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Inside this issue

Fall 2016 Honor Roll ........................... 2

EOF Senior Spotlight ........................ 3

EOF Student Alliance UPDATE ........ 4

Information Interview Session ......... 5

Workshops ......................................... 5

Community Service ........................... 5

Monthly Calendar............................... 6

Counselor’s Clipboard ...................... 6

Welcome to the Spring 2017 Term!

e are so happy to have you back and ready to tackle your classes. I do

want to give a special warm wel-come to our new Spring admit-ted students. This year, unlike others, we have a lot of new EOF faces, so if you see someone new, stop, say hi to them and get acquainted. The Fall was a great semester, as many of you did so well. Our Honor Roll had 29 stu-dents with a 3.0 or higher GPAs; we are so PROUD OF YOU!!!

As we get into the Spring 2017, there will be a lot of

new initiatives fo-cused on careering

and getting you in tune with your major of

interest. Be on the lookout for our “Informational Interview Series” on a variety of degrees including engi-neering, business administration, and social work/psychology. Our goal is for you to be the best you can be, as you work towards your degree with our support and oppor-tunities. As usual, we will also have our regular workshop offerings and

community service activities, so make sure you are in “the know” by checking your mailboxes, signing into the kiosk, checking your CCM email regularly, and meeting your counselor. Any updates, we will always keep you informed through our Remind texting system, our email blasts, Facebook, and the EOF Blackboard.

Just a few reminders, the April 15th state dead-

line for aid consid-eration is quickly approaching, this

means that your FAFSA for AY 2017-2018 and HESAA’s ad-ditional questions must

be completed by that date or you will not be considered for the TAG grant. TAG is a big chunk of your state aid, in addition to EOF, so please keep this date in mind. Furthermore, you MUST ONLY USE 2015 income to file the FAF-SA; it is called using “prior-prior” year. Failure to do so can put your future and current aid in jeopardy, especially if you are selected for

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BAD WEATHER

Titan Alert System is now in effect, notifications will come exclusively through Titan com-munication system.

Titan Alert. Alerts will be for-warded to your CCM email account, and any additional contact points, including per-sonal email, phone calls and text messaging. For more information about Titan Alert, go to http://www.ccm.edu/titan alert.aspx.

Check the CCM website at www.ccm.edu.

If you never received Titan Alert, call the emergency in-formation number 973-328-5580.

The college makes every effort to communicate closing or de-layed opening information as soon as possible.

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1. Brian Hernandez 3.769 3.334 2. Karen Sorto 3.750 3.581 3. Joseph Van Saders 3.693 3.429 4. Andrea Doucette 3.692 3.568 5. Joseph Hilton 3.670 2.818 6. Jessie Erving 3.668 3.291 7. Jeritza Giraldo Cadavid 3.667 3.667 8. Casey Vreeland 3.665 3.540 9. John Page 3.639 2.939 10. Angely Melendez 3.583 3.583 11. Bryan Pierre-Paul 3.447 2.446 12. Dhrupa Patel 3.418 3.488 13. Stephanie Garcia 3.385 3.221 14. Francesca Ruiz 3.383 3.387 15. Shelsey Vazquez 3.359 3.679 16. Evelyn Gonzalez 3.250 3.132 17. Brittney Orengo 3.250 2.319 18. Carlos Gomez 3.223 3.223 19. Jessica Canales-Vargas 3.205 2.894 20. Elise Bryant 3.165 2.846

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verification. This means you need to submit more documents to the financial aid office in order for your aid to be released. Failure to do so, will cancel your new aid application and also this year’s 2016-2017 leaving you owing money. We will be helping you with this process and will have the “Spring Ahead on Your FAFSA

Day” on Thursday, March 9th to assist you, 10:00 AM—3:00 PM.

As always, stay focused, driven, and show CCM what an EOF Scholar can accomplish. You are an example of academic excel-lence and success, so keep up the good work. You have us, your EOF Cheerleaders to help you

along the way.

Best of luck!!!

Pamela Marcenaro, MBA EOF Director

Fall 2016 Academic Achievement

Honor Roll!!

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21. Luther Weathers 3.113 3.000 22. Karina Rodriguez 3.110 2.473 23. Muhammad Ahmad 3.083 3.055 24. Natalie Otero Lopez 3.003 3.003 25. Andrew Acevedo 3.000 2.668 26. Jaison Buchanan 3.000 2.734 27. Ilhan Coklar 3.000 2.621 28. Debra Edingfield 3.000 2.467 29. Lourene Oseguera 3.000 2.813

Fall 2016 Academic Achievement

Honor Roll—(Continued)

EOF Senior Spotlight ...

Joseph Van Saders

hat role has the EOF program played in your academic, per-

sonal, and professional devel-opment? Academically and pro-fessionally, the EOF program has stimulated my ability to stay orga-nized and work hard by providing a quiet and clean place to study. Personally, the relationships I’ve made with the staff, as well as the members of the group I entered into the program with, have been valuable in giving me a place to talk, and know some people as I came into this new place.

What motivated you to continue striving for academic success and professional growth? My motivation for academic success and professional growth is stimu-lated by my immense belief in knowledge actually being correlat-ed to power. The more you know, the more people you can inspire, lead, and interact with.

Now that you are approaching graduation, what do you claim as your most important asset as you enter the workforce and the world? My most important asset is my ability to accurately and quickly diagnose situations in my head, and produce solutions, even through adversity.

What are memorable moments you have had with EOF? My most memorable moment with EOF was when I came in to hand in some paperwork over the sum-mer of 2016, and it led directly into me receiving a part-time in-ternship in a lab, which was an insane opportunity, that I just so happened to stumble upon due to EOF.

What are your plans after grad-uation? I plan to continue my education in chemistry at Farleigh Dickenson University, while I stay at home and continue to train hard

to become a line officer in my lo-cal volunteer fire department.

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EOF Student Alliance UPDATE!

he EOF Student Alliance Kick-Off was on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2016, following

the EOF Welcome Back Recep-tion. We had 7 students in at-tendance, and

several students vol-unteered to fill open

officer positions. During our meet-ing we discussed the upcoming Tricky Tray fundraiser and other events. Students submitted their free available time, and the best time to meet is Thursdays at 11:00-12:00. Future meeting dates will be: 2/9, ( in SCC lobby) 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, and 4/20. The Celebration Luncheon is sched-uled for May 16, 12 noon-1:30.

Students staffed the EOF table at the Campus Life Club and Organization Fair on Jan. 31, making and suppling popcorn, EOF in-formation, and getting sign-ups for the Alliance. Thank you to all who participated! We received several inquiries about EOF and the Alli-ance.

Upcoming is the Teddy Bear Collection at the Teddy Bear Fac-tory in the SCC lobby on Thursday, Feb. 9, where students

will collect donations of newly stuffed animals that will be given to children in local hospitals. Please sign up now!

In addition, there will be a field trip to tour Seton Hall University, which will be on March 31. Watch for sign ups.

Students can sign up now for staffing the teddy bear table, or donating a new item or empty basket for the Tricky tray. (See Edie for more details.)

The next Alliance meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 9, in SCC Lobby at 11:00 AM. Refreshments and workshop credit for those who at-tend! Any CCM student is free to participate in the EOF Student Alliance; contact Edie Nelson at 973-328-5268, to join.

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Welcome Back & EOF Alliance Meeting Third Row: Keara Thomas, Jahmar Gregory, Philippe Clesca, Angely Melendez and Carlos Gomez

Second Row: Carine Fontange and Muhammad Ahmad First Row: Yamil Bernard-Hiciano, Manuela Caro Lopez and Kassandra Vargas

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When What Where

Thursday, February 9 12:30 PM—1:45 PM

Choosing A Major & Career! Love the field you pursue!

Cohen Hall, Room CH 263

Tuesday, February 21 12:30 PM—1:45 PM

Enhance Your Study & Test Taking Strategies

Cohen Hall, Room CH 271

Thursday, March 2* 12:30 PM—1:45 PM

Understanding Your Credit Provided by Wells Fargo Hands-On Banking

Student Community Center, Davidson Room A (SCC 234A)

Thursday, March 9 10:00 AM—3:00 PM

Spring Ahead on Your FAFSA Get help in EOF!

EOF Office, Room CH 211

Thursday, March 9 12:30 PM—1:45 PM

Improve Your Time Management Skills

Cohen Hall, Room CH 263

* Door Prize & Giveaways

When What Where

Thursday, February 9 12:00 PM—2:00 PM

Teddy Bear Donations, Staff Table (Sign up in EOF)

Student Community Center, Lobby

Wednesday, March 8 10:00 AM—1:00 PM

Transfer Fair (Sign up in Counseling Office)

Student Community Center Davidson Rooms

Informational Interview Series—Spring 2017

EOF’s Informational Interview Series—Spring ‘17 Anyone can attend that’s interested in these specific careers listed. Get workshop credit!!

ENGINEERING, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: Friday, Feb. 10, 12-1 (with lunch) - Mr. Bryan Anderson, MME, a CCM Alumni, is currently a Dept. of Defense Engineer at Picatinny Arsenal for 12 years creating prototype solutions for all military sectors nationwide. Respond by January 31st, if you are attending to secure a seat.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT/INSURANCE: Friday, March 24, 12-1 (with lunch) - Mr. Timothy Mc Andrews, BS, AFLAC District Hiring Manager, Basking Ridge, with over 20 years as a sales manager, achieved the Million Dollar Producer Club in less than 3 years. Respond by March 10th, if you are attending to secure a seat.

SOCIAL WORK/PSYCHOLOGY: Friday, April 21, 12-1 (with lunch) - Ms. Jean Blevins, MSW, is a recently retired social worker of 20+ years; her last employment was in NORWESCAP’S Family Self Sufficiency Programs in Morris and Passaic Counties. Respond by April 10th, if you are attending to secure a seat.

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Have you seen your EOF Counselor YET?? If not, schedule an appointment TODAY!

Friday, February 10—Informational Interview Series: Engineering & Engineering Technology, 12:00 PM—1:00 PM, EOF Office. (Sign up by February 7, indicate lunch choice)

Thursday, March 9—Spring Ahead on Your FAFSA—Get Help in EOF, 10:00 AM—3:00 PM. (Deadline is April 15!!)

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12:00 PM—2:00 PM

Student Ctr. Lounge

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TEST TAKING STRATEGIES,

12:30 PM—1:45 PM, CH 271

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12:30 PM—1:45 PM

SCC 234A

CHOOSING A MAJOR & CAREER 12:30 PM—1:45 PM CH 263

ICC MEETING 1:00 PM SCC 221, 233