December 2011 Issue 30

December 2011

Mary Klockman CREATED BY

OVERAGE CHECKS

Distribution of financial aid ―overage‖ checks for winter semester will be held as follows:

*RETURNING STUDENTS/PREVIOUS

STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS* Thursday, December 22, 2011

(PLEASE NOTE THE COLLEGE IS CLOSED DECEMBER 24, 2011—January 2, 2012!)

*NEW STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS*

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Distribution will be in the Business Office & will begin at 8:30 am.

Checks not picked up that day will be mailed to the address on file.

BE SURE THE BUSINESS OFFICE

HAS YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS ON FILE!!

All students must bring their Student ID as well as another form of identification to pick up their check.

Important Dates: November 28 Winter Semester Begins December 2 Last Day to Add/Drop a Class Dec 22-Jan 4 Winter Break for Students Dec 24-Jan 2 Kilian Offices CLOSED Jan 10-Jan14 Midterm Week February 3 Last Day to Withdraw February 25 Winter Semester Ends

Holidays in December There are many holidays throughout the month, here are just a few:

7 Pearl Harbor Day 12 Poinsettia Day 21 Chanukah (lasts 8 days) 22 Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year) 23 Festivus - for the rest of us! 25 Christmas 26 Boxing Day 26 Kwanzaa 27 National Fruitcake Day 31 New Year‟s Eve

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STUDENT ID’s If you have not already obtained your new (photo) student ID card, please see the front desk to get your picture taken! All students, staff and visitors are required to wear an ID while on campus. Please take care of your ID - the cost of a replacement is $5.00! STUDENT ID’s NEEDED FOR ACCESS TO THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER All students will be required to have their student ID to use the Success Center. Stu-dents will scan their ID upon entering and exiting the SSC. If you forget your ID or lose your ID you will not be granted access to the computers or more importantly the tutors. STUDENT ID’s WILL ALSO BE NEEDED TO PICK UP OVERAGE CHECKS

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR WINTER VACATION?

“My sister‟s coming home from South America and my best friend is coming home from Cali-fornia, so I plan on spending quality time with friends and family. And if I feel like being really masochistic, Mike and I might go to a Vikings game.” - Eric Leggett “Since I am in Advanced Composition this se-mester I will be working on a very prestigious paper.” - Alonna Borgrud “I plan on studying and spending time with my family.” - Cheyenne Williams. “I am planning on gaining 10lbs., watching a lot of T.V. and soaking up some couch.” - Clint Sandal

REMINDER—WINTER BREAK FOR STUDENTS IS DECEMBER 22nd

through JANUARY 4th.

Student ID’s are required for all people on campus.

Visit the Front

Desk for your ID.

Eric Leggett

Cheyenne Williams

Alonna Borgrud

Clint Sandal

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OCEAN CRUISE 101

By: Gene McDaniel, Dean of Student Services & Counselor (Office 121; mcdaniel@kilian.edu)

Once upon a time there was a young couple that were going on an 11 day cruise. They had thought about a cruise for several years & had even worked hard and saved up a little bit of money. They decided to pay for the rest with a loan. When asked why they wanted to go their response was that a cruise would provide ad-venture, fun, friends, new experiences and a chance for the “good life.” So … the couple packed their bags and were ready to go. The following is a recap of their experience on the cruise … Day 1: Decided not to go the 1st day because they were afraid they didn’t know anything. Day 2: Made it to the boat; Missed out on the informa-tional meetings, couldn’t find their room, didn’t hear about the cruise activities & missed the social mixer. Didn’t meet people and cruise ship staff.

Day 3: Settled in but the cruise wasn’t going as well as they had hoped. Day 4: Met some people and had some fun in the sun. Things looking a little better. Day 5: Kind of tired - decided to stay in and missed the planned adventure that day. Day 6: “Might rain …” Slept in. Missed boat to island for scuba diving & snorkeling! (Weather was fine!) Day 7: Thought they may be getting sick; Just walked around the boat - boring! Day 8, 9 & 10: Cruise “sucks.” People aren’t friendly, staff doesn’t care & nothing fun going on. Day 11: Time to leave! Looked around & saw people laughing, telling stories of adventures and making plans for next year. “How could their best vacation be our worst?” A week later they received a letter from the captain of the ship. It stated that the couple‟s perform-ance on the cruise had been monitored. He regretfully informed them that they had flunked “Cruising 1010” and were encouraged not to take another cruise until they were ready to have fun and enjoy the experience. (PS. You still owe for the cruise - please pay as soon as possible.) This story reminds me of many college students who plan & dream for years to attend college, but when the day comes for them to start they “blow it” by not becoming involved, not making an effort to meet students & staff and not attending class. If this is you, it is almost a guarantee that you will be miserable in school and even fail! So from day one …. Jump in & enjoy the cruise!

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Use Classmates and the Success Center.

Go to Class and Ask Questions.

CONGRATULATIONS FALL 2011 Honors Lists

President’s List Joshua Guenther Katherine Hannigan Alanna Kinsella Anni Kotudi Cathy Lainez Sharon Morrell Ileana Reha Ruiz Taylor Trapp Monica Wambeke Wayne Wosje Achievement List Kevin Allender Melissa Cook Brianna Merrigan Katrina Mulloy Shirla Rederth Eden Tefera Jacob Whalen Shannon Whalen-Mouton Lois Wuestwald Michael Wurok ACADEMIC HONORS Students who complete nine (9) credits or more in a semester and who achieve academic excellence are recognized each semester. Those who earn a grade point av-erage of 3.5 to 3.74 are placed on the Achievement List. Those who earn a grade point average of 3.75 or above are placed on the Presi-dent„s List. Students who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 or above at the time of graduation are recognized for aca-demic honors: summa cum laude (3.90-4.00 GPA); magna cum laude (3.80-3.89 GPA); or cum laude (3.70-3.79 GPA) status is noted on the diploma. Students completing a certificate program with a grade point average of 3.70 or higher receive a diploma notation of With Honors.

What advice would you give to NEW Kilian students? Shannon Whalen-Moulten—”Make good use of the SSC, fellow class-mates and don‟t be afraid to say, „I don‟t get this.‟” Doug Marso—”Don‟t be afraid of whether or not you can make it at Kilian, because you can. I was there myself, but I used the Student Success Center. They helped build my confidence so I could get the job done.”

DON‖T SKIP CLASS—A message from Wendi Van Beek Do you have an extra $71.45 to burn or throw away? If you paid that much for a service or item, and didn‟t get that service or item, would you be upset? Did you know that each of the classes you skip cost approximately $71.45? Sometimes, it‟s easy to forget the cost of an education if you don‟t pay for that education until after you leave school, and your student loan payments are due. How-ever, you have paid for this education, and the instructors‟ time for the class, so use it wisely! So, try this. Write yourself a check for $71.45 and keep in on your

nightstand. The next time you feel like sleeping in and skipping

class, let that check remind you what you have already paid for

your education!

NEED TO KNOW… Important info all Kilian students should know. MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS - The front desk is unable to take messages for you. In the event of an emergency only, the front desk staff will take down the name and telephone number of the caller or visitor along with the nature of the emergency. An attempt will be made to locate you. If you need to contact your instructor, please use the contact information in your syllabus. The front desk cannot notify your instructor if you are going to be late or miss class. If you have any questions about this policy, see Gene McDaniel in Room 121. DO YOU NEED A NOTARY PUBLIC? Kilian provides this service to students at no charge! Just stop by to see Joyce (Room 113). Remember to bring your photo ID. We cannot notarize your document without it, even if we know who you are. Also, your document must be signed in front of us, not prior to stopping by. WINTER WEATHER POLICY – Local broadcasting stations announce postponement or cancel-lation of classes. Television stations contacted are KELO, KDLT and KSFY. Radio stations contacted are KELO-AM, KELO-FM, WSN-AM, KRRO-FM, KSOO, and KSOB. If you be-lieve classes could be cancelled due to weather, call 221-3100. If classes have been cancelled, the voice mail message will affirm that decision.

p.m. WHY IS THE BOOKSTORE CLOSED NOW? The bookstore may look closed, but we can actually sell things out of the bookstore all semester long. Just ask the front desk to call the bookstore manager if there is something you need to purchase. REMEMBER: Bookstore vouchers are only good during the week before school starts and the first week of classes, so during the semester you will have to pay for your books, supplies and Kilian gear out of pocket.

CHANNEL 19: Watch the television in the front lobby for Kilian-related announcements. Channel 19 is now dedicated to communicating in-formation to our students!

Did the vending machine take your money?

Please visit the front desk.

Unfortunately we cannot issue you an im-mediate refund, however we will be happy take your name, the $$$$ amount & which machine is the guilty party. We will obtain a refund from the vending machine com-pany as soon as we possibly can! They are normally on campus at least a few

times each week. If you have any ques-tions about this policy, please see Gene

McDaniel, Dean of Student Services. Thanks!

Is there anything you have been wondering about? Let Mary know, she will put it in the newsletter. If you are wondering,

someone else is probably curious too!!

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FINANCIAL AID TIPS by Carolyn Halgerson

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Money management now makes a better life after graduation. With the holidays approaching, money is on everyone‟s mind. Does it seem like your fellow students always have the cash to do the things they want to do and buy the things they want to buy? Don‟t worry about “keeping up.” Instead, remember that sacrifice now means a better life later! Live like a student!

Before making a purchase this holiday season, ask yourself these questions: 1) Can I really afford it? How much will it cost me? Don‟t forget about interest. 2) Does this purchase help me meet my goals? 3) Can I be more creative with my gift-giving? Is there a homemade treat I can give? 4) How can I give of my time & talent instead?

Know people doing something fun over the holiday break? Instead, Work - EARN money this season to offset the spending. Go home & visit your family Volunteer - Helping the less fortunate always puts our own finances in perspective! Catch up on your sleep - Take good care of yourself over break! Read a good book or better yet … Catch up on your homework Start a new exercise routine.

Is the money already spent? Do you feel like you might be getting in financial trouble? Set up a budget right away and follow up. There are easy to use calculators online! Only borrow the student loan money you NEED. Don‟t be tempted by unnecessary over-

age!!! Make it a priority to spend less than you earn. You‟ll be shocked by how many “wants” you

purchase! STOP using your credit cards. Think you can‟t afford to? You can‟t afford not to. START using coupons and watching for the products you use regularly to go on sale! Make all minimum payments on time each month. Call your creditors about working out a plan before you get in too deep.