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8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Sessions
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Time / Room
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Session Title / Description
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Presenter(s)
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Workshop Type
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 308B
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What is the Yellow Jasmine?
The Yellow Jasmine is the online journal of literary and visual art for Florence-Darlington Technical College. It seeks to publish written and visual art created by students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.
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Terri Carter
English Department
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Academic
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5305
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Stress and Anxiety and the Student
The workshop will focus on developing an understanding of anxiety and stress. Coping skills will be explored and practiced.
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Martha Stewart Brandi McGee
Aneta Hopkins
Denise McKay
Stewart Behavioral Health
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Mental Health
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5303
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How to Apply for Scholarships/The Will G. Dailey Fund
An overview of how FDTC students can apply for scholarships/book loans through the FDTC Educational Foundation.
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Jill Lewis,
FDTC Foundation
Nick Lyerly,
Evening College
Lauren Dorton,
FDTC Foundation,
Jennifer Mabry, Institutional Grants
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Scholarships
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5202
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Professionalism: From the Classroom to the Workplace
Session will teach students how to conduct themselves in a professional manner in and out of the classroom; what to means to be a professional versus being professional.
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Jamie Driggers
Deborah Newman
Dental Instructors
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Individual Growth & Development
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5301
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Study Tips for Student Success
This session will work to equip students with the skills necessary to be successful in studying for tests or board examinations.
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Reynolds McColl
Dian Davis
Health Sciences Faculty
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Academic
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 154 SiMT
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The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the technologies that use electricity to move, manipulate and hold large items.
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Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance Technology
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Academic
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5321
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Uh Oh! My Background Check is Positive!
Presentation will highlight options for students with positive background checks and tips to be successful with the onboarding processes for program entry for Nursing and Allied Health. This session is developed for pre-curriculum students.
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Dawn Nelson
Matthew Willis
Health Sciences Instructors
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Other
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 300
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Chemistry Jeopardy
Learn amazing facts about Periodic tables, learn about ions and how they form chemical compounds.
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Karen Herbert
Beverly Herring
Success Center
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Academic
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5310
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FDTC Mobile and Self-Service Student Planning
As students work toward earning their repective credentials, moving from college acceptance to graduation can be challenging. During this workshop we will introduce students to FDTC's mobile application and Self-Service Student Planning.
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Tyron Jones
AVP Information Technology
Candice Jackson,
Lorissa Evans
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Individual Growth & Development
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 7128
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Become a Financial Wizard
Students will learn how to do a variety of financial calculations.
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Steven Weingartner
Business
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Academic
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5309
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Trick or Treat for Student Success from Coker College
Students will identify personal challenges to their academic and personal growth. Will demonstrate a general knowledge of the resources available to students to assist them in their academic endeavors. Will discuss potential pathways for future endeavors.
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Whitney Watts
Dick Coldwell
Coker College
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Individual Growth & Development
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 308A
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Goal Setting and Motivation
Students will learn secrets for increasing motivation and reaching their goals.
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Brantlee Haire
Human Services
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Individual Growth & Development
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 7209
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“Let’s Make a Deal”
In-depth look at important dates, drop/add period, incomplete grades and upcoming news!
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Turkesha Green
Registration Coordinator
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Hot Topics
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5311
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It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You
NETWORKING is everything! This workshop will discuss the various methods of networking as well as the benefits. Networking is interacting with other people, exchanging information and establishing relationships that will assist in enhancing your education.
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Brittany Douglas
Kenyatta Jackson
Admissions and K12
Recruiters
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Career & Soft Skills
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5401
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Soft Skills: What Are They and Why Do I Need Them?
Provides students with a description and examples of soft skills, a discussion of why these skills are important in the workplace and suggestions on how to develop soft skills.
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Eileen Klang
Kelli Knotts
Nursing Department
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Career & Soft Skills
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5403
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FDTC Emergency Response Guide and Procedures
The workshop will entail information covered in the FDTC Emergency Response Guide. We will overview and discuss procedures pertaining to critical incidents, emergency directives, safety and movement.
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Gary Cooper
Director of Security
William Wilson
Security
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Response to Critical Incidents and Procedures
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5314
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FDTC Student Focus Group
Students in this session will have the opportunity to express their thoughts concerning the overall accessibility, adequacy and significance of their collegiate experience at FDTC. Are there ways FDTC Student Senate can better serve your needs? Candidly, share your thoughts in this campus-wide research study. Seats are limited to
15 participants, so get there early!
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FDTC Student Senate
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Other
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5312
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Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Cosmetology and Nail Technology
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Mary Cox
Cosmetology
Sherry Ford
Nail Technology
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Career & Soft Skills
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8:00 – 8:40
Room 5317
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Manners Matter
Student Code of Conduct and Student Grievance Procedures
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Kelly Hutchinson
Avette Brown
Registrar’s Office
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Hot Topics
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9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Sessions
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Time / Room
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Session Title / Description
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Presenter(s)
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Workshop Type
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 7104
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To Cheat or NOT to Cheat
Have you ever been cited for cheating on an assignment? Did you cheat deliberately or unknowingly? To Cheat or Not to Cheat: Strategies for Avoiding Academic Dishonesty is a workshop that will help you understand the academic dishonesty policy at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
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Dr. Marc C. David
AVP, Arts & Sciences
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Academic
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 656D
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Best Practices for Automotive Ownership/HVAC
During this session, we will share and demonstrate some basic practices of vehicle maintenance and why these items are important: How to check fluids, How to check tire pressure and tread depth, How to check and address various other items. We will also have tips on best practices for maintaining your home’s Heating and AC System. We will discuss some of the common concerns that a home owner can identify in regards to their HVAC System. The department will also provide information on areas of study and some of the potential career fields that can be entered upon completion of your studies.
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Bill Kitt, Bryan Daniels, Matthew Lewis, Dawn Baker, Keith McKenzie
Auto/HVAC Faculty
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Career & Soft Skills
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5305
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Stress and Anxiety and the Student
The workshop will focus on developing an understanding of anxiety and stress. Coping skills will be explored and practiced.
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Martha Stewart Brandi McGee
Aneta Hopkins
Denise McKay
Stewart Behavioral Health
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Mental Health
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5303
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How to Apply for Scholarships/The Will G. Dailey Fund
An overview of how FDTC students can apply for scholarships/book loans through the FDTC Educational Foundation.
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Jill Lewis, Executive Director of FDTC Foundation,
Nick Lyerly, Director of Evening College
Lauren Dorton, FDTC Foundation,
Jennifer Mabry, Director of Institutional Grants
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Scholarships
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5404
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Keys to Success
In this hands-on, active session, participants will learn about the 4 keys to being successful students.
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Karen Vido
Early Childhood Program Director
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Individual Growth & Development
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5202
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Succeeding in a Changing World
Interactive discussion on selecting the most appropriate college program and career path for each individual student.
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Doug Lange
Vice President for Business Affairs
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Individual Growth & Development
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 2116
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If you can dream it, we can make it!
Learn how to weld on a simulator and cut with a plasma cutter.
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Willis Ford
Benny Serrano
Welding Instructors
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Individual Growth & Development
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5301
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Study Tips for Student Success
This session will work to equip students with the skills necessary to be successful in studying for tests or board examinations.
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Reynolds McColl
Dian Davis
Health Sciences Faculty
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Academic
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 7208
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Growing Where You Are Planted
Developing habits to help you grow in your current (or future) career path.
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Ethel Wynn
Winnie Riley
Business Technology Instructors
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Individual Growth & Development
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 110B
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What Career Services Can Do For You
Overview of services offered for current students and alumni.
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Selena Williams
Meirisa Coleman
Success Center Tutors
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Career & Soft Skills
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5309
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Tips on Entrepreneurial Success
Personal insights, advice, and lessons from local Entrepreneur and business woman, Doris Lockhart, owner of AccuStaff.
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Doris Lockhart
Vernita Thomas
AccuStaff
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Career & Soft Skills
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 150 SiMT
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Water and Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce students to a new technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of materials. Students will engage in the programming of a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students: 15 per session
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Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
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Career & Soft Skills
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5403
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PTK Honor Society: Members and Non-members
Information regarding Phi Theta kappa honor society for members and non-members. Workshop to include, but not limited to: recruitment, society topics, membership and scholarships
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Miranda Aiken
Biology Instructor
& Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
Ashley Davis
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Individual Growth & Development
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 7216
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Degree Programs at Limestone College
Marketing materials and overview of programs at Limestone.
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Clay Young
Limestone College
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Academic
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5312
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Student Success: The Power of Positive Thinking
This workshop will help students identify negative thought patterns that impact academic success and overall quality of life.
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Melissa Smith
Chris Thomas
Human Services
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Career & Soft Skills
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 300
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Professionalism
Discussion of obstacles that may hinder students’ professionalism and tips that may help build their characteristics and foundation.
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Graylyn Jefferson
Bethany McGill
Success Center
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Individual Growth & Development
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5411
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How to Market Yourself
Guidance on professional behavior and how to market yourself to land a job.
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Lakeisha Johnson
Emanuel Smith
Respiratory Care
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Career & Soft Skills
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 5310
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Stress Management
Stress Management Techniques (Powerpoint and audience participation)
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Naomi Holley
Teresa Riley
Nursing Department
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Stress Management/
Adaptation
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 7207
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Stronger Fathers & Stronger Families
Will learn skills to enable men to become the responsible, engaged and empowered fathers their children need them to be.
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Anthony Green
Terrence Turner
Man 2 Man Fatherhood Program
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Soft Skills
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9:00 – 9:40
Room 207
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Prepare for your Purpose – To Possess Your Promise
Lt. Capers will lead participants on a journey that will help them identify/prepare for their purpose in order that they may possess their promise.
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FDTC Libraries
Lt. Kaynnera Capers
Darlington County Sheriff’s Department
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Sessions
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Time / Room
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Session Title / Description
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Presenter(s)
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Workshop Type
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 5305
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Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness
Will provide information on risk factors/warning signs for suicide, how to get help or help someone who is suicidal, information about self-care and MH, and an overview of types of MH services offered at the VA medical center.
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Dr. Jessica Nicholson
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 308B
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What is the Yellow Jasmine?
The Yellow Jasmine is the online journal of literary and visual art for Florence-Darlington Technical College. It seeks to publish written and visual art created by students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.
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Terri Carter
English Department
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Academic
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 308A
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Writing for Success
Students will learn about the requirements of adapting to the standards of college-level writing as prep for their chosen field.
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Alan Trusky
English Department
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Academic
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 7104
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To Cheat or NOT to Cheat
Have you ever been cited for cheating on an assignment? Did you cheat deliberately or unknowingly? To Cheat or Not to Cheat: Strategies for Avoiding Academic Dishonesty is a workshop that will help you understand the academic dishonesty policy at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
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Dr. Marc C. David
AVP, Arts & Sciences
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Academic
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 5404
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Keys to Success
In this hands-on, active session, participants will learn about the 4 keys to being successful students.
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Karen Vido
Early Childhood Program Director
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 5310
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Professional Development
Self Sufficiency
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Robert Williams
Roger Gore
Families Engagement, Inc.
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 2116
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If you can dream it, we can make it!
Learn how to weld on a simulator and cut with a plasma cutter.
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Willis Ford
Benny Serrano
Welding Instructors
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 7119
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COUPONING 101
Learn how to $AVE Money!!
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Rebecca Hunter
Music Instructor
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 7210
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Getting to Your Desired College and Field of Work
Proficiency of AA.AA and AA.AS programs.
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Jon’Nell Fleming, Bob Indrihovic, Pat Velicky
Mathematic Instructors
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Academic
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 306
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Honors at Tech
Explanation of the FDTC Honors Program, discussion of benefits of an Honors program, application information.
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Marjory Hall
English Instructor
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 110B
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Ready! Set! Work!
Looking for a career path that best fits you? Need help with your resume? Join us as we share the strategies to land the job and see our list of vendors looking for you.
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Avery Darby
Meirisa Coleman
Career Services
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Career & Soft Skills
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 5312
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10 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting Out
Will dive into life lessons told by an accomplished entrepreneur weaved through 10 simple life lessons he wishes had been taught to him earlier in life and business.
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Robby Hill
Hillsouth
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Hot Topics
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 7215
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Protect Yourself! Prevent Identity Theft!
Describes threats to personal information and what can be done to react and protect yourself from these threats.
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JoAnn Mack
Pete Gioldasis
Computer Technology Instructors
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Hot Topics
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 150 SiMT
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Water and Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce students to a new technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of materials. Students will engage in the programming of a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students: 15 per session
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Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
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Career & Soft Skills
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 154 SiMT
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The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the technologies that use electricity to move, manipulate and hold large items.
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Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance Technology
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Academic
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 5311
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Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
Students will be introduced to business ownership, business planning and understanding what it takes to own and operate a business. Another goal of the lecture is to try and point out the inefficiencies in our market today and how they could take advantage of it after their education.
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Johnny Rishmawi
Budget Blinds of Florence
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Career & Soft Skills
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 7216
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Degree Programs at Limestone College
Marketing materials and overview of programs at Limestone.
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Clay Young
Limestone College
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Academic
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 7121
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Teamwork and Communication
Workshop will focus on effective communication and teamwork in nursing.
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Dr. Annie Grant
Dr. Laura Hope
Nursing Faculty
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Academic
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 5303
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Student Success: The Power of Positive Thinking
This workshop will help students identify negative thought patterns that impact academic success and overall quality of life.
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Melissa Smith
Chris Thomas
Human Services
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Career & Soft Skills
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 300
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National Guard
Will help students to better understand the National Guard educational programs to better equip them to be prepared for the competitive workforce while minimizing the need and burden of debt.
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Sgt. Cox
National Guard
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Individual Growth & Development
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 5403
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Relaxation Techniques
How to relax.
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Rebecca Alexander
Gena Porter
Nursing
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Relaxation Techniques
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10:00 – 10:40
Room 207
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Prepare for your Purpose – To Possess Your Promise
Lt. Capers will lead participants on a journey that will help them identify/prepare for their purpose in order that they may possess their promise.
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FDTC Libraries
Lt. Kaynnera Capers
Darlington County Sheriff’s Department
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Individual Growth & Development
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Keynote Speaker Session
11:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
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11:00 – 12:00
Room 401
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IT Career Possibilities
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Mike Page, President
MP Computer Systems
Chris Reeder
Programming Manager
ACS Technologies
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11:00 – 12:00
Room 5202
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Overcoming Obstacles in Healthcare,
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
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Joe McCall
Director of Bedboard at Carolinas Hospital System/EMS Liaison
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11:00 – 12:00
7210
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My Story & Success as Hell’s Kitchen 2014 Winner
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Chef Latasha McCutcheon
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Lunch Break (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Lunch will be provided on the
1st floor of the 5000 Building in the Student Activity Center.
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1:20 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sessions
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Time / Room
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Session Title / Description
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Presenter(s)
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Workshop Type
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5303
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Understanding Your National Guard Benefits
Get one on one training from the Education Services Office staff on Federal Tuition Assistance, College Assistance Program and your GI Bill benefits.
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Jacinda White
SC Army National Guard
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Academic
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 7109
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Managing the Math Monster
Do you have a math phobia? Do you suffer from math anxiety? Do you have a negative math-attitude? This session will inspire students to overcome their math phobia and anxiety as well as develop a positive math-attitude.
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Debi McCandrew
Cindy Rallings
Math Instructors
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Academic
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5310
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Professional Development
Self Sufficiency
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Robert Williams
Roger Gore
Families Engagement, Inc.
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Individual Growth & Development
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5202
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Professionalism: From the Classroom to the Workplace
Session will teach students how to conduct themselves in a professional manner in and out of the classroom; what to means to be a professional versus being professional.
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Jamie Driggers
Deborah Newman
Dental Instructors
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Individual Growth & Development
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 2116
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If you can dream it, we can make it!
Learn how to weld on a simulator and cut with a plasma cutter.
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Willis Ford
Benny Serrano
Welding Instructors
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Individual Growth & Development
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5317
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Hospitality and Tourism: A #1 Career Choice
Students demonstrate an ability to connect what they are learning with potential career options.
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Dale Barth
Red-Bone Alley
Town Hall Restaurant
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Career & Soft Skills
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 110B
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Ready! Set! Work!
Looking for a career path that best fits you? Need help with your resume? Join us as we share the strategies to land the job and see our list of vendors looking for you.
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Avery Darby
Meirisa Coleman
Career Services
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Career & Soft Skills
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 7215
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Protect Yourself! Prevent Identity Theft!
Describes threats to personal information and what can be done to react and protect yourself from these threats.
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JoAnn Mack
Pete Gioldasis
Computer Technology Instructors
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Hot Topics
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5312
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10 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting Out
Will dive into life lessons told by an accomplished entrepreneur weaved through 10 simple life lessons he wishes had been taught to him earlier in life and business.
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Robby Hill
HillSouth
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Hot Topics
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 150 SiMT
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Water and Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce students to a new technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of materials. Students will engage in the programming of a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students: 15 per session
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Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
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Career & Soft Skills
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 154 SiMT
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The Power of Electrons
This workshop will introduce and engage students to the technologies that use electricity to move, manipulate and hold large items.
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Bill Hargrove
Shawn Reed
Industrial Maintenance Technology
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Academic
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5301
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Financial Priorities for College Graduates
The proper order of saving once in the workplace, what is good debt vs bad debit and how taxation works on different types of accounts.
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Lee Carter
Armstrong Wealth Management Group
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Individual Growth & Development
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 7108
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Making the Most of the Math Hub
Learn how to get the most out of the Math Hub services provided by the college. All Math Hub services will be discussed. Tips will be given for getting the most out of tutoring.
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Alison Salley
Debby Younginer
Math Hub
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Academic
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5403
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PTK Honor Society: Members and Non-members
Information regarding Phi Theta kappa honor society for members and non-members. Workshop to include, but not limited to: recruitment, society topics, membership and scholarships
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Miranda Aiken
Biology Instructor
& Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
Ashley Davis
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Individual Growth & Development
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 7216
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Degree Programs at Limestone College
Marketing materials and overview of programs at Limestone.
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Clay Young
Limestone College
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Academic
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5411
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Professional Organization – What are the Benefits
Will discuss advantages of what a professional organization has to offer: continuing education, job opportunities, peer contact, legal advice and other important topics.
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Yancy Wells
Herbert Reynolds
Radiology
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Career & Soft Skills
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 7105
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Navigating ALEKS
This session will help students navigate through the ALEKS interface. Tips will be shared on how to better utilize the menu buttons, access provided documents and reports, and view ALEKS videos to maximize the learning experience.
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Sheryl Howle
Math Instructor
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Academic
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 300
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Success Center Trivia
Learn about what the Success Center offers!
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Justin Reaves
Boyd Johnson
Success Center
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Career & Soft Skills
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5309
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Plagiarism and How to Avoid It
Tips and rules on paper writing without fear.
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Matt Schaffer
Humanities
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Academic
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 7207
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Perseverance: The Secret to Success
Discussion on power of perseverance and how to develop it.
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David Kahn, PhD, LPC, LPCS
The Counseling Center of Florence, LLC
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Individual Growth & Development
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5321
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FDTC Mobile and Self-Service Student Planning
As students work toward earning their respective credentials, moving from college acceptance to graduation can be challenging. During this workshop we will introduce students to FDTC's mobile application and Self-Service Student Planning.
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Tyron Jones
AVP Information Technology
Candice Jackson,
Lorissa Evans
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Individual Growth & Development
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1:20 – 2:00
Room 5401
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FDTC Debate Presents; Guns & Domestic Terrorism
We will debate whether or not increasing gun control will decrease domestic terrorism.
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FDTC Debate Team
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Hot Topics
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2:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sessions
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Time / Room
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Session Title / Description
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Presenter(s)
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Workshop Type
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5310
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Creating Opportunities to Grow, Lead and Experience
The History of Gammage Enterprize, the process of becoming self-employed and opportunities do so.
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Tre Gammage
Gammage Enterprize
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Career & Soft Skills
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5317
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Hospitality and Tourism: A #1 Career Choice
Students demonstrate an ability to connect what they are learning with potential career options.
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Dale Barth
Red-Bone Alley
Town Hall Restaurant
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Career & Soft Skills
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5312
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10 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting Out
Will dive into life lessons told by an accomplished entrepreneur weaved through 10 simple life lessons he wishes had been taught to him earlier in life and business.
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Robby Hill
HillSouth
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Hot Topics
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 150 SiMT
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Water and Sand: A Cutting Solution
The workshop will introduce students to a new technology using water and garnet to cut a variety of materials. Students will engage in the programming of a part which can be made on the Omax Waterjet machine.
Maximum students: 15 per session
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Dino Chavis
Shawn Reed
Machine Tool Technology
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Career & Soft Skills
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 300
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Biology Bingo
Learning Biology the FUN WAY!
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Mark Anthony
Brandon Haselden
Success Center
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Academic
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 7105
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Navigating ALEKS
This session will help students navigate through the ALEKS interface. Tips will be shared on how to better utilize the menu buttons, access provided documents and reports, and view ALEKS videos to maximize the learning experience.
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Sheryl Howle
Math Instructor
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Academic
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5321
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FDTC Mobile and Self-Service Student Planning
As students work toward earning their respective credentials, moving from college acceptance to graduation can be challenging. During this workshop we will introduce students to FDTC's mobile application and Self-Service Student Planning.
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Tyron Jones
AVP Information Technology
Candice Jackson,
Lorissa Evans
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Individual Growth & Development
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5314
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Mentoring: Your 21st Century Buddy System
This interactive session will inform students and offer examples for why mentoring in the 21st century is vital. Mentoring is a multi-dimensional process of building relationships with a more experienced or more knowledgeable person.
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Charlotte Forrest
Industry Program Manager
Corporate & Workforce Development
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Career & Soft Skills
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5311
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It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You
NETWORKING is everything! This workshop will discuss the various methods of networking as well as the benefits. Networking is interacting with other people, exchanging information and establishing relationships that will assist in enhancing your education.
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Brittany Douglas
Kenyatta Jackson
Admissions and K12
Recruiters
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Career & Soft Skills
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 207
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A Fit and Healthy Body Invigorates the Mind!
Presenter will educate and motivate participants on how to reach their fitness goals and live a healthy lifestyle.
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FDTC Libraries
George McElveen
McElveen Body 2 Body
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Physical Health
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5309
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Trick or Treat for Student Success from Coker College
Students will identify personal challenges to their academic and personal growth. Will demonstrate a general knowledge of the resources available to students to assist them in their academic endeavors. Will discuss potential pathways for future endeavors.
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Whitney Watts
Dick Coldwell
Coker College
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Individual Growth & Development
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5305
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How to Maintain a Positive Attitude in Times of Conflict
Learn how to resolve conflicts in a banking setting as well as everyday life. Learn about personal goal-setting skills.
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Reuben Hewitt, Jr.
First Reliance Bank
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Individual Growth & Development
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 308A
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The “Secrets” of Getting Good Grades in College
This session will focus on methods to help students obtain better grades; from identifying learning styles to utilizing specific study methods.
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Angela Edwards
Eveline Cuypers
Humanities
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Academic
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5301
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Financial Aid
Educating students about financial aid.
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Crystal Brantley
Monica Starr
Financial Aid
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Academic
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2:20 – 3:00
Room 5202
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FDTC Emergency Response Guide and Procedures
The workshop will entail information covered in the FDTC Emergency Response Guide. We will overview and discuss procedures pertaining to critical incidents, emergency directives, safety and movement.
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Gary Cooper
Director of Security
William Wilson
Security
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Response to Critical Incidents and Procedures
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3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sessions
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Session Title / Description
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Presenter(s)
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3:20 – 4:00
Room 5310
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Creating Opportunities to Grow, Lead and Experience
The History of Gammage Enterprize, the process of becoming self-employed and opportunities do so.
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Tre Gammage
Gammage Enterprize
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Career & Soft Skills
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3:20 – 4:00
Room 5321
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FDTC Mobile and Self-Service Student Planning
As students work toward earning their respective credentials, moving from college acceptance to graduation can be challenging. During this workshop we will introduce students to FDTC's mobile application and Self-Service Student Planning.
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Tyron Jones
AVP Information Technology
Candice Jackson,
Lorissa Evans
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Individual Growth & Development
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3:20 – 4:00
Room 7209
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“Let’s Make a Deal”
In-depth look at important dates, drop/add period, incomplete grades and upcoming news!
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Turkesha Green
Registration Coordinator
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Hot Topics
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3:20 – 4:00
Room 5301
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Financial Aid
Educating students about financial aid.
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Crystal Brantley
Monica Starr
Financial Aid
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Academic
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3:20 – 4:00
Room 5312
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“$100 Decisions”
Every decision is a financial decision. Every decision we make will pay us or cost us.
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Dr. Andre Boyd
RUSH Coordinator
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Individual Growth & Development
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3:20 – 4:00
Room 5202
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FDTC Emergency Response Guide and Procedures
The workshop will entail information covered in the FDTC Emergency Response Guide. We will overview and discuss procedures pertaining to critical incidents, emergency directives, safety and movement.
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Gary Cooper
Director of Security
William Wilson
Security
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Response to Critical Incidents and Procedures
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4:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sessions
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Time / Room
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Session Title / Description
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4:20 – 5:00
Room 5310
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Creating Opportunities to Grow, Lead and Experience
The History of Gammage Enterprize, the process of becoming self-employed and opportunities do so.
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Tre Gammage
Gammage Enterprize
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Career & Soft Skills
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4:20 – 5:00
Room 5321
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Uh Oh! My Background Check is Positive!
Presentation will highlight options for students with positive background checks and tips to be successful with the onboarding processes for program entry for Nursing and Allied Health. This session is developed for pre-curriculum students.
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Dawn Nelson
Matthew Willis
Health Sciences Instructors
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Other
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4:20 – 5:00
Room 107
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Yesterday’s Warriors, Today’s Students
Join us today and stand shoulder to shoulder with a brother and sisterhood of student veterans while learning the advantages offered at FDTC in honor of our vets.
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Kimberly Tringali
Daniel Blue
Veterans & Career Services
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Career & Soft Skills
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4:20 – 5:00
Room 5303
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Sound the Alarm/PDRTA Info
The Early Alert Specialist will explain the Early Alert process and how this is helpful to students. PDRTA will explain all resources to ensure students know their transportation options.
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Jeriesha Epps
Qayshawn Blanding
Student Life
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Informational
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General