―Everyone teaches, everyone

learns‖ - unknown

Special Points of Interest:

WMU Waldo Library Textbook Reserve Information

Important and Upcoming Dates

TRiO FESP Student Corner

Experiential Learning Opportunities

March 2015

MARCH 2015

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 45

TRiO FESP Office

2302 Sangren Hall

(269)-387-3500

coehd-fesp@wmich.edu

www.wmich.edu/trio-future-educators/about

Office hours: M-F 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

IMPORTANT/UPCOMING DATES

March 2— Read Across America Day

March 3— Priority Registration Requirements Due

March 6—WMU Spirit Day—NO CLASSES

March 8– Day Light Savings Time Starts

March 9 – WMU Spring Break Begins

March 16—Classes Resume

March 17—Priority Registration begins at 8 a.m.

March 23—Last Day To Withdraw From Spring Classes

March 27-Spring 2016 Internship Applications Due

Waldo Library Textbook Reserve System

Additional textbooks have been added to the WMU Waldo Library Textbook Reserve System to increase the number of course textbooks that are available for use within the Bronco Study Zone or in other areas of Waldo Library. To search the list of available textbooks, please visit: libguides.wmich.edu/textbook_reserve For information about Bronco Study Zone times, please visit: www.wmich.edu/arts-sciences/academics/student-success/bronco-study-zone

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STUDENT CORNER NEW

FEATURE!

We would like to introduce a new section that will begin appearing in the monthly TRiO FESP Newsletter. The purpose of this section will be to provide a student perspective with information about classes, professors, clubs, and experiences throughout Western Michigan University’s campus. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions that you would like featured, please submit your topics to: Katrina.m.goodall@wmich.edu We hope to provide further insight for your benefit during your time at Western Michigan University.

This new section of our newsletter needs a name! We are referring to it as our “Student Corner” but are requesting that students submit

ideas for consideration.

Please provide ideas to:

Katrina Goodall

TRiO FESP is full of students who are knowledgeable, informed, engaging, fun, accomplished, friendly, resourceful and so many more things!

We encourage you to remain active in our TRiO FESP events and to interact with your TRiO FESP peers. Please keep us informed of accomplishments and let us

know of any suggestions you have for workshop topics, and program services and activities. Thank you for being excellent role models.

RESUME BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Today’s job market is competitive and one question we are routinely asked is: “Will I be able to get a job teaching ____________________?” Although jobs cannot be guaranteed for anyone, we can provide activities and opportunities that will allow our students to learn and practice their craft, network with local educators, earn references and gain experience working with youth. All of the above are “RESUME BUILDERS” So if you want to be a standout candidate for a teaching position, we encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities frequently!

TRiO FESP Campus Opportunity

TRiO FESP is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant cycle is a 5 year cycle. August 2015 marks the end of our first grant cycle and we are anticipating the beginning of another 5 year cycle in September 2015. With new beginnings, come new opportunities to expand. We are seeking 8-10 TRiO FESP Juniors and Seniors who are willing to do a panel presentation to our TRiO FESP FYE freshman in September 2015. We will likely have two FYE sections and the panelists will need to be available to present one time in September in each class. TRiO FESP staff will assist with preparation and panel discussion questions regarding your successful transition and adjustment to WMU.

What is in it for you? Opportunity to practice public speaking in a

classroom setting Opportunity to share your experiences and

help others TRiO “swag bag” Priority registration workshop waived Our sincere appreciation

Community Opportunity

TRiO FESP is partnering with the Kalamazoo Nature Center to “bring the classroom outdoors!” The KNC has created a program that allows local classrooms from different school districts to mix and mingle with one another and nature while completing grade level content expectations.

This initiative is fulfilling the theme of “Healthy Minds, Bodies and Communities” and we are excited about the opportunity for TRiO FESP students to be involved. Our students will assist local teachers and the KNC staff with two interactive half days of programming, one in May at the WMU Asylum Lake Preserve and the other in June at the KNC.

Our students will be able to assist youth, observe veteran educators, participate in the activities and follow-up lessons, and earn a reference!

Other year round volunteer opportunities are also available at the KNC.

If you are interested in either opportunity, please inform M’Myia,

Katrina or Marcy. We will also be participating in all of the events so

we will be there to assist you.

Training and on-going support for all opportunities will always be

available.

Summer Employment

Now is the time to start seeking and in some cases, securing summer positions working with youth. Many summer camps and youth serving agencies are starting

their campaigns seeking employees for summer positions.

The time youth spend in programming that occurs outside of school hours is often referred to as the “Second Shift.” This is a great opportunity to learn kid behaviors, noises,

moods, etc. and begin to be introduced to the role of being a leader to groups of children.

This is also another “RESUME BUILDER”

Site/Employer Ideas Camps

Churches Recreational Clubs Parks & Rec. Depts.

Summer School Sports Organizations

Job Search Ideas On line search engines

Local Newspapers Youth Agency Websites

Classified Ads Family & Friends

TRiO FESP

Current Summer Job Openings at the Kalamazoo Nature Center

Junior Educator ages 15 years and older Senior Educator ages 18 years and older Inclusive Camp Educator ages 18 years and older Special Activities Coordinator ages 18 years and older Adventure Program Coordinator ages 18 years and older Travel Camp Educator ages 18 years and older

For more information about the openings and application procedures:

http://knccamp.org/Staff/HowtoApply.aspx

Applications are due by March 26, 2015