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1 In this issue: Excellence is Rewarding P.1 Spring 2014 Workshops P.2 Student Spotlight P.3 College Tips P.4 Advisement: AdvisorTRAC P.5 Register Today P.5 Financial Aid: FASFA P.5 CSS Summer Programs P. 6 Summer Tutoring Services P. 6 Congrats to Prospective Grads P.7-9 CSS Staff Years of Service P.11 Upcoming Events P. 11 Center for Student Success Newsletter “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.”- Aristotle The overarching goal of the University of the Vir- gin Islands is “to become the cornerstone of academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and economic stimulus for the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean” (Pathways to Greatness, 2013) . The Center for Student Success takes pride in highlighting the achievements of the UVI com- munity which is working diligently to ensure we meet our strategic goal; and as the Spring 2014 semester comes to an end we are one step closer to victory. CSS would like to congratulate every UVI graduate of Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 as your habitual demonstration of excellence, willingness to learn and dedication to your education have resulted in your overall academic success. To our returning students, the Center for Student Success can be in- strumental to help you perfect the execution of academic excellence. Whether it is through our advisement, workshops, or tutoring services we look forward to a collaboration with you to support you on your pathways to greatness. Scherrayn Garcia Interim Assistant Director Center for Student Success Excellence is Rewarding! “C.H.A.S.E.: CSS Highlights Academic Success and Excellence ” ISSUE 04 Spring 2014 2 Center for Student Success “The Road To Success” Step It Up!!! – It’s Academics Spring 2014 Workshops The Center for Student Success conducted a series of study skills, time management, financial aid and note- taking skills workshops in the months of February and March. The goals of the workshop series were to in- crease the students of the University of the Virgin Islands’ knowledge of various study strategies such as the SQ4R (Survey, Question, Read, Record, Recite, and Review), time management strategies and financial man- agement. Students acquired tips on note-taking, reading assignments, and other study strategies to im- prove their academic performance at the University of the Virgin Islands. At the end of the workshops stu- dents completed evaluations to provide their feedback and comments on whether the content covered was relevant to them and the overall impression of the workshops. Of the total number of students who attended the workshops on both the Albert A. Sheen and the St. Thom- as campuses and who completed the workshop evaluations, 97% reported the content covered within the workshops was excellent/very good/good, and 3% reported the content covered within the workshop as fair. In addition, 100% of the students stated that the information provided within the workshop was rele- vant to their studies at the institution. Finally, when asked “would you recommend this workshop to a friend”, 87.5% stated they would. Overall, CSS spring workshops were a great success, and CSS anticipates the same outcome in Fall 2014. Stay tune for our upcoming workshops schedule! 3 College Tips: 10 Test Taking Tips to Ace your Exams. 1. Dump your brain. When you first get your test, write down any information that is difficult to remember such as formulas, dates, keywords, etc. on the back of the test. Then, you can refer- ence it while you’re taking the test without worrying if you’ll remember it correctly. 2. Skim through the entire test. When you first get your test, skim through the entire test and mark the questions you know that you can answer or questions that you don’t know right off the bat. Sometimes professors like to put easy questions at the end of the test. 3. Skip the questions you don’t know. Don’t waste time on questions you’re unsure of. Mark them with question marks and move on. You can go back to them later. 4. Double check your work. If you have extra time after you’ve finished the exam, take a few minutes to double check your answers, make sure you’ve followed all the directions, and have- n’t skipped any pages. 5. Look elsewhere on the test for answers. Sometimes the answer to one question may be found on another section of the test worded differently. 6. Pace yourself. Being able to take a test quickly yet carefully is essential. Also, don’t get anx- ious if you hear other students finishing their tests early. 7. Ask questions. If you’re confused about the wording or meaning of a question, ask your pro- fessor. Don’t risk getting a question wrong because you misunderstood it. 8. Carefully read all of the directions. Most students get a lot of points taken off because they were careless and didn’t fully read all of the directions. 9. Follow your gut instinct. Most of the times when students second guess themselves, they choose the wrong answer. 10. Relax. It is important to keep your head during a test. There can be a lot of pressure on you to succeed, but remember that stressing out works against you. You risk panicking and/or for- getting information you’ve studied. For more information on test taking strategies and academic success tips please click here. 4 University Bound: I’m Bound for Greatness! Every Saturday I wake up almost as early as I wake up on a regular school day. I wear something comfortable, grab my backpack on my way out of the door, and make my way to the University of the Virgin Islands. My final destination is not the sandy shores of Brewers Beach, or the book-laden walls of the Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library, but rather the third floor of the CA Building in room 302, where I appear an hour before most people and sit and watch the room fill up around me until I see the smiling face of Mrs. Rohan, the University Bound Di- rector, as she walks into the room and starts our weekly general assembly. I joined University Bound in the summer of my 11th grade year and have been a part of it ever since. The summer sessions focus on giving students a preview of what to expect in their upcoming school year so that they can be a step ahead of their peers before the first bell rings on the first official day of school. It also acclimates students to college life as they try to balance typical distractions with their summer course work. I recall being up with my suitemates at one in the morning drinking coffee and cramming for an AP Biology test in a couple hours. I can also remember going to the beach and making the decision to bring a textbook along so I can keep up with classes while soaking up some sun. It was not long until midterms rolled by and finals week was looming. The experience culminated with a college tour in the Sunshine State of Florida, where I got even more tastes of being a college student. I went back to school that year with confidence. It felt amazing to have a teacher standing in front of me starting a new lesson on something I already covered months before. During the school year, University Bound is there to guide me. My Saturday schedule mirrors my schedule during the week with the addition of a college readiness course taught by Mrs. Rohan herself. The instructors here are great at teaching their particular subjects and I can find help and tutoring for classes ranging from AP Calculus to Physics and beyond. My classmates on Saturday are also my classmates on any other day of the week at CAHS, along with students from IEKHS and private schools. Information blends to- gether as we work towards a fruitful semester. Although some students who do not have the pleasure of be- ing in the program feel that their Saturday is better spent elsewhere, I cannot help feeling that I am right where I belong. At University Bound, I am bound for a high school career of accomplishment, a college career of achievement, and a life of success. I am bound for greatness and there is nowhere to go but upwards. This is more than a program, or some Saturday activity to occupy time. University Bound is a family, where my sib- lings are my classmates and my parents are the instructors that assist me on my journey to fulfillment. This is an environment where love and support surround me like a warm blanket. This is a home away from home, where hope welcomes me with arms wide open. Written By: Sheila Joseph University Bound Participant 5 Software to aid in Academic Advisement It’s that time again and classes are filling up. Come select the class you want before your seat is gone. You can drop by the Center for Student Success for registration assistance or log on to AdvisorTrac to make an appointment. To view the Summer 2014 Class Schedule click here To view the Fall 2014 Class Schedule click here The Center for Student Success is utiliz- ing AdvisorTrac to manage its advise- ment process. AdvisorTrac is a software for advising, and counselling centers for colleges and universities. It is com- pletely web-based and is installed with- in the mycampus portal for easy access. It is hosted by Redrock Software Corpo- ration. AdvisorTrac provides a unified system to track visits to the Center for Student Success, record and share notes about sessions, and report on student activity and progress. It allow students to view their own visit history and schedule their own appoint- ments with their Academic Advisor. To access AdvisorTrac log in to your mycampus and click on the TRAC icon and log-in to Advisor TRAC using your mycampus username and password. Log-on to AdvisorTrac and schedule an appointment to meet your Academic Advisor today! To access AdvisorTrac please click here Register Today! Have You Completed your FASFA? The deadline to complete your Federal Application for Financial Aid (FASFA) passed on March 1, however, you can still apply for your financial aid today. To complete the FAFSA, go online to www.fafsa.gov. The federal school codes for UVI are 006989 for the St. Croix campus and 003946 for the St. Thomas campus. To complete the FAFSA you will need your Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you don't already have a PIN, register for one at www.pin.ed.gov. AdvisorTrac 6 CSS Summer Programs are Now Accepting Applications! Summer Bridge UVI's Summer Bridge Program focuses on high school graduates’ transition from high school to college dur- ing a five-week, residential, academic program held on the St. Croix and St. Thomas campuses. The pro- gram is specifically designed to assist students in ex- celling on UVI's placement tests. The program will begin June 22, 2014 and end July 26, 2014. To apply please click here . For more information about UVI’s Summer Bridge program contact: Jennifer Crawford Center for Student Success St. Thomas Campus jpalmer1@live.uvi.edu (340) 693-1196 Michelle Albany Center for Student Success St. Croix Campus malbany@live.uvi.edu (340) 692-4182 University Bound Summer Residential Component includes an in- tense 6-week preparatory program. Students will participate in a wide variety of academic, cultural enrichment, social and recreational activities for six weeks during the summer. Students will be ex- posed to The Summer Residential component of University Bound will begin June 2014 and end July 2014. University Bound is accepting applications for its Academic Year Round component which is from October-May. For application information please click here. For more information about UVI’s University Bound program contact: Rosalia Rhymer-Rohan Center for Student Success St. Thomas Campus rrhymer@live.uvi.edu (340) 693-1133 or Ms. Evette Richards (340) 693-1130 Michelle Albany Center for Student Success St. Croix Campus malbany@live.uvi.edu Math and Writing Tutoring Services for Summer Session. There will be math and writing tutoring services available for students during the Summer 2014 semester. Please review hours of operation and contact information below: Math Tutoring Services: Mondays through Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm Ms. Leslie Greene (340) 692-4224 Writing Tutoring Services: Mondays through Fridays 11:00am-5:00pm Dr. Valerie Combie (340) 692-4126 7 CSS Congratulates Prospective Class of Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 School of Business Master of Business Administration Bernie M. Abraham Carl E. Derricks Latisha Carren Scatliffe * Sherell S. Anthony Kevin David Dixon Patricia M. Simmonds Jana E. Cammie Aquila Ebony Dorsey* Rashi Singh Necola A. Charles Joseph Jamahl Douglas Kimberlee Smith* Shatima K. Charleswell Herschell L. Edwards-Bartlette* Sarai O. Smith* Allison L. De Gazon Krista E. Edwards Rashown S. Soldiew Esmie H. Edwards Trichelle A. Ekpe* Amie S. St. Louis Yusef K. Francis Marsha Laurea Elcock-Bedford* Ghadeer A. Taha* Kimberly L. Fowle Tiffany Fabian-Schmidt Bernard Malcolm Taylor * Janelle C. Gumbs Jacqueline Valerie Faulkner Jamalie Ortwell Thomas K'Nisha A. Gumbs Camelia Febres Tamisha I. Thomas Tiffany M. Gumbs Wilson C. Ferrance Sheena S. Tonge* Janice C. Hodge Shevvin A. Fleming Jahnelle Nicole Devalene Toussaint Kimmoleah S. Jones Amiquah J. Freeman Astrid M. Carmona Tuitt Rosetta A. Romain Robenson M. Gassant Gisel Ventura* Maria Tamas Almeade J. George Kasieam M. Webster Joe'lle L. Webster Heather Lynn Hessler* Somere Alozi Webber Marolin K. Williams Shirley A. Hodge Artara Wilkins June K. Wyatt Taimmi Carol Jackson* D'Lisa A. Williams Elizabeth Jn Baptiste Tabari A. Williams Bachelor of Arts Brittney K. Joseph Cyrecia N. Wilson Nicole Karena Abbott Dennisha T. Joseph Laura A. Winter Heba N. Abdallah* Jarleen A. Knight Damari Natasha Acosta* Jeneva V. Lawrence Associate in Arts Jerrick I. Amaro Jada M. Lynch Heba N. Abdallah Shaylah S. Anthony Tarsia Luke Jorge L. Acevedo Kamilesse A. Arroyo Teckla T. McFarlane Samuel Cherival Loydene E. Bloice* Marilin Melendez Kambia A. David K'desha Veonca Bloice * Dante Akil Morton Kevin David Dixon Amanda Jovielle Bridgewater * Jana A. Nibbs* Marsha Laurea Elcock-Bedford Taphia Pelisha Browne* Jeffrine A. Niles* Robenson M. Gassant Alexander Alan Dean Burlar Marlene A. Parrott Tysha T. Horsford Brenda Ash Carty Carmen B. Pemberton Andrene Monique Johnson Chamica Liza Charles Garvin Penn, Jr. Lisa L. Marshall Dara D. Cozier Vakeel Anthony Pereira Shemika J. Nathaniel Juan M. Cruz Reanna Allisha Powell * Claudia Prevost Dilia Daniel Teresa Valencia Powell* April Pride Kambia A. David April Marie Pride Rashida Rehema Quetel Javelle Tamara Davis* Nikima S. Richards Levette Dubois Ruan Kefentsi K. Davis Natalie Theona Richardson* Ghadeer A. Taha Rochella T. Davis* Akeya E. Roberts Vanessa Roxan Tamar Stephany M. Davis Keyan J. Roberts Cherese L. Tyson O'Kiema M. Dedier* LaReina Robinson Donna A. Williams Leechang Joycelyn Defreitas Jacqueline C. Romer* Kervin S. Williams Mike O. Denver* José Luis Saldand Jr. Cyrecia N. Wilson Names on list have not been confirmed and some names may have been omitted. The official graduation list will be release after May 14, 2014. * Indicates cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors. 8 CSS Congratulates Prospective Class of Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 School of Education & School of Nursing School of Education Master of Arts in Education Associate of Arts Rosette Benjamin Andretta L. Jacobs Njnanya Boyd Deborah A. Matthew Janine H. Crump Demetria Arlene Mayers Joanna A. Delano Miriam Narcisse Mia A. Felix Dowe Sharon I. Narcisse Merle M. Durand Hermione C. Somerszaul Patricia Erma Fatal Francis Jno Lewis Kishma O. Liburd School of Nursing Hazel Jacqueline Phillip-Titus Bachelor of Science Margaret Richardson Cherise X. Adams Charles Patricia Robb Loreli A. Bess Nathalie V. Roumou Tara S. Bougouneau Coralie H. Schmidt Renee M. Bridges Uilez Ann Semper Denisecia M. Clarke Monica A. Hodge Bachelor of Arts Frances Florence McIntyre* Sonia Antoine Kishma L. Ryan Akeema C. Charleswell Donette Skerritt Cherise C. Davis Hashia A. Wallace Chelsea Ayn DeYoung Jenise A. Wheatley-Roberts Jasmine J. Fenton Cellecia R. Francis Associates of Science Cerese Gregoire * Margaret A. Ferreras Marla Hodge Emerala A. Finney Andrene Monique Johnson* Lotina Kadian Grant Balbariella Lopez Ronald J. Hammer Shauntell Michelle Mactavious Melisa Vanessa Hanley Danielle N. Potter Zalika Kaza Aisha K. Samuel Andrea N. Merchant Jessica M. Sibilly Arthur A. Moxley Natasha Springette Jessica Emilia Nieves Raydiance K. Watts-Clarke* Renita Olivia Phillip Krystal R. Webster Kathleen A. Solomon Krystie A. Webster* Labodie Swanston Luna William Paulette Toussaint-Jarvis Sherae S. Victorine Names on list have not been confirmed and some names may have been omitted. The official graduation list will be release after May 14, 2014. * Indicates cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors. 9 CSS Congratulates Prospective Class of Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Master of Arts in Psychology Davril M. Huggins-Looby Marisha Jeana Jno-Lewis Leida Perez Derisee Lettsome Glenda Raphael Brenda Stephany Lewis Mary A. Rabsatt Rodriguez Yoelika Liburd Shausmae L. Malone * Master of Arts in Public Administration Shenee C. Martin* Adrianne D. Council Claudelle Mathurin Keshia Naomi Cooper Vernell G. McSween Merl Eustache Kathleen Mae Alcudia Miego George H. Greene Richard W. Motta Hedda T. Finch Simpson Nadia Nibbs Jane Glendora Husband Jamillia Rebecca Norris Manefa A. O'Connor-Francis* Bachelor of Science Kenisha Queenesta Pascal* Herman J. Bardouille Hannah Paul Shakima B. Plunkett* Bachelor of Arts Takesha S. Roberts Antoinette Barbara Lovette Anderson Rika N. Rodriguez Rieka Je Livia Audain Denisha Jermain Rogers Shamoya O. Barzey T'Niqua L.K. Rogers* Alvin S. Bedneau Verlyndah R. Rogers Akeel Allan Breedy Carlton A. Stevens Ebony Jackie Renee Browne Mark E. Van Beverhoudt* Antonio T. Carey * Marcellina A. Ventura Amber T. Clarke* Nishelle G. Warrican Najuma O. A. Dunn* Renee Candice Williams* Kimiesha A. Dyer Erick C. Willie* Carol Adelita Frett Wreford W. Grouby Associate of Applied Science Shanella L. Gumbs Rochella Davis Kadeem Ulysses Hendrickson Ivoree S. Friday Jasmine K. Hobson Lena Harris Kirwin B. Hodge* Kadeem U. Hendrickson Rijziena Cassandra Hooker Kirwin B. Hodge Lorie T. Jeffers Mark E. Van Beverhoudt Rhea M. Jenkins Deshona S. Williams-Liburd Names on list have not been confirmed and some names may have been omitted. The official graduation list will be release after May 14, 2014. * Indicates cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors. 10 CSS Congratulates Prospective Class of Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 College of Math & Sciences Master of Marine and Environmental Sciences Rosmin S. Ennis Mohammad Hussein Mustafa* Howard Anthony Forbes Marisela Narcisse Randall Tyler Grespin Louis Pascal Ashley M. Ruffo David Andres Paulius* Nikita R. Thompson Rudel G. J. Phillip Brandon A. Rhymer* Bachelor of Science Renata Adia Rubaine Wael Maher Abduljaber* Cleopatra Joehendra Skerrit Kamaria Kanika Alexander* Trevor Skeete Cyril Andrew Phil M. Smith* Lavida Rashida Brooks* Amber J. Stanley* Corbin R. Campbell* Odari C. Thomas* Nicholas C. Cromwell, Jr.* Nerissa Elise Washington Tasha A. Corneille Makysha M. William Max L. Cymerint Samuel Nehemiah Williams Jonathan D. Donnell Matthew Russel Worden Ahniqua Arelia Donovan Denese L. Dorival* Bachelor of Arts Shamelle L. Farrington* Sharifah O. Cottle-Matthew Anthonio Michael Forbes* Shana A. Gilbert Mahlik Devon Griffin Ry'Neese A. James Thia Tayvonne Homer Tiffany L. Reddick Shakeal J. Huggins Chawnique D. Schjang Stella Pernelle Jarvis* Gemel Amillia Joseph* Associate of Science Annesha Christina King* Brandon A. Rhymer Thalia C. Lake* Antonios Doliotis Liniqua L. Lindquist Miguel M. Mark* Associate of Applied Science David A. Mohammed* Ambica Mala Balkaran Tyrone Anthony Petersen Names on list have not been confirmed and some names may have been omitted. The official graduation list will be release after May 14, 2014. * Indicates cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors. 11 35 Years of Service Rosalia M. Rhymer-Rhohan 10 Years of Service Michelle Albany Jacinthe Proctor 5 Years of Service Julie Cruz Trudi Golphin Leslie Greene The Center for Student Success thank you for all you do! Congratulations to the CSS Staff for your Years of Service to UVI Upcoming Events May 13, 2014 May 17, 2014 May 18, 2014 May 13-June 17, 2014 Faculty Institute: “Advising” 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in B110 and EVC 401 Commencement on St. Thomas Commencement on Albert A. Sheen Summer Session I: Classes Begin St. Thomas Campus Maria Fleming Phone: 340-693-1582 Fax: 340-693-1627 Email: mflemin@live.uvi.edu Office: Sports and Fitness Center (SFC-204) Office: Sports and Fitness Center (SFC 205) Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix Sherrayn Garcia Phone: 340-692-4274 Fax: 340-692-4141 Email: sphilli1@live.uvi.edu EVC:716 A The Center for Student Success