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Florence-Darlington Technical College Student Success Day – February 9, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Sessions
Time / Room Session Title / Description Presenter(s) Workshop Type
8:00 8:40
Room 5301
Secrets of Increasing Motivation and Reaching Your
Goals
This session will focus on the importance of motivation and
goal setting in fulfilling your dreams and becoming your
best self! Helpful tips for increasing motivation towards
reaching your goals will be given that can easily be applied
in the real world.
Brantlee Haire
Human Services
Individual
Growth &
Development
8:00 – 8:40
Room 401
Employers & Social Media – Get it Right!
There are many pitfalls that social media represents for
the career seeking candidate; however, social media is not
the only gatekeeper. This presentation and discussions
covers the way you present yourself to employers.
Tiffany Dorsey
Lee Daugherty
BOOST
Career & Soft
Skills
8:00 – 8:40
Room 131
(SiMT)
Water & Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce the student to a new
technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of
materials. The student will engage in the programming of
a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students 15 per session.
Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
Career & Soft
Skills
8:00 – 8:40
Room 152
(SiMT)
The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the
technologies that use electricity to move and manipulate
large items.
Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance
Individual
Growth &
Development
8:00 – 8:40
Room 7207
Professional and Personal Development &
Transfers for Francis Marion University
This session will discuss types of personal &
professional development and allow time for
participants to explore future possibilities. Presenter
will also discuss transfer requirements and admissions
processes for Francis Marion University.
Jared K. Miller
Coordinator of
Orientation/Transfer
Admissions Counselor
Francis Marion University
Academic
8:00 – 8:40
Room 5317
To Be or Not To Be…That is the Question
This workshop will look at students’ existence in college
and how they can become successful students through
classroom engagement, student involvement, and student
self-efficacy. Students will actively participate in this
workshop using different strategies.
Dr. Tonya F. Mack
Student Support Services
Individual
Growth &
Development
8:00 – 8:40
Room 300
Ions, Compounds and Moles
Learn amazing facts about the Periodic Table – learn about
ions and how they form chemical compounds, how to
name the compounds and learn how to calculate moles.
Moles aren’t just cute little rodents, they are the official
chemistry unit of measure.
Karen Herbert
Success Center Academic
8:00 – 8:40
Room 5305
Get Credentialed – Making the Most of YOU!
Overview of the credentials in Health Information
Management.
Rozella Gillard
Health Information
Management
Career
Exploration
8:00 – 8:40
Room 7128
Steps Toward Financial Success
Students will learn how to do various types of financial
calculations that can be done with a smart phone.
Steven Weingartner
Business
Hot Topics
8:00 – 8:40
Room 109
What’s Next? Your Next Steps After High School
Early College Dual Enrolled students are ahead of the
game when it comes to college, but what’s next? Have you
applied to college if you are transferring? Have you
thought about scholarships or financial aid? Do you know
how to get your transcript?
Maggie Gause
Angela Hayek
K-12
Academic
8:00 – 8:40
Room 5321
Transmission Based Precautions
Discussion will include three levels of transmission based
precautions: contact, droplet and airborne. Students will
participate in donning appropriate PPE and faculty will
lead discussion on infectious organisms and antibiotic
resistance.
Dawn Nelson
Matthew Willis
HSC
Academic
8:00 – 8:40
Room 408
The Other Side of the Desk: Student to Employee
Students will learn pertinent skills to transition from
student to employee of an organization.
Adell McManus-McCoy
Assessment Center
Career & Soft
Skills
8:00 – 8:40
Room 402
Hustle & Flow
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Do you
have a dream of becoming successful? Whatever your
dream or desired outcome is, this interactive workshop is
designed to give you a dose of reality and ignite a fire
within you to achieve goals.
Ashley O. Davis
English & Humanities Hot Topics
8:00 – 8:40
Room 5303
Loans and Scholarships
Loans and scholarships
Jill Lewis
Jennifer Mabry
Institutional Advancement
Nick Lyerly
Evening College
Academic
8:00 – 8:40
Room
Wellman
Library
Anatomy in 3D
Learn how to maximize library resources related to biology
and anatomy and physiology on your internet enabled
device. Discover learning tools available in your FDTC
libraries – models, 3D interactive, narrated illustrations,
dissection slides, and case studies.
Jeronell Bradley
Linda Coe
FDTC Libraries
Academic
8:00 – 8:40
Room 303
Tech Life: 2 Keys 2 Success in 2 Years
The Department of Student Life will present to participants
2 Keys 2 Success in 2 Years. Presenters will share with
participants’ insight on various community resources such
as PDRTA and how to utilize the bookstore and Early
Alert. Prizes will be given.
Leroy D. Gibson, Jr.
Jeriesha Epps
Student Life
Bob Garand, Bookstore
Don Strickland, PDRTA
Individual
Growth &
Development
8:00 – 8:40
Room 113
How to Create Your Academic Plan
Creating an academic plan will help you
(1) Establish your goals
(2) Increase Success
(3) Save Time
(4) Graduate
READING 032 STUDENTS ONLY
Genell Gause
Registrar
Kelly Hutchinson
Registrar’s Office
Russell Joye
English Instructor
Academic
8:00 – 8:40
Room 5315
Connect Your Family to Resources Today!
Medicaid
Children’s Health Insurance
Welvista
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
SC Thrive Counselors
Other
8:00 – 8:40
Room 5202
Succeeding in a Changing World
Interactive discussion on selecting the most appropriate
college program and career path for each individual
student.
Doug Lange
Vice President for Business
Affairs
Individual
Growth &
Development
8:00 – 8:40
Room TBD
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program
Tax preparation
Beverly Dingle
Jessica Boykin
IRS Tax Consultants
Entrepreneurship
& Financial
Literacy
8:00 – 8:40
Room TBD
Always Stay Alert and Aware of Your Surroundings!
What is Domestic Violence?
Presenters will engage participants on the importance of all
around safety and the importance of knowing your
surroundings at all times. Presenters will also inform
students about domestic violence and where to get help.
Florence County Sheriff’s
Department and the Pee Dee
Coalition Against Domestic
& Sexual Assault
Hot Topics
9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Sessions
Time / Room Session Title / Description Presenter(s) Workshop Type
9:00 9:40
Room 5301
Secrets of Increasing Motivation and Reaching Your
Goals
This session will focus on the importance of motivation and
goal setting in fulfilling your dreams and becoming your
best self! Helpful tips for increasing motivation towards
reaching your goals will be given that can easily be applied
in the real world.
Brantlee Haire
Human Services
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5303
Student Success: The Power of Positive Thinking
This workshop will help students identify negative thought
patterns that impact academic success and overall quality
of life.
Melissa Smith
Chris Thomas
Psychology
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 7103
Navigating ALEKS
This session will help students navigate through the
ALEKS interface. We will give tips on how to better utilize
the menu buttons, access provided documents, view
ALEKS videos and reports to maximize their learning
experience.
Jennifer Cooper
Sheryl Howle
Math Department
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5401
How to be Successful in Science Courses
The student will learn practical information on how to
pass a science course. Through the use of videos,
discussion and activities, the student will learn how to
apply proven techniques that will enhance their grade.
Topics will include how to avoid procrastination, time
management techniques, how to organize information.
Techniques will be taught to empower effective retention
of course material based upon recent studies in
neurobiology.
Ken Malachowsky
Natural Sciences
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5310
How to Dress for an Interview and What to Say
Discuss ways to dress for an interview and what to say
during an interview.
Vernita Thomas
Catherine Scott
AccuStaff
Life Skills
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5321
The 10 Habits That Will Improve Your Life Today!
A brief survey of ten distinct habits that can positively
change your life now. It doesn’t matter who or where you
are in life, these habits can change your life for the better.
This interactive lecture can change your future. Bring a
notebook!
Mark Roth
Vice President of
Manufacturing &
Technology
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5202
Title IX: Preventing Sexual Misconduct on Campus
Workshop is a summary of the Title IX law and focuses on
what is sexual misconduct. What is sexual consent? Will
discuss how to reduce the risk of sexual assault on campus.
This workshop will also highlight available resources to
victims of sexual assault and sexual discrimination.
Terry Dingle
AVP Human Resources
Campus
Resources
9:00 – 9:40
Room 7208
Resume Writing by Experts
We are going to show you how to write the most effective
resume possible. Please join us to participate in a skill that
you will need to get a really good job upon graduation
from Tech. We are looking forward to an enjoyable and
productive session.
Allyson Carmichael
Levern Kirkland
Business Department
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 410
Writing for Success
Students will review fundamental best-practice approaches
to writing.
Alan Trusky
English Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5404
Keys to Success
In this hands-on, active session, participants will learn
about the four keys to being successful students.
Karen Vido
Early Childhood
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 131
(SiMT)
Water & Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce the student to a new
technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of
materials. The student will engage in the programming of
a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students 15 per session.
Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
Career & Soft
Skills
9:00 – 9:40
Room 308A
“Bee” in the Know!
Drop/Add process, important dates and Registrar services
Turkesha Green
Delores Dingle
Registrar’s Office
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 402
Interviewing for Success
This workshop will cover how to successfully use the job
interview process to market your skills and experience to a
potential employers. Do’s and don’ts will be covered
ranging from personal appearance to answering difficult
interview questions.
Aubrey Carroll
Linda Ray
Vickie Croteau
Florence County Library
System
Career & Soft
Skills
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5314
FDTC Tech Stars Scholarship Using a variable scholarship amount model, SC
ATE/FDTC provides at least 30 scholarships annually to
financially needy, academically talented students through
the Tech Stars (TS) scholarship program. Students will be
expected to earn an Associate Degree.
Richard Roberts
Emery DeWitt
SCATE
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 607
Protect Yourself! Prevent Identify Theft!
Describes threats to personal information and what can be
done to react and protect yourself from these threats.
Paul Anderson
Pete Gioldasis
JoAnn Mack
Computer Technology
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5403
Financial Aid
Staff will explain the different types of financial aid
available and ways to apply for aid.
Monica Starr
Crystal Brantley
Financial Aid
Academic
9:00 9:40
Room 5408
Muscles of the Human Body and How to Study Them
This workshop will review the muscle locations, actions,
origins and insertions of the human body.
Jennifer Floyd
Adnouse Blanc-Ward
Natural Sciences
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 232
(SiMT)
Additive Manufacturing
3-D Printing
Greg Diehl
David Edwards
Engineering Technology
Hot Topics
9:00 – 9:40
Room 152
(SiMT)
The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the
technologies that use electricity to move and manipulate
large items.
Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 308B
What is the Yellow Jasmine?
The Yellow Jasmine is the online journal of literary and
visual art for Florence-Darlington Technical College. It
seeks to publish written and visual art created by students,
faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Come
learn more about The Yellow Jasmine.
Terri Carter
English Department
Visual and
Written Art
9:00 – 9:40
Room 7207
Professional and Personal Development and
Transfers for Francis Marion University
This session will discuss types of personal &
professional development and allow time for
participants to explore future possibilities. Will also
discuss transfer requirements and admissions
processes for Francis Marion University.
J. Kyle Miller
Coordinator of
Orientation/Transfer
Admissions Counselor
Francis Marion University
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 408
How to Properly Research & Cite for History Papers
This workshop will prepare students on how to research
and cite using Chicago Manual of Style guidelines for
History research papers.
Angela Edwards
Eveline Cuypers
Humanities Department
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 2116
Too Hot to Handle
Welding and cutting – Students will gain an understanding
of what is required of them to be successful in their
program.
Jamie King
Benny Serrano
Welding Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 9:40
Room 306
Introduction to Honors at FDTC
An introduction to the Honors Program at FDTC: The
purpose, benefits, application procedure and requirements.
Marjory Hall
Honor Program/English
Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 615
Keeping Your Most Valuable Purchases in Good
Order
Participants will learn important information on how to
keep their automobiles and home HVAC in good working
order. Faculty from the Automotive and HVAC
Departments will speak to the audience regarding good
maintenance tips and practices.
Bill Kitt
Matthew Lewis
Automotive, HVAC
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5309
RN-BSN Program – Why Do It?
Overview of what the RN-BSN Program is and why
Associate Degree nurses should consider it.
Cary Pavnick-Dowdy
Nursing Department
Career & Soft
Skills
9:00 – 9:40
Room 109
Ready! Set! Work!
Looking for a career path that best fits you? Need help
with your resume? Come join us as we share the strategies
to land the job and see our list of vendors looking for you.
Avery Darby
Paige Wilson
Veteran & Career Services
Career & Soft
Skills
9:00 – 9:40
Room 7119
Teamwork & Communication: Why it is Important
We will be discussing the importance of
collaboration with a group of people and how verbal
and nonverbal communication can impact the
outcome.
Laura Hope
Annie Ruth Grant
Nursing Department
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5305
Soft Skills: Why They Are Important to Nursing
Presentation of what soft skills are and how they are
incorporated in nursing practice.
Eileen M. Klang
Kelli Knotts
Nursing
Career & Soft
Skills
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5317
To Be or Not To Be…That is the Question
This workshop will look at students’ existence in college
and how they can become successful students through
classroom engagement, student involvement, and student
self-efficacy. Students will actively participate in this
workshop using different strategies.
Dr. Tonya F. Mack
Student Support Services
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5311
Healthy Skin is In!
Your skin goes with you everywhere you go…go with the
best!
Sarah Ketter
Grant Ketter, Jr.
Mary Kay Beauty
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 113
How to Create Your Academic Plan
Creating an academic plan will help you
(1) Establish your goals
(2) Increase Success
(3) Save Time
(4) Graduate
READING 032 STUDENTS ONLY
Genell Gause
Registrar
Kelly Hutchinson
Registrar’s Office
Russell Joye
English Instructor
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5315
Connect Your Family to Resources Today!
Medicaid
Children’s Health Insurance
Welvista
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
SC Thrive Counselors
Other
9:00 – 9:40
Room 409
You Can Be Next!
A fun, interactive workshop that will teach you how to
identify your strengths, apply those strengths to your future
career and develop habits that will make you next in line to
succeed. The main points of the workshop are:
Identify your strengths
Apply your gifts to your future career
Change to a winners’ mentality
Erika F. Jenkins
Stephanie J. Duncan
Nextspire
Career & Soft
Skills
9:00 – 9:40
Room 7121
What is Stopping You from Success in College?
Will address all issues that stop a student from succeeding.
Joel P. Sussman, MD
Palmetto Associates for
Scholastic Success
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5411
PTK Honor Society: What is it? How can I join?
This is an introduction to the honor society. Some topics
of discussion will include what PTK is and stands for, what
it can provide for its members and how you can become a
member.
Miranda Aiken
Biology Instructor/Phi Theta
Kappa Advisor
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room 5317
The Fears and Realities of Being an Adult Student
An interactive workshop presentation focusing on the
challenges and fears of attending college as a
(Nontraditional) Adult Student Learner.
Myrtle Brown
Shelia Harley
Upward Bound
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room 300
Professionalism
Discussion of obstacles that may hinder students’
professionalism and tips that may help build their
characteristics and foundation.
Graylynn Jefferson
Meirisa Coleman
Leisa Brown
Shakemia Holiday
Success Center Tutors
Individual
Growth &
Development
9:00 – 9:40
Room TBD
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program
Tax preparation
Beverly Dingle
Jessica Boykin
IRS Tax Consultants
Entrepreneurship
& Financial
Literacy
9:00 – 9:40
Room TBD
Always Stay Alert and Aware of Your Surroundings!
What is Domestic Violence?
Presenters will engage participants on the importance of all
around safety and the importance of knowing your
surroundings at all times. Presenters will also inform
students about domestic violence and where to get help.
Florence County Sheriff’s
Department and the Pee Dee
Coalition Against Domestic
& Sexual Assault
Hot Topics
9:00 – 9:40
Room TBD
Getting Back on Track!
This workshop is designed to assist students on academic
probation and/or suspension in addressing their barriers to
meeting academic progress standards. Students will
identify and reflect on the challenges that they face during
the semester. Effective success strategies (academic and
personal) will be developed and FDTC resources will be
identified in order to help students overcome the barriers
and get back on the road to success.
Ashley O. Davis
College Skills Lead
Instructor
Academic
9:00 – 9:40
Room TBD
FDTC Student Focus Group
Students in this session will have the opportunity to
express their thoughts concerning the overall accessibility,
adequacy and significance of their collegiate experience at
FDTC. Are there ways FDTC can better serve your needs?
Candidly, share your thoughts in this campus-wide
research study. Seats are limited to 15 participants, so
get there early!
Leroy D. Gibson, Jr.
Director, Student Life
Ivy K. Ingram
Director, Admissions,
Recruitment and
Community Outreach
Other
10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Sessions
Time / Room Session Title / Description Presenter(s) Workshop Type
10:00 - 10:40
Room 401
Associate in Arts – Two Years of a Baccalaureate
Presenters will show and discuss resources for students in
the Associate of Arts or Science program at FDTC. These
resources will guide students to make optimal course
choices.
Bob Indrihovic
JonNell Fleming
Mathematics
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5303
Student Success: The Power of Positive Thinking
This workshop will help students identify negative thought
patterns that impact academic success and overall quality
of life.
Melissa Smith
Chris Thomas
Psychology
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5301
Lighthouse Ministries
How Volunteering Can Assist in Job Searching, Resume
Building and Learning Basic Office Skills
Cecilia Meggs
Lighthouse Ministries
Career &
Soft Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5312
Prepare. Provide. Protect
In this workshop, we will share the role of the South
Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon
Services. In the criminal justice system and our local communities. Attendees will be provided with information on internship and volunteer opportunities as well as full time employment.
Natarsha Adams
Coordinator of Recruitment,
Volunteer and Intern
Services
Career & Soft
Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7103
Navigating ALEKS
This session will help students navigate through the
ALEKS interface. We will give tips on how to better utilize
the menu buttons, access provided documents, view
ALEKS videos and reports to maximize their learning
experience.
Jennifer Cooper
Sheryl Howle
Math Department
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5310
How to Dress for an Interview and What to Say
Discuss ways to dress for an interview and what to say
during an interview.
Vernita Thomas
Catherine Scott
AccuStaff
Life Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5202
Title IX: Preventing Sexual Misconduct on Campus
Workshop is a summary of the Title IX law and focuses on
what is sexual misconduct. What is sexual consent? Will
discuss how to reduce the risk of sexual assault on campus.
This workshop will also highlight available resources to
victims of sexual assault and sexual discrimination.
Terry Dingle
AVP Human Resources
Campus
Resources
10:00 – 10:40
Room 402
Effective Professional Presentations
We have all sat through “death by PowerPoint” and
wondered that surely there must be a better way to give
this information. Do your classmates or co-workers a
favor and make it interesting AND informative.
Lee Daugherty
Tiffany Dorsey
BOOST
Career & Soft
Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7208
Proper Interview Techniques
There will be a presentation of proper dress for an
interview, as well as proper behaviors.
Winnie Riley
Ethel Wynn
Business Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5311
Limestone College
Information about attending Limestone College
Sherri Goff
Area Coordinator
Clay Young
Corporate Marketing
Representative
Limestone College
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5404
Keys to Success
In this hands-on, active session, participants will learn
about the four keys to being successful students.
Karen Vido
Early Childhood
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 131
(SiMT)
Water & Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce the student to a new
technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of
materials. The student will engage in the programming of
a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students 15 per session.
Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
Career & Soft
Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 308A
“Bee” in the Know!
Drop/Add process, important dates and Registrar services
Turkesha Green
Delores Dingle
Registrar’s Office
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 402
Interviewing for Success
This workshop will cover how to successfully use the job
interview process to market your skills and experience to a
potential employers. Do’s and don’ts will be covered
ranging from personal appearance to answering difficult
interview questions.
Aubrey Carroll
Linda Ray
Vickie Croteau
Florence County Library
System
Career & Soft
Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5314
FDTC Tech Stars Scholarship Using a variable scholarship amount model, SC
ATE/FDTC provides at least 30 scholarships annually to
financially needy, academically talented students through
the Tech Stars (TS) scholarship program. Students will be
expected to earn an Associate Degree.
Richard Roberts
Emery DeWitt
SCATE
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5305
It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You!
NETWORKING is everything! This workshop will
discuss the various methods of networking as well as the
benefits. Networking is interacting with other people,
exchanging information and establishing relationships
that will assist in enhancing your education.
Brittany Douglas
Surethia McFadden
Recruiters
Admissions Department
Career & Soft
Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5411
Claflin University Career Pathways Degree Programs
Provide an overview of all accelerated degree programs and
the guided career paths that exist in the field.
Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton
Executive Director
Mr. Clifford Smith
Recruiter
Claflin University
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7104
Security
Communication/expectations as incoming students.
Harrison Ford, III
Chief Robert McMillan
Physical Facilities
Hot Topics
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5403
Financial Aid
Staff will explain the different types of financial aid
available and ways to apply for aid.
Monica Starr
Crystal Brantley
Financial Aid
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5408
Muscles of the Human Body and How to Study Them
This workshop will review the muscle locations, actions,
origins and insertions of the human body.
Jennifer Floyd
Adnouse Blanc-Ward
Natural Sciences
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 232
(SiMT)
Additive Manufacturing
3-D Printing
Greg Diehl
David Edwards
Engineering Technology
Hot Topics
10:00 – 10:40
Room 152
(SiMT)
The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the
technologies that use electricity to move and manipulate
large items.
Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7207
Professional and Personal Development and
Transfers for Francis Marion University
This session will discuss types of personal &
professional development and allow time for
participants to explore future possibilities. Will also
discuss transfer requirements and admissions
processes for Francis Marion University.
J. Kyle Miller
Coordinator of
Orientation/Transfer
Admissions Counselor
Francis Marion University
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 408
How to Properly Research & Cite for History Papers
This workshop will prepare students on how to research
and cite using Chicago Manual of Style guidelines for
History research papers.
Angela Edwards
Eveline Cuypers
Humanities Department
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 2116
Too Hot to Handle
Welding and cutting – Students will gain an understanding
of what is required of them to be successful in their
program.
Jamie King
Benny Serrano
Welding Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 306
Introduction to Honors at FDTC
An introduction to the Honors Program at FDTC: The
purpose, benefits, application procedure and requirements.
Marjory Hall
Honor Program/English
Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 615
Keeping Your Most Valuable Purchases in Good
Order
Participants will learn important information on how to
keep their automobiles and home HVAC in good working
order. Faculty from the Automotive and HVAC
Departments will speak to the audience regarding good
maintenance tips and practices.
Bill Kitt
Matthew Lewis
Automotive, HVAC
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 308B
How to be a Successful Student
Tips on what can be done to prepare students for success
in their degree program.
Alexis Utley
Karla Sanders
Nursing Dept.
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 109
Ready! Set! Work!
Looking for a career path that best fits you? Need help
with your resume? Come join us as we share the strategies
to land the job and see our list of vendors looking for you.
Avery Darby
Paige Wilson
Veteran & Career Services
Career & Soft
Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7119
Teamwork & Communication: Why it is Important
We will be discussing the importance of
collaboration with a group of people and how verbal
and nonverbal communication can impact the
outcome.
Laura Hope
Annie Ruth Grant
Nursing Department
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7215
Learning Styles and How to Study Smarter
Learning styles will be presented along with tips on how
to study smarter.
Rebecca Alexander
Naomi Woods
Nursing Department
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5311
Healthy Skin is In!
Your skin goes with you everywhere you go…go with the
best!
Sarah Ketter
Grant Ketter, Jr.
Mary Kay Beauty
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7128
Steps Toward Financial Success
Students will learn how to do various types of financial
calculations that can be done with a smart phone.
Steven Weingartner
Business
Hot Topics
10:00 – 10:40
Room 113
How to Create Your Academic Plan
Creating an academic plan will help you
(1) Establish your goals
(2) Increase Success
(3) Save Time
(4) Graduate
READING 032 STUDENTS ONLY
Genell Gause
Registrar
Kelly Hutchinson
Registrar’s Office
Russell Joye
English Instructor
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5315
Connect Your Family to Resources Today!
Medicaid
Children’s Health Insurance
Welvista
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
SC Thrive Counselors
Other
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7121
What is Stopping You from Success in College?
Will address issues that stop a student from succeeding.
Joel P. Sussman, MD
Palmetto Associates for
Scholastic Success
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5401
PTK Honor Society: What is it? How can I join?
This is an introduction to the honor society. Some topics
of discussion will include what PTK is and stands for, what
it can provide for its members and how you can become a
member.
Miranda Aiken
Biology Instructor/Phi Theta
Kappa Advisor
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 410
The Fears and Realities of Being an Adult Student
An interactive workshop presentation focusing on the
challenges and fears of attending college as a
(Nontraditional) Adult Student Learner.
Myrtle Brown
Shelia Harley
Upward Bound
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room 7209
United States Marine Corp
Reserve opportunities and benefits.
Casey Stephens
Justin Rash
USMC Recruiters
Individual
Growth &
Development
10:00 – 10:40
Room 300
Success Through Strength
To better understand the Army and Army Reserve
educational programs, to better equip students to be
prepared for the competitive workforce while minimizing
the need and burden of debt.
SGT Dionne Williams
SSG Brandon Moffett
United States Army Reserve
Career & Soft
Skills
10:00 – 10:40
Room TBD
Always Stay Alert and Aware of Your Surroundings!
What is Domestic Violence?
Presenters will engage participants on the importance of all
around safety and the importance of knowing your
surroundings at all times. Presenters will also inform
students about domestic violence and where to get help.
Florence County Sheriff’s
Department and the Pee Dee
Coalition Against Domestic
& Sexual Assault
Hot Topics
10:00 – 10:40
Room TBD
Volunteering in Your Community
Will provide information about volunteer opportunities in
your local community.
Mr. Earl Gallishaw
Friendly Visitor
Coordinator/
Asst. Ombudsman for the
Pee Dee Region
Vantage Point/
Lt. Governor’s Office
Informative
10:00 – 10:40
Room 5321
College Essay Brainstorming Process
Fred T. Quick, Jr.
Admissions Representative
College of Charleston
Academic
10:00 – 10:40
Room TBD
Enough is Enough
How domestic abuse affects your everyday living.
Joyce G. Ford
Executive Director
The Naomi Project
Other
Keynote Speaker Session 11:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
11:00 – 12:00
Room 401
The Power of Positive Belief in Creating Personal
Success
Dr. David H. Kahn, PhD
Counseling Center of
Florence
Motivational
&
Leadership
11:00 – 12:00
Room 7104
Topic to be determined
Dr. John Keith
Eastern Carolina
Pediatrics/Coffea
Enterprises
Motivational
&
Leadership
11:00 – 12:00
Room 7210
Strategies for Success: The Championship Lifestyle
Ms. Toyinda Smith
Leadership Strategy &
Consulting, LLC
Motivational &
Leadership
11:00 – 12:00
Room 5202
10 Things that I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago
Mr. Robby Hill
Hillsouth
Motivational &
Leadership
Lunch Break (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Lunch will be provided on the
1st floor of the 5000 Building in the
Student Activity Center.
1:20 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sessions
Time / Room Session Title / Description Presenter(s) Workshop Type
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7109
Managing the Math Monster
Do you have a math phobia? Do you suffer from math
anxiety? Do you have a negative math-attitude? This
session will inspire students to overcome their math phobia
and anxiety as well as develop a positive math-attitude.
Cindy Rallings
Debi McCandrew
Math Department
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7108
Making the Most of the Math Hub
Learn how to get the most out of the Math Hub services
provided by the college. All services provided by the Math
Hub- from tutoring to testing- will be discussed. Tips will
be provided for getting the most out of provided services.
Alison Salley
Tina Watrous
Math Hub
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7103
Navigating ALEKS
This session will help students navigate through the
ALEKS interface. We will give tips on how to better utilize
the menu buttons, access provided documents, view
ALEKS videos and reports to maximize their learning
experience.
Jennifer Cooper
Sheryl Howle
Math Department
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5401
How to be Successful in Science Courses
The student will learn practical information on how to
pass a science course. Through the use of videos,
discussion and activities, the student will learn how to
apply proven techniques that will enhance their grade.
Topics will include how to avoid procrastination, time
management techniques, how to organize information.
Techniques will be taught to empower effective retention
of course material based upon recent studies in
neurobiology.
Ken Malachowsky
Natural Sciences
Individual
Growth &
Development
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5404
Keys to Success
In this hands-on, active session, participants will learn
about the four keys to being successful students.
Karen Vido
Early Childhood
Individual
Growth &
Development
1:20 – 2:00
Room 131
(SiMT)
Water & Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce the student to a new
technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of
materials. The student will engage in the programming of
a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students 15 per session.
Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
Career & Soft
Skills
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5314
FDTC Tech Stars Scholarship Using a variable scholarship amount model, SC
ATE/FDTC provides at least 30 scholarships annually to
financially needy, academically talented students through
the Tech Stars (TS) scholarship program. Students will be
expected to earn an Associate Degree.
Richard Roberts
Emery DeWitt
SCATE
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5411
Claflin University Career Pathways Degree Programs
Provide an overview of all accelerated degree programs and
the guided career paths that exist in the field.
Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton
Executive Director
Mr. Clifford Smith
Recruiter
Claflin University
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7104
Security
Communication/expectations as incoming students.
Harrison Ford, III
Chief Robert McMillan
Physical Facilities
Hot Topics
1:20 – 2:00
Room 607
Protect Yourself! Prevent Identify Theft!
Describes threats to personal information and what can be
done to react and protect yourself from these threats.
Paul Anderson
Pete Gioldasis
JoAnn Mack
Computer Technology
Individual
Growth &
Development
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5408
Muscles of the Human Body and How to Study Them
This workshop will review the muscle locations, actions,
origins and insertions of the human body.
Jennifer Floyd
Adnouse Blanc-Ward
Natural Sciences
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room
152 (SiMT)
The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the
technologies that use electricity to move and manipulate
large items.
Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance
Individual
Growth &
Development
1:20 – 2:00
Room 167
(SiMT)
PLC Demonstration
PLC Operations
Mehdi Ansari
Sal Pisciotta
Engineering Technology
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7207
Professional and Personal Development &
Transfers to Francis Marion University
This session will discuss types of personal &
professional development and allow time for
participants to explore future possibilities. Will also
discuss transfer requirements and admissions
processes for Francis Marion University.
J. Kyle Miller
Coordinator of
Orientation/Transfer
Admissions Counselor
Francis Marion University
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 2116
Too Hot to Handle
Welding and cutting – Students will gain an understanding
of what is required of them to be successful in their
program.
Jamie King
Benny Serrano
Welding Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5202
FDTC Debate Club Showcase!
FDTC debates whether our traditions define humanity or
limit humanity?
Ismael Perez
Doug Dobbins
Humanities Department
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 109
Ready! Set! Work!
Looking for a career path that best fits you? Need help
with your resume? Come join us as we share the strategies
to land the job and see our list of vendors looking for you.
Avery Darby
Paige Wilson
Veteran & Career Services
Career & Soft
Skills
1:20 – 2:00
Room 409
Avoiding Plagiarism
Examples of plagiarism will be shown. How to avoid
being charged with this offense will be explained.
Matt Schaffer
Humanities Department
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7210
To Cheat or Not to Cheat
Cheating has become so rampant in our colleges and
universities that an entire economy has emerged. This
workshop will help students understand the academic
dishonesty policy at FDTC and develop strategies for
avoiding it in their classes.
Dr. Marc David
Associate Vice President
Arts and Sciences
Hot Topics/
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 308B
Understanding of Accommodations & Service Dogs
Students will learn about accommodations and how/who
qualifies for them. They will have the opportunity to meet
Anna Cusack who has trained under Caesar Milan’s
organization and will bring in her dog, Dixie, to interact
with and learn about service dogs.
Rhonda Tuten
Student Disabilities
Anna Cusack
Hot Topics
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5305
Test Taking Skills
This workshop will provide students with some of the
skills necessary to successfully master test taking anxiety
and will provide students helpful tips when studying for
test and national board.
Ryn McColl
Kathy Dickson
Susan Cochran
Dental
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 107
Yesterday’s Warriors, Todays Students
Join us today and stand shoulder to shoulder with a brother
and sisterhood of student veterans while learning the
advantages offered here at FDTC in honor of our vets.
Kimberly Tringali
Dan Blue
Veteran & Career Services
Career & Soft
Skills
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5321
Transmission Based Precautions
Discussion will include three levels of transmission based
precautions: contact, droplet and airborne. Students will
participate in donning appropriate PPE and faculty will
lead discussion on infectious organisms and antibiotic
resistance.
Dawn Nelson
Matthew Willis
HSC
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 113
Resume Preparation and Interview Challenges
Assuring that your interview and resume matches to obtain
gainful employment.
Elizabeth Jones
Workshop Facilitator
SC Works
Connie Jenkins
SNAP Coordinator
Career & Soft
Skills
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5309
The Benefits of Joining a Professional Organization
Will teach students the importance of continuing their
education and how that can be of benefit.
Yancy Wells
Herbert Reynolds
Radiology Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
1:20 – 2:00
Wellman
Library
Anatomy in 3D
Learn how to maximize library resources related to biology
and anatomy and physiology on your internet enabled
device. Discover learning tools available in your FDTC
libraries – models, 3D interactive, narrated illustrations,
dissection slides, and case studies.
Jeronell Bradley
Linda Coe
FDTC Libraries
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5315
Connect Your Family to Resources Today!
Medicaid
Children’s Health Insurance
Welvista
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
SC Thrive Counselors
Other
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7121
What is Stopping You from Success in College?
Will address issues that stop a student from succeeding.
Joel P. Sussman, MD
Palmetto Associates for
Scholastic Success
Academic
1:20 – 2:00
Room 5312
Prepare. Provide. Protect
In this workshop, we will share the role of the South
Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon
Services. In the criminal justice system and our local communities. Attendees will be provided with information on internship and volunteer opportunities as well as full time employment.
Natarsha Adams
Coordinator of Recruitment,
Volunteer and Intern
Services
Career & Soft
Skills
1:20 – 2:00
Room 7209
United States Marine Corp
Reserve opportunities and benefits.
Casey Stephens
Justin Rash
USMC Recruiters
Individual
Growth &
Development
1:20 – 2:00
Room TBD
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program
Tax preparation
Beverly Dingle
Jessica Boykin
IRS Tax Consultants
Entrepreneurship
& Financial
Literacy
1:20 – 2:00
Room 300
Success Center Trivia
Introduction of Success Center and services.
Success Center Tutors
Career Services
Soft Skills
1:20 – 2:00
Room TBD
Volunteering in Your Community
Will provide information about volunteer opportunities in
your local community.
Mr. Earl Gallishaw
Friendly Visitor
Coordinator/
Asst. Ombudsman for the
Pee Dee Region
Vantage Point/
Lt. Governor’s Office
Informative
1:20 – 2:00
Room TBD
Finding Your Fit: Building Your Application Profile
Fred T. Quick, Jr.
Admissions Representative
College of Charleston
Academic
2:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sessions
Time / Room Session Title / Description Presenter(s) Workshop Type
2:20 – 3:00
Room 7108
Making the Most of the Math Hub
Learn how to get the most out of the Math Hub services
provided by the college. All services provided by the Math
Hub- from tutoring to testing- will be discussed. Tips will
be provided for getting the most out of provided services.
Alison Salley
Tina Watrous
Math Hub
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 7103
Navigating ALEKS
This session will help students navigate through the
ALEKS interface. We will give tips on how to better utilize
the menu buttons, access provided documents, view
ALEKS videos and reports to maximize their learning
experience.
Jennifer Cooper
Sheryl Howle
Math Department
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 131
(SiMT)
Water & Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce the student to a new
technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of
materials. The student will engage in the programming of
a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students 15 per session.
Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
Career & Soft
Skills
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5404
Keys to Success
In this hands-on, active session, participants will learn
about the four keys to being successful students.
Karen Vido
Early Childhood
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5314
FDTC Tech Stars Scholarship Using a variable scholarship amount model, SC
ATE/FDTC provides at least 30 scholarships annually to
financially needy, academically talented students through
the Tech Stars (TS) scholarship program. Students will be
expected to earn an Associate Degree.
Richard Roberts
Emery DeWitt
SCATE
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5305
It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You!
NETWORKING is everything! This workshop will
discuss the various methods of networking as well as the
benefits. Networking is interacting with other people,
exchanging information and establishing relationships
that will assist in enhancing your education.
Brittany Douglas
Surethia McFadden
Recruiters
Admissions Department
Career & Soft
Skills
2:20 – 3:00
Room 607
Protect Yourself! Prevent Identify Theft!
Describes threats to personal information and what can be
done to react and protect yourself from these threats.
Paul Anderson
Pete Gioldasis
JoAnn Mack
Computer Technology
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5403
Financial Aid
Staff will explain the different types of financial aid
available and ways to apply for aid.
Monica Starr
Crystal Brantley
Financial Aid
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 152
(SiMT)
The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the
technologies that use electricity to move and manipulate
large items.
Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 2116
Too Hot to Handle
Welding and cutting – Students will gain an understanding
of what is required of them to be successful in their
program.
Jamie King
Benny Serrano
Welding Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 306
Introduction to Honors at FDTC
An introduction to the Honors Program at FDTC: The
purpose, benefits, application procedure and requirements.
Marjory Hall
Honor Program/English
Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 300
Unite for Units
Understanding how units work and how to use them in
everyday life.
Fabiola Diaz
Student Success Center Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 7208
Organization: The Keys to Success
This workshop will focus on the importance of
organizational skills within the classroom and workplace.
Chelsea Rickenbaker
Jill Boney
Surgical Technology Dept.
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5321
Transmission Based Precautions
Discussion will include three levels of transmission based
precautions: contact, droplet and airborne. Students will
participate in donning appropriate PPE and faculty will
lead discussion on infectious organisms and antibiotic
resistance.
Dawn Nelson
Matthew Willis
HSC
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 113
The Other Side of the Desk: Student to Employee
Students will learn pertinent skills to transition from
student to employee of an organization.
Adell McManus-McCoy
Assessment Center
Career & Soft
Skills
2:20 – 3:00
Room 109
Resume Preparation and Interview Challenges
Assuring that your interview and resume matches to obtain
gainful employment.
Elizabeth Jones
Workshop Facilitator
SC Works
Connie Jenkins
SNAP Coordinator
Career & Soft
Skills
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5311
Professionalism in Healthcare Environment
Professionalism in the healthcare environment.
Allan Dunphy
Tracy Fields
Respiratory Care Dept.
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5315
Connect Your Family to Resources Today!
Medicaid
Children’s Health Insurance
Welvista
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
SC Thrive Counselors
Other
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5309
The Benefits of Joining a Professional Organization
Will teach students the importance of continuing their
education and how that can be of benefit.
Yancy Wells
Herbert Reynolds
Radiology Department
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 5303
Loans and Scholarships
Loans and scholarships
Jill Lewis
Jennifer Mabry
Institutional Advancement
Nick Lyerly
Evening College
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room 409
You Can Be Next!
A fun, interactive workshop that will teach you how to
identify your strengths, apply those strengths to your future
career and develop habits that will make you next in line to
succeed. The main points of the workshop are:
Identify your strengths
Apply your gifts to your future career
Change to a winners’ mentality
Erika F. Jenkins
Stephanie J. Duncan
Nextspire
Career & Soft
Skills
2:20 – 3:00
Room 7209
United States Marine Corp
Reserve opportunities and benefits.
Casey Stephens
Justin Rash
USMC Recruiters
Individual
Growth &
Development
2:20 – 3:00
Room 7121
What is Stopping You from Success in College?
Will address issues that stop a student from succeeding.
Joel P. Sussman, MD
Palmetto Associates for
Scholastic Success
Academic
2:20 – 3:00
Room TBD
Volunteering in Your Community
Will provide information about volunteer opportunities in
your local community.
Mr. Earl Gallishaw
Friendly Visitor
Coordinator/
Asst. Ombudsman for the
Pee Dee Region
Vantage Point/
Lt. Governor’s Office
Informative
3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sessions
Time / Room Session Title / Description Presenter(s) Workshop Type
3:20 – 4:00
Room 7208
Keeping Score in the Stock Market
We will show you how to keep score in the stock market and
talk about how to plan for your retirement. This will be a fun
and interesting topic to improve your understanding of how the
market works and how to quantify your portfolio on a regular
basis. Have you ever thought about what is going to happen
when you retire? Now is the time!
Mitch House
Business Department
Individual Growth
& Development
3:20 – 4:00
Room 7207
So You Want to be an Entrepreneur
Mike Bell has decades of experience in the private sector and
has worked all over the world. Mike serves as an Area Manager
of the Small Business Development Center of SC. Come and
learn how to succeed at starting and running your own
business. Financial and marketing plans will be highlighted
during this exciting presentation.
Mike Bell
Director of SBDCSC
Individual Growth
& Development
3:20 – 4:00
Room 5314
FDTC Tech Stars Scholarship Using a variable scholarship amount model, SC ATE/FDTC
provides at least 30 scholarships annually to financially needy,
academically talented students through the Tech Stars (TS)
scholarship program. Students will be expected to earn an
Associate Degree.
Richard Roberts
Emery DeWitt
SCATE
Academic
3:20 – 4:00
Room 5403
Financial Aid
Staff will explain the different types of financial aid available
and ways to apply for aid.
Monica Starr
Crystal Brantley
Financial Aid
Academic
3:20 – 4:00
Room 306
Introduction to Honors at FDTC
An introduction to the Honors Program at FDTC: The
purpose, benefits, application procedure and requirements.
Marjory Hall
Honor Program/English
Department
Individual Growth
& Development
3:20 – 4:00
Room
Wellman
Library
Employers Want Employees Who Know the Difference
Between a Web Search and Research
Show your instructor you are a scholar. Use scholarly
information in your written assignments. Learn how to
identify and access academic scholarly resources in your
FDTC libraries on your electronic device.
Jeronell Bradley
Linda Coe
FDTC Libraries
Academic
3:20 – 4:00
Room 303
Tech Life: 2 Keys 2 Success in 2 Years
The Department of Student Life will present to participants
2 Keys 2 Success in 2 Years. Presenters will share with
participants insight on various community resources such as
PDRTA and how to utilize the bookstore and Early alert.
Prizes will be given.
Leroy D. Gibson, Jr.
Jeriesha Epps,
Bob Garand,
Don Strickland
Individual Growth
& Development
3:20 – 4:00
Room 7209
United States Marine Corp
Reserve opportunities and benefits.
Casey Stephens
Justin Rash
USMC Recruiters
Individual Growth
& Development
3:20 – 4:00
Room 5315
Connect Your Family to Resources Today!
Medicaid
Children’s Health Insurance
Welvista
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
SC Thrive Counselors
Other
3:20 – 4:00
Room 300
Biology Bingo
Learning biology in the fun way!
Mark Anthony Holden
Raylyn Jefferson
Meirisa Coleman
Success Center Tutors
Educational &
Motivational
3:20 – 4:00
Room TBD
Volunteering in Your Community
Will provide information about volunteer opportunities in
your local community.
Mr. Earl Gallishaw
Friendly Visitor
Coordinator/
Asst. Ombudsman for
the Pee Dee Region
Vantage Point/
Lt. Governor’s Office
Informative
3:20 – 4:00
Room TBD
Getting Back on Track!
This workshop is designed to assist students on academic
probation and/or suspension in addressing their barriers to
meeting academic progress standards. Students will identify
and reflect on the challenges that they face during the semester.
Effective success strategies (academic and personal) will be
developed and FDTC resources will be identified in order to
help students overcome the barriers and get back on the road
to success.
Ashley O. Davis
College Skills Lead
Instructor
Academic
3:20 – 4:00
Room TBD
Social Media Strategies & Pitfalls
Best practices to use social media and avoid scenarios that
damage your brand.
Ted Stambolitis
Justin Cook
Monster.com
Informative
4:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sessions
Time / Room Session Title / Description Presenter(s) Workshop Type
4:20 – 5:00
Room 5303
STEM is fun…ask an Engineer!
Introduction to the National Society of Black Engineers
(NSBE). Interact with engineers in an interactive activity to
show why STEM is fun and how this organization can help
you excel in respective STEM fields!
Charlotte Forrest
Ronnie Forest, Jr.
National Society of
Black Engineers
Ashli Smart (Sonoco)
Career & Soft
Skills
4:20 – 5:00
Room 5315
Connect Your Family to Resources Today!
Medicaid
Children’s Health Insurance
Welvista
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Military & Veteran Education Benefits
SC Thrive Counselors
Other
4:20 – 5:00
Room 300
Let’s Connect Using the 7 C’s
This workshop is designed to define seven special talents that
can help anyone develop effective communication.
General Education
Tutors
Educational &
Motivational
4:20 – 5:00
Room TBD
FDTC Student Focus Group
Students in this session will have the opportunity to express
their thoughts concerning the overall accessibility, adequacy
and significance of their collegiate experience at FDTC. Are
there ways FDTC can better serve your needs? Candidly,
share your thoughts in this campus-wide research study.
Seats are limited to 15 participants, so get there early!
Leroy D. Gibson, Jr.
Director, Student Life
Ivy K. Ingram
Director, Admissions,
Recruitment and
Community Outreach
Other
4:20 – 5:00
Room TBD
You Can Be Next!
A fun, interactive workshop that will teach you how to identify
your strengths, apply those strengths to your future career and
develop habits that will make you next in line to succeed. The
main points of the workshop are:
Identify your strengths
Apply your gifts to your future career
Change to a winners’ mentality
Erika F. Jenkins
Stephanie J. Duncan
Nextspire
Career & Soft
Skills
4:20 – 5:00
Room TBD
Social Media Strategies & Pitfalls
Best practices to use social media and avoid scenarios that
damage your brand.
Ted Stambolitis
Justin Cook
Monster.com
Informative