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DAILY STUDENT BULLETIN 
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
 
 
Dr. Marvin Wilson, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Mississippi Pharmacy School will speak to interested students and advisors at 10:45 on Tuesday, December 1st in Rives Educational Building Room 17. The purpose of his visit is to answer all your questions about the requirements and the selection process for pharmacy school including changes in the Pre-Pharmacy curriculum. For further information, contact Mr. William Miles, ECCC Instructor, Room 12, Rives,
601-635-6223.
 
 

ATTENTION WALL  O’ SOUND BAND: Practice RESUMES Monday November 30, 3:30  (the Monday we get back from Thanksgiving). Those not at rehearsal will be assumed dropped from Band with a grade of “F” and  your fall scholarship will be removed. 

 

HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS:

 Nomination forms for the 2009-2010 East Central Community College Hall of Fame selection are now available for the administration, faculty, staff, and students. Nomination forms may be picked up in the Vice President for Student Services Office, the Communications’ Office, or accessed on the College's website  -   

http://warrior.eccc.edu/staff/Lists/Hall%20of%20Fame%20Nomination/overview.aspx.

 Deadline for receipt of nominations is 12:00 noon on Friday, January 15, 2010, in the President’s office.

 Only college sophomores eligible for graduation may be selected for this honor.  Those selected shall be students who completed requirements for graduation at the end of the 2009-2010 fall semester or second semester sophomores who have completed at least forty-two hours of college work and will be eligible for graduation in May 2010.  Academic, technical, and vocational students in two-year programs are eligible for selection.

The basis for selection is as follows: exemplary character, superior scholarship, worthy leadership, and contribution to the betterment of East Central Community College.

 To be named to the Hall of Fame is the highest honor a student can receive at East Central.

 
Residence Halls will be closed for Thanksgiving Break
beginning Friday, November 20, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
They will reopen Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. 
 
 
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: 
 STUDENTS WITH ACCOUNT BALANCES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE FINAL EXAMS, GRADUATE OR ADVANCE REGISTER FOR THE SPRING 2010 SEMESTER.  PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT TO CLEAR YOUR ACCOUNT AND CHECK IT OFTEN FOR ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES THAT MAY OCCUR SUCH AS ADD/DROP FEES, OFFENSES, PARKING TICKETS, ETC.

  

CIRCULATION OF BOOKS CLOSES DECEMBER 4, 2009.  THE LIBRARY STAFF STRONGLY ENCOURAGES STUDENTS WHO HAVE CHECKED OUT BOOKS OR OWE FINES TO CLEAR THEIR RECORDS BEFORE FINAL EXAMS START (DECEMBER 14, 2009).

   

Last Day to Withdraw with a W from MSVCC Classes was Friday, November 6.
Last Day to Withdraw with a W from Evening Courses is Friday, November 20.
Last Day to Withdraw with a W from Day Courses is Friday December 4.

  

ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

 

ATTENTION:  PBL MEMBERS

PBL State Conference will be in Tupelo, February 24-26, 2009.  The total registration fee is $45.  You MUST pay $25 of the registration fee by December 1, 2009.  If you have any questions about the state conference please contact Mrs. Ferguson.

   

STUDENTS PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE IS A $10 REPLACEMENT FEE (CASH OR CHECK) IF WE REPRINT YOUR STUDENT ID.  THERE IS ALSO A $1 FEE TO REPLACE YOUR LANYARD AND CLEAR SLEEVE

 
 
 
Students must remain actively enrolled through 10/25/09 in order to receive full credit for federal (Title IV) financial aid. 
As required by federal regulations, adjustments to a student’s financial aid will be required if the student withdraws from school or drops out (cuts out) of all classes before completing 60% of the semester because of required refund calculations.  A student who does not complete 60% of the semester will be required to return any funds for which the student is not eligible to receive based on the calculation.
 
In addition, students who are receiving the following types of aid have additional requirements.
1.        Loans --  A student must maintain enrollment in at least 6 hours per semester in order to be eligible for the loan.
2.       MTAG, MESG, and other state programs – A student must maintain enrollment in at least 12 hours per semester.
3.       Scholarships – Some scholarships must be adjusted if the student withdraws during a semester.
 
Students withdrawing during a semester who have received financial assistance will be required to abide by the refund policy governing the programs.  It is advised that the student contact the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing or dropping out of school.
 

 

 
ATTENTION!!!!!!
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TEMPORARY LOCATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICES! 
Dr. Sutphin..........Student Services Conference Room (across from the Computer Lab) - Room #200
Dr. Sparkman..........Student Services Conference Room (across from the Computer Lab) - Room #200
Carole Germany..........Student Services Conference Room (across from the Computer Lab) - Room #200
Teri Killens..........Student Services Conference Room (across from the Computer Lab) - Room #200
Mickey Vance..........Financial Aid Office - Room #105
Business Office..........Financial Aid Conference Room - Room #101
Maudean Sanders..........Admissions - Room #207
Stacey Hollingsworth..........Huff across from Public Relations - Room #45
Gene Davis..........South Campus in Ethridge Hall - GED Room
Ryan Clarke..........South Campus in Ethridge Hall - GED Room

 

 
This is a reminder to all student loan applicants.  In order for the College to receive loans funds that you may have applied for, three things have to be completed.
 
- Signing and returning to the Office of Financial Aid, the award letter. 
- Completing the Loan Entrance Counseling.  This process must be completed each academic year.
- Completing the Master Promissory Note.  If this is your first loan with the lender you chose on your award letter, you must complete the MPN.  If you are a repeat borrower using the same lender, you do NOT need to complete the MPN again.
 
COMPLETION OF THESE 3 STEPS IS A MUST.  LOANS FUNDS CANNOT BE RECEIVED TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT UNTIL ALL 3 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
 
   

The Following students need to come to Burton Library as soon as possible to verify their overdue charges:

Max Anderson

Sharee Parrish

Ross Belk

Timothy Seibel

Sherrie Cheramie

Courtney Spivey

Albert Easom

Bobby Thigpen

Weymount Gentry

Rochelsey Thomas

Jordan Harrell

Schvocki Triplett

Tanecia Keyes

Denise Walker

Phalanceia F. Kincaid

Tyler Watkins

Ashton Lowrey

Quadarius Wallace

Ronnie McMillian

Thomas L. Withers

Trenton Patrick

Wauseka York

 
 
 
Any student planning on graduating in December 2009 will need to come by the Vice President of Instructions Office and see Mrs. Killens for a graduation application.

   

please put the following dates in your calendar for the 2009-2010 President’s Council Meetings.  They will be held at 3:00 pm in the Board Room OR in the Gold Room during the dates that the Administration Building is closed for construction.  Thanks.
November 30
January 25
February 22
March 29
April 26
  
  
    
  
 ATTENTION STUDENTS!!!!!
PARKING DECALS
IF YOU HAVE NOT GOTTEN YOUR PARKING DECAL FOR THE UPCOMING FALL SEMESTER PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST PAY FOR IT FIRST IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE ($10).  CARRY  YOUR RECEIPT TO STUDENT SERVICES AND COMPLETE THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM.  REMEMBER ALSO, THAT WE MUST HAVE YOUR TAG# IN ORDER TO SELL THE PARKING DECAL.

 

STUDENT ID'S 
IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR STUDENT ID FOR THE UPCOMING FALL SEMESTER YOU MUST PRESENT A COPY OF YOUR FALL SCHEDULE AND YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE.  PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE PHOTO YOU MAKE FOR YOUR STUDENT ID WILL ALSO BE YOUR YEARBOOK PHOTO.

  

IMPORTANT
NOTICE!!
 
H1N1 (Swine Flu) VIRUS FACTS
H1n1 is a viral infection that is being treated at present like the regular influenza.  They are at present working on a vaccine. The Center for Disease Control reports it will not be available until around mid February.
 
Influenza viruses are thought to be spread mainly from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes as they propel through the air into the nose and mouth.
 
Students, faculty, and staff MUST take PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for staying home when ill and practicing HAND HYGINE and RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTE!!!!!
 
If you test POSITIVE for the flu you MUST stay off campus for at least 4 days and/or 24 hours after resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
 
SYMPTOMS
·         Fever (some cases have no fever)
·         Runny nose
·         Lack of appetite
·         Sore throat
·         Dry Cough
·         Fatigue
·         Generalized aches and pains
·         Vomiting
·         diarrhea
·         Headache
·         Chills
 
Should you have any of these symptoms see the nurse in the Student Health Center located on the first floor in the Eddie M. Smith Building.  CDC recommends you be fever free for at least 24 hours before returning to work or school.  Although some are being diagnosed with Type A and B influenza with no increased temperature, therefore you should stay off campus for at least 4 days to allow the Tamiflu to be effective.
 
 
SURVIVAL GUIDE
 
Hand washing is the #1 preventive.  Wash for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
Cover you mouth when you sneeze or cough.  CDC recommends you use your arm or sleeve if a tissue is not available    Do not use your hands.   Immediately wash your hands after you sneeze or cough. 
Keep you hands away from your face (virus is transmitted through nose and mouth)
Use alcohol-based sanitizing gel between hand washings
Do not use others phones
Periodically use a disinfectant spray on furniture, doorknobs, handrails, counters, and surfaces in cafeterias, meeting rooms, offices, etc.
Do not drink after each other
Do nut drink out of public fountains
Use common sense regarding hygiene
 
 
 
East Central Community College
Skills Learning Center

 

 

             One-on-One Tutorial Assistance
Computer-Based Services
    Want to maximize your learning potential and academic success?
 
           Visit the Learning Skills Center  
 Through the programs of the Learning Skills Center, you can increase your academic self-awareness and develop the most cur­rent learning and study strategies necessary for success in the college environment.
                                  
What is Available?
Campus Tutoring Service:
Individual tutoring is available to you as an ECCC student to help improve your academic success. ( Must schedule tutoring services.)
 
Computer-Based Services:
Academic Resources:  Links to academic resources are available via computers in any subject area.
PLATO Learning System: PLATO is a self- paced computer based program designed to improve your academic skill level (PLATO is available in writing, reading, English, math, and science series.)
Let us help you with:
               Academic Course work                 
 In Addition to the following:
 Learning and Study Skills
Academic Stress Management
Overcoming Procrastination
Personal Learning Styles
Test Preparation and Overcoming Test Anxiety
Time Management
Motivation and Goal Setting
Listening and Note-Taking
Reading Comprehension
                                                                                                               
                                     
            Location: Room 114 Newton Hall          Hours: Mon-Friday 8:00-4:00
For more information contact Mary Boulton, Learning Skills Center Coordinator, at 601-635-6346 or toll free 1-877-462-3222, ext. 346.