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August 31, 2005 • page 3
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with increasing submissions from NE students.
Balcarcel, along with NE associate profes-
sors of English Eric Devlin and Francisco
Perez, and Rita Wisdom, NE English instructor,
were judges.
Literary categories including essay, poetry
and fiction are combined when judged.
Balcarcel said qualities judges generally
look for in essays are a strong message, good
organization, thesis and support and vivid lan-
guage. Imagery, sound play and sensory detail
are assessed in poetry. Fiction stories should in-
clude engaging characters, interesting plot, sen-
sory detail and a recognizable voice.
Despite certain criteria, Balcarcel said
“[judges] are open to anything of quality. The
judges are all different; they each have their
own aesthetic,” she said.
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by Lindsey Bever
south news editor
Students can mingle with faculty and partic-
ipate in educational seminars during the center
for the Academic Success Learning Skills Week.
The activities are scheduled Monday-
Thursday, Sept. 12-15, from 1 to 2 p.m. in
SACD 1406 on South Campus.
All spring 2005 winners wrote fiction
pieces. First place story was “My PB & J” by
Lori Kilburn; second, “Felix Culpa” by Adam
Arens; third, “Myth of Iron” by Rhonda Hester,
and fourth “How It Was, How It Should Be” by
Grace L. Price.
A reception will be held for the publication
of Under the Clock Tower at College Hall
(NCAB 1111) Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Readings from
student entries, exhibited artwork and the sale
of Under the Clock Tower will take place during
the reception.
The upcoming fall competition will begin
in October.
Those interested in obtaining more infor-
mation can contact Balcarcel by e-mail at rebec-
ca.balcarcel@tccd.edu or by phone at 817-515-
6539.
The South Campus success seminars
will begin with Resume Writing
Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. in the
SSTU Texas Room.
Students will learn step-by-step es-
sentials for creating a professional resume
to prepare for the job fair Thursday, Sept.
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New Games presents recreational activities for NE students, faculty and staff
this fall.
The Century Jogging Club and Century Cycling Club began Aug. 29 and
Century Swim Club begins Sept. 6. All have T-shirt prizes for the following: swim-
ming 50 miles, jogging and walking 100 miles.
The Basketball-Recreational Play occurs Tuesday-Saturday during various
times at the HPE Gymnasium. The USTA Tennis Presentation Workshop, Play and
Giveaway begins Sept. 9, 12:45 p.m. at the tennis courts.
SE brings employers to campus
For TCC students seeking employment congruent with academic life, the
“Back-to-School/Back-to-Work” job fair will soon arrive on the SE Campus.
The SE career and employment services aims to connect employers who offer
flexible schedules, shift work and tuition assistance with students and community
members.
With more than 50 employers present, varieties of work will include retail, food
service, management, packaging, sales, clerical and customer service.
The fair is scheduled Wed., Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Main Commons.
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Statistics show that individuals with attention disorders and
learning disorders can be very bright and creative, Peters said. The
purpose of the seminar is to help students remove any obstacles that
might hinder their education.
“I will inform students how they can be diagnosed or evaluat-
ed,” she said.
Peters explained that some students may struggle in certain
areas. However, just because they are wired differently, it doesn’t
mean they can’t be successful.
Peters talked about Marilyn Bartlett, a dedicated student with a
learning disability. Peters said in spite of her dyslexia, Bartlett
earned a bachelor’s, two master’s and a doctorate degree. However,
when she decided to pursue her law degree, she found it impossible
to pass the bar because of her disability. After challenging the New
York State Board of Law Examiners, Bartlett paved the way for fu-
ture law students to be successful.
“Some of the brightest and the best often learn differently. And
if we can move things out of their way, there’s no stopping them,”
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Center plans skills week
South workshops focus on academics
by Lindsey Bever
south news editor
Anita Peters, counselor on NE Campus, will educate students
on What Is a Learning Disorder Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 11:15 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. in the SSTU Living Room.
“I talk about the difference between attention-related disorders
and learning disorders; one is biochemical and one is more like hard
wiring. And we talk about, and somewhat normalize, the fact that
all of us learn differently,” she said.
Peters said she will speak about the implications of learning
disorders because if students can give definition to their challenge,
they can get free, confidential assistance under federal law.
Peters said if an individual needs extended time for tests or a
distraction-free environment, the person is entitled to that.
“Our job as an institution is to try to make the playing field a
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CAS’s textbooks.
The center also offers THEA test prepara-
tion and study skills assessments to point out
students’ academic strengths and weaknesses. It
also provides all the college success seminars on
video so students can view the material on their
own time.
“If you have test anxiety and you want tips
on how you can reduce your test anxiety, we
have videos you can watch on the computer or
VHS,” Lopez said.
Lopez said Phi Theta Kappa honor society
members will join CAS as student volunteers to
offer free tutoring this fall.
The center is open Monday-Thursday 8
students need to be successful,” she a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
For further information, contact the center at
817-515-4547.
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eventually offer its services to all TCC campus-
es.
Lopez explained that the CAS tutoring lab
offers free tutoring in a variety of subjects in-
cluding math, history, government, psychology
and biology.
Students can take advantage of CAS’s leam-
On Monday students will learn about the ing center that houses approximately 60 comput-
center’s services and learning material in CAS
101.
Presentations will be given by Robert Davis,
associate professor of English on South Campus,
Sept. 13; Felicia Grimes, instructor of reading
on South Campus, Sept. 14; and Doris Holland,
instructor of mathematics on South Campus,
Sept. 15.
Each seminar will be followed by a small
reception and will feature door prizes for student
participants.
Tiffany Lopez, instructional associate for
the center, said the purpose of Learning Skills
Week is to raise awareness of CAS’s services
and retention support.
“Learning Skills Week highlights the re-
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said.
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NE student writers win recognitions
by Esther Cho
managing editor
The creative product of selected NE stu-
dents will be published this fall as a result of the
2005 Spring Writing Competition.
Biannually, the NE English Department of-
fers students an outlet for publication through
its Under the Clock Tower journal. Cash prizes
are also available, ranging from $100 to $25, for
first through fourth place winners.
“A publication is a strong point on a re-
sume or college application and shows [your]
level of achievement,” Rebecca Balcarcel, asso-
ciate professor of English and editor of Under
the Clock Tower, said.
“The competition gets tougher every year,”
she said.
Balcarcel said selectivity becomes harder
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Counselor to detail
Monica Bettie, coordinator of the ca-
reer center on South Campus, said the
seminar will help students who are look-
ing for employment come to the job fair
with a professional resume.
Bettie will present a PowerPoint pre-
sentation to educate students on chrono-
logical, functional and combined resumes
and the appropriate time to use each one.
“[The seminars] get our students fa-
miliar with resume writing and to show
them the ins and outs of what employers
are expecting,” she said.
Bettie said even if students are not
looking for employment right now, they
are encouraged to attend the seminar to
get insight on what a resume should look
like for future employment opportunities.
South nurse to discuss Gentury clubs to begin on NE
multitasking strategies
Flo Stanton, coordinator of health services on South
Campus, will present information to raise awareness of the re-
sponsibilities of a student in Balancing Multiple Roles.
The seminar, the first of a three-part series of the WIN-R
program will be Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6-6:45 p.m. in the SSTU
Forum Room.
“We all have multiple roles. Taking on the student role
is a new role for some,” Stanton said.
Stanton explained that taking on multiple roles can often
lead to conflict. The purpose of the seminar is to present a
resolution to this conflict and teach students how to cope with
the stress of balancing multiple roles.
The second seminar, Positive Self-Talk, will be Oct. 5,
and the last seminar Laughing Your Way Through Stress will
be Nov. 2. Both seminars are scheduled for 6-6:45 p.m. in the
SSTU Forum Room.
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