Program directed at new students
By: ASHLEY HIGGINBOTHAM
-ASST. NEWS EDITOR-
On Jan. 28 and 29, STLCC-Meramec students have the opportunity to gain knowledge on what services are available at Meramec. Over 25 departments will have representatives.
“This is to introduce students to services that are available on campus,” said counselor, Donna Zumwinkel.
Passport to Success has been available to Meramec students for over seven years. Departments like ACCESS, the Library, Financial Aid, Peer Tutoring and TRIO will be available to talk to.
“This is a great way to get the word out,” Zumwinkel said, “and for students to find out more than they know about these great resources.”
During the event, students are given a passport book. They receive a stamp after every table they visit, and if five stamps are gathered students will earn a free meal. Attendance prizes which include gift cards to the Bookstore are offered by Campus Life. Zumwinkel said that in the past they have reached out to several hundred students each day.
Zumwinkel said that she believes that it is easier for students to find help because all of the departments are consolidated into one building.
“We can reach out to a lot of students at once,” Zumwinkel said.
For students who cannot attend a handout with all of the departments that were at the event, along with emails and phone numbers can be found on the second floor of Clark Hall.
“This event is a lot of work,” said Zumwinkel. “I am happy to see students find out about these resources.”
Students can attend Passport to Success on Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Jan. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commons area of the Student Center.
