Opportunities! Spring 2013 A DO-IT Publication; Bellevue College Edition Dear Student, You are receiving this correspondence from the Bellevue College Disability Resource Center in partnership with the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) Center. The purpose is to inform you about many opportunities that are available. We invite you to review these opportunities and participate in activities that interest you. On page two, you will find information about AccessSTEM Activities, an Autism Awareness Event, and a Career Experience Program. Page three has information about AccessSTEM's Scholarship Website and Academic Coaching. Page four has information about student services, Career Connections Events, the Disability Resource Center, and DO-IT. Bellevue College and DO-IT staff wish you a successful and enjoyable college experience. Susan Gjolmesli Director, Disability Resource Center 3000 Landerholm Circle, S.E. Bellevue, WA 98007 Sheryl Burgstahler Founder and Director, DO-IT University of Washington, Box 354842 Seattle, WA 98195-4842 Join Projects for Students Pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Fields Funded by the National Science Foundation, the AccessSTEM and AccessComputing projects are recruiting students in STEM fields such as the sciences, math, computing, engineering, psychology and many other social science disciplines. Tutors - Get help finding STEM tutors when struggling in a class. Academic Coaching - Receive individualized services. See page three for more details. Internships - Receive assistance finding and applying for great internships. Career Building - Learn about careers, resumes, job fairs, and networking. Mentoring - Get support from other students, faculty, staff, & professionals. Free USB Flash Drive - Given to new AccessSTEM students. Get yours today! For more information about AccessSTEM and AccessComputing, contact Tami Tidwell at 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY) or tamitha@uw.edu. Student applications are at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/team_app.html and www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/team_app.html, respectively. $100 for REFERRING A FRIEND: AccessSTEM is currently offering $100 for BC students that successfully recruit someone into the program. On the application, have them write your name in the blank "Where did you hear about AccessSTEM?" AccessSTEM Activities & Bellevue College Events Watch for other upcoming AccessSTEM activities at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/stem_events.html. AccessSTEM Staying Connected at Bellevue College Wednesday, March 13, 2013, noon- 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, noon- 1 p.m. Join us every month for our Bellevue College Staying Connected at the Disability Resource Center (DRC). Come and socialize with other AccessSTEM students and project staff! Share your stories and bring your questions about STEM careers, academic programs, and accommodations. 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Video Game Tournament Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Bellevue College cafeteria is the place to be on April 13th from 11am to 5pm. An all-ages Mario Kart tournament will join autism vendors, special speakers, a student panel, an amazing silent auction, and more! Admission is free, but there is a $10 fee to participate in the tournament. Contact Debra Zawada at 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY) or dzawada@uw.edu or Tami Tidwell at tamitha@uw.edu for more information. Job and Networking Fair Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Cafeteria-Student Union Building "C" Come to the Student Union Building for the Job and Networking Fair. This will be a great way to network with local employers and compete for full- or part-time temporary or contractual jobs in a variety of different fields. Attendees should wear business casual attire and bring polished resumes. To learn about this event and how to improve your resume, visit depts.bellevuecollege.edu/careers/students-alumni-and-community-members/find-a-job/networking-job-fair/. Pizza and Networking Night Friday, May 17, 2013, 6-9 p.m. Mark your calendars for the Upcoming Spring Pizza Gathering, hosted at the University of Washington. Please RSVP to Tami Tidwell at tamitha@uw.edu or call 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY). When you RSVP, please let us know if you have any food restrictions, accommodation requests, or need parking for an over-height accessible vehicle. Forest Service Seeking Students for a Career Experience Program The U.S. Forest Service's Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) combines a student's academic studies with paid on-the-job training and work experiences in preparation for a permanent career. Students must be in a degree program directly related to Forest Service positions. For more information browse: www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/scep.html or contact David Gross, Oregon and Washington Recruiter, at 514-467-5104 or dgross@fs.fed.us. Follow DO-IT on Facebook & Twitter! Join our DO-IT Friends group on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to stay in touch with us! Facebook: http://ow.ly/hYm50 Twitter: @doituw Governor Honors Bellevue College's Susan Gjolmesli for Empowering Persons with Disabilities This January, Susan Gjolmesli, AccessSTEM partner and director of the Disability Resource Center at Bellevue College received a Governor's Trophy in Memory of Carolyn Blair Brown from the Washington State Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE). This prestigious Governor's office award is given to an individual who has significantly enhanced the empowerment of persons with disabilities in the community and workforce. The GCDE selected Gjolmesli to receive the award because of her well-known reputation as a bold, fierce advocate who can articulate current research and represent the disability community with grace and poise. College Funding: Upcoming Scholarships Website Check out the exciting new page that contains scholarships for all types of students, disabilities, and interests! Using an interactive sorting tool, you can filter scholarships by disability. Information includes scholarship name, deadline, description, eligibility, and links to individual sponsors. Over sixty scholarships are included. To see this page in action, visit www.washington.edu/doit/Student scholarships.html. Send suggestions for scholarships that benefit students with disabilities to Sean Marihugh at marihs@uw.edu. Academic Coaching Hi! My name is Penny Hinke and I'm an academic coach. "A what?" you say. An academic coach works one-on-one with students to help them develop strategies that enable them to achieve their academic goals and succeed at college. I've worked with college students with disabilities for over 10 years and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work with AccessSTEM students here at DO-IT. As a coach, I work on building the confidence, motivation, self-belief, and self-advocacy of my students. Some of the study skills strategies we work on include time management, organization, note taking, academic writing, and test preparation. But that's not all! Since every student is different, every coaching relationship is tailored to the goals, strengths and challenges of each student. I've also helped students prepare their resumes and cover letters for internships, develop strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety, and clarify their goals for the future. Coaching sessions are an hour long and take place every Wednesday by appointment in the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Bellevue College. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, contact me at hinkep@uw.edu, or call me at 206-543-9150. I'd love to hear from you! Meet the New DRC Disability Specialist Colin Donovan, Disability Specialist, is the newest staff member at the Disability Resource Center, and he is truly delighted about it. He is a 2007 graduate of The Evergreen State College, where he focused on Disability Studies and community organizing. Colin is a passionate advocate for folks with disabilities, and has spent the last fifteen years organizing around various identity, cultural, and social justice issues across the U.S. and Canada. He reads voraciously, adores houseplants, and deeply appreciates a good sense of humor. You can reach Colin at ck.donovan@bellevuecollege.edu. Disability Resource Center at Bellevue College Spring hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: B132 Phone: 425-564-2498 (V), 425-564-4110 (TTY) The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is dedicated to service excellence in the provision of comprehensive and flexible accommodation plans, which contribute to the successful academic endeavors of qualified students who have disabilities. For more information, visit bellevuecollege.edu/drc/. Student Services at Bellevue College Educational Planning Advising Center, B232 Advisors, counselors, and resources are available for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university, pursue a career, or are undecided about their major. Learning and Computer Labs Many academic learning labs and nearly 1,300 computers are dedicated for student use. View the complete list of labs, including those located in the library and across campus. Find links to these and more at: bellevuecollege.edu/resources/services/ Center for Career Connections Events Bellevue College offers informational sessions that provide career-related information. To register, call 425-564-2279 or come by B231 during business hours. For more information, including workshops, visit depts.bellevuecollege.edu/careers/students-alumni-and-community-members/classes-and-workshops/#orientations. About this Publication This newsletter is published by DO-IT for Bellevue College students. It is printed periodically. An online version is available at www.uw.edu/doit/Stem/articles?335. To be notified of future events, submit program inquiries, or make newsletter content suggestions, contact Tami Tidwell at 206-685-3648 (voice/TTY) or tamitha@uw.edu. DO-IT University of Washington Sheryl Burgstahler, Founder and Director Scott Bellman, Program Manager Tami Tidwell, Project Coordinator Debra Zawada, Project Coordinator Box 354842, Seattle, WA 98195-4842 206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY) doit@uw.edu, www.uw.edu/doit/ Acknowledgement This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant #HRD-0833504. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Copyright (c) 2013, University of Washington. Permission is granted to copy these materials for educational, noncommercial purposes provided the source is acknowledged. University of Washington College of Engineering UW Information Technology College of Education Spring 2013