Table Of ContentMarch/April 2004
START LIVING ALL OVER AGAIN
By: Mussie Worede
‘Once log ago ha a joyful, Now fe
ikea candle inthe wind. My memories started
back to my joyous childhood activities in my Ethio-
an silage on the playground. Those happy care
free days end at grade 4. That was the begining
‘of my le turning upside down,
Fst my father passe away My mother
told me that was "the way of Me and tobe ready
My mother was notable to
find employmentin Ethiopia, Consnquety, she
was forced o lave her precious children with ela
tivesand go tothe USA
| was isecure and lonely. My older brother
for what comes net
ad sister ved with me while my busy aunt
checked onus once a week Two years later my
er sibings leftto find work and I was left
lone with my remaining sister. Come brth-
days, holidays, winter, nights, twas hard for
snot to be sad,
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RCC Strategic planning
‘Student Government Association
‘Student Health Service Corner
Career Transfer Service
‘Common errors that get you in trouble
My friends seemed to have so much
‘more fan than my sister an. Iwas om, and
Few up in Ethiopia
My parents were orginal from Eritrea
When the border war between Eien and Ethio-
Pia commence, the Ethiopian government tld
Estrean to retur to Erte, Eventhough as
oem and asin Epa ould not remain in
Ethiopia. The goverment was willing ose
force to deport ws back to Etre
Three A.M. one night, mtary officers
‘and police visited my aunt. She and her entre
family were summarily deporte. They were not
allowed to ready themselves They took nothing
with them but themselves, As many Estes
wore being booted out of Ethiopia, knew it
‘would soon happen tome. tried to goto Kenya
by plane but was old no Estreans ar allowed to
se plane toe
1 used abuso get tothe horde, bu there
the Ethiopian miltary caught me and Iwas
taken to pison. They questioned ay nationality.
‘sad was Ethiopian. After finding out hat my
background was Eritrean, an oficer came up
to me and asserted that Iwas ir
Pace 2
He showed me his police club and ma-
chine gun. He was going to return me to Eritrea,
afer volunteering to beat me up for lying sad,
* Please let me explain. 1 was bom ia Ethiopia
and grew up in Ethiopia. 1 fel lke 1 am Eshio-
pian, Until the war stated, to all I was Ethiopian
‘The war does not change my county.” Finally,
fhe understood the situation, but he put me in @
military camp ji.
“More than 200 Eriteans were arested and
confined at this border jail, Words donot de>
sere what it fl ike tobe apolitical prisoner.
‘We decided to escape. The ext night more than
twelve men escaped the prison. Although it was a
fenced —in military camp, it was not ard to es-
cape, Two choices: be alive or de. We had to
rescue ourselves. Thank God, Iwas lick.
stayed year in Kenya- and goto the U.S.A. in
2000,
‘Oh yea I started my lie allover again. 1
found my family. 1am so happy. Lam alive,
survivor of toubls Life tured out not tobe as
easy as expected herein the U.S.A: however,
id finda join security. started working week-
‘ends and became a fultime stunt.
"have to pay my family bls, a8 my mother
‘ant work any more. am the one who covers and
‘ares forthe fail. Ihave proven that I never give up
{never wil Isic with things. 1f1 ilo fai
again. My troubled past aught me not to give up. This
is America. As long a I work hard, may be what
want tobe So, I ry my best
‘On my bithdays now, Iemember the past
and present. sit infront ofthe birthday cake,
cove my eyes, and wish “I wis, that one day my
ream will ome true." Wishing so, remember
‘Martin Lather King J. was also aman with a
rcam. A dream he to, hoped one day would be
Roxbury community Couece
succesful. I sy to myself in a whisper, “Thank God,
everthing gong tobe al ight” sing the song with,
Bob Marley, loudly and proudly. Until my daydream
does come fully rue, continue surviving lik a candle
inthe wind.
‘That's why I want to stend Roxbury Community
College. To make my deams come true. This ithe
exact choice and place to make it happen. I wish eve-
yone fut semester anda happy New Year. Peace
By: Massie Worede, RCC Student
RCC Strategic Planning
‘On January 23, 2004, Dr. James E. Samels, the
President and C.E.0 of the Educational Alliance, his
‘assistant Jason Weaver, and Dr. Gomes, President of
Roxbury Community College met withthe alumni of
RCC and the Student Government Associaton to dis-
‘cuss the future of Roxbury Community College for the
next five years.
“The meeting was remarkable. We engaged in an
exchange of ideas surrounding a commitment that i
greater in value than what any of us could imagine.
Only God knows to what extent Roxbury Community
College will affect the lives of individuals in this com-
‘munity and in the world.
Many of us gave suggestions of how we be-
lieved we could improve the college fr future students.
‘We discussed ways to develop better lines of communi-
cation between the Administration, the Faculty and Stu-
dents. And we looked at the various possibilities vail-
fable to Roxbury Community College over the next five
years.
By the end ofthe meeting, Dr. Samels reached
atleast one notable conclusion. The strategic planning
‘and vision for RCC need not be limited to just 5 years.
‘The future goals and objectives for RCC are critical to
the future goals and objectives of many. Dr. Samels
‘expects the 5 year plan for RCC tobe restructured to
include the next 20 years.
Tam pleased that Dr. Gomes is serious about
planning and constructing a program of change for RCC
tohave an even greater impact on our students and on
cour community.
Abeba Attles
SGA President
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Danielle Cunningham
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‘Student Representative
NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS:
‘What is ROC Web Mail?
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lticaser, Ardara stent RCC you can get FREE ena
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‘With Web Mail, now you can;
+ Reo nd sed e-mail fromany Web browser end rom any
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Web Maal supports for SSL (Sere Sockets Layer)
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‘And many nore features
Academic Computing Center
‘Anew ccaenic Computer Center wil be opening in Boom 351 of
‘adem Bung, The Academic Computing Center wil rove
‘ingle toe ofthe arte, diated fr students excess
Computers fr general ue. The arose of heb ie
1+ To provide sles with « single, dedicated lcaton 10
cece computers for geraal ue, precaing the need Yo
(ee natruchorlclsaoms
you have questions call
Information Technology at
Extension 3555
“To lleva secrty concerns by staffing the Academic Com
ting Center with contacto work sty resources
1+ To prove dy, evening ord weckend occest for students
Toco! pting ies end rede piper consumption signif
“The corer willbe open Monday-Thursday a Bm, Fiy Sa
ONLINE REGISTRATION
‘Campus Web (CW) is prt of the student information system
(Genastor) Tt tan interactive ol tht provider stent, fay,
nd sf czas fo the Shset information database CW con be
‘steezed through ary Internet browser (Internet Explorer of Net
Scope Navigator) All the information canes ine ret fom the
Golegeednonstrative detobase hs, everthing ovtonatcly
fo date Laka end functorlity eolble ere dependert spon wer
permissions. This scare system requires students fo obo @ user
rome ond psewor (peal from Thi ior) rie oui
‘We were able to complete the inglementotion of the CW and
put together nsracton mater for student for @subsequet
plot in poral to the comertonal registration process ding the
teak Tonsary 5, 2008, The ol wa fst the ease of use of the
"ytem by students, ard Yo confirm the flow of tao he ea
itchase” A student ivey targeting the sample grup ndcted
‘hat they were very salted withthe online region and al
‘eth the length of ine i ook Yo complete The process. Students
‘le incated that they woud defintely ue ti new process end
‘ru recrmend it fo thie pars. And bosed upon these cote
‘ne, we recommend moving forsrd with ful implementation of the
‘ytenin the Sumer Frgiatraion
Wen fully adopted bythe cllegeconmsiy, CW wil drama
aly change the wy me do best at the callege Not ey wil CW
Sons tne ond money, i wil le ares some of the folowing
‘Simiston ond repstrtion snes hat we have been experiencing
1 New sufents will beable Yep onine
+ etring stent il be able 6:
1) Register fer courses
1) Add ond drop courses
) View their bloces do invrous
Free email account to all
students
«+0 Coming this Spring
Vouume 2, Pace s
NEWS FROM THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
CORNER
It’s a new year, and here are a few suggestions for a new start!
+ See exercising as good medicine. It works very well for managing stress, high blood pressure, and
diabetes, to name afew health conditions.
‘+ Practice hand washing throughout the day. W's the easiest way to keep away common colds and,
infections.
‘+ Include fruits and vegetables in the diet every day. This keeps the immune system healthy and,
strong for fighting disease.
‘+ Make time for yourself, every week, doing something special just for you.
OTHER NEWS
‘+ Immunization Forms
‘They are now due for new, Spring 2004, full-time students.
‘+ Student Accident and Iliness Health Insurance Plan
For answers to the most-commonly asked question, go to:
www.statemaus/dhefp
+ Student Dental Plan
‘The plan is offered through the Boston University School
‘of Dental Medicine, and enrollment ends February 27. For
‘more information please contact Student Health Services,
‘+ February 2004 events
+ AVValentine’s Day Program is scheduled for Friday, February 13,2004 and is being
presented in collaboration with Student Activities. Get ready fo lively HIV/AIDS/
STD prevention education.
Let’s Welcome back Cheryl Lewis, RN!
Cheryl is 1991 graduate of our Associate Degree Nursing Program who is presently pursu-
ing her Bachelor's Degree at Emmanuel College. She will be active with Health Promotion
Programs in the College this semester, as part of a course requirement.
Nurse Hines will serve as her precept
Ruth Hines,RN,CS
Director of Student Health Services
Student Center, Room 313
Student Government is looking for students who are interested
in writing articles for the Newsletter:
Contact: Student Government Association
Phone: 617-427-0060 Ext. 5003
Career & Transfer Services
Spring 2004 Activities
All activities are held during Activity Block, 1:30 AM—
12:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.
Each of the activities qualifies as an “outside activity”
for College Survival Seminar!
TE TOPIC LOCATION
March 2004
Thurssy, 03/04 Career Planning forthe 2004 Graduate 129 Academic
Tuesday.03/09 Summer Academic Enrichment Program Open House 129 Academic
‘Tuesday, 0323 Joint Admissions and Cross Registration Info Session 129 Academie
Thurs), 0325 Interviewing Skills Seminar 129 Academie
Thursday, 0325 Transfering toa year School Workshop 129 Academic
April 2004
Monday, 04/05 Nursing & Allied Health On-Campus Recruitment
1130 AM.- 100 PM,
Room 200 Student Center
Monday, 04/12 On-Campus Recruitment ~All Majors
1030 AM- 130P-M.
Room 200 Student Center
‘Tuesday, 04/13 Transferring toa 4-year School Workshop 129 Academic
Resumes, Cover Letters de Reference Sheets 129 Academic
Joint Admissions & Cross Registration Info Session 129 Academic
Thursday, 08/22 Career Planning & Exploration 129 Academic
‘Thursday, 04/29 Interviewing Skills Seminar 129 Academic
+See Mr. Mark A. Garth, Room 207P to set up an appoint-
ment for On-the Spot-Admissions. You must have a completed
application, essay, an official copy of your transcript
eee
Vo.ume 2, Pace?
Suggested Title: Common Errors That Can Get You, the student, in Trouble
‘You enrolled in two courses last spring and decided to drop (Add/Drop form) one
lass due to some personal issues. A few weeks later, you chose to withdraw
(Withdrawal form) from the other course (work related issue). How would the
Registrars, Business, and Financial Aid offices deal with each case?
Peter Johnson (fictitious name) registered for two courses last semester but
never attended classes. Is he considered withdrawn from these two courses or
will he still be charged for them?
3. What are you required to do if you receive an Incomplete (I) at the end of a se-
ester?
4. Cite two different examples or situations when a student can be administratively
drawn (WA) from a class.
5. Would you
withdraw
sed for a course from which you were adm
rratively
6. Joyce Perry (fictitious name) has been attending her English Comp. 1 from day
one, She successfully completed that course, but the instructor could not find
hher name on the class list because Ms. Perry never officially registered for that
‘course. Will she still receive a grade?
Avoid these common errors; read the college policy!
ditor: Abeba Attles, President, SGA
faculty Advisor: Judy Kahalas, Coordinator
of Writing Center
Advisor: Elizabeth Clark, Director of Student Activities
Photographer: Dale M. Alleyne, IT
Check out these two new services for
students.
Visit Career Services
(207K Academic B jing)
to get ID and passwords
necessary to utilize them.
Looking for a job?
erTRAK have partnered to make
ble to students and alumni.
at www.monstertrak.monster.com
Roxbury
nity College and M.
job opportu
Please visit their v
Exploring career options?
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