Welcome Back!

Welcome back. Spring is a time of expectation and growth. The trees begin to bud a bright green, flowers start growing, and students start again fresh with new opportunities and challenges. Some of you will graduate this term; others may be at the start of their educational career. Wherever you are in your educational journey, the faculty and staff at the Winter Park Campus are here to assist you in achieving your goals. I urge each of you to set reasonable goals for yourself for the spring term. Maybe this term you are determined to be more focused on your course work. Or you might want to explore our LifeMap tools and other programs that link students to all the components of Valencia , such as our faculty, staff, course offerings, technology, and programs and services. You may resolve to devote more time to studying, or you may strive to become more social and get to know some of your classmates, join a club, or become involved in student government. Whatever your goals, we have the people and technology to help you along the way.

Many of our staff volunteer to be success coaches to assist and support you. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Ask anyone here on campus where to direct you if you want help, or feel free to come and see me. We are a community dedicated to you, our students. Best wishes for a successful and productive spring term.

CREDIT PROGRAMS

• Our Cooperative Learning Community Bats 1000!
  Our Cooperative Learning Community was very successful last term. One hundred percent of the Prep II Reading and Prep II English students passed the exit competency exams. Here are a few comments from students to their success coaches: Thank you for leading me in the right direction and helping me understand the system!”I have really enjoyed our meetings!” To learn more,
  click: Cooperative Learning Community
• But I work crazy hours! When can I take classes?
  Have you tried Weekend College ? We have classes on Friday afternoon and evenings, and on Saturdays. To learn more about the choices you have at Winter Park, click: Weekend College

STUDENT SERVICES is HOPPING

• Student Lounge
  Our student lounge has been refurbished with all new furniture and a new paint job to make the area more comfortable and up-to-date. It is a comfortable area to relax in between classes, meet with friends, or study. It is also a Wi-Fi hotspot, so bring your laptop and start surfing!

• Career Center
  If you are unsure about your career goal or what major you may need to get you there, I encourage you to stop by Career Development Services located in room 104. The Career staff can talk with you about your interests, personality, skills, and values to help you clarify or confirm your career goals and keep you headed in the right direction. You can also research 4-year colleges and universities to get transfer information prior to graduation, so you can meet all your pre-requisites here and choose the school that's right for you to complete your bachelor's degree

• Atlas Access Lab
  The Atlas Access Lab is an on-campus computer lab that offers you the opportunity to log into Atlas to check your Atlas e-mail, register for classes, check your financial aid status, and get information about college events. Additionally, this lab can be used for completing course assignments by offering Internet access to conduct research as well as the Microsoft Office package, so you can type papers or create PowerPoint presentations. Stop by room 217 to get started.

• Student Government
  Student Development and the Student Government Association (SGA) have been hard at work building a comprehensive student activity calendar for the campus. You will find a wide array of activities at Winter Park throughout the year.
  A number of our student leaders graduated last year creating openings in many key leadership roles. Some of the student leader positions offer scholarships, on-campus jobs, or tuition reimbursement, so your involvement can have financial benefits as well as adding to your professional development resume. To learn more about these and other opportunities and activities, visit the Student Development and SGA Office in Room 122 or check out the online calendar at http://valenciacc.edu/calendar/calendar.cfm?catid=27 .

• Library
  
  
  Enhancements to the Library include additional shelving units to house more books and CDs and DVDs, as well as 3 new Dell computer media stations equipped with TV tuners, VHS/DVD players, and headphones to make it easier to watch your class media assignments.

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