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SELF MOTIVATION SERIES
(This series will explore the role of what has been identified as the "inner voice," "self-talk," and "intra-communication," etc. in effecting positive outcomes.)
Changing negative and self-defeating "self-talk" can be encouraged by others, but it is ultimately up to the individual to become aware of negative thinking, monitor it, and change it. One of the best ways to do this is to be on the lookout for and avoid tunnel vision (seeing only one aspect of a situation and ignoring or excluding all other relevant information). One remedy is to avoid dichotomous reasoning (seeing everything as black or white). This type of self-talk sounds like the following: all or nothing, win or loose, succeed or fail, love or hate, and everything is good or bad. Typical words include: "never", "all", "every", "everybody", and "always". Teachers can help by encouraging students to think in terms of gray areas. They can be taught to analyze situations in terms of percentages. Seldom is anything 100%. It may be 50%, 20%, or only 5%. Strive for a balanced point of view. Remember the ancient Greek ideal: "nothing to excess". —Submitted by Employee Development (05.07.08)

Exams

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

7 p.m.

On the Circle

GED Graduation

7 p.m.

On the Circle

Curriculum Graduation

7 p.m.

On the Circle

Faculty Workday

CCTL Registration

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BioTech and Life Sciences: What’s In It For Me?

2 to 4 p.m.

Rotary Auditorium and the Circle

Summer Final Registration

Faculty Development—Developing Partnerships with Business, Industry and K-12

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SB-101

Administrative Council

3 p.m.

Faculty Workday

Fish & All That Jazz

6 p.m.

Mooresville Center

Ten-week Session Begins

Drop/Add for 10-week Session

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Rotary Auditorium

Early Fall Registration & Advising Begins for Returning Students

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early Fall Registration

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MCC Retirement Reception

2 p.m.

Faculty Development—Overview & Orientation for WebAdvisor

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Memorial Day

No Classes—Faculty Workday

Memorial Day Band Concert

6 p.m.

On the Circle

Faculty Workday

Security Test & Drill

Student Services Building Groundbreaking

4 p.m.

CNA Graduation

7 p.m.

Shearer Hall

Faculty/Staff Development—Microsoft Office Training

Faculty Workday

Luncheon & MCCEE Auction

11:30 a.m.

Old Gym

Faculty/Staff Development—Microsoft Office Training

BLET Graduation

6 p.m.

• Tylenol Scholarship to students pursuing health-related studies.Applicants should look for more information or apply on-line at www.tylenol.com/scholarship (use access key TYNL). Application Deadline is May 15, 2008.
   
• The Do-Over Scholarship
  A total of five $1000 scholarships!
  • must be 13 years or older
  • legal resident of the US or District of Columbia

Go to www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx and complete the online application, In addition, you will need to answer the following question in 250 works or less: "If you were given one 'do-over' would you: a) use it for yourself; b) give it to another person; c) choose not to use it. Please explain your choice. Application Deadline is June 30, 2008.
 

• United Hospice Foundation Scholarship Program
  $1000 Scholarship - one each for Nursing, Pharmacy and Rehab students in GA, NC and FL who have an interest in working in an end-of-life healthcare field upon graduation. For more information or an application, visit the website at www.unitedhospicefoundation.org/scholarships/html.

• American Subcontractors Association of the Carolinas, Catawba Valley Chapter Scholarship
  Requirements are:

  • create a one page essay, about yourself, why this scholarship is important to you and how your studies are related to the construction industry,

  • obtain a letter of recommendation from any employee of a construction related company,

  • return both with completed application.

  To obtain an application, please come to the Financial Aid office in MB-130. The deadline is June 30.
   

• SECU (State Employee's Credit Union) "People Helping People" Scholarship
  Two $5000 scholarships to students at each North Carolina Community College. Eligibility: Students who have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, community involvement as well as maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher. For further info please stop the Financial Aid Office in MB-130.
   

• Coca Cola Scholarship
  A one-time $1000 Scholarship. Deadline for submission is April 30, 2008. Please stop by the Financial Aid Office in MB-130 to fill out an application.

  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must have engaged in community service within the previous 12 months or is employed full or part-time
  • Must be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the upcoming fall term at a two-year institution
  • May not be a child or grandchild of Coca-Cola employees

   

• 2008 Crumley and Associates Crib To College Next Step Scholarship Program

  • applicant must be a community college student who will be transferring to an accredited 4-year college or university in fall 2008. Crumley and Associates employees and their members are not eligible to enter.

  • applicants will be judged on a written essay
  • applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA or better to apply
  • applicants must also provide three letters of recommendation including one from a family member, one from an educator/teacher and one from a friend or other community member

For guidelines for submitting the application go to the Crumley & Associates website, www.crumleyandassociates.com or stop by the Financial Aid Office in MB-130.
 

• The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) Scholarship
  The applicant and/or parent guardian must be a member of SEANC. Students whose parent(s) are state employees but not SEANC members are not eligible for the scholarships. Applicants must apply through the local SEANC District. Info available at the FA Office. Financial Aid applicants must include a copy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report. The student must be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2007-2008 school year. For more information or an application, please come to the FA Office in MB-130.
   

• American Indians Committee American Indian Scholarship Information
  Applicants must be Native Americans in financial need and have a grade point average of at least 2.75—NO EXCEPTIONS. Programs may be vocational training or college/university at the undergraduate or graduate level. The scholarship is a one-time award of $500. Deadline for Fall term is April 1 and for Spring term, October 1.
   

• NURSING STUDENTS Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA) Scholarships are available. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 annually. They may be applied toward tuition, books and academic fees only. The scholarships may not be used to pay any other expenses that the student incurs.

  Eligibility Requirements current enrollment and matriculation in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate or generic master's degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program. Matriculation means the student has applied to a state approved nursing school and has been admitted into the nursing program.

  • Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program
  • attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester
  • involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities
  • document academic achievement
  • establish financial need
  • high school students are not eligible to apply
  • US citizen or Alien with US Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number
  • students graduating prior to December 2008 are ineligible to apply

  For more information or an application visit the website www.nsna.org, click on FOUNDATION or stop by the MCC Financial Aid Office MB room 130.
   

• North Carolina Division of Veteran Affairs  In appreciation for the service and sacrifices of North Carolina's War Veterans, a four year scholarship program at NC approved schools has been established for qualifying children of certain class categories of deceased, disabled, combat or POW/MIA Veterans.

  Residency Requirements

  • at time of application, applicant must be under the age of 25 and residing in North Carolina
  • veteran parent was a legal resident of NC at the time of his/her entrance into that period of service in the armed forces during which eligibility is established
  • the applicant is the natural child, or adopted child prior to age 15, who was born in NC and has been a resident of NC continuously since birth

  If you think you may qualify for this scholarship, please see Tracy Rapp in the Financial Aid Office, MB Rm 130 for more information.
   

•  If you have a completed FAFSA on file there are still some outstanding Mitchell Community College scholarship opportunities. If you fit in any of the following categories please submit an application to the Financial Aid Department.
  • Iredell county resident Business major with at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Emergency Service Degree
  • Full-time law enforcement officer enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA
  • Second year Pre-Business major with leadership qualities

• Useful website for several scholarships: www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/index.php
   
• The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation scholarships range annually from $500 to $10,000. If you are the son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, retired or deceased; the son or daughter of a Marine Reservist who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or who was killed while in the service; or the son or daughter of an active duty, reserve, or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served with the U.S. Marine Corps, you may be eligible. For further information and/or an application, please call 800.292.7777 or visit www.mcsf.org
   
• The National Scholars Honor Society is an academic honors organization dedicated to actively encouraging, recognizing and rewarding high academic achievement in all areas of study. The Society grants scholarships to highly qualified achievers from all academic pursuits. Scholarship eligibility is determined for each new applicant at the time of acceptance and reviewed bi-annually. It is the responsibility of each member to update their file on an annual basis to remain in the eligibility pool. Scholarships are funded by private grants and membership fees. The total number and amounts of scholarships granted are based upon the total funds available. To apply go to www.CollegeHonors.org.