We especially invite current Emphasis in Philosophy A.A. students to gather and meet with faculty for mentorship, how to obtain letters of recommendation, and transfer guidance.

Ruthanne Crapo, Lisa Bergin, and Matthew Palombo

K.3320


Moving forward: Conversations with Emphasis in Global Studies A.A. and Certificate Majors

We especially invite current Emphasis in Global Studies A.A. and Certificate students to gather and meet with faculty for mentorship, how to obtain letters of recommendation, and transfer guidance.



Moving forward: Conversations with Emphasis in American Indian Studies A.A. and Certificate Majors

We especially invite current Emphasis in American Indian Studies A.A. and Certificate students to gather and meet with faculty for mentorship, how to obtain letters of recommendation, and transfer guidance.

Pat Amo K.3320


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Moving forward: Conversations with Psychology A.A. (Transfer Pathway) Majors

We especially invite current Psychology A.A. (Transfer Pathway) students to gather and meet with faculty for mentorship, how to obtain letters of recommendation, and transfer guidance.

Lynn Coffey K.3320


Moving forward: Conversations with Women’s Studies Certificate Majors

We especially invite current Women’s Studies Certificate students to gather and meet with faculty for mentorship, how to obtain letters of recommendation, and transfer guidance.

Katie Bashore and Sharon Fodness

K.3320

10:10 – 10:30 a.m.

Major Conversation Series

Moving forward: Conversations with Communication Studies A.A. (Transfer Pathway) Majors

We especially invite current Communication Studies A.A. (Transfer Pathway) students to gather and meet with faculty for mentorship, how to obtain letters of recommendation, and transfer guidance.

Tina Langseth K.3320

10:30 – 10:50 a.m.

Major Conversation Series

Moving forward: Conversations with Emphasis in Creative Writing A.A. Majors

We especially invite current Emphasis in Creative Writing A.A. students to gather and meet with faculty for mentorship, how to obtain letters of recommendation, and transfer guidance.

Steve Healy K.3320

8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Classroom Success

Psychological Keys to Student Success

If you want to succeed in college, it is helpful to have more in your academic toolkit than a bunch of basic studying skills. Each psychological key to student success is a personal skill or characteristic that can greatly improve your academic achievement.

Troy Dvorak K.3345


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Understanding Language Requirements When You Transfer

This session will help you understand the world language requirements when you transfer and pursue a Bachelor's degree. This session will present economical ways to fulfill this requirement while at MCTC.



Listening for Success This interactive and fun session will provide students with a better understanding of what gets in the way of listening well and how to become a better listener in all areas of their lives.

Christa Tess Kalk K.3330

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Classroom Success

Strategies for Overcoming Speech/Presentation Apprehension

Public speaking can be intimidating to those lacking experience or formal training in presentation delivery. We will build confidence by diagnosing ways in which communication anxiety emerges, and ultimately discover strategies for contending with these common forms of apprehension.

Scott Boras K.3330


Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Maximize Productivity

This workshop will teach you keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10, Microsoft Word, and Google Chrome, helping you use these software's features more fully, empowering you to work more productively. Note: This workshop will not cover shortcuts specific to Apple operating systems or Apple Pages.

Matt Helm L.3200

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Classroom Success

Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Maximize Productivity

This workshop will teach you keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10, Microsoft Word, and Google Chrome, helping you use these software's features more fully, empowering you to work more productively. Note: This workshop will not cover shortcuts specific to Apple operating systems or Apple Pages.

Matt Helm L.3200


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9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Graduation Transfer

Let’s Talk Transfer For Liberal Art, Undecided and Transfer Students. Whether you are just beginning your academic journey her at MCTC or nearing the completion of your degree, it is important to plan with the end in mind. Learn to create an educational road map to know where you are and begin thinking about where you are headed. Tips and tools for successful and economically sound travels will be shared to help reach your destination!

Margot Howard, Chelsea Kramer, and Bruno Yang

K.3340

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Graduation Transfer

Let’s Talk Transfer For Liberal Art, Undecided and Transfer Students. Whether you are just beginning your academic journey her at MCTC or nearing the completion of your degree, it is important to plan with the end in mind. Learn to create an educational road map to know where you are and begin thinking about where you are headed. Tips and tools for successful and economically sound travels will be shared to help reach your destination!

Margot Howard, Chelsea Kramer, and Bruno Yang

K.3340


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10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Graduation Transfer

Transferring to Augsburg College 101: The Auggie Plan & Transfer Success

Interested in an affordable private-college education? The Auggie Plan and/or transferring into Augsburg College’s day undergraduate program might be the best fit for you. Come learn more about Augsburg’s intentional culture and community; its affordability and transfer student scholarships; and what coursework will transfer in from MCTC.

Brian Turk K.3345

11:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Graduation Transfer

Transferring to Augsburg College 101: The Auggie Plan & Transfer Success

Interested in an affordable private-college education? The Auggie Plan and/or transferring into Augsburg College’s day undergraduate program might be the best fit for you. Come learn more about Augsburg’s intentional culture and community; its affordability and transfer student scholarships; and what coursework will transfer in from MCTC.

Brian Turk K.3345

11:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Graduation Transfer

Oh, The Places You'll Go-PHER! University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – General Transfer Planning Info Session

You have brains in your head, You have feet in your shoes, But how do you know which path to choose? Come explore your options with us! No need to take a bus. Just come on in and explore the majors at the U of M!

U of M Transfer Rep.

K.3330


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SCHOOL OF NURSING, HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC SERVICES

Visit us on the Technical Building, 5th floor, T. 5, for a morning of interesting and engaging sessions for both current students and interested students.

There will be tables’ setup in the T. 5 foyer, off the elevators, with a variety of program information: including, C3 Fellows, Advisors, Tutors, and Augsburg

University.

Three sessions will run from 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m., 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Themes include: Career Exploration, Hands-on Experience, Advancing Success, & Self Care.

*Alphabetically Listed by Program, Theme, Title

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Target Audience Program(s)

Theme Title Description Presenter Location

Interested Student HEALTH SCIENCE & WELLNESS

Career Exploration

What Types of Work Can I Do in Health Science and Wellness?

The session will give students information on the vast array of program options and careers in health science including up and coming areas of employment. You will hear from faculty from a variety of health science setting.

Panel Faculty from Personal Trainer, Health, Herbal Studies, Yoga Teacher Training, Physical Education, & C3 Fellows

T. 5800/5810

Interested Student NURSING & HEALTHCARE

Career Exploration

What Types of Work Can I Do in Healthcare?

The session will give students information on the vast array of program options and careers in healthcare including up and coming areas of employment. You will hear from faculty from a variety of healthcare setting.

Panel Faculty from Dental Assistant, Addiction Counseling, Central Services Technician, Medical Office Administration, Nursing, Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Sleep Technology (Polysomnographic), Community Health Worker Program, & C3 Fellows

T. 5600/5610


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9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.



Current Student NURSING

Advancing Success

NPRO 1000- Lab Skills Practice and Skills Checkout

Spend time in the nursing lab clarifying and practicing your nursing skills. Complete your skills checkout for cardio, respiratory, peripheral pluses, and abdominal assessments.

Kendra-Ann Sookdeo T. 5 Nursing Lab

Interested Student PUBLIC SERVICE

Career Exploration What Types of Work Can I Do in Public Service?

The session will give students information on the vast array of program options and careers in public service including up and coming areas of employment. You will hear from faculty from a variety of public service setting.

Panel Faculty from Law Enforcement, Human Services, Community Development, & C3 Fellows

T. 5940

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.



Interested Student & Current Student ADDICTION COUNSELING

Advancing Success Collegiate Recovery; Continuing The Journey Of Health And Healing

Hear about the exciting path of collegiate recovery.

Jonathan Lofgren Bayla McDougall Kristin Williams

T. 5600

Current Student ALL PROGRAMS

Advancing Success and Self-Care

Relax and Conquer That Test!

Learn relaxation techniques to assist with calmness during testing and test anxiety.

Chris Kleckner T. 5940

Interested Student CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Hands-on Experience

What It Takes To Be a Central Services Technician

Visit the nursing lab and hear about and participate in demonstrations for a career in central services and sterile processing.

Clyde Brotherson T. 5 Nursing Lab


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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.



Interested Student DENTAL ASSISTANT

Hands-on Experience

What It Takes To Be a Dental Assistant

Visit the dental lab and hear about and participate in demonstrations for a career dental assisting.

Kathy Lapham Dede Carr Ann Lensing

T. 5 Dental Lab

Current Student & Interested Student HERBAL STUDIES OFF CAMPUS NOTE: Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from the farm. Bring a bag lunch and paper bags for your harvested herbs.

Hands-on Experience

Learn Medicinal Herbs at the Farm

Tour the Medicinal herb garden as well as identify medicinal native plant species on restored prairies and woodlands at Garden Farme in Ramsey. Dig in and practice permaculture techniques used for the farming of medicinal herbs. Come harvest your own medicinal roots and learn how to prepare medicines. Bring a bag lunch and paper bags for your harvested herbs.

Erica Fargione OFF CAMPUS Address: Garden Farme 7367 175th Ave NW, Ramsey, MN 55303

Current Student & Interested Student HUMAN SERVICES & COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Career Exploration, Advancing Success, and Self-Care

Talk and Tie! Talk with faculty about ways to be successful in human services and community health worker while you spend time relaxing and creating a blanket to help the children of Houston. No sewing talent is needed; blankets will be sent to Houston through Project Linus.

Mary Maguire Trina Givens-Henry Said Mohamed Elaine Beaudreau-Patton Judine Pattinson

T. 5 Foyer by the elevators


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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.



Interested Student LAW ENFORCEMENT & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Career Exploration & Advancing Success

Physical and Mental Success Necessary For A Career In Law Enforcement

Spend time hearing about a career in law enforcement. We’ll examine what it takes mentally and physically to undertake a future in law enforcement. Be part of change on the community level with law enforcement.

Keith Lindahl Nick Kellum

T. 5930

Interested Student MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Hands-on Experience

What It Takes To Be a Medical Office Assistant

Hear about a career in medical office administration.

Becky Skudlarek T. 5920


Advancing Success

Get The Cardiac Rhythm!

Advance your education of reading EKG rhythm strips and interpreting rhythms.

Carol Amis

T. 5610


Advancing Success NPRO 1000- Lab Skills Practice and Skills Checkout



Current Student & Interested Student NURSING & PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Hands-on Experience

Dosage Calculation- How does it add up?

Participate in an introduction to dosage calculation using dimensional analysis. Try your hand at practicing some problems, and get the inside scoop on dosage calculation.

Jill Frazier T. 5 Nursing Lab


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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.



Current Student NURSING NOTE: Limited to 8 NPRO 2100 students; must be signed up on SignUp Genius

Hands-on experience

Intravenous Insertion In’s and Out’s!

Are you a final semester nursing student interested in seeing a demonstration, and learning more about the basics of l IV insertion? Then this session is for you! Will include an overview of peripheral IV catheters.

Lynn Perkins T. 5 Nursing Lab


Hands-on Experience

Pump It Up! Participate in a hands-on refresher on IV pumps. Review programming and setting-up IV fluids (including continuous infusions, secondary infusions, and boluses).

Jill Mousky T. 5 Nursing Lab

Interested Student NURSING & NURSING ASSISTANT

Hands-on Experience

What It Takes To Be an RN

Visit the nursing lab and Simulation lab and hear about and participate in demonstrations for a career in nursing.

Mary Maine Pat Reinhart Rich Gabatino

T. 5 Nursing Lab

Interested Student SLEEP TECHNOLOGY (PSOM)

Hands-on Experience

What It Takes To Be a Sleep Technologist

Visit the sleep technology lab and hear about and participate in demonstrations for a career in sleep technology (polysomnography).

Vladimir Toledo

T. 5 Sleep Lab


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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.



Interested Student & Current Student ADDICTION COUNSELING

Career Exploration & Advancing Success

So You Think You Want to be an Addiction Counselor?

Spend time learning about the requirements for a future in addiction counseling. Hear about the type of jobs you can get and a typical day in addiction counseling.

Bayla McDougall

T. 5920

Interested Student DENTAL ASSISTANT

Hands-on Experience

What It Takes To Be a Dental Assistant

Visit the dental lab and hear about and participate in demonstrations for a career dental assisting.

Kathy Lapham Dede Carr Ann Lensing

T. 5 Dental Lab

Current Student & Interested Student HERBAL STUDIES OFF CAMPUS NOTE: Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from the farm. Bring a bag lunch and paper bags for your harvested herbs.

Hands-on Experience

Learn Medicinal Herbs at the Farm

Tour the Medicinal herb garden as well as identify medicinal native plant species on restored prairies and woodlands at Garden Farme in Ramsey. Dig in and practice permaculture techniques used for the farming of medicinal herbs. Come harvest your own medicinal roots and learn how to prepare medicines. Bring a bag lunch and paper bags for your harvested herbs.

Erica Fargione OFF CAMPUS Address: Garden Farme 7367 175th Ave NW, Ramsey, MN 55303


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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.



Current Student & Interested Student HUMAN SERVICES & COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Career Exploration, Advancing Success, and Self-Care

Talk and Tie! Talk with faculty about ways to be successful in human services and community health worker while you spend time relaxing and creating a blanket to help the children of Houston. No sewing talent is needed; blankets will be sent to Houston through Project Linus.

Mary Maguire Trina Givens-Henry Said Mohamed Elaine Beaudreau-Patton Judine Pattinson

T. 5 Foyer by the elevators

Current Student & Interested Student NURSING & HEALTHCARE

Advancing Success Careers in Community Health Nursing Practice

Buurtzorg Neighborhood Nursing (Buurtzorg is Dutch for “Neighborhood Care” and is a highly successful award-winning model of quality home care originating in the Netherlands)

Hear about the social value of community nursing in action. A team of highly skilled nurses who live and work in the community provide affordable quality care centered on patient situation, environment, needs and wishes. Buurtzorg Neighborhood Nurses work in teams consisting of 4 to 12 nurses who create their own network in the community with support from physicians, community programs and volunteers.

Michelle Muenichs, RN, PHN Owner, Buurtzorg USA

T. 5940


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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.




Advancing Success

Come Learn About the Online Nursing Student Journal

The online journal is available for nursing students at MCTC. You may submit an article for publication. You may access the journal to help guide what is expected on some assignments. You may ask the editors a question. If you are a current nursing student please bring a previously completed assignment to submit for publication. An electronic version will be needed for publication. If published you will receive a certificate of publication and you could add this information to your resume. Consider applying to be a volunteer worker for the project. You need to be a nursing student to volunteer for working on the project.

Lynn Perkins T. 5930


Advancing Success

NPRO 1000- Lab Skills Practice and Skills Checkout




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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.




Advancing Success

Nursing Writer’s Workshop

Polish your scholarly writing skills and techniques as you learn about improving your writing and using APA to properly cite sources.

Chris Kleckner T. 5930

Current Student & Interested Student NURSING & PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Hands-on Experience

Dosage Calculation- How does it add up?

Participate in an introduction to dosage calculation using dimensional analysis. Try your hand at practicing some problems, and get the inside scoop on dosage calculation.

Jill Frazier T. 5 Nursing Lab

Interested Student NURSING ASSISTANT

Hands-on Experience

What It Takes To Be a Nursing Assistant

Visit the nursing lab and hear about and participate in demonstrations for a career in nursing assisting.

Pat Reinhart Yvonne Witt Wanda King

T. 5 Nursing Lab

Current Student SLEEP TECHNOLOGY (PSOM)

Advancing Success

Brain Waves Advance your education of reading EEG strips during a sleep study.

Vladimir Toledo T. 5 Sleep Lab

Current Student & Interested Student YOGA

Hands-on Experience and Self-Care

Yoga Time! Get familiar with some yoga poses and find the mind-body-spirit connection yoga can bring to your life.

Jennifer Mason Molly Foley

Bowman Hall Dance Room B.DANCE


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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS SESSIONS


8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Classroom Success/Career Planning and Exploration

Explore Biology Take a self-guided tour of life, as you examine a display of fascinating biology specimens.

Maire Sustacek and Katherine Kragtorp

Second floor lobby of Science Center and S.2420

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Classroom Success/Career Planning and Exploration

Exploradome Back by popular demand! The Bell Museum Exploradome brings the planetarium experience to our campus. Stop by and see the wonders of the cosmos with us!

Bell Museum Staff Gym, Bowman Hall Lower Level

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Classroom Success/Career Planning and Exploration

Math is Beautiful Come discover the beauty and wonder of mathematics!

Haile Haile T.3600

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Classroom Success D is for Deliberate Practice - A Method That Will Make You a Master Student

The session will give students information from the book “The ABCs of How We Learn”, namely the idea of deliberate practice.

Ed Dillon T.2100

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Sustainability and Climate Change/Health and Wellness

“Chasing Ice” Film Showing and Discussion

Through time-lapse photography, you will see the impacts of climate change on glaciers worldwide – and hear the story of the acclaimed environmental photographer who made this amazing film possible.

Cathy Geist/Three-Legged Frog Environmental Club

S.1500


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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS SESSIONS


10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Classroom Success

Engaging Algebra Discover why people often find algebra confusing to learn and easy to forget. Then, learn some strategies to maximize your study time outside of class.

Scott Storla T.3600

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Health and Wellness

Discussions About Birth Join Biology of Women instructor and certified doula Nicole Watson for an open discussion about birth, including what to expect and what options may be available.

Nicole Watson S.1400

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Student Support/Financial Fitness

National Science Foundation S-STEM Scholarship Program

Are you a biology, chemistry, math, computer science, ITEC, or pre-engineering major? You may qualify for scholarship support through the S-STEM scholarship program. Join us to find out more about this great opportunity.

Renu Kumar and Maire Sustacek

S.2500

10:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Classroom Success

Divisibility Rules – Secret and Tricks

How can you tell if a number is divisible by another number without actually having to do the long division every time? If you want to know the secrets (aka “divisibility rules”), come to this session to find out!

Jethra Kapp T.3850


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SCHOOL OF TRADE TECHNOLOGIES SESSIONS


9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Introduction to MCTC’s School of Trade Technologies

See What You Can Learn How to Make: Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) Machining

Students will see a demonstration of computerized numerical control (CNC) machining and handle products produced by the use of precision machining. Students will see the variety of presses, lathes, and tools in MCTC’s Machine Shop.

Kim Munson, Machine Tool Technology Instructor

T.0100 (Machine Tool Lab)

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Introduction to MCTC’s School of Trade Technologies

See What You Can Learn How to Build, Repair, and Maintain: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

Students will see a demonstration of the basic components of residential and commercial air conditioning and furnace systems as well as a tour of the “house” inside the HVACR Lab. Students will get a “hands on” introduction to basic electrical, mechanical, and fabricated sheet steel components of these systems.

Greg Skudlarek and John Singel, HVACR Instructors

T.0500 (HVAC Lab)

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Introduction to MCTC’s School of Trade Technologies

See What You Can Learn How to Build or Create with Metal: Welding and Metal Fabrication

Students will use the virtual reality welding simulator to learn what can be built (construction/manufacturing) or created (fine arts) with metal. Examples of student work produced in Welding courses and ARTS 2233-Sculpture: Direct Metals will be available.

Todd Bridigum Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor

T.0200 (Welding Lab)

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Introduction to MCTC’s School of Trade Technologies

See What You Can Learn How to Repair and Maintain with a FAA License: Aircraft Technician Program

Students will be introduced to the work of Aviation Maintenance Technicians who hold the Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Paul Belvedere, Sam Niskanen, and Stephen Tornblom, Aircraft Technician Program Instructors

T Building Basement


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UNDECIDED MAJORS

CAREER SERVICES SESSIONS


9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Undecided Majors

Are You Currently Undecided on a Major? Not Sure What School to Select?

Learn about the career development process and how to identify your talents/interests, values, and skills in selecting a major and school.

Career Services T.2500 (Career Services)

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Undecided Majors

Are You Currently Undecided on a Major? Not Sure What School to Select?

Learn about the career development process and how to identify your talents/interests, values, and skills in selecting a major and school.

Career Services T.2500 (Career Services)


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Deon Clark is the Chief Executive Officer of TCI Solutions, LLC; a certified

veteran and minority owned business committed to providing the highest quality of

consultation in three key areas: Workforce Talent Pipeline Development, Corporate

Diversity - Inclusion and Engagement Strategies, and Educational Development

Services for Teachers & Students.

Mr. Clark is a veteran of the United States Nuclear Navy, and served as a

Licensed Senior Nuclear Reactor Operations Instructor and HR consultant in the

Energy sector. He is the creator of the Legacy Iᶟ Workforce Model, a talent creation

system that serves as an incubator for local, diverse, high quality workforce

candidates. He has developed robust talent development pipelines for major US

companies such as Xcel Energy, Arizona Public Service, Omaha Public Power District,

Thomson Reuters, and countless others.

Deon earned his B.S. in Human Resource Management form the New School

University in NY, NY. He earned his Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator Instructor

Certification from Exelon’s LaSalle Generating Station in IL.

Photo & Bio provided by Deon Clark

KEYNOTE SPEAKER T. Building Plaza & Cafeteria

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Deon Clark


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VISIT THE RESOURCE FAIR!

T. Building Skyway, 2nd Floor

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Research shows that successful students are those students who utilize the services that are available to them. Join us and discover the array of options

offered to YOU both on and off campus. From learning about housing options in the community or ways to get involved on campus, to getting your blood

pressure taken or talking with Metro Transit, we’ve got you covered!

Location: T. Building Skyway, on the 2nd floor

LUNCH – MCTC Cafeteria, T. Building

$7 box lunches available, which includes:

sandwich, bag of chips, and bottle water

RESOURCE FAIR


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3:30 – 4:20 p.m.


Stress Management/Wellness

Self-Care 101 Life as a student can be wonderful and stressful at the same time. Add the other roles you play to the mix and suddenly you are engaged in a juggling act that often leaves little time for your own needs. Can you relate? If so, join us for a discussion on the importance of self-care and gain tips on how you can incorporate positive self-practices into your daily routine.

Jamal Adam, Melissa Schultz

T.3600

Career Services Internships: The Key to Unlocking your Career Path

Internships are one of the keys to your career success! The path to finding the best one, however, involves a few important steps. Attend this workshop for highlights on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and overall professionalism. The presenters will also discuss the Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Program, which will provide over 50 MCTC students paid internships!

Julie Poyzer, Jared Scharpen

T.1400

Financial Literacy Scholarships: How to Find and Apply for Scholarships

Learn about the types of scholarships that are available to students and how to successfully complete applications. We will discuss the scholarships that MCTC offers and what we look for when selecting scholarship recipients.

Sheila Krause T.3850

PETSA – Sexual Harassment Training

I didn't know THAT was Sexual Harassment or Sexual Violence!

Learn about the important topics of sexual harassment and sexual violence through presentation and interactive examples. Explore what it means and what it does not mean. You might be surprised!

Maya Sullivan L.3000

Student Support Getting Started on Your Assignment

This workshop will present tools and strategies to help students understand precisely what is being asked of them by their instructors in order for them to correctly complete their assignments as opposed to just thinking or assuming that they understand, when they do not, and therefore end up with an unexpected low grade and/or score.

Joy Lumbly K.3360


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3:30 – 4:20 p.m.


Time Management “Key 3” Time Management Tools

This session will identify the "Key 3" and introduce a sample system that helps combine them to improve their effectiveness. Bonus material: Tips to tame the procrastination weasel.

Joshua Koepp T.3930

4:30 – 5:20 p.m.


Student Support You Need It? We MIGHT have it... or be able to share a resources

The MCTC Student Support Center is a place for current MCTC students to access many non-academic support services or get referrals for additional assistance. Come and learn what services we have to offer – including, food support, help applying for government benefits, referrals for housing, counseling (personal and crisis) and other resources as well as conflict resolution and other helpful services.

Student Support Center

T.3850

DARS & eServices Transfer Credit Resources & Tips Meet the MCTC Transfer Specialists, Degree Audit Report Tutorial, and a Transfer Q & A.

Rebecca Konietzko

T.3600

Student Life A Taste of Student Life Student Life offers a myriad of opportunities to get involved, focus on your wellness, meet other students, build your leadership portfolio & have fun! Please join us for this hands-on session, where you will get to choose from one of three options: 1) Participate in a Leadership Inventory with Shannon 2) Experience a 30 minute Boot Camp with Drew or 3) Create something at a Make + Take with Tara! Meet on the 2nd floor of the T Building to determine which of the three options you want to explore.

Tara Martinez, Shannon Williams & Drew Rongere

Meet at T. 2nd Floor

1) H.1002 2) B. Dance 3) H.2900


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4:30 – 5:20 p.m.


D2L D2L Tools & Tips! Learn helpful tips to make the most of D2L! Use D2L to help organize your studies so you can be successful in your course(s). Topics to be covered include: O365 Widget (Email, Calendar and OneDrive), Pinning Courses, Setting Up D2L Notifications, D2L Calendar, Checking Class Progress in D2L, How to submit an ITS Request, and more!

Miki Huntington

T.3700

5:30 – 6:20 p.m.


Stress Management/Wellness

Overcoming Adversity: Brain Based Strategies for College Success

This lively and engaging presentation aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to combat toxic stress to fulfill academic goals. Those in attendance will learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) and implications this study has for school performance. Students will gain an in-depth understanding as to how toxic stress impacts brain functioning and will develop practical strategies to improve brain functioning and achieve college success.

Michael Thomas, PsyD, LP NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center

T.1400

Financial Literacy Know Your Limits Wondering if you’ll ever have enough funding to complete your program? This hands-on session will teach you how to look up the total amount of Pell Grant and loans that you’ve borrowed and determine how much you have remaining. We will also review the maximum time frame policy and determine how close you are to reaching maximum time frame. Bring your FSA ID to view your personal grant and loan amounts.

Oana Zayic T.3700


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5:30 – 6:20 p.m.


Diversity and Inclusion The Role of Student Leadership in Creating an Inclusive Campus Climate

In this interactive session multiple exercises will help us to consider what inclusion looks like in practice and how we can connect these values to leadership. Participants will be introduced to the Intercultural Development Inventory, intentional diversity, and equity coaching, as well as future opportunities to help build student voice on campus. Opportunities for authentic sharing around campus life and social polarization, are embedded in the session. Come collaborate in our efforts to make the Minneapolis Community and Technical College welcoming and inviting for all!

Jay Williams L.3000

Technology & Office 365

How Office 365 Can Help You be More Productive and Collaborative

Have you logged onto your email and wondered what all of the other parts of Office 365 can do? Do you want to know how to get Office for your computer at home? I will go over all of the different components of Office 365 including OneNote, OneDrive, Skype for Business and how they can all interact with each other. I will also show you how you can collaborate with your classmates using OneNote or OneDrive.

Luke Brandt T.3850

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