4/19/2022 Academic Affairs Weekly Student Update
Hello Cambridge College Students:
This month, we are excited to welcome two new professional writing tutors to Cambridge College, Laura Allen and Joel Krikorian. Both tutors are exceptionally well qualified and will be offering tutor appointments on weekends, as well as on weekday evenings. If you would like to make an appointment with either tutor, you can do so by logging into Starfish and click on ‘Academic Success Center’ on your home screen. For more detailed instructions, please see the information on the Tutorials Page on MyCC , or click here>>.
Laura Allen is a committed tutor and professor who has been teaching and tutoring since 2011 and finds great joy in helping students find their strengths as writers. A key feature of her tutoring philosophy is helping students see value in their work within and beyond the course or degree program. She has several years of experience working in business settings at large companies and is passionate about helping students understand the value of writing and good communication within academic and professional work settings.
Joel Krikorian was born in Indonesia and has taught English both locally and abroad for several years. He has experience teaching all aspects of the English language, but especially enjoys teaching writing. He also has expertise teaching students who are English language learners. His approach to tutoring academic writing involves demystifying the process; removing the fear associated with it; and breaking down any writing task into simple, approachable, manageable steps. He has tremendous appreciation for the adults he teaches or tutors since they are his most driven, goal-oriented students.
This week, we are offering the following workshops:
How to Research Companies & Industries
Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Developing your skill at researching companies and industries can pay off in numerous ways. It can help you with your coursework, identify prospective employers, prepare for interviews, and research personal investments. We will begin with a brief presentation about the different companies, e.g., publicly held and privately held, followed by a variety of resources on the web and in databases at the Cambridge College Online Library that provide data and analysis for companies and industries. There will also be an opportunity for questions. Click here>> to register for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you need additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu.
Interviewing Insights
Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (ET) Click here to register
Build knowledge about how to master the interviewing process. Find out ways to prepare for job interviews effectively, develop appropriate responses to challenging questions, and discover how to leave a great first impression. Get ideas about how to handle virtual, telephone, and panel interviews. Gain the confidence you need to ace your next interview!
English Conversation Group
Our English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Groups meet virtually via Zoom every Monday and Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Every Monday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Santia Lindor. If you are interested, please register here>>.
Every Thursday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. If you are interested, please register here>>. There will be no meeting on Thursday, 4/21/22.
Canvas LMS Training Sessions
Beginning in the summer 2022 term, all courses will be using Canvas as the Learning Management System. We encourage all students to register for one of the Canvas training sessions below:
Additional training sessions will be held in May and June.
Don’t hesitate to reach out, should you have questions or if you are in need of support!
Tracy McLaughlin and your Student Success Team
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Tracy McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Associate Provost
Cambridge College
tracy.mclaughlin@cambridgecollege.edu
Cambridge College is committed to ensuring that its events, services, and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities, under requirements from the ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you need accommodations to help you access our events, services, or facilities, please contact the Office of Disability Support at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu or 617-873-0614.