Fall Semester 2013
Issue 9
Turning Roadblocks Into Opportunities at North Central State College
TRIO Welcomes
New President
Inside this Issue
TRIO Student Snapshot ............................. 2
Trivia Question .......................................... 2
Graduates .................................................. 2
Dean’s List ................................................. 2
Second Annual TRIO Awards Banquet ...... 3
Upcoming Events ...................................... 4
Dr. Dorey Diab became the fifth President of
North Central State College in February, 2013.
He comes to our campus from Stark State
College in North Canton, Ohio, where he
served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer.
Dr. Diab has more than nineteen years of
higher education experience in Ohio:
seventeen in the technical and community
“The surest way to be happy is
college system and more than thirteen years in executive and
leadership positions at the administrative and academic levels, with
to seek happiness for others.”
a depth and breadth of knowledge in technical and non-technical
—Martin Luther King
areas. He has actively engaged all college constituents, federal
agencies; and community representatives at the federal, state, and
local levels.
Dr. Diab relates well to the wide range of challenges and complexities
MISSION STATEMENT
that students bring to community colleges as he has mirrored them
in his own academic career. As an immigrant to this country, he
The TRIO Student Support Services program
attended Cuyahoga Community College and learned English while
provides and coordinates a variety of
mastering his academic studies. Dr. Diab earned bachelor’s and
educational support services for students
master’s degrees in Engineering from Cleveland State University, a
who are first generation, low-income and/or
master’s degree in Business from Kent State University, and a Ph.D. students with disabilities. The purpose of the
in Leadership in Higher Education from the University of Nebraska.
program is to increase college retention,
Dr. Diab brings strong empathy and passion for students, their
graduation and transfer rates to four-year
access, and their path to academic and career success through high
institutions for eligible members.
positive energy and unwavering commitment. “I believe I can be of
VISION STATEMENT
influence and make a difference in the lives of many people,” Dr.
Our vision is to encourage college degree
Diab said. “This country has given me so much opportunity, helping
me become who I am by enabling me to achieve educational
attainment by cultivating and inspiring
success, starting with an associate degree and going on to earn a
personal and academic excellence in
PhD. If I can do it, I
participants.
believe any student
STAFF
can do it, and I
Ashley C. Benson
know I can help
Project Director
make a difference
in their lives.”
Monica Durham
Project Advisor
Picture taken at
Second Annual TRIO
Awards Banquet.
Jill Kubasek
Administrative Assistant
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NC State TRIO Graduates
Spring 2013
TRIO
Student
Snapshot
Student: April Kenison
Personal/Academic Goal: Bachelors in Social Work
Major: Human Services
What are three words which describe you?
helper, outspoken, non-conformist
Deanna Arnold
Autumn Boutcher
Ryan Christie
Amber Ferguson
Rajan Franklin
Leanna Hershey
Shandi Lozier
Jason Massie
Nicole Myers
Sandy Pelfrey
Charles Richey
Sherry Scott
Anthony Taylor, Sr.
Jill Von Haase
Summer 2013 TRIO Graduate
Scott Christie
What is your dream vacation?
To visit art museums in Europe
Who is your role model and why? Deandra Renner
(friend). She’s strong, loving, helping, caring, survivor,
and determined. Deandra has overcome many
challenges by acceptance and being adaptable.
Favorite Quote/Saying:
“No decision is still a decision.”
Favorite Book: Postcard Killers by James Patterson
Congratulations TRIO Achievers!
“Others would be surprised
to know that I”. . .
am very interested in Ancient
Egyptian Life/Death/Religion.
Spring Semester 2013 Dean’s List
Congratulations
April!
TRIVIA Question: What is the tuition rate
per credit hour to attend NCSC?
(Hint: look online for the answer)
Please contact the TRIO office with your
answer to receive a surprise!
Robin Bailey
Sharon Baker
James Blackford
Autumn Boutcher
Jill Cline
Elisha Compton
Misti Delaney
Pauletta Faulkner
Amber Ferguson
Lula Garber
Leanna Hershey
Andrea King
Jason Massie
Melody Pearles
Natalie Rizzo
Amy Stuff
Summer Semester 2013 Dean’s List
Misti Delaney
Shannon Taylor
Congratulations TRIO Stars!!
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Second Annual TRIO Awards Banquet
The Second Annual TRIO Awards Banquet was held on Thursday,
April 25, 2013, to acknowledge the accomplishments of TRIO
students and to recognize those who have shown support to the
program. Many were able to join our celebration including
students and family members, Regional Representative David
Howard (Senator Sherrod Brown’s staff), Mansfield Mayor
Timothy
Theaker,
NCSC adminstrators, faculty and staff. We appreciate all
who were able to join in our celebration and also those
who were unable to attend but are always supportive.
Helping students to be successful is certainly a team
effort! We
extend a
special thanks
to Teri Myers for attending the banquet and taking great photographs!
Certificates were presented to students in the categories of
Distinguished Merit Awards (Dean’s List), Rising Star Awards (3.03.499 GPA),
StrengthsQuest
program completion, and TRIO Achievers (graduates). Red
and black
honor cords
were presented
to our
graduates
recognizing
their
completion of
the program. Individual awards were presented to the following
TRIO students, NCSC faculty and staff: Deb Hysell, Denise
Hendershott, and Teresa Van Horn were recognized as TRIO
Champions; Alex Haag was selected by the students as Outstanding Tutor; Amber Ferguson, Paula Glasgo,
Andrea King, Jason Massie and Elizabeth Thomas received the TRIO Sprit Award; Ryan Christie, Anthony Taylor
and Jill Von Haase
were recognized for
Leadership in Action;
and Rajan Franklin was
selected as the TRIO
Student of the Year
and given the
Director’s Award.
Congratulations to all
award recipients!
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Test Taking Strategies
September 17 or 18
128C Kee Hall
How to Study
September 17 or 18
128C Kee Hall
Scholarship Essay Writing Wkshps.
11 AM
3 PM
StrengthsQuest Workshop Series
September 6
10 AM—12 PM
123 Kee Hall
September 13
10 AM—12 PM
127 Kee Hall
September 27
10 AM—12 PM
127 Kee Hall
October 4
10 AM—12 PM
127 Kee Hall
Human Services Group Advising Session with
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
September 26
3—4 PM
128C Kee Hall
To schedule an appointment TRIO students can:
 Call the TRIO office (419.755.9015);
 E-mail us at [email protected]; or
 Stop by the TRIO office, 121 Kee Hall
September 19
October 18
November 7
TRIO Office; 121 Kee Hall
9—10 AM
9—10 AM
9—10 AM
Wellness Week
September 30—October 3
TBD
Study Tables
October 7—11
128C Kee Hall
December 2—6
128C Kee Hall
TBD
TBD
Campus Visit—University of Akron
October 25
TBD
Healthy Holidays Workshop
November 15
127 Kee Hall
11 AM—12 PM
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