Kilian News

May 2010 Issue 18

Kilian News A $5 Loan and a

Little Business Sense Introduction to Business classes

worked hard this April to get a taste of

what it takes to turn a profit.

Students in BADM 100 were allowed

to create any small business/nonprofit

they wished. For 3 weeks students

worked on determining a product, price

points, marketing and developing an

OGSM (one-page mini-business/

strategy plan). Each group received a

$5 loan to start the business. Money

from their sales could be reinvested

into their company, but they could not

throw in any money of their own or ask

family for investment. They could use

any product/items that they had at their

disposal during the competition. They

had to apply for sales permits wherever

they sold, such as with Kilian. They

had one week to actually sell their

products. All the money raised for non-

profits went directly back to the non-

profit. The money raised with the for-

profits were split. The group kept half

of the proceeds and the rest went to the

SIFE Business Competition for ex-

penses and an award/scholarship.

The Chain Gang - Key Chains (for-profit): Sherika Rhymes,

Jennifer Poppens, Kim Lewis

SAMS - Chip Kilian and Friends (for-profit, pictured above):

Ashley Parker, Shanna Mackert, Maxine Webb - Profits = $350

Toni's T's - Sanford Children’s Hospital T-shirts (non-profit,

Sanford Hospital): Terri Gutierrez, Dustin Allen, Toni Powell -

Profits = $155

Cookie's for a Cause - Cookies in a jar (non-profit, Special

Olympics): Wade Solem, Kristy Hinds, Tarah Eliasson, Jon Bar-

nett - Profits = $400

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE TEAMS!!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Wendy Jansen was honored re-

cently by Junior Achievement of

South Dakota as a classroom volun-

teer. Wendy recently completed

her fifth year with Junior Achieve-

ment. Thank you for the time and

energy you have devoted to Junior

Achievement Wendy. Kilian is

proud to have you as a faculty

member.

Kilian Community College PAGE 3

6 Scams That Target College Students

October 13, 2009 |Kim Clark

Operating on the theory that it takes

a thief to steal from a thief, a group

of internet scammers has been tar-

geting students who illegally

download music, books, and video.

The Chronicle of High Education

has reported on an apparently bogus

collections agency that sent out let-

ters to Bucknell students demand-

ing $500 to settle the students’ al-

leged illegal downloads. That’s a

new twist on an old strategy of tar-

geting college students. Prosecu-

tors say there are at least six com-

mon scams students should watch

out for:

1. Fake scholarship promises: The Federal Trade Commission warns against advisers and Web services

that charge big fees in return for help locating scholarships.

2. Dodgy student loans: U.S. News’s Kim Palmer documented how some students have been misled by

official –looking documents that were really ads for expensive loans.

3. Untrustworthy counselors: While there are many legitimate, private, fee-based counselors who can help

students refine their college choices and negotiate the financial aid maze, there are some charlatans, as

well. Michael Traynor, a once prominent college financial aid adviser in Florida, got caught stealing

from his clients, many of whom he met in church. He is now in prison.

4. Illegal downloads: As tempting as it can be to save money by downloading free music, movies or text-

books, many of the downloads contain spyware that can end up causing financial havoc. Illegal

downloaders are also more vulnerable to the new collections scams.

5. Diploma mills: Lots of online universities, many with impressive-sounding names, are luring students

with offers of credit for "life experience" and cheap degrees. But beware: Sometimes, you get what you

pay for. A cheap diploma from "The University of Berkley" won't get you the job, salary, or recognition

that comes from a real degree from the University of California-Berkeley. The FTC, Department of

Education, and several state agencies, such as this one in Oregon, can help students avoid paying for

degrees that other schools and employers won't recognize.

6. Term papers and other cheating supplies: The web has made it a snap for lazy and dishonest students to

find term papers, lecture summaries, and even test questions and answers. But universities are increas-

ingly using new software like Turn it in, Web honey pots (websites set up by professors to attract and

catch cheaters), and spy cameras to track down dishonest students. Even if you get an A on that pur-

chased term paper, it’s still a scam, since you’ve paid lots in tuition and cheated yourself of learning.

Kilian Community College Issue 17 PAGE 4

BOOK BUYBACK:

May 19 10 am to 6 pm

May 20 10 am to 6 pm

Important Dates: May 22 Last day of spring semester

May 24 Graduation (Orpheum Theatre)

June 7 Summer Term Begins

June 10 Last Day to Add/Drop

July 16 Last Day for Student Withdrawals

July 31 Summer Semester Ends

Summer Book Store Hours: June 1 -4 8:30 am to 5 pm

June 7 – 10 8:30 am to 6 pm

June 11 8:30 am to 5 pm

HOLIDAYS IN MAY …

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER 2010 and FALL

2010. SEE YOUR ADVISOR TODAY!

Monthly Celebrations: Foster Care Month & National Blood Pressure Month

May Day &

Mother Goose D

ay

National

Teachers Day

Cinco de

Mayo Natio

nal

Nurses D

ay Milit

ary

Spouses Day 8

15

Birth M

other’s D

ay &

World

Red Cross Day/

World

Red Crescent Day

Armed Forces D

ay &

Police O

fficer’s

Memo-

rial D

ay

16

Wear P

urple

for Peace D

ay

25

National M

issing

Children’s

Day 28

National M

issing

Children’s

Day

PAGE 5 Kilian Community College Issue 18

Ideas to Help Students Get Organized By Maria Garcia

http://www.OnlineOrganizing.com

As a student, it's always the perfect time for you

to get ORGANIZED. Here are a few tips to help

you manage your time, avoid clutter, set goals,

and stay on an organized path to success.

DON'T RUSH

Wake up EARLY enough for school to arrive

well ahead of time. If you need 30 minutes to

get up, shower and dress, pad that time by wak-

ing up at least 45 minutes prior to your depar-

ture. To ensure you don't turn off your ALARM

clock and go back to sleep, place your clock at

the far end of your room. This way, you actually

have to get out of bed to turn it off, and you're

most likely to stay up.

AVOID CLUTTER

At the beginning of the school year, you have no clutter. Be careful not to BUILD clutter as the year pro-

gresses. Create separate folders for school announcements, tests that have been graded, papers and so on. As

papers become outdated, such as an event that has passed, TOSS them immediately.

EFFECTIVE STUDY AREA

Designate a quiet, well-lit area for studying. Don't study in front of the television, or in an area of your home

where you're bound to be DISTRACTED. Hang a "do not disturb" sign on your door. If you can't find a quiet

spot at home, go to the library. In addition, you should study while sitting at a table or desk. Avoid studying

in a very comfortable chair or a bed, which may cause you to feel DROWSY.

AVOID OVERLOAD

While you may sign up for extra school ACTIVITIES, such as basketball or cheerleading, don't take on too

much. First determine how much study time you need. Then, choose one or two recreational activities that

you enjoy.

COLOR-CODE

You may consider color-coding similar activities on your CALENDAR. For example, highlight all upcoming

tests in yellow, study time in green and recreational activities in pink.

EAT YOUR BROCCOLI FIRST

Imagine eating your dessert before your broccoli. What would be left for you to look forward to? Just the

same, do your homework for your most DIFFICULT subjects first. Then, everything else will be a breeze,

and therefore, more enjoyable.

Maria Garcia is the author of "Finally Organized, Finally Free" and a variety of other organizing guides -- all

available directly at www.OnlineOrganizing.com. She specializes in helping people get better organized to

live the kind of stress-free life they've always dreamed of. You may visit her website at

www.getorganizednow.com.

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People of the Plains Wacipi Society are sponsoring their first

annual traditional Mother’s Day Wacipi May 8, 2010 at the

Sioux Empire Fairgrounds Armory. FREE ADMISSION—ALL ARE WELCOME

Announcer: Earl Bullhead

Arena Director Larry Johnson

Grand Entries: Saturday 1:00pm—7:00pm

Drums: All Drum Groups are Welcome and Royalty

Special Features:

Hand Drum—Kahomni—Mens Fancy Shawl

Veterans Group: Sioux Falls Oyate’ Honor Guard

Co-sponsored by the Honoring Veterans Wacipi Committee of Sioux Falls

Mother’s Day Meal @ noon

Wacipi Committee sponsored meal @ 5:00 pm

100% Drug and Alcohol Free

For more information contact Cathy Johnson at 605-413-3744

A SPECIAL THANKS TO JIM SMORADA One thing Kilian is extremely proud of is our amazing

faculty and staff. Jim Smorada is no exception. Jim has

been an important member of the Kilian Community Col-

lege faculty for over 10 years now. He is an instructor,

mentor and friend to many. If you aren’t aware, Jim is

also highly involved in making sure the Kilian surround-

ings are well kept and enhance the learning environment.

If you have noticed the tulips out front, the foliage by the

patio or many of the plants around campus, then you

have observed the hard work that Jim puts into Kilian.

Next time you see him, let him know how great every-

thing looks; he deserves a special thanks.

COUNSELING SERVICES AT KILIAN

Counseling services from a licensed, professional counselor are available at no

cost to our students. The counselor is available to assist the student in dealing

with personal or social concerns and academic or vocational issues. The coun-

selor will refer students to outside agencies when appropriate. All students are

encouraged to use this service. Appointments can be made by calling 605-221

-3121 or by stopping by the counselor’s office in Room 121. Walk-ins wel-

come! Counseling services are confidential and adhere to FERPA guidelines.

College is an exciting time, but can also be stressful. Juggling work, family

and school can make it difficult to find time to take care of yourself.

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Critter de Mayo: Great Plains Zoo on May 1st from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Celebrate the diversity of the animal

world at a family event with a Mexican holiday twist. Paid admission to zoo OR free to zoo members.

Avera Race Against Breast Cancer: May 8 at 8:00 am at Avera McKennan Fitness Center (3400 S. Southeast-

ern Avenue) Admission = $25 Online/$30-$40 Offline. The 22nd Annual Avera Race Against Breast Cancer

will include a 10K run, 5K run, 3 mile walk, and 1.5 mile family fun walk. The Avera Race is a one day commu-

nity event that raises funds to benefit the patients and families served by the Avera Cancer Institute. For more

information, please visit www.AveraThinkPink.org.

NAMI Walks: May 15th at 9:00 am at Sertoma Park. NAMI SD is dedicated to improving the lives of people

living with mental illness, their families and friends. For more information, visit www.nami.org.

Run for Their Lives: Sat, May 22, 2010 at 8:00 am at Sertoma Park/Bike Trail. The races will be out and back

courses that start and finish at Sertoma park. $10-$35. This is the 2nd Annual Run for Their Lives! It is a SIDS

awareness run consisting of a half marathon, 5k run/walk, and 1 mile kids run. All proceeds will benefit Lach's

Legacy, a program of the CJ Foundation for SIDS, working in the fight against SIDS in SD. For more details

and to register visit www.AllSportCentral.com or call Brianne at 605-254-4967.

GRADUATION: Monday, May 24th @ 7:00 pm at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls. Student should arrive

at 6:15.

Scramble for Student Success Golf Event: June 28 at Willow Run Golf Course. See Wendy McDonnell, Di-

rector of Development, for more information.

STUDENT REFERRAL

CARDS

Do you know someone that is

contemplating going to col-

lege? Invite them to come

check out Kilian. Kilian offers

medical, business, human ser-

vices and general education

courses.

Fill out a referral card and both

you and your friend can get a

$25 bookstore voucher the first

semester they attend.

For more information contact

Mary Klockman in room 104

or at 605-221-3100.

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ADVICE FOR ADULT STUDENTS Tips on Making the Transition

Be patient, relaxed, and focused when dealing with school related people and situations.

Do not be intimidated by the idea of returning to school as an adult student. Remember: you are not alone.

Become familiar with school administrators. It will help you to know your financial aid advisor, admis-

sions counselor, and academic advisor. Some schools have personnel who specialize in nontraditional stu-

dent populations.

Be efficient and creative with your study time. Utilize shorter time spans to study rather than trying to set

aside two hours at once. Review your notes at lunch or while waiting for a doctor's appointment. The

amount of possible study time will surprise you.

Be flexible with your normal routines. Don't get stressed out over a dirty house or an overgrown lawn.

Ask your family or friends to help you out.

Be positive and enthusiastic about your educational adventure. Everyone can succeed!

Myths About Returning to College College is only for extremely intelligent people: College students are of normal, average intelligence.

College is only for particularly creative people: College is a place to learn, not invent.

College is only for the young: College is a place full of diversity and includes all ages. The average col-

lege student is 27 years old.

College is only for the rich: Colleges offer many ways to finance an education including loans, scholar-

ships, and grants.

College is only for those who pass college entrance exams: Colleges often require that you take the ex-

ams, however, they may not require a certain score. Many schools do not require entrance exam scores

after a certain age. Make sure to check with your school.

College is only for the people who know what they want to do: Colleges generally have two years worth

of general requirements which will keep you busy until a decision is made. Many students change majors

numerous times. Career counseling services are usually available on campus.

College professors tend to get agitated with older, non-traditional students: College professors are there to

teach and to help you succeed. They are on your side no matter what age you are. When you show an in-

terest in learning, they become more inspired to teach.

College is only for those without children: College bound parents balance school and family every day.

College graduates don't really earn more than non-college graduates: Average college graduates earn

about twice as much as average high school graduates.

From ecampustours.com

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RECYCLE CONTAINERS We are getting a lot of garbage in the blue recycle containers, liquids, pa-

per, gum and other unfit items. Please remind the new students only plas-

tic and cans that are empty can be put in the containers. Any containers

that are not empty of liquid should be put in the common trash cans.

Your help is appreciated.

STUDENT EMAILS Please be certain to access your student e-mail. This is important as more

and more information is being communicated that way from the various

departments here at Kilian.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS...

FAFSA 2010-2011 If you have not already completed your 10-11 FAFSA please do so

now. You may direct any questions to Erin (106)

in the Financial Aid Office.

CONGRATULATIONS UPCOMING GRADUATES! Graduation will be held on Monday, May 24th at 7:00 pm at the Or-

pheum Theater in Sioux Falls. All graduates should arrive by 6:00

pm! If you have questions, please see Janet Garcia.

COFFEE Coffee is available by the cup to all students, staff and faculty for a

charge of 25 cents per cup. So that coffee is available to all stu-

dents, please do not fill up large travel mugs with the front office

coffee. The staff in Student Services makes every effort to ensure

the coffee is hot & fresh, but please understand when other duties

come first.

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STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

GIVE AWAY Enter the Student Success Center weekly

give away. Every week the success cen-

ter will give out prizes such as calcula-

tors, staplers, pens, pencils, etc. To enter

students must fill out the form in the SSC

and drop it in the container. The drawing

will be held on every Tuesday at noon.

- You can only register once a day

- Your name must be on the sign in sheet

at the SSC

FOOD ORDERS TO KILIAN CAMPUS

If a pizza or sub craving hits during your long hours of

studying here at Kilian, having food delivered is no

problem. However, please make sure that you are

waiting to pick up & pay for your delivery. The front

desk staff cannot leave the desk unattended to come

and find you when your food arrives, and we don’t

want to turn away the delivery driver!

COPIES, FAXES & LAMINATING

Do you know that the front desk staff can make cop-

ies, send faxes and laminate pages for you?

-Copies = 10 cents per page (copies made front &

back to save paper unless you specify otherwise)

-Faxes = $1.00 for the 1st page & 10 cents for each ad-

ditional page (please have your cover sheet ready)

-Laminating = $1.00 per page

ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE

STUDENTS: We are extremely happy to have such a

wonderful group of adults attending Kil-

ian. With that said, the front desk would

like to remind you, please remember to

write your first and last names legibly on

all papers. This will ensure that all assign-

ments handed back through the student

folders will go to the appropriate person.

LIBRARY CARDS

Students who are not residents of Minne-

haha or Lincoln County can be reimbursed

for the expense of obtaining a library card

from the Siouxland Public Librar-

ies. Please see Jan in Room 111.

The main branch of Siouxland Libraries

will be closed Monday, March 29,

through Thursday, May 6. They will

reopen on Friday, May 7, at 12:00

noon. The book drop will be open.

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HARD EVIL

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