Student Lifelines • May 19, 2020 • 1

Student LifelinesA biweek ly newslet ter for s tudent resources brought to you

by The Div i s ion of Student & Enro l lment Ser vices

Registration Resources

SSC has moved to a Virtual Classroom model through Summer 2020 Semester with some exceptions. However, the College continues to provide a high level of instruction and support services. Apply now and register today! Email registration&records@ssc.edu for assistance.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & JOBS

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Virtual Career Fair Opportunity!

Career Services may help students prepare for the Virtual Career Fair: Resumes, education on how to prepare for a virtual interview, virtual mock interviews, and preparing students to be employable vs. just landing a role. If you desire assistance please email careerdev@ssc.edu

If you are questioning if employers are hiring or if you are currently pursing employment, attending a virtual career fair may be a great opportunity for you to learn more about the industries that are hiring and connect with hiring managers in those professions. The Catalyst Career Group will be hosting a virtual career fair on June 3, 2020, and are looking for strong candidates to fill open roles for their employers. Please follow the links below to learn more about Catalyst Career Group and to register for the upcoming virtual career fair.https://catalystcareergroup.com/https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/chicago-5-2020-2/

LOOKING FOR LOCAL OPEN JOBS IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE OF THE PANDEMIC?

THERE ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING TO HIRE FAST!! Academic Assistance Center

Need additional support during finals for Math, English, Reading, Chemistry, Biology,

or another subject?

Tutoring staff are available from 8am – 8pm Mondays through Thursdays and

8am – 2pm on Fridays.

24/7 tutoring help is also available from the Brainfuse Live Help menu.

Contact AcademicAssistanceQuestions@ssc.eduto schedule an appointment.

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day, No Classes, College Closed

Monday, June 1 2020 SU Classes begin

Tuesday, June 16 (10th Business Day)

No Residency/Tuition adjustments will be

processed after today (10th Day)

No registration changes will be accepted after 10th

day of the term.

Thursday, July 2

Independence Day Observed, No Classes, College Closed, Both

Campuses

Monday, July 13Last day to withdraw (In-

Person Only) from classes and receive a “W” grade.

Academic Calendar

Congratulations to our Class of 2020! You persevered, you are most deserving, and you will always be special to us.

-Best wishes from our entire Student & Enrollment Services Team

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Summer 2020 Important Dates8-week,

Starts On:Start

Day of Drop Ends Attendance Verification+

Mid-Term Grade & Active Pursuit

Last Day to

Withdraw

Class EndWeek Of

Final Grades

Due

Monday 06/01/20 06/02/20 06/07/20 06/19/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Tuesday 06/02/20 06/03/20 06/07/20 06/19/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Wednesday 06/03/20 06/04/20 06/07/20 06/19/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Thursday 06/04/20 06/05/20 06/07/20 06/19/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20Saturday 06/06/20 06/07/20 06/08/20 06/19/20 07/13/20 07/20/20 07/27/20

If your class does not meet according to any of the above, check with your department to verify due dates.

+ If a student shows up for class for the first time after the Attendance Verification due date and was marked “NS”/Never Attended, they are no longer actively enrolled in the course and have already been issued a grade of “AW”.

PrePare For Your Placement test!Placement review sessions - summer 2020

5/18/20 5/19/20 5/20/20 5/21/20 5/22/2010:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm

3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm

5/25/20 5/26/20 5/27/20 5/28/20 5/29/20Memorial Day 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 8:00am - 12:00pm

Memorial Day 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm

6/1/20 6/2/20 6/3/20 6/4/20 6/5/2010:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm Campus Closed

3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm Campus Closed

Online through Zoom - Access ZOOM at Online through Zoom - Access ZOOM at https://zoom.us/joinhttps://zoom.us/join and use the ID number and use the ID number

289-789-3353. 289-789-3353.

Email William Radtke at Email William Radtke at Wradtke@ssc.eduWradtke@ssc.edu for the for the password or additional information.password or additional information.

SSC Library Summer 2020

Virtual Reference Schedule

Session 1: June 1 - June 25, 2020 - Sangeeta Kumar

Session 2: June 29 - July 23, 2020 - Marilyn Wells

Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Monday - Thursday

Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm

First Meeting (Day & Evening Classes)

June 1st

Last Meeting July 23rd.

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there are aspects of the crisis that we can’t control. However, if we recognize that feelings are not always facts, it can help us to keep extreme emotions at bay.

5 things you can do to support yourself: ■ Communicate. Consider creating a disaster relief plan so that

you can connect with loved ones and support services during a crisis (for templates, check Ready.gov Empowerment & Self-Efficacy).

■ Act. Do something about things over which you do have control. Develop a COVID-19 disaster kit so that you will have the supplies you need if you or a loved one gets ill. Public health emergency disaster kit guidance can be found at Ready.gov.

■ Take breaks. Step away from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic constantly can make you feel worse.

■ Be healthy. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. Try to eat a healthy diet, exercise, get enough sleep and avoid alcohol and drugs.

■ Connect. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Student Life/Leadership does a student check-in/chat each Thursday at 1:00 pm. Please email Studentlife@ssc.edu to get

instructions on entering the meeting.Need a loaner laptop? Enrolled SSC students can complete and submit a request form at https://www.ssc.edu/

services/student-services/loaner-laptop-request-form. For questions contact

StudentLife@ssc.edu.

CounselorsCorner

Mental Health Tips for the COVID-19 Crisis The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2020 is undoubtedly stressful for people, because it is outside the range of normal day-to-day experiences. Fear and anxiety about a virus like this can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in both adults and children.

What Are the Emotions You Might Have During Infectious Disease Outbreak?

■ Fear and worry about your health and the health of their family, friends and coworkers

■ Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

■ Changes in sleep and/or eating patterns

■ Worsening of chronic health problems

■ Increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs

For people with preexisting mental health conditions, treatment should continue and they should be aware of any symptoms that are new or worse.

How Much Stress Are You Experiencing?According to the CDC, how you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people and your community.

People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include: older people and people with chronic diseases who are at higher risk for COVID-19, children and teens, people who are helping with the response to COVID-19, like doctors and other health care providers, or first responders and people who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use.

How Much Anxiety is Too Much?It’s natural to have concerns about major events such as the coronavirus. The uncertainty about where the virus will spread and the threat it poses are understandable. But when fear and anxiety are excessive, or when they get in the way of an ability to function on an everyday basis, such as with relationships and work or school tasks, these are signs of potential clinical anxiety.

How Can We Cope?First, it is important to follow the precautions that the CDC and the WHO advise to protect ourselves and others and prevent the spread of disease. We can control this behavior. Then we must accept

Perspectives EAP

Testing CenterStudents have access to remote testing for Math (ALEKS), Reading (Accuplacer) and English/Writing (Moodle). Please email TestingCenterQuestions@ssc.edu to set up appointments.

SSDOFor classroom accommodations contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSDO) at DisabilityServices@ssc.edu. Staff are available via email 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

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Transfer Talks

LIVE CHAT EVENT FOR TRANSFER STUDENTSMAY 28 - STAFF CONNECTION

ON INSTAGRAM AT @OLIVETNAZARENE

Your exclusive invite: Manifest RisesEvery year, Columbia’s annual Manifest Urban Arts Festival brings thousands of people to our South Loop campus to celebrate the work of our graduating students—and this year is no different.

Well, okay... It’s a little different.

Like a lot of things, this year’s Manifest has moved from being in person to online, but it remains the most anticipated event of our school year—and we want to be sure you get to witness it. This year, we’re transforming our celebration into a week-long digital festival called Manifest Rises. Starting May 11th, you’ll be able to access the online showcases and events at manifest.colum.edu. We’d love for you to join us and see how Columbia students rise to author the culture of their times.

Cynthia Delgadillo of DePaul University is doing virtual appointments, and students can go to the following link to set up their appointments: https://connect.depaul.edu/portal/appointments-delgadillo. Cynthia Delgadillo, M.EdAssistant Director| Undergraduate Admission | Transfer Admission and the Adult Enrollment Center | DePaul University1 E Jackson Blvd | Chicago, IL 60604Tel: (312) 362-6529 | Fax: (312) 362-6791 Admission Info: go.depaul.edu/transfer | Apply: go.depaul.edu/applyDeBlogs: deblogs.depaul.edu | Stories: stories.depaul.eduPronouns: She/HerOther Language Spoken: Spanish

NLU One-on-One Appointments

30 min Phone call

If you are interested in learning about National Louis University’s highly accredited programs, you can schedule a One-on-One Appointment with NLU Enrollment Specialist Anna M. Figueroa; afigueroa@nl.edu. During this meeting you will obtain an unofficial course evaluation and learn about NLU programs. Admission Requirements, Transfer Courses, Tuition, and Scholarships will be covered.Schedule an appointment:https://calendly.com/nluafigueroa-8-/30min

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