NASPA Conference 2013

Student Affairs Rap Sessions

NASPA Conference 2013

Presentations Dates Description:

Wednesday, June 26; Time TBD

Undocumented Students Session Description: In this presentation, we will share what we learned about a program called DREAM zone that has been instituted at Arizona State University.

Friday, June 28 2013 at 10:00 am; Pedroso Center

Exploring Trans Inclusive Policies in Higher Education Session Description: What are the current models and best practices to support transgender and gender queer students? We will explore trans-friendly practices at other higher education institutions and discuss ways to create a more progressive and inclusive environment for gender queer and Trans students at NEIU in our own respective departments/offices. Attendees will be asked to read a portion of "Promising Practices for Inclusion of Gender Identity/Gender Expression in Higher Education" which will be sent in advance.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volta Elementary needs your help!

There is an event coming up at Volta at which volunteers are needed. It's the end-of-school-year celebration!

When:  Fri. June 14 from 8:30-4:00.

Where: 4950 North Avers Avenue, Chicago, IL  60625

Phone: (773) 534-5080

Volunteers would be helping staff simple games outdoors 

(e.g. ring toss, sack race etc.).

There will be a 1-hour orientation for all volunteers on Tues. June 11th at 9 am to learn how to lead the games. If you cannot make the orientation, a coordinator will gladly work around your schedule.

If you are interested please contact

Erin Moore  (erin.moore@family-focus.org) or 

Astrid Thepsiree (athepsiree@cps.edu) by June 3rd .

Staff Photo Contest

TRIO’s photo contest for the summer has begun!  Send us a photo of yourself while you are on vacation, at an event or just hanging out with friends and family. The TRIO Staff have Flat- Staff photos of themselves for you to take a photo with while you are enjoying your summer activities.  Once your picture has been submitted, we will contact you for disclaimer information. Come and pick up your Advisor’s Flat-Staff today! 

Instructions for Flat Staff Contest:

Victor, Regina, Casien

Email your Advisor and request their Flat-Staff Photo

Take a Picture of yourself, with the Flat-Staff Photo

Send the Photo back to us

Fill out disclaimer information when you receive it!

Be creative with your Flat-Staff Photo

Have Fun!

BBQ Wednesdays

Celebrate Summer Session 

BBQ Wednesdays!

Taking summer classes? Hungry?  

Come take part in our "Celebrate Summer Session Weekly BBQ" Series   

Hosted by the Northeastern Programming Board and the office of Student Leadership Development

Stop by the University Commons  from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM for burgers, hot dogs, refreshments, and more!

Every Wednesday for the next five weeks, the Northeastern Programming Board and the office of Student Leadership Development will be bringing you a weekly BBQ to help curb your appetite. The dates are as follows:

Wednesday - June 5, 2013 11:00AM-1:00PM (University Commons)

Wednesday - June 12, 2013 11:00AM-1:00PM (University Commons)

Wednesday - June 19, 2013 11:00AM-1:00PM (University Commons)

Wednesday - June 26m 2013 11:00AM-1:00PM (P.E. Complex Picnic Area)

Due to limited availability, the upcoming BBQ's will be for students only.

Please present a valid student ID at the Student Leadership Development table to receive a wristband.

We will be distributing a total of 150 wristbands. Only students with valid wristbands can receive food.

June Job Fairs

NAACP Chicago Professional & Technology Career Fair

Tuesday, June 4th

10:00am - 3:00pm

Navy Pier - Lakeview Terrace, 600 Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

Exhibitors:

ABB

Accenture

ACT, Inc.

Alzheimer’s Association

Argonne National Laboratory

Catamaran

Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo

Chili’s Grill and Bar / ERJ Dining

Clear Channel Media + Entertainment Chicago

DeVry University/Keller Graduate School

Ford Motor Company

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Insight

MAT Holdings, Inc.

Merge Healthcare

Micro Train

New York Life Insurance Company

Northeastern Illinois University

OppsPlace.com

Panasonic of North America

The Sherwin-Williams Company

U.S. Department of State

UL, LLC

United Airlines

University of Notre Dame

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Walgreens

WGN - TV

Annual Family Nutrition and Wellness Fair

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El Centro Campus invites you to our Annual Family Nutrition and Wellness Fair

Saturday, May 25, 2013

10:00am to 3:00pm

NEIU-El Centro Campus

3119 N. Pulaski Rd.

Chicago, IL 60641

(One Block South of Belmont)

The purpose of the spring health fair is to provide families with free, accessible, practical, and bilingual information on various health topics, as well as, free health screenings and door prizes. There will also be family entertainment including a ZUMBA demonstration, art workshops and much more.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Call (773) 442-4080 for more    information.

Sponsored by: NEIU-El Centro Campus, NEIU Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture Hispanic –Serving Institutions National Program, and NEIU Campus Recreation.

TRIO’S Leadership Summit

SAVE THE DATE!  

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

8:30 am to 4 pm

LEARN HOW TO GET A JOB
FIND OUT HOW TO GET OUT OF DEBT
DRESS 4 SUCCESS FASHION SHOW

 The TRIO Leadership Summit is an event specially geared towards unifying members of the TRIO Student Support Services community. Participants will get the opportunity to network and converse with TRIO students and staff, and other Northeastern Illinois University staff. The Leadership Summit will offer a number of workshops and activities in which participants will develop skills to aid them not only in the academic world but the professional world as well.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot
Dress (Business Casual)

FREE! Breakfast and lunch included - If Vegetarian, please specify on RSVP

Math Summer Workshop

TRIO is currently planning on having a Summer Math workshop for those of you who may be struggling, or maybe you would just like to stay abreast over the summer.  The workshops will be specifically geared towards the developmental Math courses only, (Math 090, Math 091, Math 092).  If you think you would be interested in attending one of these workshops, please RSVP  ASAP!  There is a limited amount of space, only 10 persons for each course, so reserve your spot today! If you have any questions, please e-mail your advisor.

Therese Hlavin – T-Hlavin@neiu.edu

Amie S Jatta – A-Jatta@neiu.edu

Monica Teixeira - M-Teixeira@neiu.edu

Richie Heard - R-Heard@neiu.edu

Eddie S Pierce Jr - E-Pierce@neiu.edu

Marcial Garibay – M-Garibay@neiu.edu

Marianyelli Hanna – M-Hanna11@neiu.edu

Tutoring and Mentoring Services

The TRIO Summer Tutoring schedule is available by appointments only. If you need a tutor; please contact your adviser and they will make arrangements for you to see one.   Please be advised that during the summer, tutors are limited and appointments are few, but we will do our best to accommodate you.

Don’t for get to get your Student Success Plan (SSP) done! Call your adviser today!

Ten Big Tips for Recent College Graduates

Graduating from college is a big adjustment for most students as s/he has to trade-in an insulated, academic, environment for the so-called “real world.”  The transition from student to working adult is critical, especially in regard to getting your personal finances off on the right foot.  The foundation a recent grad lays in the 2-3 years after graduation often predicts how s/he will lead the rest of their economic life. If the recent grad is interested in a flashy new car, eating out, and living in an expensive city, for example, then s/he often delays saving money, paying off student debt, finding the right career, and being financially independent overall.
Here are some practical steps the recent grad can take to ensure that their personal finance life gets off on the right track (after all, you don’t want to be worrying about credit card debt by the time you’re 25, right?):
1: Begin paying off your student debt as soon as possible. 
It’s tempting to pay the minimum amount each month (especially if you have a low rate), but debt (outside a home mortgage) is a bad thing, so focus first on paying off your student loans (do this at all costs, no one wants to be paying off student debt at the same time they see their first gray hair!).
2: Continue to live with your parents and do not get an apartment.  
If you’re lucky enough to have parents who do not force you out (just because you’re over 18) or charge you to live at home, then you’ve hit the lottery (just think: free food, heat, water, TV, Internet, etc.).  Your parents can actually be cool to hang out with (just make sure to have plenty of wine in the house)
3: Do not buy a new car.  
As I’ve said before, a new car is a colossal waste of money (whether you are 22 or 60) given that most new vehicles depreciate an average of 45 percent in the first three years!  Take the bus or mass transit or look for a bare bones used car that has basic safety feature like stability control, airbags, ABS, etc.
4: Pay for things in cash and if you don’t have cash then don’t buy it.  
This tip is really about controlling how you use your credit card.  It’s ok to have one and use it but be sure to pay off the full balance each month (this will actually help you build a good credit score so that when you go and buy a house you’ll get a better mortgage rate and don’t have to ask Aunt Peggy for the down payment).

5: Max out your 401K contribution immediately, especially if your company offers a match.  

There’s plenty of data that states that the sooner you start saving the faster your money will compound.  And remember that you’re saying no to free money if your employer offers a company match!

6: Create an emergency cash fund.  

I like to have 6 months of living expenses as an emergency fund; some folks say 3 months but having more money in the bank makes me feel all tingly and safe at night.

7: Take risks with your career / job.  

Now is the time to develop a business or work extra hard at work and demand more responsibility.  Just think there is really nothing at risk: most new grads do not have a family, mortgage, car payment, etc. so you can let your career or business idea is at the center of your universe.

8: Network.  

Keep in close contact with ex-student friends, professors, etc.  The ex-Prof you had beers with may help you land a job or know of alumni that can help.

9: Think like an entrepreneur and don’t settle.  

Your brain is actually sharper in your early twenties and things like critical thought, logic, and creativity will only worsen with age so think big and try to develop the next great consumer product, web site, information product, non-profit, etc. Oh, on the settling part, if you think you have a certain feeling that you would be good at something, but see a direct path to be a lawyer or teacher don’t settle for a teaching gig, for example, just because it’s safe.  Anything that’s worth something requires failure and not settling for mediocrity (nothing against lawyers and teachers!).

10: Delay getting married and starting a family.

This one may be subjective, but I don’t see any reason to rush into getting married and starting a family.   If you get married you’ll need your own place and kids are often a close second (and those little guys require $$$

Are there things I’ve missed or that I’ve gotten totally wrong?

http://www.scordo.com/2008/12/ten-tips-for-recent-college-gr.html

Let your Voice be Heard-Tell them TRIO Works!

 An article in the Inside Higher Education journal uses faulty research to say TRIO programs are failing to meet the outcomes of graduating students. Here is the link to the article. Please post your support in the comments section of TRIO programs across the US by sharing how TRIO is helping you.  Please Read article and comment.

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/05/08/policy-brief-calls-overhauling-gear-trio-programs

Mark your calendars!

Northeastern's Undocumented Students Project is excited to announce the final two DACA Screening sessions that will be held on the main and El Centro campuses:

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 12:30 - 3:00 pm, Main Campus, B 119

Thursday, June 13, 2013, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, El Centro Campus

As many of you are probably aware, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration application available to certain youth who arrived in the United States before their 16th birthday. Deferred Action is not an immigration status; it is a protection from deportation that allows the recipient to lawfully remain and work in the U.S. If you think you may be eligible for DACA, attend one of these screening sessions to obtain more information about:

Ø  Your eligibility and potential risks in applying

Ø  The application process

Ø  Which documents are required?

Ø  How to obtain your school records, medical records, court documents, arrest reports or other documentation that you may need to submit with your application

Ø  How to file your application pro se (or whether it is advisable for you to get representation)If advisable, referrals to agencies with attorneys on staff, or private attorneys for representation

Registration is required for these events. Register now--space is limited! To register, please contact: Guadalupe Garcia at g-garcia10@neiu.edu or ext 4600.

For questions please contact: Katherine A. Greenslade, (The Undocumented Students Project Coordinator), at k-greenslade@neiu.edu or ext. 4519.

CONGRATULATIONS - TRIO

CONGRATULATIONS - TRIO

Graduates!

Anthony Larry Antonacci

Pricilla Kelly Beecham-Joseph

Casien Joy Goudzwarrd

Prema Malhotra

NEIU’s Graduation Ceremony will be on Monday May 13th, 2013 at 4 p.m.

UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave. in Chicago

We would liked to take photos with you on your special day…The Trio Staff will be working the graduations lines, look for us around 1:00pm  and we will try to get together for quick photos.  See you there!   

NEIU’s Graduation Ceremony will be on Monday May 13th, 2013 at 4 p.m.

UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave. in Chicago