The Link FSC Parent Newsletter 3/15/13

Campus Announcements:

Raise the Roof – FSC men’s basketball has advanced to the next round of tournament play. Students can sign up for free tickets for the Saturday 6 p.m. game at the Center for Student Involvement in the Bandshell. Tickets will be picked up at the tailgate party before the game at 5 p.m.

Living Space – Your student will soon be in the process of selecting housing for the Fall. All information regarding the application process and information sessions can be found on the Community Living website at http://www.flsouthern.edu/KCMS/Student-Life/Community-Living.aspx and also on our Portal.  Encourage your student to check his/her email for various notifications and information regarding the process.

Easter – A reminder, Florida Southern is closed on Good Friday, March 29. Halls are open. No classes are held and all FSC offices are closed.

Important Date – Next Friday, March 22, is the last day a student can withdraw from a class/classes without academic penalty.

Commencement Handbook – The Commencement Handbook is online and is an easy reference for answers to your graduation questions. Commencement Handbook.

FSC vs. the Detroit Tigers – It was an outstanding experience for our baseball team to be on the diamond with the major leaguers. Read about the game.

Registration Nears - The registration period begins next week for many students. Be sure your student is clear of any holds on accounts- business and accountability. Registration is as follows:

March 18 - Students with 93 or more earned hours may begin Web Registration at 8:00 P.M.

March 21- Students with 60 or more earned hours may begin Web Registration at 8:00 P.M.

March 25 - Students with 30 or more earned hours may begin Web Registration at 8:00 P.M.

March 28 -Students with 1 or more earned hours may begin Web Registration at 7:00 A.M.

March 28- Students with 0 earned hours may begin Web Registration at 12:00 noon

Summer Online and More – Florida Southern is offering a variety of classes online or on campus this summer. The online classes provide student with the flexibility to balance the demands of work, an internship, or travel while continuing to work toward degree completion. Classes are offered in one ten-week and two five-week sessions. Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon or online. A reminder that with FSC Summer Options, your student can:

· Take courses online – from anywhere in the world

· Save money

· Work toward early graduation

· Retake a class to improve GPA

Academic Reminders (always good to know):

· If your student is needing some academic help:

Tutor Tables– Mondays, Tuesdays, and now Wednesdays

6-8 p.m., Student Solutions Center – Natural Sciences, Math, Social Sciences

· Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Course #:	Time & Place:	Location:
ACC 2111	Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm	Rogers Student Lounge
BIO 2216	Tuesdays 5-7pm	PS 204
CHE 1011	Sundays, 3-5pm	PS 108
CHE 1012	Thursdays, 7-9pm Sundays, 3-5pm	PS 107 PS 107
CHE 1111	Tuesdays, 5-7pm	PS 107
CHE 1112	Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm	PS 108
MAT 2022	Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm	PS 203 PS 203
PHY 2120 & 2020	Tuesdays 7-9pm	PS 204

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Friday, March 15

· Founders Ball/Honors Celebration, 7-11 p.m., Lakeland Yacht and Country Club

Saturday, March 16

· Paint Your Heart Out Lakeland

· Discover Florida Trip, Clearwater Beach, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 17

· Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· Mass, 1:30 p.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 18

Tuesday, March 19

· Rising Senior Dinner, 6 p.m., Thrift

Wednesday, March 20

· Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Circle Drive

Thursday, March 21

· Blood Drive, 1-9 p.m. Circle Drive

· Florida Southern College Opera Theater Symphony Orchestra present

Giacomo Puccini’s comedic masterpiece, Gianni Schicchi (The rich merchant Buoso Donati has died, and his relatives have assembled like vultures at his bedside. When they discover that he has left all of his money to the monks, they scheme to rewrite the will……with the help of the clever Gianni Schicchi!, Branscomb Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

ALL Students FREE

· Mocs Comedy Series, Gina Yashere, 8 p.m., Bandshell

Friday, March 22

· Final Day to withdraw from a class/classes without academic penalty

· Chick Fil A Friday, 8:45 a.m., Bandshell

· Senior Graphic Design Show begins, Melvin Art Gallery

Saturday, March 23

· Shuttle to Shop – Wiregrass Shoppes, 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, March 24

· Palm Sunday

· Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· Mass, 1:30 p.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· Florida Southern College Opera Theater Symphony Orchestra present

Giacomo Puccini’s comedic masterpiece, Gianni Schicchi (The rich merchant Buoso Donati has died, and his relatives have assembled like vultures at his bedside. When they discover that he has left all of his money to the monks, they scheme to rewrite the will……with the help of the clever Gianni Schicchi!, Branscomb Auditorium 2:30 p.m.

In the News:

FSC’s Enactus Business Club Combines Entrepreneurship with Social Action

Spanish Ambassador Ramon Gil-Casares Gives Convocation Address

First-Year Advice:

Fall registration is just around the corner. Your student is working with their advisor to determine the best courses to take in the fall term. In most cases, students will begin taking more courses within their chosen major, while still continuing to complete the general education requirements. If your student is still undecided about their major, they may wish to speak to someone in our office or our career center. Based on interest areas, we often help students make connections with faculty members who can further discuss options one may have with a particular major. At FSC we work collaboratively to best serve our students.

Second-Year Insight:

Community Living is offering a unique experience to second-year students interested in a living-learning environment committed to the development and success of sophomores.  Students will be housed in Dell Hall and will participate in activities, events and services exclusive to sophomores at FSC. Online application is due Friday, March 29 by 5 p.m.  Students must indicate Second-Year Experience as their “preferred community.” 

Follow this link for more details:

http://www.flsouthern.edu/KCMS/Student-Life/Community-Living.aspx#housing

From the FSC Counseling Center:

Sick and Tired.  Most healthy young people expect to be young and healthy forever.  Unfortunately, life sometimes takes an unexpected turn and even the most vigorous young person can experience a health crisis.  Coping with a serious health problem is exhausting in itself; doing so while trying to perform well academically may simply be impossible.  In such cases, a medical withdrawal may be the choice least disruptive to the student’s academic career.  Even so, the decision to request a medical withdrawal is not one to be made lightly.  The student considering this possibility should seek guidance from family, medical professionals, and various college offices.  Here are some of the points you can help your student to think through:

• Is the illness diagnosed or is it still in question?  If there is as yet no definitive diagnosis, what are the next steps in dealing with the illness?  If there is a diagnosis, what is the expected course of the illness?  Can the student’s health situation be brought under control quickly enough to avoid missing classes and academic deadlines? 
• Is it realistic to expect the student to meet academic responsibilities while coping with the illness?  Would a lowered level of academic performance have a long-range effect on the student’s future?  For example, would a semester’s poor performance imperil acceptance to graduate school?
• What effect would a medical withdrawal have on the student’s scholarships and overall financial aid package? 
• What is the student’s history of coping with unexpected or difficult situations?  Is the student likely to comply with medical treatment and follow through adequately?  An individual’s ability to cope with a health crisis is not entirely predictable but some inferences can be made based upon such factors as the student’s usual stress management capabilities, the availability of family and social support, and the student’s general state of health before the current illness.  
• Is it close enough to the end of term that taking an Incomplete is an option?  Typically, this is an option only when almost all coursework has been completed and the student has received permission from each professor.  Incomplete coursework must be completed by the end of the next term—is that a realistic expectation?
• How disruptive will medical treatment be?  For example, if surgery is necessary, what is the likely recuperation time? How much class time will be missed?  Will the student miss classes for follow-up or rehab appointments? 
• Will medical treatment resolve the illness entirely or will there be lasting or on-going effects?  If so, are those effects likely to interfere with academic performance?  
• Are there supportive strategies that can be put into place to assist the student?  If so, what accommodations can or cannot be offered by the College?  Does the student’s health condition affect his or her ability to live in campus housing?  Will the student’s health condition be disruptive or distressing to fellow students, whether in classes, residence halls, or elsewhere in the campus community? 

Your student’s medical providers can help answer some of these questions.  Others will require information from various campus departments, including faculty, Financial Aid, Disability Services, Student Solutions, and Student Development.  As you and your student work through all the ins and outs of dealing with a serious illness, don’t forget the Counseling Center.  We can offer supportive counseling to your student and help him or her work through the many thoughts and feelings that arise during this stressful time.

From the FSC Career Center:

The Rising Senior Celebration Dinner will take place Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Thrift Alumni Room. This is an event for juniors who have responded to their invitations!

Is your student curious to know how their major fits in with the career they want? Perhaps they’re wondering what type of internship they could get this summer and how to prepare for it? We invite them to come by the Career Center and make an appointment to meet with one of the Career Counselors to start planning!

From the Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center:

Campus Wide Blood Drive

Giving Blood Is Safe, Simple & It Saves Lives!

Wednesday, March 20, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at Circle Drive by Wynee’s Bistro.

Thursday, March 21, 1pm – 9 pm at Circle Drive.

All blood donors receive a FREE MOVIE TICKET.

You can now make an appointment online at www.fbsdonor.org and use ACCT. #LFLSC.

Smoking Cessation

Quit Smoking Now is a FREE six week interactive class.  It is led by trained facilitators and is open to anyone interested in quitting smoking or any other tobacco products.  Participants will receive FREE NRT patches as part of this class.  This class started Wednesday, March 13^th  at 5:30pm.  For registration information please contact Michael McElveen at mmcelveen@flsouthern.edu.

Group Exercise Classes

The 2^nd half of the Spring semester brings some changes to the group exercise schedule based on surveys conducted with our students.  For example, we’re giving students an opportunity to experience an outdoor class on the shores of beautiful Lake Hollingsworth with “Naturally Fit” on Tuesday evenings.  We encourage you to check out the new schedule at: http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/documents/SecondHalfSpringGE13_000.pdf

Intramurals

Congrats to our 2013 Intramural Basketball Champions:   

· Coed- Lady Friends AKA 5 Time Champs

· Men’s B League - FacAttack

· Men’s A League- We’re Just Friends

· Women’s A League- Alliance

THANKS for a great season

March Madness, Ultimate Frisbee and Floor Hockey begin Monday, March 11.

Sand Volleyball registration due Friday, March 15.  Tourney to be held on Friday, March 22.

FREE Personal Fitness Consulting

Through our Jump Start program, our fitness staff can help students reach their health and fitness goals.  We offer full fitness assessments, functional movement screenings, personalized exercise program design and instruction and nutrition education.  Contact Michele Cash at mcash@flsouthern.edu or 863-680-3894 for more information or to set up an appointment.  http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/jumpstart.htm

Student Health 101-A Parent Perspective

http://readsh101.com/flsouthern-pp.html

We hope you’ll enjoy this interactive parent’s companion to our Student Health 101 newsletter.

Sports Shorts:

Fri. Mar. 15 Bentley Lakeland 3:00 pm M. Tennis

Fri. Mar. 15 Bentley Lakeland 3:00 pm W. Tennis

Fri. Mar. 15 Barry Lakeland 6:00 pm Baseball

Fri. Mar. 15 Lynn Lakeland 7:00 pm Softball

Fri. Mar. 15 at USF Invite Tampa TBA M&W Track

Fri. Mar. 15 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA W. Basketball

Sat. Mar. 16 Northwood Univ. (MI) Lakeland 10:00 am M. Tennis

Sat. Mar. 16 Lynn (DH) Lakeland 1:00 pm Softball

Sat. Mar. 16 vs. Pfeiffer Jacksonville 1:00 pm M. Lacrosse

Sat. Mar. 16 Barry (DH) Lakeland 1:00 pm Baseball

Sat. Mar. 16 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA M. Basketball

Sat. Mar. 16 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA W. Basketball

Sun. Mar. 17 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA M. Basketball

Sun. Mar. 17 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA W. Basketball

Mon. Mar. 18 at Bobcat Intercollegiate Eatonton, Ga. All Day M. Golf

Mon. Mar. 18 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA M. Basketball

Mon. Mar. 18 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA W. Basketball

Tues. Mar. 19 at Bobcat Intercollegiate Eatonton, Ga. All Day M. Golf

Tues. Mar. 19 Colorado Mesa Lakeland 5:00 pm W. Lacrosse

Tues. Mar. 19 Florida Tech Lakeland 6:00 pm Baseball

Tues. Mar. 19 NCAA South Regional TBA TBA M. Basketball

Wed. Mar. 20 at Palm Beach Atlantic (DH) West Palm Beach 4:00 pm Softball

Wed. Mar. 20 at Flagler St. Augustine 7:00 pm Baseball

Wed. Mar. 20 at Rollins Winter Park 7:00 pm M. Lacrosse

Fri. Mar. 22 at Univ. of Cincinnati Spring Invite Crystal River All Day W. Golf

Fri. Mar. 22 Southeastern Oklahoma State Lakeland 10:00 am M. Tennis

Fri. Mar. 22 at Lynn (DH) Boca Raton 12:00 pm Baseball

Fri. Mar. 22 at Disney T&F Showcase Kissimmee TBA M&W Track

Sat. Mar. 23 at Univ. of Cincinnati Spring Invite Crystal River All Day W. Golf

Sat. Mar. 23 at Lynn Boca Raton 12:00 pm Baseball

Sat. Mar. 23 Shippensburg Lakeland 1:00 pm W. Lacrosse

Sat. Mar. 23 at Disney T&F Showcase Kissimmee TBA M&W Track

Sun. Mar. 24 at Univ. of Cincinnati Spring Invite Crystal River All Day W. Golf

Sun. Mar. 24 Lenoir Rhyne Lakeland 1:00 pm M. Lacrosse

Final Thoughts – School spirit! Encourage your student to show his/her school spirit and attend one of the many athletic events going on this weekend. Saturday night’s basketball game definitely promises to deliver some “raise the roof” moments as our team advances into this round of play. GO MOCS!

All the best – Shari

Shari Szabo

Associate Dean of Student Success

Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive

Lakeland, FL 33801-5698