January 2021

Important Dates

TRIO FESP Spring 2021 Appointment and Office Hours Update

Fall 2021 Priority Registration Requirements

Upcoming TRIO FESP Event

WMU Virtual Bash

Martin Luther King Jr. virtual events, and community read

CEHD Scholarship Opportunity

WMU Endowed Scholarship Opportunity

Fall 2020 TRIO FESP Graduates

Fall 2020 TRIO FESP Dean's List

TRIO FESP Tutoring Program

• Jan 11- Spring 2021 classes begin
• Jan 13- WMU Virtual Bash
• Jan 15- Last day to drop and add classes; Last day to receive 100% tuition refund
• Jan 18- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Recess: WMU Closed
• Jan 19- Courses return to in-person and other modalities indicated on class schedule
• Jan 20- $100 late add fee begins
• Jan 21- Last day to receive 90% tuition refund for complete withdrawal
• Jan 25- Last day to receive 50% tuition refund for partial withdrawal
• Jan 25- SUM I & II course offering open for viewing

TRIO FESP main office will be closed Spring 2021. All appointments, activities/events will be in a remote format.

Virtual Office Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00 p.m.

Virtual Office Link: https://zoom.us/j/95716622814?pwd=TEpTbzEzcWdTR0FBUlNCZ0d4Mm4yUT09

Appointments Only: Jan 11-Feb 18, 2021. To schedule an appointment, please click on this link: https://wmich.edu/trio-future-educators/advising

Virtual Drop In Advising Information:

• Begins: February 22, 2021
• Ends: March 4, 2021
• When: M-R 9:00-11:00 & 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Virtual Drop In Advising Link: https://zoom.us/j/95716622814?pwd=TEpTbzEzcWdTR0FBUlNCZ0d4Mm4yUT09

Please have a writing utensil and paper to write down notes during your appointment.

Prior to the end of your appointment, you will be asked to sign documents and submit them via email to your TRIO FESP advisor. Please make sure your WMU email is available during your appointment.

Advisors will be unavailable between 11:00-1:00 p.m.

No Appointments or Drop In Advising Available on Fridays

To receive Priority Registration for Fall 2021 the following must be completed by Thursday March 4, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.NO EXECPTIONS!

Priority registration begins Thursday March 11, 2021 at 7:30 a.m.

The following assessments must be completed, results submitted and reviewed with a FESP Staff Member. The assessments are below (IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED & SUBMITTED THE ASSESSMENTS IN THE PAST, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THEM AGAIN):

➤ Learning Styles

➤ Jump$tart Financial Literacy Quiz

➤ College Student Inventory

Complete a virtual academic advising appointment and Spring 2021 Individual Student Development Plan (ISDP) with a FESP Advisor during Spring 2021 ON or BEFORE March 4.

Attend at least ONE TRIO FESP virtual event/activity (events will be announced separately) OR Complete TWO on line modules listed below and type a brief summary of what you learned OR Complete a one hour CliftonStrengths coaching session to learn about your top 5 strengths. To schedule your appointment, please click on this link: https://calendly.com/nateya-s-moore/60min

*If you prefer to do an on line module, you will need to pick two of the following, complete, and submit a brief evaluation about what you learned from the module. Please email evaluations to mmyia.hughes@wmich.edu. If you cannot open the link by clicking on it, please copy and paste the link into the URL.

➤MODULE 1 -- Organizing Your Life

➤MODULE 2 -- Memorization

➤MODULE 3 -- Textbook Study

➤MODULE 4 -- Note Taking

➤MODULE 5 -- Motivation and Goal Setting

➤MODULE 6 -- Thinking Skills

➤MODULE 7 -- Concentration and Avoiding Procrastination

➤MODULE 8 -- Test Taking

➤MODULE 9 -- Personal Responsibility (if you chose this module, please select an additional module to review)

TRIO FESP Movie Night- More information to come soon......

(This event can be used as one of the requirements to earn fall 2021 priority registration)

WMU's Virtual Bash is the digital adaptation of the Office of Student Engagement’s annual Bronco Bash celebration. Log-in and visit different RSO's, organizations, and business! If you would like to view who will all be at Virtual Bash go to their website www.broncobash.com to see more information!

When: Jan 13, 2021

Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Please visit this link for more information about the WMU Virtual Bash: https://wmich.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6637576

Western Michigan University and local partners continue their tradition of honoring slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of virtual events beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, culminating with a virtual convocation on MLK Day Monday, Jan. 18, and continuing throughout the month. This year's theme is "None of Us is Free Until All of Us Are Free."

Along with WMU, key sponsors also include the Bronson Healthcare System, city of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Public Schools and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. All events are free.

Visit the website for additional information

Here are additional events that will be scheduled throughout the semester: Events for 2021 | MLK Celebration | Western Michigan University (wmich.edu)

Check out this link for additional MLK events and more: https://wmich.edu/walkerinstitute/events

UNDERGRADUATE CEHD Scholarship Opportunities

The department of College Education and Human Development has scholarships out for 2021-2022 Undergraduate students.These scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2021.

The College of Education and Human Development Scholarships: Click Here for Applications

GRADUATE CEHD Scholarship Opportunities

The department of College Education and Human Development has scholarships out for 2021-2022 for students who are interested in Graduate Studies. These scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2021.

The College of Education and Human Development Scholarships: https://wmich.edu/education/scholarships/graduate

STUDY ABROAD CEHD Scholarship Opportunity

The department of College Education and Human Development has scholarships out for 2021-2022 for students who are considering Studying Abroad. These scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2021.

The College of Education and Human Development Scholarships: Click Here for Applications

Through the generous support of donors WMU has over 50 endowed scholarships that are available to students. To be considered for these and other scholarships, please access WMU’s ScholarshipUniverse system. Endowed scholarship applications will close on Feb. 15, 2021 and decisions will be communicated through the system by mid-April 2021 for the 2021-22 academic year. ScholarshipUniverse Instructions

Stephanie DeAnda-Magna Cum Laude

Briana Klug

Mayra Moreno

Polina Parrish-Cum Laude

Terry Patton

Taris Smith

Ashley Watson-Cum Laude

Emily Anderson-4.0

Malori Barnhart-4.0

Giana Bauer

Hannah Berning

Jada Brown

Sophia Carinci

Riley Crandall

Ryan Davis

Destiny Edwards

Ren Fenelon-4.0

Morgan Fisher

Sarah Goodrich

Taylor Hliebay

Celine Keyes-4.0

Madi Minet-4.0

Emily Nehr-4.0

Adilene Nieves-Rios-4.0

Carmen Peck

Victoria Powell-4.0

Cheyenne Rose-Blankenburg

Stephanie Scott

Hannah Skierski

Olivia Smith

Ashley Snow-4.0

Jessica Terris

Kylie Taft-4.0

Abi Shambo

Masyn Shannon

Niang Siam

Whinter Townsel

4.0 GPA Only (less than full time credits)

Autumn Massie

TRIO FESP Tutoring Services Will Be Offered Virtually This Spring!

You will have the opportunity to make an appointment or attend drop-in hours with a Peer Tutor through video conferencing. More details to come as tutoring services will begin January 19th.