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1 SAGE A Federally-Funded TRiO Program February 2019, Volume 20 Issue 6 The Hummingbird SAGE Newsletter INSIDE THIS ISSUE Meet Thomas Schlitt Director of Sage……………………..2 Coming Soon…….………………..…...3 Interested in earning extra money…………………………………....4 FAFSA………………………………......4 Preparing for Your Progress Report Meeting……………...……….5 5 Reasons to Volunteer……..……...5 February Mentor Workshops....6 Spring Campus Visits.......……...7 February Birthdays..………..........8 Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.-Leo Buscaglia
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SAGE

A Federally-Funded TRiO Program

February 2019, Volume 20 Issue 6

The Hummingbird SAGE Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Meet Thomas Schlitt Director of Sage……………………..2

Coming Soon…….………………..…...3

Interested in earning extra money…………………………………....4

FAFSA………………………………......4

Preparing for Your Progress Report Meeting……………...……….5

5 Reasons to Volunteer……..……...5

February Mentor Workshops…....6

Spring Campus Visits….......……...7

February Birthdays..………..........8

“Too often we underestimate the

power of a touch, a smile, a kind

word, a listening ear, an honest

compliment, or the smallest act of

caring, all of which have the potential

to turn a life around.”

-Leo Buscaglia

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Hi everyone!

I am very excited to join the SAGE team as the Director! My background

is in counseling, and in my previous job, I helped folks with mental

health challenges navigate barriers to reach their educational and

employment goals. I am big believer in the power of education, and I

believe that everyone should have the access and support they need to

reach their goals. I am a graduate of Appalachian State University,

where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my Master’s

degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. To share a little about

myself, I am recently married, and my wife, Sarah, and I have three dogs

named Luna, Hugo, and Pavlov. For our honeymoon, we went to

Scotland. Stop by my office, and I will be happy to share pictures and

stories! That was my first experience with being in a different country

and my first experience navigating things like driving on the other side

of the road, so I can certainly relate to being in a new place and learning

a new system of doing things. I am excited about learning and growing

with you all this semester, and I look forward to getting to know you. My

door is always open so please don’t hesitate to stop by!

Thomas Schlitt

Director of SAGE

Meet Thomas Schlitt, Director of SAGE

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February 1—Wilkes Campus Sobriety Bowl

February 5– Wilkes Campus Basketball Intramural

February 6– Wilkes Campus Rock Your Resume

February 7– Wilkes Campus SGA Meeting

February 11-12– Alleghany Center Stain Glass Valentines for Nursing

Home

February 12– Wilkes Campus Breakfast with SGA & Student

Ambassadors

February 13– Wilkes Campus University Visit Western Carolina University

February 14– Wilkes Campus Lucky Hearts Prize Hunt

February 21-Wilkes Campus Ace Your Interview

February 23-Wilkes Campus N4CSGA Western Division Meeting

February 26– Wilkes Campus Bench Press/Squat Contest

February 26– Wilkes Campus Get LinkedIn

February 28-Wilkes Campus Blood Drive

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Interested in earning

some extra money? Tutor for SAGE!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2019-2020 academic year is

now available online! Filing your FAFSA now will ensure you meet school deadlines and

will increase your opportunities for the most grants and scholarships. So visit

www.fafsa.ed.gov, and get your FAFSA started today! If you need any assistance in com-

pleting the FAFSA or have questions, please see Kim Perkins. She is happy to assist you!

Currently in need of : Chemistry, Math, Anatomy & Physiology

tutors! If there are other subjects you are interested in tutoring for

we may have a need for those as well!

Contact: Jenny Webb, [email protected], 336.838.6561 or

stop in and see me in SAGE!!

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5 Benefits of Performing Community Service in College

1) Improved Resumes– Volunteering looks great to employers and shows an employer that the

student really cares about their community.

2) Boost Grades and Academic Potential-According to research, students who do

community service are more likely to do well in school.

3) Create a Network-Students who want to break into a specific field can use volunteering to

network with other professionals in their industry.

4) Become a Better Person– Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Studies show that people

who help others are consistently happier individuals.

5) Enjoy a Health Boost-A recent study indicated volunteers are less likely to deal with

depression. Studies indicate that people who spend over 100 hours volunteering each year

showed remarkably positive health outcomes.

* If you are interested in volunteering through WCC, assisting

with activities and events, please see Sabrina Bowman,

[email protected]

During the month of February you will receive the Progress Report forms to send out

to your Instructors the week of February 18th.

**PR meetings will take place the week of

March 11th– 27th. Look for more information

to come in early February via email!

***Remember, this is a requirement in order to

receive the SAGE Scholarship, so do not miss out

on this wonderful opportunity! More cash in your

pockets!

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February

Mentoring Events

“Success & Study Skills” February 5th drop in anytime between 10 – 12 pm OR appointments as needed

Seth

“Life Talks with Cassie” -Topic is vulnerability this month

February 8th drop in anytime be-tween 10-12 pm

Cassi

“All About My Resume” February 8th 8:45 am—9:45 am Alyssa

“Note Taking” February 13th 11 am Katrina

“Resume” February 14th 8:45-9:45 am Alyssa

“Cover Letter” February 18th drop in anytime between 11 am – 1 pm

Alyssa

“Success & Study Skills” February 19th drop in anytime between 10 am – 12 pm

Seth

“Resume/Cover Letter” February 21st 8:45 – 9:45 am Alyssa

“Application Central” February 22nd drop in anytime between 10 am – 12 pm

Cassi

“SAGE Spa” February 25th drop in anytime between 12 – 2 pm

Katrina

*** Starting in February, we will now

offer a drawing at the end of each

month (February, March, April &

May) for the chance to win gift cards.

For each workshop you attend your

name will be entered into the

drawing. The winners will be announced at the end of

each month!

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Then you need to hit the road with Kim Perkins! SAGE offers free campus visits to

members interested in exploring universities within North Carolina for transfer op-

portunities. Each visit includes transportation, university information session, student

-led tour of campus, individual meeting with the department you’re interested in

pursuing, and LUNCH! Below is a listing of proposed visits for spring 2019. See Kim

Perkins if you are interested in attending or if there is another school not listed that

you would like to visit.

February 18th – Mt. Olive University, sign up by Feb. 6th

March 1st – Appalachian State University, sign up by Feb. 18th

March 8th – North Carolina State University, sign up by Feb. 25th

(this visit occurs during WCC’s spring break)

March 21st – UNC-Greensboro, sign up by March 4th

April 5th – Western Carolina University, sign up by March 15th

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SAGE

Wilkes Community

College

Supporting Academic Goals for

Education (SAGE) is a Student

Support Services federal grant

funded TRiO program that

began at Wilkes Community

College in 1979. The purpose

of this program is to provide

academic support services to

increase the college success

rates of its participants.

Alyssa

Bauguss– 01/01

Hannah Hamby– 01/01

Katherine Kelly– 01/02

Kang McCoy– 01/02

Alicia Widener– 01/03

Andrew Holder-Walker– 01/05

Ebony Anderson—01/08

Fabiola Perez– 01/12

Polly Poe—01/12

Brooklin Carroll– 01/13

Brandie Combs– 01/14

Stephanie Wingler– 01/14

Julie Childers– 01/15

Hazel Francisco– 01/15

Faith Lenz– 01/15

Roger Morrow– 01/15

Alexis Stout– 01/15

Vernon Byrd– 01/17

Dakota Parks– 01/18

Valerie Hynson– 01/19

Mary Hannewald– 01/21

Jessica Rominger– 01/22

Lakyn Webb– 01/24

Tori Johnson– 01/25

Yvette Johnson– 01/26

Alexis Roten– 01/29

Maria Goebeler– 01/30

Christopher Zeidner–

Birthday Corner