Finding Your "Real" Adviser

Hey All,

I’m Paul Nyakatura , 4^th year student here at K-State. To be honest, I’m not the most studious person you’re gonna come across in your days here at KSU, but I’m still here. One crucial thing I learned that has kept me here amidst all my academic shortcomings is that I found my “real” adviser. Some of you out there have been assigned an adviser from your department that is helpful and knowledgeable about guiding you through the politics of the university. Most of us, however, weren’t so fortunate. Luckily for me, early in my freshman year I met Mrs. Laverne Bitsie-Baldwin, Director of the Multicultural Engineering Program in the College of Engineering. Mrs. Baldwin cleared up plenty of things about the university that my assigned adviser left cloudy, as well as educating me on the ins-and-outs of the university and how to “navigate” it successfully. What a lot of multicultural students fail to realize is that there is someone like this in each College, not only willing to help you out, but eager to do so. Mrs. Baldwin even assisted me with a list of individuals in each College who do similar work to that of herself. Feel free to call these people or schedule appointments to meet with them. Some even allow walk-ins.

College of Engineering
LaVerne Bitsie-Baldwin, Multicultural Engineering Program Director

1056 Rathbone Hall

785-532-5949

lbaldwin@ksu.edu

Agriculture
Dr. Zelia Wiley, Asst. Dean and Director for the Diversity Programs
Office in the College of Agriculture.

139 Waters Hall

zwh@ksu.edu

College of Architecture, Planning and Design
Professor LaBarbara Wigfall

102E Seaton Hall

785-532-2446

lbjw@ksu.edu

College of Arts & Sciences

JohnElla J. Holmes
Instructor American Ethnic Studies
Coordinator Multicultural Recruitment and
Retention College of Arts and Sciences
114C Leasure Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-6496
(785) 532-3299 Fax
johnella@ksu.edu

Dr. Juanita McGowan, Asst Dean

109 Eisenhower Hall

785-532-6900

blessing@ksu.edu

Gabriela Diaz de Sabates , Instructor
Women's Studies Program
110 Leisure Hall

gabsab@ksu.edu

College of Business Administration
Dr. Dawne Martin, Assistant to the Dean for Diversity

201B Calvin Hall

785-532-4383

dmartin@ksu.edu

College of Education
Dr. David Griffin, Asst. Dean for Diversity

201 Bluemont Hall

785-532-5770

dlgriff@ksu.edu

Dr. Charles Rankin

443 Bluemont Hall

785-537-6408

crankin@ksu.edu

College of Human Ecology
Madaí Rivera, M.S.
*Coordinator of Academic Services & Diversity
College of Human Ecology Dean's Office, 119 Justin Hall
*Admissions Coordinator for Hispanic Recruitment
Office Ph: 785.532.5500
Cell: 620.408.8254
Fax: 785.532.5504

mri5555@ksu.edu
http://consider.k-state.edu/admissionreps/madai/index.htm

University Wide

Dr. Myra Gordon

224 Anderson Hall

785-532-6276

mygordon@ksu.edu

A million feelings Through pixels and reality

Commentary of A million feelings Through pixels and reality
By: Ivone Celine Damian Chanocua

Being older and seeing more things that go on about the world impact me on my way of thinking. On one of my trips to Michoacan, Mexico summer of 2008, my family and I for the first time as a complete family, drove over in our very first “new” vehicle which we had never own before. We were so excited to be able to take our families to other places in Mexico, with our “new” car; but on the way we were so impacted in the things we take for granted in our everyday lives. On the side of the roads there were many people with half beaten shoes, holes in their so called jeans and faded shirts. Their clothes was not the point of our “whys’’ and “how’s”, but their tender yet “please help me” eyes were so deep into our hearts, that we drove in silence and our wet faces was the only response we had of how we felt. Deep down we all knew why they felt the way they did, we could somehow feel their pain. I knew my father was the most affected because he could relate to them he could feel what troubled them inside and he knew that, that was the reason why we only visited our beautiful native lands instead of living in them. I was always interested in writing about my roots and my culture, and how that is a part of me. This video A million feelings through pixels and reality has helped me began my journey to analyzing different situations in life, as well as appreciating my everyday life, and being more open to other cultures and peoples opinions and beliefs. I hope that A million feelings through pixels and reality can give a different outlook of life through my point of view; I hope that other people can feel free to express their thoughts by telling people their stories, through writing, videos, images, or paintings. I believe that each point of view can open doors to consideration and understanding of other cultures around the world, by voicing their story.

10 Keys to Surviving College

What Every Student Should know

1. GO TO CLASS. There really is a correction between class attendance and grades. You already paid for classes, so don’t waste your money skipping. When you go to class, you meet people to study and have a chance to let the professor know who you are. While attendance may not be taken, most classes give points for participation. Also, try to be on time. Walking in late disrupts the class.

2. USE A PLANNER. If you don’t already have one, its time to get one. There’s a lot a variety out there, so figure out what works best for you. The key to using your planner is to write everything down in it. Appointments, phone numbers, class time, to do lists, work hours, study hours, study times, special events you want to attend. If you write everything in your planner, you will always know where to look. You can waste a lot of time looking for pieces of loose papers you’ve written things on. If you don’t plan your day, some your day, someone else will plan it for you.

3. USE YOUR RESOURCES. The campus is full of people and offices that have one purpose- to help you. The best part, their almost always free. Did you know that at K-State we have a Math Help Room? Language Learning Center, Writing Center, and an Academic Assistance Center. In the Derby and Kramer Dining facilities, there are Academic Resources Centers. There are computer labs and free tutoring on campus and in the residence halls. These are just the beginning. Make sure you take the time yet to explore the resources on campuses and use them.

4. COMMUNICATE. If you have questions or problems, you have to take some initiative and ask for help. People you can talk with are your professors, advisor, registrar, deans, classmates, tutors, etc. There are a lot of people on campus who can offer answers if you take the time to explain your situation and ask questions. The bureaucracy of higher education can be overwhelming. Stay calm and ask questions people will help.

5. SET YOUR OWN GOALS. College is not a contest. You don’t have to compete with anyone else for your grade. Don’t feel bad if you don’t understand something first time around. Chances are, your not the only one. Set your own academic/personal goals and outline the things you will need to do to accomplish them. Be realistic, but make sure to challenge yourself. If you don’t know what your working towards, you can’t succeeds.

Materials adapted from Academic Initiatives K-State Housing and Dining Services .Derby Academic Resources Center and Academic Resources Center of Kramer (785)532-2646 (785)532- 3491.

Campus Activities by Month

These are activities that happen annually on campus at K-State. You get tons of valuable information from any of the activities. Of course, some maybe more useful than others to you depending on what stage you are at as a student. You really should go to each and every one of these activities at least once because they are that helpful! Anyway, mark your calendar and make sure you don't miss them.

August	Part-Time Opportunities Fair
September	All-University Career Fair
October	Academic Majors Fair
	K-State Scholarship Workshop
	Graduate and Professional School Fair
November	Fall Education Career Fair
Others	CES Calendar of Workshops and Events