Guys, the Student Success Workshops will only allow a limited number of participants at each workshop.  Ms O’Connell is limiting them to about 16 people but may allow 20.  Regardless, you need to get signed up to take these courses.  They are 50 minutes each and will be very painless.  As I mentioned before, these are required.  If you do not attend all four you will not be wrestling at the Michigan State Open.  I will let you know when you can begin signing up for these classes.

 

For those who made it to open mats this weekend, thanks!  I heard we had a great turnout.  REMEMBER: NO OPEN MATS THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 10^TH!!  Next open mat is August 17^th.

 

Matt Burlingame

Head Wrestling Coach

Director of Intramurals

Chad Allen joins Manchester wrestling team

I wanted to announce to you that Chad Allen has recently committed to coming to Manchester and wrestling with us for the next 4 years. Chad is originally from Knox High School in Knox, IN.  Last year as a Junior, he placed 8^th at the state tournament here in Indiana.  This past year he moved to North Carolina where he won the North Carolina state championship.  Chad will wrestle at 133 for us.

 

Matt Burlingame

Head Wrestling Coach

Director of Intramurals

Coach offers intramural jobs

Guys,

 

I wanted to give you a heads-up that Intramural jobs have been posted on the HR website.  Now, let me tell you that just because you’re a wrestle means that I’m going to give you a job!  You still need to apply, submit a resume, etc. and be interviewed like everyone else. And honestly, I’ll likely give the job to another person, all other things being equal, just so it doesn’t look like I’m showing any favoritism. But, I typically need lots of people….especially if you can referee soccer, flag football, softball, etc.

 

Matt Burlingame

Head Wrestling Coach

Director of Intramurals

The coach responds

MAN!!!!  Do want some cheese to go with that whine?!

 

Matt Burlingame

Head Wrestling Coach

Director of Intramurals

Falcoln responds to Sam's criticisms

Manchester College sends out a survey (survey link edited out)
Dear Timothy,

Over the past few weeks, you have received several invitations to complete a brief on-line survey concerning your experience with the admissions process at Manchester College

So far, over 250 of your fellow admitted students have given their opinions by completing the survey.  Our goal is to have at least 475 completed interviews, so please help us by completing the survey now.  It will only take a few minutes, and upon completion of the survey you will be entered in the drawing to receive a $100 cash prize.

Our survey is confidential, so please take this opportunity to be direct and candid.  Your insights will help us to better serve future applicants.

Please click on the link below to access the survey

Best wishes,
Dave McFadden
Executive Vice President
Manchester College

Sam corrects Falcon's grammar
Sam

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

The Success Center has scheduled Academic success workshops during the first 4 weeks of the semester.  Eight sessions will be offered each week on a specific topic.  Posters will be distributed throughout the campus. Flyers announcing each week’s workshop topic/schedule will be placed in student mailboxes 1 week in advance announcing the upcoming week’s workshop topic/schedule.  Information will be e-mailed to professors, coaches, and the student development staff with a note asking them to announce the workshops to students.  We hope they will encourage student participation.  You are free to provide whatever incentive you see fit for your students—particularly first-year students--to attend.

Students on academic probation will be required to attend one workshop each week.  Attendance at these workshops will count towards their required meetings with me during the first month of classes.  ADAPT students will also be required to attend one workshop each week.  

Topic:  Time Management (Using a planner, managing your time, avoiding procrastination, and succeeding in college)

Topic:  Listening and Note Taking (Being an active listener, using effective listening skills, listening for key information and cues, organizing your notes, utilizing mind maps and study guides, and creating effective flash cards)

Topic: Study Skills (Reading and studying college textbooks, studying: why, when and how, understanding and remembering)

Topic: Test-taking (Reducing anxiety, preparing for exams, using memory techniques, and succeeding on college exams)

With the exception of September 18^th all workshop sessions will be held in the Shepherd Room.  Students will be asked to register so we will know how many students to expect and can prepare the appropriate amount of materials. These look like excellent opportunities and we will count on your support. 

Thanks,

Glenn