For a complete, up-to-date list of rooms and events,
please pick up a printed schedule at "Registration" in the Heritage Hall lobby.)

Please register in "HH" ("Heritage Hall") to get
(1) your name badge for getting food and for getting into sessions and
(2) this schedule with room numbers.

Classes on Student Success Day are changed to the events below.
(Only off-campus, fully-online, and ASAP courses and courses taught by other schools meet as normal.)

(Please note: Most activities are marked by type: Advanced, Arts, Basics, Careers/Depts.,
Class/Times, Clubs, Cultures, Food, Health, Paralegal, Services, and Technology.)

FEATURES: 80+ hourly sessions, 3 Keynoters, Ongoing Events, & Lots of Food. (Fall focus: academic skills. Spring focus: majors & careers.)

Many Events on Careers and Majors: Find the sessions that best fit your own skills, needs, and future!

Academic and Career Counseling: Drop in anytime 10 am-3 pm & 4-6 pm, 2^nd floor CC build. (above Cafeteria). See also related transfer & career sessions.

Books on Sale: See the bookstore 9 am-5 pm for 20% off the price of select books related to student success.

Clubs: Are you interested in joining a club or other organization at Inver? Check out the Clubs tables in HH main hall 11 am-2:00 pm.

College Transfer Fair: Check out the tables of 20 colleges/universities in HH 203, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. See also the “Transfer” session at 9 am!.

New This Term: Online SSD—Attend one of several types of online SSD sessions on the web or on D2L. See the end of this schedule. All day & more!

Free Food: Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 am, HH lobby. Pizza & pop, 11:45-12:30, cafeteria; & 5-6, HH lobby. Popcorn, 10:30-1, HH lobby. Lemonade & cookies, 2^nd floor CC bldg. (above cafeteria), 9-6. Candy—11-2, Student-Club Tables, HH main floor. Fiesta (dancing & food), 11:30-1.

Human Services Transfer Fair: Check out the tables of several human services programs at transfer colleges/universities 1-3 pm.

Please note: Most activities are marked by type: Advanced, Basics, Careers/Depts., Class/Times, Clubs, Cultures, Food, Health, Paralegal, Services, and Technology.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 9:00-9:50 am	PRESENTER	ROOM
9:00- 9:50 am	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Food*: Free Coffee & Donuts	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College	HH Lobby
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*College Transfer Fair* 9:30-12:30	Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	Get a copy of the printed schedule with all room numbers by registering free in Heritage Hall when you arrive.
	*College Transfer*: "Transfer Tips from the Pros”	Admission counselors from several colleges/universities small and big will help you plan your IHCC classes for successful transfer & completion of your BA/BS degree at the university of your choice in a timely manner. reg	Kathy Schur, Counseling; Admissions Reps. from Colleges & Universities
	Advanced/Careers: "If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now: Successful IHCC Alumni Speak"	IHCC Alumni Board of Directors members share stories of getting where they are now: personal and professional networking, informational inter-views and interview bloopers, lessons in transferring to 4-year schools, and smoothing the road to the future. Students, bring your questions!	IHCC Alumni Board of Directors
	Advanced/Class: "Outwitting your Instructors"	How do your interests relate to your instructor's? Visiting your instructor helps – pick up tips on how to make such visits. Also learn how to bring your own interests to class, improve grades, and gather skills useful after college – as described in part in the book Outwitting College Professors.	Richard Voorhees, Sociology
	Advanced/Services: “Peer Tutoring—Who Needs It?”	Find out what tutoring services are available to IHCC Students and how to access them. smrt	LouAnn Oppitz, Peer Tutoring Coordinator
	Advanced/Services/ Technology: "How To Get Higher Grades on Papers!"	Research shows top students use writing tutors to improve their grades on papers. Find out how to use in-person or fully-online tutoring in several ways to improve your grades on your own papers. smrt	Keith Richter, English & Writ. Cntr. Tim Boyer, Dir., Stdnt. Support Serv.
	Basics: “I Need To Know This Chapter for a Test: Turning a Reading into a Study Guide."	Learn strategies for reading your text. This session is especially helpful for marking ideas for a test. It also shows you strategies for how to read better in preparation for being tested on your reading.	Eleanor Byhre, English and Reading
	Basics: “When Are We Ever Going to Use Math!?”	So you wonder if math has any real purpose? Find out exactly what you need to know in math—in different jobs and careers. lg. smrt	Becky Raimann, Mathematics
	Careers: “How To Write an Eye-Catching, Knock’em Dead Resume"	Are you unemployed and looking, employed but want a change, or simply want to update your resume? Come learn how to write a competitive resume that will catch the eye of anyone in a challenging economy, fundamentals of resume writing, and tips for competitive edge.	Sarah Hover, Director, IHCC Career and Employment Services
	Careers: “Interviewing To Get a Job!"	Attention Job Seekers: Are you worried about your interviewing skills? You’re not alone! Learn about interviewing processes and how to “shine” in a job interview. smrt	Kristine Voth, Counseling
	Culture: ”What Are Immigrants Like? The Refugee Journey Experience”	Can you imagine leaving your country to a new continent and country where you have to learn the language, culture, and school system and adapt to much colder weather? Come and learn about how refugees got to Minnesota and what you can do to help them adjust to their new lives. smrt.	Woubejig Shiferaw, Director, Student Retention Initiatives

Note: “HH” is Heritage Hall, “B” is the Business building, “CC” is the College Center (and Cafeteria), and “LA” is the Liberal Arts building. See the map on page 1.

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 10:00-10:50 am	PRESENTER	ROOM
10:00- 10:50 am Choose your event from these options. It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Food*: Free Coffee & Donuts	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College	HH Lobby
	*Food*: Free Popcorn 10-1	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center	HH Lobby
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Academic/Career Counseling* —Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS) while you sip lemonade and munch on cookies.	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm; 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*College Transfer Fair* to 12:30	Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	HH 203
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Keynote Speech: "2009: The Year of Incredible Opportunity"	Keynote speech. Hear all about the strategies you can use to overcome obstacles during challenging economic times, and offer tips on how to secure meaningful employment while enrolled in college and after graduation. Dave is the owner and founder of "Famous Dave's BBQ," with over 120 restaurants. For more info on this, see www.inverhills.edu/ssd.)	Keynote Speaker Dave Anderson	Get a copy of the printed schedule with all room numbers by registering free in Heritage Hall when you arrive.
	Advanced/Careers: "The Many Professional Options Psychology Provides"	Psychology is more than couches and white lab coats. Please join us as we share our experiences, observations, and research about working in the many different areas of psychology. Bring your questions!	Jason Kaufman & Connie Manos-Andrea, Psychology
	Advanced/Careers: "Would You Like To Be a Freelance Writer or Publisher?"	Discover freelance writing/publishing. Dave has freelanced since 1973 and works in marketing and teaches journalism and writing. He has a restaur-ant review and has authored/co-authored 7 books and 100s of articles.	Dave Page, English
	Advanced/Class/Cultures: “How to Succeed in Your World Language Class”	Key to succeeding in a language course is recognizing the course is different from most others in college. This session describes the nature of this difference and provides techniques students can employ to maximize their success in both traditional and web-based learning environments. smrt	Josephine Books & Steve Hartlaub, World Languages
	Basics/Class/Time: “Test Anxiety!!!!!”	Does the thought of taking a test scare you? This session will show you some strategies for successfully preparing for and taking tests.	Julie Stenberg, Reading/English
	Class/Time: "How To Survive Online!?!"	What are differences between using D2L, text messages, and email? How can you avoid even the hint of academic dishonesty on D2L? How can you best read the syllabus, assignments, and course content, and follow instructions? How do you develop good study habits and a schedule? smrt	Jennifer Joffee, Art; Ellen Lansky, English

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 11:00-11:45 am	PRESENTER	ROOM
11:00- 11:45 am Choose your event from these options. It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. 11:00- 11:45 am	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Food*: Free Popcorn 10-1	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center	HH Lobby
	*(Food*: Free Pizza—11:45 am)	Free pizza & pop in Cafeteria—eat at 11:45 before the 12:15 sessions!	Inver Hills College	CC Cafeteria
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Academic/Career Counseling* —Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS) while you sip lemonade and munch on cookies.	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm; 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*College Transfer Fair* to 12:30	Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	HH 203
	*Clubs* 11 am-2 pm: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-2 pm.	Student Clubs	Heritage Hall main hallway
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Keynote Follow-up, 11:15 am: “Talk with Keynoter "Famous Dave" Anderson.	After the keynote presentation in LA 210 10-11 am, see keynoter "Famous Dave" Anderson in person 11:15-11:45 for follow-up discussion and questions about how to advance your career and make 2009 great for you!	Keynoter Answers Questions. Facilitator: Greg Dahlstrom, Reading/Eng.	Get a copy of the printed schedule with all room numbers by registering free in Heritage Hall when you arrive.
	Advanced/Departments: "Pseudopsychology: Removing the 'Junk' from the Science of Psychology"	Join us to discuss common "psychological" beliefs that are neither psycho-logical nor believable! Learn the truth about subliminal advertising, handwriting analysis, personality testing, magnet therapy, and other junk science. Bring old beliefs, open minds, and a skeptic's brain! doc. camera	Pamela Fergus, Psychology
	Advanced/Careers/ Disciplines: "Are YOU Taking the Right Classes To Transfer?" (See also 12:15 pm.)	Learn how to monitor your progress and efficiently plan for completion of your degree using online resources such as the Degree Audit Report (DAR), u.Select transfer data base, and others! Please bring your student number, Online Student Services PIN, and INet login information. lab	Brenda Landes & Milissa Troen, Counseling; Shawn Handwerk, Enrollment Center
	Advanced/Careers/Depts.: "How To Do Poster Presentations"	Posters—which use both visuals and text—are a popular tool in science research and clinical settings. Learn how to develop an organized poster in 3 steps: design planning, production, and oral presentation! h317	Heather Brient-Johnson, Biology. Judy Chamberlain, Chemistry.
	Advanced/Disciplines: "The AFA Degree and How to Do Well in Art Courses"	Join us to learn how to earn an AFA—Associate in Fine Arts—degree at Inver Hills. Discover what classes you need, how to transfer the degree to 4-year colleges and which ones, and possible careers in the art field.	Jennifer Joffee & Wendy Olson, Fine Arts
	Basics/Class: “How To Pass the Eng 99 Final Test”	The English 99 final exam can be very stressful because it is a big part of the course grade. Come and get an overview of the exam’s structure, its grading, and tips on how to prepare for the exam and be successful on it.	Laura Funke, English
	*11:30-12, Technology:* “Creating a Presentation Using MS PowerPoint”	Would you like to learn how to create excellent visual presentations using the computer "slides" technology called "PowerPoint"? Join us in a computer lab for your own hands-on learning of the basics.	Chad Anderson Computer Lab Manager
	Careers: "Job Seeking in Current Economic Times"	How can you be a competitive job searcher in this market? What industries are hiring? What job search activities are more active and assertive? Learn how to structure an active job search! Brad K.	Dakota County
	Class/Discipline: “How to Succeed in Biology 1120: Exploring Biology"	"Exploring Biology" is a challenging course. Many don't pass it the first time. This session provides you with strategies to survive and excel in this course. A panel will discuss successful strategies and answer questions. smrt	Nat Hemstad & Tanya Smutka, Biology; Biology Students & Tutors
	Clubs/Advanced: "PTK Honor Society Orientation for Potential and New Members"	With a 3.25 GPA & 1 sem. w/3.5, you can place a national honor society on your resume and access free scholarships. You don't need to be active after joining, but opportunities for leadership exist (also at 5:15 pm). smrt	Jamie Lehman and Khang Tran, Co-Pres., Phi Theta Kappa
	Clubs/Culture: "Breaking Down Stereotypes in Differ-ent Cultures" (to 12:15)	A great learning opportunity about many stereotypes in different cultures. Here you will have chance to speak with panels members who represent their own countries. Fun experience is provided!!!" Khang T. reg	International Club (tentative – time may change)
	*11:30-1 pm* (time may change), Clubs/Culture: "The Civil Rights Struggle & Today"	Hear guest speaker Charles McDrew, former prof. at Metro State U. & co-founder of the nationally famous Student Nonviolent Coordinating Comm., speak about old days and new in these turbulent economic times. Grace J.	Black Student Union
	11:30-1 pm, Clubs/Culture/Arts/Food: "Music, Dancing, Food, and a Fiesta"	Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to come and enjoy good music and a fiesta – tacos, beans, rice, and chips with salsa picante; and French cookies and pop. You'll also get to learn Spanish dances from a professional dancer. Join us anytime! (J.B. 1-2:30)	Spanish Club & French Club
	Clubs: “Interested in Hurricane Katrina Relief Work?”	Join us to hear what dedicated students here have done. IHCC’s V.I.B.E. Club takes 30 students and faculty yearly to help communities after a natural disaster. May 16-26, we go to rural Louisiana to help reconstruction. If you’re interested, join us for lunch. smrt	Cheryl Redinger & Tom Reis, Human Service
	Paralegal, 11 am-7 pm:	See http://depts.inverhills.edu/PARALEGAL/ihccevents.htm or see printed schedule on SSD.	Paralegal Program

11:45-12:15: LUNCH. Free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria. Meat and non-meat pizza available. (Serving will continue to 12:30 pm or until the pizza is gone.)

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 12:15 noon-12:55 pm	PRESENTER	ROOM
12:15- 12:55 pm Choose your event from these options. It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. 12:15- 12:55 pm It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Food*: Free Pizza—11:45 am	Get free pizza and pop in the Cafeteria and take it to your 12:15 session!	Inver Hills College	CC Cafeteria
	*Food*: Free Popcorn 10-1	In Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby 10:00 am-1:00 pm.	IHCC Tutoring Center	HH Lobby
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Academic/Career Counseling* —Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS) while you sip lemonade and munch on cookies.	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm; 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*College Transfer Fair* to 12:30	Talk with representatives from 20 colleges/universities about transfer.	Minn. & Wis. Colleges	HH 203
	*Clubs* 11 am-2 pm: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-2 pm.	Student Clubs	Get a copy of the printed schedule with all room numbers by registering free in Heritage Hall when you arrive.
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L
	*Civic Engagement Fair* 11:45-1 pm:	How can you get involved in governmental/nongovernmental service learning, volunteerism, and internship opportunities? Talk with represent-tatives of AmeriCorps, Big Brothers/Sisters, Oxfam, and others. Zack S.	Civic Engagement Teaching Circle
	Human Services Transfer Fair (12:30-2 pm)	Come in and visit the tables of different transfer representatives of colleges/universities with Human Services programs degrees.	Human Services Transfer Schools
	Advanced/Careers/ Disciplines: "Are YOU Taking the Right Classes To Transfer?" (See also 11 am.)	Learn how to monitor your progress and efficiently plan for completion of your degree using online resources such as the Degree Audit Report (DAR), u.Select transfer data base, and others! Please bring your student number, Online Student Services PIN, and INet login information. lab	Brenda Landes & Milissa Troen, Counseling; Shawn Handwerk, Enrollment Center
	Basics: “Math 94 Word Problem Help Session.”	Come and learn more about solving the linear applications in Chapter 2 of your book, including percent, motion, and mixture problems. lg. w/long tables	Jan Kamp, Mathematics
	Careers: "Getting the Job: An Employment Guide for Law Enforcement and Corrections"	What is after IHCC? Wondering about the local CJS job market? Worried about making it through screening and hiring? Join the CJS Dept. and a special guest to discover, step by step, the hiring process and job market in Law Enforcement and Corrections. Bring your questions! smrt	Peter Stacy & Janette Yandrasits, CJS. Ruth Fonstad, Intern Coord., Dakota Cty. Corrections
	Careers/Depts, 12:30-2:00: "IT Networking: Get started!" (See also the 12:50 & 1:15 sessions!)	85-95% of jobs are found by word of mouth (networking). Exclusively for IT students (CNT/IP Telephony/Programming): attend all 3 sessions to get the most benefit. 12:30: Build Your Career Network. 12:50: Small Group with IT insiders. 1:15-2: Expand your network—advice, tips, possible job leads. (See also 12:00 description.) Smrt 40 + 2 addtl. rms.	Kate Southwick, Director, Partner Collaboration & Student Relations, Center for Strategic IT & Security, Metro State U.
	Class: "Get Credit for Exploring the Outdoors—check out IHCC's Outdoor Education Classes"	Imagine canoeing down a river, cooking on a trail and sleeping under the stars, hiking in woods with all you need on your back; navigating using map and compass; skiing cross country and snowshoeing; and testing your skills on high- and low-ropes courses and climbing walls. Steve B.	Bryan Woods, Assoc. Dir., Audubon Center, Sandstone, Minn.
	Class: "Straight Talk: Saying What You Really Mean"	Are you getting your ideas across in class? Having trouble communicating with your girl/boyfriend or spouse? Know how to recover from verbal mistakes? Come and learn essential communication techniques to improve relationships with key people and build on your leadership potential.	Susan Jarosak, ASAP. Jentine Arkema, ASAP & Communications.
	Class/Time: "What Should You Do if Your Instructor Sucks?"	This interactive session highlights differences in learning and teaching styles. It emphasizes practical strategies to use when the two don't match. Before you join us, please reflect on different teaching styles you've experienced—and how they relate to your own learning styles. 60 – Lg.	Dave Berger, Sociology
	*11:30-1 pm* (time may change), Clubs/Culture: "The Civil Rights Struggle & Today"	Hear guest speaker Charles McDrew, former prof. at Metro State U. & co-founder of the nationally famous Student Nonviolent Coordinating Comm., speak about old days and new in these turbulent economic times. Grace J.	Black Student Union
	*12:15-1:45 pm* (may change), Clubs: "Human Rights, Jus-tice, & Democracy in Islam"	Hear Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf, expert on Islam and psychotherapist, speak about Islam today and what Islam means and can do in America. Mohamed E.	Muslim Association
	11:00-12:15: Clubs/Culture: "Breaking Down Stereotypes in Differ-ent Cultures"	A great learning opportunity about many stereotypes in different cultures. Here you will have chance to speak with panels members who represent their own countries. Fun experience is provided!!!" Khang T. reg	International Club
	*Clubs/Culture/Arts/Food:* "Music, Dancing, Food, and a Fiesta"	Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to come and enjoy good music and a fiesta – tacos, beans, rice, and chips with salsa picante; and French cookies and pop. You'll also get to learn Spanish dances from a professional dancer. Join us anytime! (J.B. 1-2:30)	Spanish Club & French Club
	Paralegal, 11 am-7 pm:	See http://depts.inverhills.edu/PARALEGAL/ihccevents.htm or see printed schedule on SSD.	Paralegal Program

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 1:00-1:50 pm	PRESENTER	ROOM
1:00- 1:50 pm Choose an event from these options. It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early. 1:00- 1:50 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	*Food*: Free Lunch 12-1 or 1:30	What's left of free pizza & pop—it's okay to bring it to your 1 pm session!	Inver Hills College	CC Cafeteria
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	*Academic/Career Counseling* —Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS) while you sip lemonade and munch on cookies.	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm; 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	Human Services Transfer Fair (12:30-2 pm)	Come in and visit the tables of different transfer representatives of colleges/universities with Human Services programs degrees.	Human Services Transfer Schools	Heritage Hall 306
	*Clubs* 11 am-2 pm: Student Club Tables	What student organizations interest you? Visit their tables, talk with members, get their info/handouts and eat their snacks 11 am-2 pm.	Student Clubs	Heritage Hall main hallway
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	Advanced: "The War in Gaza – Keeping Your Objectivity While Studying War"	Is there a right or wrong when civilians die as governments resort to armed conflict? After decades of turmoil, war, pledges of death, and destruction, how do we – rational, intelligent beings – maintain objectivity in the face of cultural and familial influences, prejudices, and media reports?	Alan Miller, Humanities	Get a copy of the printed schedule with all room numbers by registering free in Heritage Hall when you arrive.
	Basics: ”How To Write a Basic Essay”	How should you begin an essay (i.e., brainstorming and/or outlining)? How should you write the rough draft? What is the bestd way to edit and proofread the rough draft? smrt	Meghan & Molly Nelson & Michael VerWay, English Students
	Basics: “When Are We Ever Going to Use Math!!!?"	So you wonder if math has any real purpose? Find out exactly what you need to know in math—in different jobs and careers. lg. smrt	Becky Raimann, Mathematics
	Basics: “Reading in College— How To Keep Up!”	Do you have a thousand pages to read this week? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by the size of your college texts and your instructors’ expectations? Here are some tips. reg	Greg Dahlstrom, English and Reading
	Careers: "Coping with Job Loss"	Are you concerned about finding work, depression, paying bills, applying for services, registering at the job service, informational interviews, dropping in on employers, and/or networking? A Dakota County representative will be here to talk and help. Brad K.	Dakota County; & Kristine Voth, Counseling
	Careers: "How To Write a Resume That Gets Noticed!"	Whether you are developing your first resume or sprucing up an old one, this session will provide you with the guidelines and information needed for creating a resume that will stand out. Topics will range from tips for writing resume content to formatting and style ideas. smrt or ovrhd	Elizabeth Kellett, IHCC Writing Center
	Careers/Classes: “SHiFT: Move to Meaning in Life and Work” (also at 5:15 pm)	There's a SHiFT coming to Inver Hills College! Learn about a new venture to help people in midlife to find greater meaning in work and life that provides a coffeehouse environment, warm, engaging hospitality, timely topics, opportunity to network, and the energy of inspiration! smrt	Joann Nelson, Coordinator, SHiFT at IHCC
	Careers/Depts: "How To Dress To Impress—for Both Men and Women!"	What should you wear for upcoming job interviews? What is "Business Casual" and "Casual Friday"? Do you really have to buy a whole new wardrobe? Join us for discussion, tips, and tricks on how to dress to impress during a job interview or other professional function. smrt	Sarah Hover, Dir., Career & Employment: Nicole Hulstein, Counseling
	Careers/Depts: "Many Careers in Exercise & Sports"	Take this opportunity to discover and explore job requirements, education, salaries, and job outlooks for many careers in exercise and sports.	Kathy DeDeyn, Jim Ege-berg, & Jill Sajevic, PHED
	Careers/Depts, 12:30-2:00: "IT Networking: Get started!" (See also the 12:50 & 1:15 sessions!)	85-95% of jobs are found by word of mouth (networking). Exclusively for IT students (CNT/IP Telephony/Programming): attend all 3 sessions to get the most benefit. 12:30: Build Your Career Network. 12:50: Small Group with IT insiders. 1:15-2: Expand your network—advice, tips, possible job leads. (See also 12:00 description.) Smrt 40 + 2 addtl. rms.	Kate Southwick, Director, Partner Collaboration & Student Relations, Center for Strategic IT & Security, Metro State U.
	*Careers/Depts./Technology/* Advanced: “PowerPoint for Student Presentations”	This is a hands-on introduction to PowerPoint, the Microsoft program for creating visual presentations. It can be important in science & elsewhere. Learn the basics: methods of creating a slide presentation with text and pictures, and tips on making presentations interesting and effective. lg lab	Laurine Ford, Biology
	Class/Time/Travel: “Broaden Your Horizons--TRAVEL!!” (See also 5:15.)	A great way to get the most from education is to find it in a many places. Discover opportunities for learning and getting credit while seeing the world, and find out how this will benefit you in your courses and career. Two recent Inver travelers to England will also be on hand.	Dave Berger, Soc. Judy DeBoer, Comm. Dave Page & Anthony Collins, Eng. John Flannery, Stdnt.
	*12:15- 1:45 pm* (may change), Clubs: "Human Rights, Jus-tice, & Democracy in Islam"	Hear Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf, expert on Islam and psychotherapist, speak about Islam today and what Islam means and can do in America. Mohamed E.	Muslim Association
	*Culture/Movie:* "See the ½ Hr. Documentary Film Mr. Positive"	The film features the inspirational story of Karl Bentson, a local disabled resident known as "Mr. Positive," who always helps others while main-taining a positive attitude. Learn all about Karl and consider what you can do personally to help empower other disabled individuals. smrt.	Vicky Knickerbocker, Sociology/Human Serv.
	Technology: "How To Succeed in CNT – Computer Networking Technology" (Also at 5:15 pm)	This session is intended for current CNT students and those interested in learning more about the CNT program. The session consists of a question and answer period about the CNT program as well as an advising session regarding which courses students should enroll in for spring semester 2008 in order to ensure they stay on track for a timely graduation. B109	Dave Keller, Computer Networking
	Paralegal, 11 am-7 pm:	See http://depts.inverhills.edu/PARALEGAL/ihccevents.htm or see printed schedule on SSD.	Paralegal Program

TIME	WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 2:00-5:00 pm	PRESENTER	ROOM
2-5 pm	Conferences with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
	Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
	Tutoring: Writing Tutors (to 4)	Do you need help with your papers? Bring them to the Writing Center.	Writing Center Tutors	2^nd Fl. Library
	*Academic/Career Counseling* —Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS) while you sip lemonade and munch on cookies.	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm; 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
	2 pm Keynote Workshop: ”Be Your Best—Stand Out from the Rest"	Want to be a step ahead of other job seekers? Wonder about the future of Minnesota's job market? Want an insider's scoop about the future of the employment market? Knowledge is power. Tom Gillaspy is the Minnesota State Demographer and give graduating students new and developing information on the employment market, along with tips to find innovative jobs. For more info, see www.inverhills.edu/ssd.)	Keynote Workshop Speaker Tom Gillaspy	Get a copy of the printed schedule with all room numbers by registering free in Heritage Hall when you arrive.
	*3:00-3:30, Technology:* “Creating a Presentation Using MS PowerPoint”	Would you like to learn how to create excellent visual presentations using the computer "slides" technology called "PowerPoint"? Join us in a computer lab for your own hands-on learning of the basics.	Chad Anderson Computer Lab Manager
4-6 pm	*Academic/Career Counseling* —Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Come to the Counsel- ing/Career Development Center, or just pick up free cookies & lemonade.	Academic Counselors (9 am-3 pm; 4-6 pm)
	Paralegal, 11 am-7 pm:	SSee http://depts.inverhills.edu/PARALEGAL/ihccevents.htm or see printed schedule on SSD.	Paralegal Program
	Paralegal, 11 am-7 pm:	See http://depts.inverhills.edu/PARALEGAL/ihccevents.htm or see printed schedule on SSD.	Paralegal Program

EVENING COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS: 5:00-7:00 pm, Tues., February 26, 2008

Classes on Student Success Day are changed until 7 pm to the events below. (Only off-campus, fully-online, and accelerated courses meet as normal.)

Please register for these events in the lobby of Heritage Hall. See map on p. 1 for room locations.

TIME		WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION, 5:00-7:00 pm	PRESENTER	ROOM
5:15- 5:55 pm It is okay to enter sessions late or leave early.		5-7 pm: Confs. with Teachers	Meet with teachers who have said they will be available. Discover how to improve in your classes!		Teacher Offices
		Food: Free Supper 5:00-6:05	Free pizza and pop in Heritage Hall main-floor Lobby while they last!	Inver Hills College	HH Lobby
		Books: Discounts & Drawings	20-50% off select books & study guides. Enter a drawing for a free book!	IHCC Bookstore	Behind Cafeteria
		*Academic/Career Counseling* —Free Cookies & Lemonade	“Got Direction?" Ask a Counselor to help you plan. Check your degree progress (via DARS) while you sip lemonade and munch on cookies.	Academic Counselors (10 am-3 pm; 4-6 pm)	2^nd Floor, College Center
		*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L	Any Computer
		Careers/Classes: “SHiFT: Move to Meaning in Life and Work” (also at 1 pm)	There's a SHiFT coming to Inver Hills Community College! Learn about a new venture to help people in midlife to find greater meaning in work and life that provides a coffeehouse environment, warm, engaging hospitality, timely topics, opportunity to network, and the energy of inspiration! smrt	Joann Nelson, Coordinator, SHiFT at IHCC	Get a copy of the printed schedule with all room numbers by registering free in Heritage Hall when you arrive.
		Careers/Classes: “Finding Jobs and Majors with the Power Of Positive Thinking"	Come learn through discussion and exercises how to maximize your own potential in a down job market. What are your most important goals? How can you best focus practically and positively on them? And how can you recreate yourself positively into a better student and job candidate? smrt	Marnie Glazier, English
		Careers/Technologgy/ Advanced: “PowerPoint for Student Presentations”	This is a hands-on intro to Microsoft PowerPoint for visual presentations. It can be important in science, business, & elsewhere. Learn to create an interesting, effective slide presentation with text & pictures. lg lab	Laurine Ford, Biology
		Class/Time/Travel: “Broaden Your Horizons--TRAVEL!!”	A great way to get the most from education is to find it in a many places. Discover opportunities for learning and getting credit while seeing the world, and find out how this will benefit you in your courses and career. Two recent Inver travelers to England will also be on hand.	Dave Berger, Soc. Judy DeBoer, Comm. Dave Page & Anthony Collins, Eng. John Flannery, Student
		Clubs/Advanced: "PTK Honor Society Orientation for Potential and New Members"	With a 3.25 GPA & 1 sem. w/3.5, you can place a national honor society on your resume and access free scholarships. You don't need to be active after joining, but opportunities for leadership exist (also at 5:15 pm). smrt	Jamie Lehman and Khang Tran, Co-Pres., Phi Theta Kappa
		Technology: "How To Succeed in CNT – Computer Networking Technology" (Also at 1 pm)	This session is intended for current CNT students and those interested in learning more about the CNT program. The session consists of a question and answer period about the CNT program as well as an advising session regarding which courses students should enroll in for spring semester 2008 in order to ensure they stay on track for a timely graduation. B109	Dave Keller, Computer Networking
	6:00- 7:00 pm	*Online Sessions*: All Day	Live, asynchronous, and web SSD events all day: see list at the end.	On the Web and/or D2L
	6:00- 7:00 pm	6 pm Keynote Speech: “Advice from an 'Old Guy'—Become an Active & Competitive Job Seeker”	Keynote speech. Stressed about the current job market? Learn about the current employment situation, what the future looks like, and what employers want. Also discover traditional and nontraditional tools for job seekers and Mark's lessons learned over the years. Mark is the Director for the Dakota-Scott Workforce Investment Board and is the Workforce Services Director for Dakota County.	Keynote Speaker Mark Jacobs
	4:30-5:30 pm	Paralegal, 11 am-7 pm:	See http://depts.inverhills.edu/PARALEGAL/ihccevents.htm or see printed schedule on SSD.	Paralegal Program
	5:45- 6:45 pm	Paralegal, 11 am-7 pm:		Paralegal Program

AFTER 7 PM, NORMAL NIGHT CLASSES MAY RESUME. Check with your teacher or go to your normal night classroom at 7 pm.

SSD ONLINE – Ongoing SSD Sessions before, during, and after Student Success Day

TIME		WORKSHOP/EVENT	DESCRIPTION – ONLINE SESSIONS	PRESENTER	ROOM
	11 am 3 pm 7 pm on Feb 24	*Advanced/Technology*: "College Learning and Web 2.0" (A live, interactive session at each hour)	Web 2.0 technologies are changing the way we think and learn in college. Web 2.0 entails interdisciplinary collaboration informed by new skills, new analytical frameworks, new methods, and new practices built on a liberal-arts framework of personal commitment to life-long learning. Start at http://percygoat.tripod.com/cybertrekenglish111199/id46.html at 11, 3, or 7.	Colette Wanless-Sobel, Interdisciplinary Studies	Web
	Any hour of Feb 24 (24 hrs.)	*Advanced/Technology*: "College Learning and Web 2.0" (The asynchronous – not live –version of the above)	Web 2.0 technologies are changing the way we think and learn in college. Web 2.0 entails interdisciplinary collaboration informed by new skills, new analytical frameworks, new methods, and new practices built on a liberal-arts framework of personal commitment to life-long learning. Go to http://percygoat.tripod.com/cybertrekenglish111199/id46.html to start.	Colette Wanless-Sobel, Interdisciplinary Studies	Web
	24/7/365	*Basics/Advanced/Careers*: "Online Help at Inver Hills' Web Site"	Go to www.inverhills.edu/ssd for basic lessons in how to be a better student, how to start careers or majors, and how to transfer to other schools.	Inver Hills College	Web
	24/7/365	*Basics/Advanced/Careers*: "'College Learning' - A National Web Directory"	Go to www.inverhills.edu/ssd for basic and advanced lessons from 1000+ national web sites on how to be a better student, how to work better in your discipline or major, and how to develop resources for your career.	Hosted by Inver Hills College	Web
	Any hour of Feb. 23-25 (72 hrs.)	*Careers*: "Employment Strategies"	This session gives you vital foundational principles needed to successfully hunt for a job both now and after graduation. Do not search for work until you have heard the information in this session! Topics include setting priorities, resume writing, interviewing, and resource sharing. An asynchronous – not-live – session using PowerPoint slides, computer movements, and recorded voice. To login in, go to the D2L login page on the IHCC web site. Type in one of these username & password combinations: ssduser1 (login) & ssduser1 (password), ssduser2 (login) & ssduser2 (pswrd.), ssduser3 (login) & ssduser3 (pswrd.), or ssduser4 (login) & ssduser4 pswrd.). In "Discussions," you may place your name in the subject box to see who other students are.	Todd Anderson, Business	D2L Page (from your computer or any IH computer lab)
	Any hour of Feb. 23-25 (72 hrs.)	*Careers*: "Personal Finance"	What better foundation to leave college with than training in your specific area and personal financial principles to guide you the rest of your life? Topics include paying down debt, writing financial goals, confronting the consumerist culture, and important insurance considerations. An asynchronous – not-live – session using PowerPoint slides, computer movements, and recorded voice. To login in, see instructions immediately above.	Todd Anderson, Business	D2L Page (from your computer or any IH computer lab)

AFTER 7 PM, NORMAL EVENING CLASSES MAY RESUME. Check with your teacher or go to your normal evening classroom at 7 pm.
Thanks for attending Student Success Day!