Student Success Day

What is Student Success Day Anyway?

I keep hearing about this “Student Success Day,” what is it? Sept. 30th is Central Lakes College’s second annual Student Success Day.

This is a day set aside for students to:

* Meet one on one with their instructors.
* Attend fun and exciting; success promoting workshops.
*Time Management, College Budgeting, Stress Management, Yoga, Massage, Career Planning, Procrastination, Memory Techniques, and much more!
* Hear a fantastic motivational speaker who will excite and motivate you about your college journey at CLC.
* Create a sense of community among our students and staff with fun activities.
* FREE FOOD!
* PRIZES and FUN!
* There will be Dodge ball (Brainerd Campus) so get a team of 6-10 people and contact the counseling office if you are interested in playing.
* There will be Talent Show, (Brainerd Campus) so volunteer to showcase your talent!
* There will be Paintball, Kickball and a fun Game Show! (Staples Campus)

Thank you for your support of this great event, we look forward to seeing you all at Student Success Day on Sept. 30th!!

Introduction – C. Willi Myles c willi myles

“Our entertainer today has been called America’s everyday comedian because of his non-offensive humor, from college, cruise ships, theaters and corporate events. He is one of this country’s most requested comedians; please welcome C Willi Myles.”

Bio for C. Willi Myles

C. Willi Myles was born and grew up in Mobile, Alabama. He attended St. Cloud University, majoring in Theater and has been performing professionally for 10 years. Willi has performed in 49 states and 3 countries, and a couple of performances that he considers to be his career highlights are performing at the Legendary Apollo in NY, and the Surf Ballroom in Iowa.

Willi Myles has performed with the following acts: The Temptations, the O’Jays, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Cosby, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Dennis Miller, Toby Keith, and Bonnie Raitt. He has been featured locally and nationally on the Fox Network, Comedy Central, and Showtime at the Apollo, and he has released a DVD and a CD. The DVD “My House, My Time” was released in 2004, and the CD “Respect” was released in 2003.

The best thing about C. Willi Myles performance is that he is TRUTHFULLY FUNNY!

Brainerd Campus - Student Success Day – Session Quick List

September 30, 2009

Check in begins at 8:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions begin at 9:15 (45 minute sessions)
9:00-10:00    What an Accounting job is like in the Real World - Acct. Dept.

9:15-10:00    Navigating Nursing - Mary DeVahl
9:15-10:00    Being Green While Saving Green - Jan Bedard
9:15-10:00    Yoga – Relax & Focus Your Mind - Jane Peterson
9:15-10:00    Technology Tips & Treats - Sue Bowman
9:15-10:00    Foundation & Financial Aid - Mike Barnaby/Diane Scearcy
9:15-10:00    Get Your Class Notes into Shape - Betsy Picciano
9:15-10:00    Yikes! I Have To Do a Speech! - Kathryn Black-Lance/Jann Stumbo
9:15-10:00    Are You Credit-Wise? - Dana Scammahorn/Sarah Lagasse
9:15-10:00    Understanding the Criminal Justice Program
9:15-10:00    Navigating Business Management - Tom Reese/Pat Swarthout
9:15-10:00    What's Bugging You? (The Flu?) - Jacque Bartczak, Campus Nurse

10:15-11:00    Writing With a Porpoise - Matthew Fort
10:15-11:00    Raising Readers - Jan Bedard
10:15-11:00    Tell Me What to Major in - Suzie Karsnia
10:15-11:00    Taming the “Transfer Monster” - Sarah Rach-Sovich
10:15-11:00    10 Things You Never Thought . . . - Anne Nelson-Fisher
10:15-11:00    Discovering the Power Within - Rob Nelson, USA Karate
10:15-11:00    How to Overcome Procrastination - Jean Mershon
10:15-11:00    De-stress Tests - Judy Bowland
10:15-11:00    Natural Resource Internships - Gary Carson & Students
10:15-11:00    Technology Tips & Treats - Sue Bowman
10:15-11:00    Let’s Talk Money - Dana Scammahorn/Sarah Lagasse
10:15-11:00    Ache in My Neck - Dennis Eastman

11:30-12:30     Keynote Speaker: C. Willie Myles, Comedian

**Lunch will be provided for those who attend the Keynote Speaker.**

1:15-2:00    One Destination, Four Year Degree - Aime Anderson
1:15-2:00    Top Ten Tips for Better Memory - Martha Kuehn
1:15-2:00    I’m Older Than the Teacher . . . - Nancy Smith
1:15-2:00    Building Stress Hardiness - Jean Mershon
1:15-2:00    Safety and Security Roxx - Ken Dickinson
1:15-2:00    Your Credit Score - Amanda MacDonald/Carrie Reierson
1:15-2:00    What’s the Buzz? - Michael Amick
1:15-2:00    Information - The Power of Your Future - Larry Kellerman
1:15-2:00    Confusing Letters: A talk on MLA and APA Documentation - Ryan Deblock

2:15-3:00    Top Ten Tips to Better Memory - Martha Kuehn
2:15-3:00    Serving Those Who’ve Served - Laura Boden
2:15-3:00    Destress Tests - Judy Bowland
2:15-3:00    Ache in My Neck - Dennis Eastman
2:15-3:00    The Time of Your Life - Marilyn Moses
2:15-3:00    Becoming a World Citizen - Lori-Beth Larsen

3:00-5:00    Dodge ball Tournament and Talent Show

Staples Campus - Student Success Day – Session Quick List

September 30, 2009

Check in begins at 8:00 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m.      Keynote Speaker: C. Willie Myles, Comedian

Breakout Sessions begin at 10:15 (45 minute sessions)

10:15-11:00    Taking the Scare Out of Auto Repair - John Maleski
10:15-11:00    Serving Those Who’ve Served - Laura Boden
10:15-11:00    Safety & Security Roxx - Ken Dickinson
10:15-11:00    How to Write a Resume - Gayle Wonders
10:15-11:00    Your Credit Score - Amanda MacDonald/Carrie Reierson
10:15-11:00    AED/First Aid - Gordy Vierkant
10:15-11:00    What’s it Gonna Cost Me? - Staples Police Department
10:00-11:00    Turning Stress into Strength - Deb Herbaugh, Lakewood Health
10:15-11:00    Technology Tips & Treats - Connie Moroni
10:15-11:00    Keys to Success in College - Bruce Fuhrman

11:15-12:00    Going Green, It’s Not Just for Hippies - Nick Heisserer
11:15-12:00    Taking the Scare Out of Auto Repair - John Maleski
11:15-12:00    Keys to Your College Success - Bruce Fuhrman
11:15-12:00    AED/First Aid - Gordy Vierkant
11:15-12:00    The Graphic Design Portfolio - Don Garey/Leon Dahlvang
11:15-12:00    ACE That Next Test! - Teri Duff
11:15-12:00    What’s it Gonna Cost Me? - Staples Police Department
11:15-12:00    So You're Not Just "one of the kids" Anymore? - Tyra Osvold

12:15-1:00    **Lunch will be provided for those in attendance of Student Success Day**

1:15-2:00    Foundation & Financial Aid - Mike Barnaby/Diane Scearcy
1:15-2:00    8 Ways to Improve Your Memory - Sandy Porter
1:15-2:00    Test Anxiety Do's & Do Not's - Deb Herbaugh, Lakewood Health
1:15-2:00    Food & Agriculture: Farming & Consumer Issues - Keith Olander
1:15-2:00    Let's Talk Money - Dana Scammahorn/Sarah Lagasse
1:15-2:00    Technology Tips & Treats - Connie Moroni
1:15-2:00    Understanding e-services - Staples Staff

2:15-3:00    Turning Stress into Strength - Deb Herbaugh, Lakewood Health
2:15-3:00    Student Senate - Student Senate Members
2:15-3:00    The Graphic Design Portfolio - Don Garey/Leon Dahlvang
2:15-3:00     H1 N1 The Flu & You - Cindy Peterson, Public Health
2:15-3:00     Understanding e-services - Staples Staff
2:15-3:00     Are you Credit-Wise? - Dana Scammahorn/Sarah Lagasse
2:15-3:00    'Where' and 'How' do I start looking? - Darla Hoemberg

3:00    Activities begin! Kickball, Paintball and Games! All activities are at West Campus!