W elcome SSS Students to the 2014-2015

Academic Year the FIU! The entire Student

Support Services Program staff would like to

welcome new and continuing SSS participants

to a wonderful academic year at FIU. We hope this will be a

great year for all of you! Plan on productive, challenging, and yet

enjoyable days ahead. We know you can do it and we will be

with you every step of the way. Please, visit our offices

frequently and utilize all the services available to you. Set –up

your appointments earlier and mark your calendars. SSS is a

community and your base office at FIU. Make the most of the

time you spend at FIU working towards your degree. Use the

many opportunities available to you, be an active student and

build a complete portfolio to offer prospective employers and/or

graduate school. We wish you the best and keep

trying! ―Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in

and day out.

Dr. Cruz

Inside this issue

Meet Your Tutors .... 2

Tutorial Schedule .... 3

Summer Graduates . 4

Fall 2014 Workshop & Event Calendar ........ 5

Important Fall Dates to Remember .............. 6

Contact Information 6

Fall Newsletter

ISSUE I VOLUME I 2014

Multicultural Programs & Services

Student Support Services

Welcome Message

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Go to page 4 to see each

tutor’s availability and the

subjects that they tutor!

Science/Math, SSSP Tutorial Coordinator

Biology, Alumni

" Welcome back SSS Students!

Looking forward to helping you this

Fall 2014 semester. Remember, never

give up - there is always hope!"

- Kirstie Downs

Social Science/Math Tutor

Pre-Nursing , Sophomore

“I am also an SSS scholar just

like the rest of you guys, so I

know what position you guys

are in when it come to being in

SSSP.”

- Gertha Polidor

Math/Science Tutor

Mechanical Engineering , Junior

“I am here to help, so please do

not hesitate to stop by for

tutoring!”

- d’Shante Smith

Math/Science Tutor

Accounting, Freshman

“I enjoy baking sweets. On

occasion, some lucky students

receiving tutoring may have

the opportunity to sample some

treats.”

- Kevin Vergara

English/Paper Editing Tutor

Criminal Justice/ Psychology, Sophomore

“I love to read, and I cannot

wait to read all of your pa-

pers! Hope to see you all

soon!”

- Chantae Brown

Math/Science/ Spanish Tutor

Biology, Junior

“I look forward to meeting all

of you and helping you this

semester!”

- Elina Barredo

Math/Physics/Spanish Tutor

Mechanical Engineering ,

Junior

“I am very excited to help you

succeed this semester!”

-Jenniffer Bustillos

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To schedule an appointment, call or stop by either of our offices :

MMC: GC 265 | 305.348.6424

BBC : WUC 253 | 305.919.5817

Don’t see the subject you need tutoring in?

The AAA Tutorial Lab, next door to the SSS office, in GC 267 is also offering tutoring throughout the fall in additional courses.

The AAA Tutorial Lab is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:00AM to 6:00PM and on Thursdays and Fridays from

8:00PM to 5:00PM. To schedule a tutorial appointment with AAA, please call 305-348-6425 or pass by GC 267 at MMC.

Tutor Name/Subjects

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Chantae Brown English Composition I & II, Approaches to

Literature, Paper Editing, Proofreading and

Humanities, Algebra

9:00-1:00 OFF 9:00-10:30 2:00-4:30 10:30-2:30

Elina Barredo Biology I & II, Physics I, Algebra,

Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I,

Statistics I, Spanish I & II

10:00-2:00 (BBC)

OFF 9:00-12:30

OFF 9:00-1:30

Jenniffer Bustillos Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus

I & II, Basic Physics, Physics w/Calculus I,

Spanish I & II

11:00-2:30 9:30-12:00 11:00-2:00 11:00-2:00 OFF

Gertha Polidor Algebra, Finite Math, Statistics, English

Composition I & II, Human Growth and

Development, Intro. to Psychology

2:30-5:30 12:00-5:00 (BBC)

OFF 3:30-5:00 (BBC)

2:30-5:00

Kevin Vergara Chemistry I & II, Algebra, Pre-Calculus,

Trigonometry, Calculus I-III, Finite Math,

Physics w/Calculus I

9:30-11:30 9:00-12:00 OFF 9:00-12:00

2:00-4:00

OFF

d’Shante Smith Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus

I & II, Differential Equations, Finite Math,

Statistics, Chemistry I & II, Physics I, Intro. to

Microcomputers

1:30-5:00 OFF 1:30-4:30 12:00-3:30 (BBC)

1:30-3:30

Kirstie Downs Algebra, Statistics I & II , Pre-Calculus,

Calculus I, Finite Math, Chemistry and Society,

Human Biology, Biology I & II, Solar Sys

Astronomy, Intro. to Sociology, Intro. To

Psychology, Public Speaking, French I-III,

Spanish I & II

8:00-11:00

11:30-2:30

8:30-12:30 (BBC)

8:00-11:00

11:30-5:30

8:00-11:00

11:30-2:30

OFF

From all of us at SSS, we would like to congratulate our Summer 2014 graduates. Please join us in wishing them all the best in their future endeavors! All of your hard work and time has paid off. We are very proud of you at SSS.

Summer 2014 Graduates

“It has been a privilege and honor for me to be part of the SSS Program. During my undergrad studies at FIU, the program was there for me every step of the way to graduation. The program has offices on both the MMC and BBC campus, which was very convenient for me . Dr. Jeannette Cruz and Mrs. Moira Lertora Chacon were always a phone call or email away when I needed help. They were pushing me to always do better with my classes. The program equipped me with the tools and support I needed to navigate through my studies. I will forever be grateful for everything they have done for me. I urge students that are starting FIU to take advantage of the program. I would not be where I am in life without this program. Thank you SSSP for everything.”

~ Enryo Longchamp Enryo Longchamp

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Graduate Highlight

Vickiesha Davy

Liliana Gutierrez

Enryo Longchamp

Ariel Clark

Alexandra Cuadra

Robin McQueen

Christina Saintlouis

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MMC Events September 3rd MPAS Open House (GC 216, 9:00AM—5:00PM) 3rd SSS Open House (GC 265, 9:00AM—5:00PM) 3rd LGBTQA Welcome Back Reception (GC Panther Suite, 4:00PM—6:00PM) 4th How to Choose a Major (GC 230, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 8th Resume Writing/ Interview Skills (GC 230, 11:00AM—12:00PM) 10th Speed Up Your Reading (GC 216, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 10th BSU: Odyssey (GC 325, 4:00PM—6:00PM) 12th SSS Transfer Students Success (GC 216, 11:00AM—12:00PM) 15th Internship Fair (GC Ballrooms, 11:00AM—3:00PM) 16th VEO: Speed Friending (GC 314, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 17th Interviewing/ Networking Skills (GC 230, 10:00AM—11:00AM) 18th SSSP Math Exam Tips (GC 216, 10:00AM—11:00AM) 24th LGBTQA 3D Series (GC 314, 12:00PM—2:00PM) 30th Strength Follow-Up (GC 314, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 30th Conquering Procrastination (GC 216, 1:00PM—2:00PM) October 2nd MMC Career Fair (U.S. Century Bank Arena, 3:00PM—7:00PM) 2nd MMC Graduate School Fair (U.S. Century Bank Arena, 3:00PM—7:00PM) 8th Networking Skills (GC 230, 1:00PM—2:00PM) 9th 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students (GC 216, 11:00AM—12:00PM) 13th Internships (GC 230, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 15th LGBTQA 3D Series (GC 314, 12:00PM—2:00PM) 16th Medical School &Law School Information Session (GC 216, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 21st McNair Information Session for SSS Students (GC 216, 11:00AM—12:00PM) 23rd Graduate School Symposium (GC 314, 12:30PM—2:00PM) 29th Internships (GC 230, 10:00AM—11:00AM) November 4th Research Opportunities (GC 216, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 6th Leadership Workshop (GC 314, 2:00—3:00PM) 12th Study Abroad Workshop (GC 216, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 18th Stress Busters Workshop (GC 216, 1:00PM—2:00PM) 19th LGBTQA 3D Series (GC 305, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 20th MPAS/ BSU Thanksgiving Lunch (GC 243, 11:00AM—2:00PM) December 2nd Financial Aid Workshop (GC 216, 11:00AM—12:00PM)

Webinars September 17th SSSP Study Skills Webinar (2:00PM—3:00PM) October 28th It’s Your Move Webinar (5:00PM—6:00PM) 29th GRE Prep Resources Webinar (4:00PM—5:00PM) November 7th Acing the Personal Statement Webinar (2:00PM—3:00PM)

BBC Events September 3rd MPAS Open House (WUC 253, 9:00AM—5:00PM) 3rd SSS Open House (WUC 253, 9:00AM—5:00PM) 4th LGBTQA Welcome Back Reception

(WUC 155, 4:00PM—6:00PM) 8th BBC Career Bash (WUC Ballrooms, 11:30AM—1:30PM) 17th Interviewing Skills/ Resumes (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 23rd BBC: The N Word Discussion (WUC 253, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 23rd Making Major Decisions: Your Major and Your Career (WUC 255, 2:00PM—4:00PM) 24th BBC Career Fair (WUC Ballrooms, 11:00AM—3:00PM) 25th LGBTQA 3D Series (WUC 155, 12:00PM—2:00PM) October 1st BBC: My Resume (WUC 253, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 9th 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students (WUC 253, 11:00AM—12:00PM) 15th Internships/ Networking (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 16th BBC: Grad School Symposium (WUC 245, 12:00PM—2:30PM) 22nd Targeted Resumes: Customizing a Resume to a Job

Description (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 29th Interview Skills (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 30th LGBTQA 3D Series (WUC 155, 12:00PM—2:00PM) November 4th Financial Aid Workshop (WUC 253, 1:00PM—2:00PM) 19th Networking/ Interviewing Skills

(WUC 225, 12:00PM– 1:00PM) 24th MPAS Thanksgiving Lunch (WUC 155, 12:30PM—3:00PM)

“The function of education is to

teach one to think intensively and to

think critically. Intelligence plus

character– that is the goal of true

education.”

~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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IMPORTANT FALL DATES

Monday, August 25th Classes begin

Monday, September 1st Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)

Tuesday, September 2nd Last day to add courses; last day to drop courses or withdraw from the University without incurring financial liability for Tuition and Fees

Wednesday, September 3rd

Fall semester Payment Due Date

Wednesday, September 3rd

Last day for students to apply for a Short Term Loan

Thursday, September 4th

$100 late payment fee assessed for outstanding balances

Friday, September 5th Cancellation of Enrollment for unpaid Tuition and Fee balances not covered by Payment Plan, Scholarships or other awards

Friday, September 19th Last day to apply for graduation at the end of Fall 2014 term

Friday, September 19th Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of Tuition

Thursday, October 30th Return of Title IV deadline for financial aid recipients

Monday, November 3rd Deadline to drop a course with a DR grade

Monday, November 3rd Deadline to withdraw from the University with a WI grade

Tuesday, November 11th Veterans Day Holiday (University Closed)

Thursday, November 27th Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed)

Friday, November 28th No Saturday Classes

Monday, December 8th to Saturday, December 13th

Final week of the semester - modified class schedule: Final exams and other course assessment activities are scheduled during this week

Saturday, December 13th On-campus exams for online courses

Sunday, December 14th to Tuesday, December 16th

Commencement exercises

Thursday, December 18th Complete grade report available to students by web

CONTACT US

MMC OFFICE Graham Center 265

Phone: 305-348-6424 Fax: 305-348-1911

Open Mon-Wed (8AM—6PM) Thurs– Fri (8AM– 5PM)

BBC OFFICE Wolfe University Center 253

Phone: 305-919-5817 Fax: 305-919-4258

Open Mon.-Fri (8AM—5PM)

Email: sssp@fiu.edu

Dr. Jeannette Cruz cruzj@fiu.edu 305-348-0228

Mrs. Moira Lertora Chacon mlertora@fiu.edu

305-919-5306

Join SSSC Today!

If you are interested, stop by GC 265 or call us at 305-348-6424

Questions? Email us at

sssc@fiu.edu

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