Advising and Counseling Free Workshops

University/Collge Admission:  Understanding the Application Process

• Explain each section of college/university admission application (e.g., Common Appliaction)
• Answer admission application process questions
• Identify Oakton resources useful in helping you complete admission applications

Successfully Complete an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree

• Teach students degree requirements for AA degree
• Review unofficially progress toward AA using unofficial transcripts and AA check sheet
• Emphasize the importance of educational planning and preparation for academic advising

WWW:  Start and successfully transfer

• Teach use of U.select as a transfer and academic planning resource
• Increase awareness of information and resources available at http://www.itransfer.org/
• Describe the transfer process time-line and steps
• Facilitate effective use of higher education Internet resources while researching and planning for transfer

Call today to reserve a seat:  Des Plaines Campus 847.635.1741
Skokie Campus, 847.635.1400

Class Registration for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011

FAFSA -- Do not delay any longer...

"Important news for Illinois college students: not only has the MAP grant been reduced by 5% this year, but the deadline for consideration is THIS SUNDAY, March 20, a whole month earlier than last year! Go fill out your FAFSAs!"

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/#

Time Management and Goal Setting Workshop at Skokie!

If  you ask a successful person what the keys to success are,

chances are here's what you'll hear. . .

• Know what's important to you--what do you want, what do you need?
• Set goals to meet those values
• Monitor your progress toward meeting your goals
• Learn how to deal with roadblocks and setbacks

 Please join us for a workshop on
Time Management and Goal Setting

Learn how to engage in this kind of life planning

Wednesday, March 9
1:00-2:00 pm
B202, Skokie

Facilitators:  Mike Maloney, Jan Thompson-Wilda
Student Development Faculty

Graduation Petitions due to TRiO Staff on March 5th!

Upcoming *FREE* Workshops

Thursdays with Grammar at Skokie

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Room C112

By Evanthia O. Rosati  635-1795

March 3, 2011	Independent and Dependent Clauses
March 10, 2011	Commas and Comma Splices
March 24, 2011	Compounds and Semi-Colons

Thursdays with Study Skills at RHC

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Room C112

By Evanthia  O. Rosati 635-1795

April 7, 2011	Taking Notes
April 14, 2011	Managing Stress
April 21, 2011	Managing Time

$250 Cash Award!

Student Essay Contest

“How my community college

has changed my life”

Tell us how Oakton Community College has changed your life and you might win
 $250 CASH AWARD!

The Student Government Association and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association give current students an opportunity to express their thoughts about the benefits of community college through this essay contest.  The winning Oakton student will receive a $250 prize and have his/her essay entered in the 2011 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest. The winner of the Paul Simon Contest will win a grand prize of $500.

Entries are due to the Office of Student Life
(Rooms 1430 DP or A160 SK) by 6:00 PM, Monday, March 7, 2011.

Contest rules:

·        Student participants must be currently enrolled in the Spring 2011 semester

·        Each essay must be less than 500 words, typed, and address the topic, “How my community college has changed my life.”

Each entry will be judged on the basis of:

·        Writing style

·        Clarity of expression

·        Relevancy to the topic

·        Correct grammar and punctuation

Essays should be submitted by email to studentlife@oakton.edu or in printed form to the Office of Student Life, 1430 DP or A160 SK, by 6 PM, on or before Monday, March 7, 2011. Submissions must include a title page with your name, phone number, email and student ID number.