Spring 2005 Freshman Seminar Schedule

Outlined below are a series of programs sponsored by the Office Of Freshman Programs. All Mesa State College students are invited to attend these programs.

Programs are scheduled for one hour or less.

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Week # 1 / January 15 – January 21

Making the grade
Build upon your present academic skills to better prepare yourself for the rigors of college. Whether you a freshman, a transfer student, or a returning student this program will help you prepare for the spring semester.

Saturday January 15th from 11:00 AM – noon in the Boettcher Room of the College Center

Presented by Dr. Bill Horstman, Coordinator of Freshman Programs

Don’t let time management blow you away
Attending college means making adjustments. One of the biggest adjustments students need to make is in the area of time management. Most students find out real fast that there is a lot to do, but it seems as though there is very little time to do it. This program will provide you with the tools needed to stay on time of your time.

Tuesday January 18th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Boettcher Room of the College Center

Presented by Dr. Bill Horstman, Coordinator of Freshman Programs
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Week # 3 / January 24 – January 28

Fun with FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
It’s not too early to start thinking about financial aid for next year. The first step in the process is that of completing the FAFSA form. Learn the ins and outs of this process through this program.

Thursday January 27th from 11:00 - noon in the Bacon room of the College Center

Presented by Curt Martin, Interim Director of Financial Aid
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Week # 4 / January 31 – February 4

Life Skills: Get a grip on your finances: smart spending for students.
Using an interactive computer program students will have the opportunity to develop a budget for the school year. As part of this planning process students will begin to understand the differences between financial needs and wants, in addition students will develop an understanding of where their money goes to understand. Find out how you can avoid both academic and legal problems.

Tuesday February 1 from noon - 1:00 in the Library, room 212
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Wednesday February 2 from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Library, room 212

Presented by Stacie Almaraz and Shawn Bornschein Mesa State College Student Financial Counselors
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Week # 5 / February 7 – February 11

Registrar 101
Looks at the mission of the Registrar's Office from the perspective of administrative functions, compliance issues and helping to ensure student success. Some of the items discussed are registration, add/drop, enrollment verification, veteran certification, transfer evaluations, transcripts and degree audits. The upcoming implementation of the College Opportunity Fund (COF) is also covered.

Monday February 7th at 2:00 PM in the Fletcher room
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Tuesday February 8th at 2:00 PM in the Fletcher room

Presented by Patrick Hampton, MSC Registrar
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Week # 6 / February 14 – February 18

Know your rights
Students may not realize it, but they have certain and specific rights in terms of personal information that can be shared and with whom. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) outlines what information can and can’t be shared. Attending this program will clarify who knows what about you.

Monday February 7th at 2:00 PM in the Fletcher room
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Tuesday February 8th at 2:00 PM in the Fletcher room

Presented by Patrick Hampton, MSC Registrar
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Week # 7 / February 21 – February 25

The Student's Guide to Using the Cardio Equipment in the Student Recreation Center
Learn how to get a great workout on your choice of 23 cardio machines available to all students in the Student Recreation Center. Try the new treadmills or new cross-trainers; the upright and recumbant bikes; or the stairsteppers, rowers, and Nordic Tracks. A trained staff person will help you find the machine and workout you want to increase your fitness level.

Wednesday February 23 at 11:00, meet at the Intramural Office in the Student Recreation Center
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Thursday February 24 at 12:30, meet at the Intramural Office in the Student Recreation Center
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Week # 8 / February 28 – March 4

Goal setting in college
Setting SMART goals, is an efficient way to achieve what you wish to achieve in life. A big part of planning your schedule and to-do list should be goal setting. If you don’t know what your goals are in life, you cannot set priorities. If you can’t set your priorities, how do you know what you need to do? Having a plan can save lots of time because you focus on what’s important to you.

Tuesday March 1st at 6:00 PM in the Bacon Room of the College Center
And
Wednesday March 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Bacon Room of the College Center

Presented by Briana Lindquist, Academic Services Department Lead Office Assistant
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Week # 9 / March 7 – March 11

Time Management: There is not enough time to do all that I want to do.
There are too many distractions. I need more control of my life. Any of this sound familiar? Find out some ways to prioritize your life and get things done! Crunch time is here - how will you survive the end of the semester?

Wednesday March 9th at 1:00 PM in the Fletcher Room of the College Center
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Thursday March 10th at 1:00 PM in the Boettcher Room of the College Center

Presented by Jill Eckardt, Director of Residence Life
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Week # 10 / March 14 - March 18

Spring Break – No Freshman Seminars
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Week # 11 / March 21 – March 25

Dealing with math anxiety
Are you one of the many MSC students who consider math to be a four-letter word? Does the thought of your first math class make you tense and give you sweaty palms? If your answer was yes than this program is for you. Spend an hour finding out ways to overcome or at least deal with test anxiety. In addition, you will learn about the many resources MSC provides to help you with your math classes.

Presented by Tamara Toren Academic Services Math and Psychology tutor

Tuesday March 22 at 3:30 PM in the Fletcher Room of the College Center
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Friday March 25th at 3:00 PM in the Fletcher Room of the College Center
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Week # 12 / March 28 – April 1

Dealing with test anxiety
Get ready for your pesky end of the semester exams. Just in time for finals, a program considering various methods for approaching test taking will be presented. Hear from a Mesa State College administrator tips for taking college tests.

Tuesday March 29th at 3:30 in the Bacon Room of the College Center
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Wednesday March 30th at 4:00 PM in the Boettcher Room of the College Center

Presented by Nancy Kosmicke, Tutor Training Coordinator

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Week # 13 / April 4 – April 8

Planning for the fall 2004 semester Classes, Classes, Classes...What is a student to do?
Current students have the privilege of registering early and that time is quickly approaching. Do you know what classes you should be taking and why? Do you need help making your schedule? Do you know what day you register? Have you decided on a major? So many questions and so little time. This is your opportunity to get answers and the help you may need with your schedule.

Monday April 4th at 2:00 PM in the Boettcher Room of the College Center
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Tuesday April 5th at 2:00 PM in the Boettcher Room of the College Center

Presented by George Delahanty and Jeff Haifley of the Advising and Academic Services Department ____________________________________________________________________________
Week # 14 / April 11 – April 15

Academics vs. Social Influences ~ Decision 101
As a student, do you find that when you should be doing homework you are actually at the movies? Do you find that when your alarm clock goes off at 8am, that you push snooze 5 times and then just turn the alarm clock off and sleep through your 9am class? Are you beginning to think that you are already playing catch up in your classes?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Decision 101 is for you. There is a balance between academics and the social influences, you just need to know when to say yes to each of them. This session will give you some tips on maintaining your academics as well teaching you why it is also important to have a life outside the classroom.

Tuesday April 12th at 3:00 PM in the Elam Room of the College Center
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Wednesday April 13th at 3:00 PM in the Zeigel Room of the College Center
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Week # 15 / April 18 – April 22

Dealing with the stress of finals week
Enjoy free pizza and soda and get some tips on managing the stress of finals week. Time management, stress relief tools, and other tools will be discussed.

Sunday April 17th at 6:00 PM in the Boettcher Room of the College Center

Presented by Karl Willoughby, Campus Counseling liaison from Behavioral Clinical Services
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Week # 16 / April 25 – April 29

No Freshman Seminars

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Week # 17 / May 2 – May 6

No Freshman Seminars

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Week # 18 / May 9 – May 13

Final Exam Week – No Freshman Seminars