See MC/Sí, MC • Information Sessions
At the 2012 event, Midland City Councilman John James presented an
information session his experiences as a first-generation-to-college student.
See MC/Sí, MC event attendees will be able to participate in College Info Sessions to learn more about college. Sessions will occur at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:00 pm at a variety of locations around campus. In total, 16 information sessions are slated to occur, including four in Spanish. To complete the event passport, attendees aged 12 and over, need to attend at least one information session.
11:30 to 11:50 am
My First Generation to College Story - Dr. Michael Chavez
Summary: Dr. Chavez overcame poverty, gangs and drugs. Thanks to support of family, friends and educators, Dr. Chavez was the first in his family to complete a high school degree. However, he didn’t stop there - he now has a doctorate degree from New Mexico State University.
Presenter: Dr. Michael Chavez, Midland College Dean of Enrollment Management
12:30 am to 12:50 pm
Dual Credit
Summary: Do you want college credits while still in high school? Get information regarding dual credit through Midland College. Session includes processes of applying, registering and paying for dual credit classes. Find out more to see if dual credit is right for you!
Presenter: Serena Jourdan, Midland College Admissions Coordinator
Early College High School at MC - Is It For You?
Summary: Current staff and students from Early College High School at Midland College (ECHS@MC) will discuss their innovative high school and how it is changing lives. Learn how to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time-for free!
Presenter: Students from ECHS@MC, facilitated by Jeanette LaBouff, Early College High School Principal
Living on Campus
Summary: Home away from home or mi casa es su casa. Come learn what it means to live on the Midland College campus. Receive a tour of a room within a residence hall.
Presenter: Tana Baker, Student Life Director
My First Generation to College Story, Lucy Arenivas (in Spanish)
Summary: After attending school in Ojinaga Mexico until the eighth grade, Lucy came to the United States to work and make a future for herself. Then, at the age of 16 she found herself pregnant. After the birth of her child, she cleaned houses for 16 years. Then, without guidance, the ability to speak English, and financial assistance, she decided to attend college. Lucy is now a bilingual education teacher at South Elementary.
Presenter: Lucy Arenivas, MISD Bilingual Education Teacher at South Elementary School
College 101 (in Spanish)
Summary: "What the heck is a syllabus?" Sound like something you might say? If so, come learn the ins and outs of navigating the intimidating college experience from a former first-generation-to-college student.
Presenter: Anita Martinez, Cogdell Learning Center Transition Specialist
My First Generation to College Story, Andrea Morales
Summary: Andrea was born in Austin to a family who did not believe in education. Her family thought college was for Caucasians and the rich. Being a poor student with poor reading comprehension, she decided to drop out of high school. However, she later went on to college and graduated.
Presenter: Andrea Morales, "Communities in Schools" Coordinator, Midland High School
1:00 to 1:20 pm
My First Generation to College Story, Solomon Kham (in Chin-Burmese)
Summary: Solomon finished high school in Myanmar (Burma). His parents did not attend high school. He needs only two more classes to complete his Associates Degree at MC. Attend this presentation to better understand the college and university system in the United States and to learn about programs and scholarship opportunities at Midland College.
Presenter: F. Marie Hall Academic Building, Room 132
Presenter: Solomon Kham, immigrant from the Chin State of Myanmar (Burma)
My First Generation to College Story, William Bess
Summary: As a high school graduate planning my next move in life, I remember my mother saying to me, “you are a good boy, but you are better than this”. I knew I wanted to go to college but was not sure how I was going to get there. I come from a single parent home, graduated with a 2.9 GPA and worked as a sacker in a supermarket. I made the choice to join the army because they offered me the G.I. Bill. “College is a great environment for you to grow as a person and start a path that will carry you the rest of your days.”
Presenter: William Bess, Independent Certified Life Coach, Teacher and Speaker
My First Generation to College Story, Paula Marshall-Gray
Summary: Paula Marshall-Gray was raised in the oilfields of West Texas. She returned to school at the age of 40. After a lot of hard work, she completed advanced degrees at Texas Tech.
Presenter: Dr. Paula Marshall-Gray, History & Anthropology Professor
Financial Aid - Making College Affordable
Summary: Attend this session to learn about all the types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, jobs on campus and others) that are available to help make college affordable. During this session, participants will learn how much it costs to attend college and will receive helpful hints like when is the best time to apply for financial aid.
Presenter: Justin Beach, Associate Director of Financial Aid
Dual Credit
Summary: Do you want college credits while still in high school? Get information regarding dual credit through Midland College. Session includes processes of applying, registering and paying for dual credit classes. Find out more to see if dual credit is right for you!
Presenter: Serena Jourdan, Midland College Admissions Coordinator
College 101
Summary: Why should I go to college? What do I look for in a college? College costs too much!!! Find some answers at this session.
Presenter: Jeremy Martinez, Director of Admissions
Living on Campus
Summary: Home away from home or mi casa es su casa. Come learn what it means to live on the Midland College campus. Receive a tour of a room within a residence hall.
Presenter: Tana Baker, Student Life Director
Early College High School at MC - Is It For You?
Summary: Current staff and students from Early College High School at Midland College (ECHS@MC) will discuss their innovative high school and how it is changing lives. Learn how to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time-for free!
Presenters: Students from ECHS@MC, facilitated by Jeanette LaBouff, Early College High School Principal
Financial Aid - Making College Affordable (in Spanish)
Summary: Attend this session to learn about all the types of financial aid (grants, scholarships, jobs on campus and others) that are available to help make college affordable. During this session, participants will learn how much it costs to attend college and will receive helpful hints like when is the best time to apply for financial aid.
Presenter: Daisy DeLucas, Grants Accountant
My First Generation to College Story, J.R. Silva (in Spanish)
Summary: "I want to be teacher. I want to be a doctor. I want to be an engineer.” Like many other first generation Latinos in the United States, I envisioned many dreams of what I wanted to be, but how would I be able to do that? Who did I need to talk to? The fear that grew from the unknown overpowered me and even the buildings that held the answers to my questions were not welcoming. But I succeeded. And you can, too.
Presenter: J.R. Silva, Principal, South Elementary School
Midland College is dedicated to encouraging higher education participation by first generation to college families through events such as See MC/Sí, MC.
For more event information, please contact:
Alfredo Chaparro
(432) 559-1372