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ATTENTION 2011 GRADUATES! Are you interested in purchasing a 2011 EGCC graduation tee-shirt? The shirt is displayed with the Class of 2011 names on the back with the EGCC emblem on the front. Cost is $15.00 each. If you would like to purchase one or see a sample of the shirt, please stop in and see Amanda or Judy in the Career Services office (Room 2514). Congratulations!!

Laptop Raffle

$1.00 Per Ticket or

6 Tickets for $5.00

Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5126 Laptop

Features: AMD E-series Processor

15.6” Widescreen Monitor

3GB RAM

360GB SATA Hard Drive

Wireless B/G/N Card

Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit

Drawing will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Winner need not be present.

Tickets are available for purchase in room 2217 at EGCC, or call Roberta Parnicza at 1-800-682-6552 ext.151

Phi Theta Kappa

Meeting Mondays

1pm Room 2506

I.T. Club Info

Next Meeting

March 14 9am

Room 2217

Spring Break

March 13-20

No Classes

Red Cross

Blood Drive

April 6

EGCC Chorus

Rehearsal Wed. Noon

Room 2000

Student Senate

Meets

Thursdays

1:30pm

Room 2508

March 7, 2011

Jefferson County Campus

Check out GEL101 (Introduction to Geology), a 4-credit hour (3 lecture + 1 lab)

course eligible for transfer to other Ohio colleges and universities. Offered Fall 2011.

INTRO TO GEOLOGY students determine the origin of mineral

samples using a loupe.

TIPS TO FINDING A JOB

Whether it is a part-time position while attending college or a full-time position, adhere to the rules below. It does make a difference!! Employers responding to a survey said more than half of their hiring managers said the most common and most detrimental mistakes made include:

Dressing inappropriately for the interview

Speaking negatively about a prior employer

Appearing disinterested

Appearing arrogant

Being non-specific in answering questions Not asking good questions CareerBuilders.com’s Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources, said successful candidates:

Do their homework, researching the company and what it does.

Don’t get too personal; keep the interview professional and don’t share unnecessary personal information.

Be honest and outline steps you would take to find answers to questions you can’t immediately answer.

Be ready to answer open-ended questions such as “Tell me about yourself;” “Why do you want to work here;” or “

What motivates you.”

Don’t be negative about previous jobs or employers no matter how much the interviewer pushes for negative responses. Generate a positive attitude. If you would like assistance on interviewing skills, interviewing questions or assistance with a resume, stop in the EGCC Career Services Office and see Judy Miller, Director of Career Services and Alumni. Room 2514 in the Business Wing

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?????

The Career Services Office, located in Room 2514, assists students and graduates in finding part-time student employment and full-time graduate employment. Employers contact our office throughout the year with various job openings and we work with them in finding someone to meet their needs. To obtain job information check these various locations:

On-line: www.egcc.edu, under services – all positions that come into office are posted on the job website Stop in the Career Services Office – Room 2514 and see Judy or Amanda. Call the office (740) 264-5591 ext. 113 or 110 Check the bulletin board postings outside the office and outside the Business Wing bulletin board.

“We will be here for you, from the beginning to the end!”

Assist you finding employment while attending school

Assist you with your job hunt when you are preparing for graduation

Hold a Job Fair with employers that will interview for potential job positions. Assist you with employment for life – we offer a Lifetime Career Services Service If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to stop and talk with either Judy or Amanda.

Mid Ohio Benefits Food Bank Assistance Program

Brian Taylor -Outreach Specialist

On Campus First and Third Tuesdays of every month

Room 1217A

Contact number 740-207-3909 or toll free 1-877-633-3660

Assistance filling out FASFA forms –Income Tax forms

STUDENT PANEL DISCUSSION – STEUBENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

The College Bound Preparatory Program Representatives (Angela Kirtdoll-Suggs and Gene Gillison) extends

congratulations and a “hardy well-done” to Frank Mioduszewski, Dorothy Collins and the following Eastern Gateway

Community College students: Brittany Arkley, Carol Canyock, Tom Costantini, Charles Daniels, Jamar Harvey,

William Howell, Richard Jackson and Judith Roemer. Angela Kirtdoll-Suggs was the Moderator.

These students recently participated in a panel discussion at Steubenville High School and were magnificent according to

Lee Gillison, Director of Guidance. He said they gave some very insightful information pertaining to their preparation for

college or lack thereof. A major difference they noted in high school and college is the need to study, study and study,

he said.

One of our students piqued the interest of the high school students when it was stated that although she was an

honor student in high school and an honor student in college, she regretted enrolling first at a four-year school rather than

a two-year one right after graduating high school. She subsequently transferred from the four-year college to

Eastern Gateway Community College after one-year and is consequently enjoying her college experience much more.

The College Bound Preparatory Program is sponsored by Eastern Gateway Community College. The primary focus is to

“CREATE A COLLEGE GOING CULTURE” in grades k-12, within the school systems in Jefferson and Harrison

Counties.

The next “Student Panel Discussion” will be held at Buckeye Local High School on April 5, 2011.

Many of the above students will be participating. Other EGCC students interested in becoming a panelist should

contact Frank Mioduszewski at telephone extension 162.

It is the policy of Eastern Gateway Community College to recognize our outstanding employees who exemplify behaviors reflective of the core values, customer service initiative, and quality work. However, we need your help to do so. Do you know an EGCC employee that deserves to be Employee of the Month? If your answer is yes, please take the time to nominate this person. Just pick up a nomination form from Administrative Services in room 2625 or in Frank Mioduszewski’s Office. The completed form gets returned to Administrative Services. Thank you!

Adult Basic and Literacy Education

FREE CLASSES EARN YOUR GED

GET READY FOR COLLEGE

TAKE CLASSES AT YOUR CHOICE LOCATION: EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Tues, Wed, Thurs. 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Pugliese Training Center Room 108

Tues and Thurs. 6:00pm to 9:00 pm

EGCC Room 1509

Community Action Council Tues and Thurs. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Karaffa Middle School Tues and Thurs 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

ORIENTATION EVERY TUES

AT EGCC ROOM 1509 9:00 AM AND 5:00 PM

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their postsecondary and/or higher education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and fa-cilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.

Who is eligible?

A student is eligible to participate in the TRIO Student Support Services Program if he or she meets all of the following

requirements:

Is a citizen or national of the United States.

Is enrolled at EGCC or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term.

Is a low-income individual (as determined by the federal guidelines); a first generation college student (neither parent

has a bachelor’s degree); or an individual with a disability (as determined by our Learning Skills Lab).

What services will be available to students?

The following services will be offered to eligible students:

Transition-to-College workshops and success seminars

Academic advising and enrollment after an in-depth assessment

Structured first year addressing developmental and support needs

Tutoring -Mentoring -Cultural enrichment activities -Career and transition activities

How do students become involved?

Contact TRIO Student Support Services at 740-264-5591 ext. 114 or download the application and return it to EGCC

TRIO Student Support Services office in Room 2600 of the Administrative Services building.Student Support Services

is a TRIO program 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER?PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER?

EGCC ‘s Learning

Lab and Success Center

will help you reach your goals.

Get Help by

Obtaining a peer tutor or logging on to online tutoring. Pam Richardson, Room 1511.

Visiting the Success Center for help in Math, Reading, Writing or Computer Technology.

Discussing disability or testing needs in the Learning Lab (Library, second floor).

Services are FREE and No Appointment is Needed. Stop by!

ATTENTION ALL HEALTH PROGRAM STUDENTS

It is mandatory that all Health Information Packets and verification be turned in BEFORE

you start your clinical.

If this information is not turned into the Medical Records Specialist by that time; then you

will NOT be permitted to attend your clinical. NO EXCEPTIONS

All CPR cards MUST be for Healthcare Providers.

All health program students are required to have Health Insurance. For more information

on that please see the Medical Records Specialist or visit ejsmith.com. Pamphlets can be

found throughout the college on Sentry Health Insurance

All students can obtain health insurance through Sentry.

Any questions please contact:

Tonya Burrows, Medical Records Specialist

740.264.5591 ext. 188 or tburrows@egcc.edu

Summer (Student) Positions Available with the Upward Bound Program

The TRIO Upward Bound at Eastern Gateway is seeking three Tutor/Mentors (current college students) to

help out with the program’s six week long Summer Academy (June 13-July 24) by providing tutoring to

students in grades 9-12, helping them to develop better study skills and habits, assisting teachers with

classes, and chaperoning field trips. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required. The salary for the position

will be at least $8.00 per hour. For more information and an application, please stop by the reception area /

switchboard in the administrative wing of the Jefferson County campus or email upwardbound@egcc.edu.

Completed applications are due by Thursday, April 21 in order to be considered.

OVERWHELMED? DEPRESSED? READY TO GIVE UP? Get help!

1. Call Jefferson Behavioral Health System at 740.264.7751

2. Ask for intake at extension 252

3. Tell them you are an EGCC student & would like to schedule an intake

4. Answer a few questions and get an appointment with someone who can help.

Appointments can be scheduled at Jefferson Behavioral or on the Jefferson County Campus.

Jefferson County Campus appointments only are available: Mondays 1-5 pm in Room 1217a.

Student Success Center

Visit the Student Success Center and get help in math, English, reading, and computer technology.

The Student Success Center is open during the hours listed above.

Finding Yourself Getting Behind??

Get the help you need NOW by visiting the Academic Intervention Coordinator in Room 1511

Get matched with a peer tutor in any subject

or get help with study skills

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Math

Help

12-4 11-5 12-6 11-3

English and

Writing Help

10-3 10-3

&

5 p.m.-6 p.m.

10-3 10-3

Computer

Technology

Help

9-11 6:30-8:30 p.m. 9-11

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Attention

Everyone please park in marked

parking areas only….

S.N.A.P. Student Notification Alert Plan

Emergency notification system to quickly

send text or voice messages to

mobile phones.

Brochures are around campus or stop in

room 1302 or call 1-800-68-college

Email SNAP@egcc.edu for more info

In Assigned

Areas only!!!!

Do you need childcare?

The Day Care Depot @ EGCC is currently enrolling children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years. Our child-loving, qualified staff continually nurtures and provides quality age and developmentally appropriate practices with the chil-dren daily. The Center is State Licensed and pre-registration is required. We have contracts in place for qualifying families from Jefferson, Harrison and Columbiana Counties Job and Family Services along with West Virginia’s CCRC Program to assist with tuition cost. Our childcare services are available to the public with preference given to EGCC students and staff. Please contact Janet or Kathy at Ext. 182 or stop by the Day Care Depot @ EGCC in Room 1515 for additional information.

Career Counseling Services Available On Campus As an EGCC student you should be aware that you can receive career counseling services in the college Admissions Office. The Admissions Office has access to computer career assessment instruments that can help students get a better handle on things like: *Your area of career interest *Information on employment within those career fields *Education level needed for various career fields *Job demand and salary ranges for career positions Contact Chuck in the Admissions Office or call 740-264-5591, ext. 220 to set up an appointment for career counseling assistance. If he is not at his phone just leave a message and he will get back with you shortly.

4000 Sunset Boulevard

Steubenville, OH 43952

Jefferson County Campus

Phone: 740—264-5591

1-800-68-COLLEGE

Better Education Better Life ®