Kay Lynn's Corral

MCC meets Facebook

2010-11-24T09:02:00.000-08:00

Hey all you Facebooker’s, Mohave Community College has a new page on Facebook called MCC Admissions. If you want to find out questions about registration and other admissions related topics take a look at the new page. Below is a link for the page to take a look right now. While you’re on the page become a fan and you’ll see new status updates when important topics or helpful hints are posted. Also, if you have helpful input for the admissions department you can now let us know on our page as well. So next time you’re on the web take a look at the MCC Admissions page on Facebook and help college communication become easier and fun.
Link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/mohaveccadmissions

Spring Registration 2011

2010-11-08T11:48:00.000-08:00

It’s that time of the year again to register for Spring 2011 semester. If you are a returning student, you can register online beginning today, November 8. Registration for all students on campus begins on the 15th of November as well.

The college will be closed to students December 10, 2010 to January 2, 2011 for winter break.

Get in early to get the classes you want.

Escape to Your Study Zone

2010-09-27T10:51:00.000-07:00

If you find yourself trying to escape a land of books but still need to study for an exam take a look outside. Currently, the temperature is stable at ninety-seven degrees with a slight breeze to keep everyone cool. Today the high is at a hundred and the low at sixty-nine, but if you find shade and grass this is not an issue at all. Several green areas around our campus make life easier with a peaceful place to learn and study for exams. So take a look out your window and escape to a serene world of your own.

Duel Enrollment Orientation at the High School

2010-07-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

We, at Mohave Community College and Kingman High School, are gearing up for the upcoming semester for the new school year starting in Fall 2010.

In preparation, there will be a Duel Enrollment Orientation:

Thursday, August 5, 2010
at Kingman High School Auditorium
4182 N Bank
6:00PM.

I, and other staff members of MCC, will be there to explain the purpose and process of Duel Enrollment, the benefits of this resource, a session on how to use MCC resources, and a how-to on the new, mandatory, online application process.

If you are a Kingman High School student or parent of, and have not yet RSVP, call or email me.

Kay Lynn Trybus
Neal Campus Kingman
928.692.3021, or
internal ext. 1221

Student Appreciation Week

2010-04-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

This week is Student Appreciation Week. Brought to you by your Neal Campus Kingman Student Government Association, Alpha Chi Omega (PTK), Fine and Applied Arts Club, The Foundation, and McKee Foods.

There will be a free student BBQ on Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 3:30PM- 7:00PM behind building 200, under our new blue canopy.

Come and enjoy the free food and fun!

Compass Testing at Kingman High School

2010-04-06T11:17:00.000-07:00

Compass testing is the first step in registering for dual enrollment classes.
Today, April 6th, I'm Compass testing at Kingman High School. The week of April 12-15, I'll be Compass testing at Kingman High School again. Besides overseeing Compass testing on these dates, I'll be able to help any student complete the dual enrollment registration and answer any questions about the process. Parents are encouraged to attend registration with their student or may contact me for appointments, Kay Lynn Trybus, at my MCC number, 928-692-3021.

Dual enrollment classes are held on the Kingman High School campus during the school day. Classes are taught by college qualified high school teachers using college curriculum. When students are enrolled in a dual enrollment course, they receive credit toward high school graduation while earning college credit. Qualified high school students may enroll in dual enrollment classes. There is no fee to participate in Dual-E classes.

I'll see you around campus,

Kay Lynn

These links are the forms needed for Dual Enrollment. Copy and paste them into your address bar, print, fill out, and deliver to me, Cliff Angle, or your KHS Counselor:

http://mohave.edu/images/repository/REG%200044.pdf
http://www.mohave.edu/images/repository/REG%200039.pdf
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9s.pdf
http://www.mohave.edu/images/repository/reg%200037.pdf

On your mark.... Get set.... FAFSA!!!!

2010-03-29T13:50:00.000-07:00

It's the perfect time to get a jump start on your FAFSA for the 2010/2011 school year. As soon as you do your taxes you can fill out your FAFSA. The U.S. Department of Education provides students and parents with financial aid program information. It's FREE to sign up. Log onto http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to file for your FAFSA. To get great information and filing help you can log onto http://www.fsa.ed.gov.

MCC Title IV Code is 011864. You'll need it to get aid for this school. If you need assistance please visit the Financial Aid Office at your nearest campus. You may also apply for scholarships as well as financial aid by visiting the Financial Aid office in the student services buildings at the Bullhead City campus, Lake Havasu City campus, North Mohave campus, or the J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Kingman.

If you have more questions try MCC's financial aid web site at http://mohave.edu/pages/215.asp, financial aid offices by phone at: Bullhead City Campus 928.758.8407, Lake Havasu City Campus 928.505.3390, Neal Campus Kingman928.757.0855, North Mohave Campus 928.875.2799 or me at 928.692.3021

Good Luck on filling out your FAFSA!

See you on campus,

Kay Lynn

Getting on to MyCampus portal

2010-03-01T10:30:00.000-08:00

Technology is great. Just at work and school alone, it helps me have an easier day. Email, Angel, MyCampus portal, and EX web are essential to have a productive day. Here is some information to help you out with getting better acquainted with your Email, Angel, and MyCampus portal:

Your Main User Name:

Last Name + First Initial + Middle Initial + Last 4 digits of your Student ID

For example, student "John R. Williams" with a Student ID of "123456" would have the following Username: WILLIAMSJR3456. NOTE: If your last name is longer than 10 characters, it will be truncated to 10 characters in the Username.

Student email addresses are formatted as follows: username@mccmail.mohave.edu (e.g., the student in the example above would use williamsjr3456@mccmail.mohave.edu for his email address).

Passwords: Your default password will reflect the following format: mCC090265, where m is not capitalized, CC is capitalized, 09 is the most recent year of enrollment at the college, 02 is your birth month in 2-digit format, and 65 is your birth year in 2-digit format. You will need to change your password when you first log into each system, to a unique password of your choosing.

If you need help changing your password, contact the Help Desk at 866-749-8239 for assistance.

MyCampus portal
To access MyCampus, go to http://mycampus.mohave.edu and log in using the Username and Password as described above.
Once you find your Username and Password (as described above) you can log into the MyCampus portal for single sign-on access to email, ANGEL, EX Web, student forms, MCC library, and other useful online resources.

Angel
Students should not try to access their online courses until the first day of class. Access will not be available until that time.

Spring 2010 online courses begin as follows:

•January 25: full-semester and first session courses
•February 10: 12-week courses
•March 24: 2nd-session courses

On the first day of class, you can access your online course(s) in the MyCampus portal (http://mycampus.mohave.edu) or you can go directly to Angel (https://angel.mohave.edu/frames.aspx) in your Web browser. You will log in with the Username and Password as described at the top of this page. After login, the first page that displays will have a link to your online course(s). Simply click the link for the course you wish to access, and you will be taken to that course site.

MCC Mail
MCC student email addresses will be the only email addresses used for online classes. You can access your MCC student email account in the MyCampus portal, or you can go directly to the email Web interface at http://start.mccmail.mohave.edu in your Web browser. Use the Username and Password as described at the top of this page.

March 2nd's President's Forum

2010-02-26T10:24:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:00pm till 3:00pm in Room 200F there will be another President's Forum. Dr. Michael Kearns will be there to discuss all your concerns and questions. Got questions about the Subway set up, or the Strategic Plan (found at http://www.mohave.edu/info/Admin/Strategic%20Plan.pdf)? Stop on in and get them answered.

WE'LL SEE YOU THERE!!!

Full Swing

2010-02-25T10:15:00.000-08:00

The semester is in full swing! I have math homework, essays, and tests coming out my ears. So much to do, so many things to acomplish. I can do it! I must and will, "Be The Swan".

Uneducated

2010-02-24T10:17:00.000-08:00

It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated.
-Alec Bourne

Love

2010-02-22T09:40:00.000-08:00

Never pretend to a love which you do not actually feel, for love is not ours to command.

-Alan Watts

Strategic Plan

2010-02-11T14:25:00.000-08:00

Dr. Kearns will be giving a presentation this afternoon that is open to the public. He will be discussing MCC’s Strategic plan and how we will reach the goals outlined in this plan. The college has grown in leaps and bounds. We are all excited to be a part of this growth. If you have any questions or ideas that would help the college, we encourage you to contact us. We are here for you and encourage you to be a part of our family.

Contact us at 928-757-4331

Attention High School Seniors!!!

2010-02-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

Have we got a program for you! Let me tell you about the Early Start Program.

The Early Start Program is a scholarship program for Mohave County high school senior students, home schooled students, and Mohave Community College GED graduates who would like to earn college credits tuition free!

The Scholarship covers the cost of tuition for seven credit hours (about two courses). The courses can be taken this summer after completion of your junior year or in the Fall and Spring of your senior year.

To get started, complete the required MCC Admissions Forms at http://www.mohave.edu/pages/420.asp If you're under 18 years of age, you must complete the required parental consent to enroll in college courses at http://www.mohave.edu/images/repository/REG%200044.pdf

Contact me for more information on getting started at MCC!!

Gearing Up for Classes at the Bookstore

2010-01-19T10:45:00.000-08:00

Spring Classes Begin January 25. I'm picking up my books this week at the campus bookstore. I can even order my books online at http://www.whywaitforbooks.com/ and then pick them up at the campus bookstore. It's simple, quick and easy.

All you need is your class schedule. You will need to know the Term (e.g. Spring 2010), department code (ENG), course number (102), and section number (851).

The MCC Bookstores also offer other schools supplies, such as pens, MCC cloths, book bags, snacks, coffee, gift cards and so much more.

Stores located on the campuses in Kingman, Bullhead City, and Lake Havasu City are open:

Mon - Thurs 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

So start shopping now and save 25% when you buy used. I know I will!

Thanks for Pumpkin Fest

2009-11-05T11:23:00.000-08:00

A big "THANKS" goes out to all who helped pull together this years Pumpkin Fest. A special thanks goes out to Praxair Inc. and the Foundation for the donations that made this event possible. Our volunteers ranged from maintenance staff, department heads, MCC staff, Club members, Arizona residents, my family, and many more. The list is so long that we can't mention everyone.

Thanks again for everyone's hard work!

Pumpkinfest

2009-10-29T14:05:00.000-07:00

Come to Pumpkin Fest @ MCC next Friday, Oct. 30th. It's free and there are treats and games. Kids encouraged to come in costume. Each southern campus is doing something different and fun. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2OYGMT

Hope to see you there.

My weekend of homework.

2009-10-19T10:50:00.000-07:00

Finally finished all the homework...and even got a few loads of laundry done. I sure miss the summer hours and three day weekends.

I'll be at the KAOL and KHS tomorrow for Fall Visitations. See you there.

Make sure to read Dr. Kearns' Blog on the main page.

2009-10-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

This weekend is going to be beautiful. There's lots to do outside in Kingman.

Enjoy a cool autumn day in Historic Downtown Kingman at the annual Fall Festival & Parade. There will be a parade, Oktoberfest serving brats and beer, entertainment and a variety of arts & crafts vendors. The parade begins at 10:00am on Saturday on Rt 66, Downtown Kingman. The festivities continue till 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00pm.

2009 is the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Kingman Powerhouse. Once an oil powered generating station, the Powerhouse was put into disuse with the opening of the Hoover Dam in 1939. The Powerhouse began construction in 1907 and was completed in 1909 with the firing up of the generators on July 31st thus supplying electricity to downtown businesses as well as Chloride, Oatman, Mineral Park, and surrounding mines and during the construction of Hoover Dam. Ironically, she was shut down and became a substation when Hoover Dam went online. The Powerhouse fell into disrepair and was threatened by the wrecking ball. But thanks to the efforts of Toby Orr and the Powerhouse Gang, the Powerhouse was saved. She was given a new look and face lift. In 1997, she opened up as the Powerhouse Visitor Center.

Octoberfest!
While you're enjoying the Fall Festival at Locomotive Park come across the street to the Powerhouse Visitor Center parking lot for Oktoberfest. The fun will include live music, beer, brats and sauerkraut, and you can watch the football games. Must be 21 to enter the beer garden area.
Saturday Oct 17 - 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday Oct 18 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

For more information visit Kingman's Tourism site at: http://www.kingmantourism.org/option,com_jcalpro/extmode,flat/Itemid,42/

If either isn't your idea of fun, find a way to get out side and have some fun.

Have a great weekend!!

Second Session Classes

2009-10-14T10:14:00.000-07:00

The college has moved into Second Session. Friday, October 16th, is the last day to sign up, withdraw, or change classes. Second Session Classes are only eight weeks. Eight week classes hold the same information as the full sixteen week classes, they are just accelerated. Second Session Classes are offered online and on-grounds.

If your Second Session Classes are online, you need to look at them on Angel. On the first day of class, you can access your online course(s) in the MyCampus portal (http://mycampus.mohave.edu/) or you can go directly to Angel (https://angel.mohave.edu/frames.aspx) in your Web browser. You will log in with the Username and Password as described at the bottom of this page. After login, the first page that displays will have a link to your online course(s). Simply click the link for the course you wish to access, and you will be taken to that course site.

Your username will consist of:
Last Name + First Initial + Middle Initial + Last 4 digits of your Student ID
Example: smithjd1234

Passwords: Your default password will reflect the following format: mCC090265, where m is not capitalized, CC is capitalized, 09 is the most recent year of enrollment at the college, 02 is your birth month in 2-digit format, and 65 is your birth year in 2-digit format. You will need to change your password when you first log into each system, to a unique password of your choosing.

Good luck in your accelerated classes and the rest of your semester!

See you on campus.

Your education and future is worth it.

2009-10-08T11:25:00.000-07:00

This week, most of the campus had midterms. Midterm grades can really make you aware of how much you have absorbed from your classes so far. If you are overwhelmed and struggling or just need help with review, you might want to look into getting a tutor. This free service is new on campus this semester. You can pick up a tutor request form in the main student service building, across from the bookstore. When you have filled it out, turn it into Barb Freitas' office located in the Computer Lab. If you would like to find out more contact Barb Freitas by calling the college switchboard at 757-4331, and asking for Ext. 1972.

Many tutors, like Charley Hupp, are willing to provide assistance in all subjects except for allied health related classes. They are not there to provide answers or do your homework for you. Tutors are provided so that you may further understand the institutor's lecture and homework. Remember, it's your responsibility to fulfill your education. If you actively seek out your tutor, do your homework before meeting with him or her, and avoid distractions while in your session, you are sure to get the most out of your tutor.

I believe that anyone can succeed if they desire to. I hope that the hard work put forth in this semester pays off your all of you.

Brain Health

2009-10-07T11:25:00.000-07:00

Brain health is just as important as a healthy body. You can exercise your brain just as you exercising your body. As little as 10 minutes a day can get your brain tuned up. A healthy brain gives you less change to develop Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive decline.

Eat smart to think smart.
Your diet contributes to a healthy brain. Foods high in DHA Omega-3, found in fish, nuts, fruit, beverages and supplements, help maintain a healthy brain. This is why people say fish is brain food. It really is.

Research indicates that keeping your brain active as you age may help to generate new brain cells. That old saying"Learn something new every day" should become your new goal. Attending a function once a month, such as lecture, coffee at the college, enrolling in continuing education classes, or picking up a new hobby, would be a great way to stimulate your brain.

How smart is our state?
Arizona ranked 21 on the Life's DHA Index of Brain Health. To find out more about Arizona's Brain Health, visit http://www.lifesdha.com/brainindex/State-Rank-Details.aspx?State=Arizona. There, you can take a test to learn more about your own brain health.

Not to early

2009-10-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

As a new student, it's not to early to start planning for the Spring semester. If you are interested in starting classes in the Spring, you should complete your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA and supplying required documentation can take some time. The earlier you start the better and less stressful the process.There are some great tools and calculators to help you plan for funding you college education on our website at http://www.mohave.edu/pages/215.asp

Don't forget to make an appointment with an academic advisor. They can get you under way for the Spring semester. Registration reopens November 2.

The early bird catches the worm.

Meetings through Thursday

2009-09-28T11:16:00.000-07:00

This weekend was great. We all had a lot of fun at the rodeo. I hope your weekend was great too. I will be on campus all this week but will be in all day meetings through Thursday. There's no rest for the weary. Either way, off to the grind stone. ;)

So much to do

2009-09-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

This weekend is chalk full of fun things to do, mainly Andy Devine Days. Personally, I'll be searching for my missing cow. On Saturday or Sunday we're going to the rodeo. Hope to see you there.

Andy Devine Days Parade, September 26, 2009, 10:00AM, Downtown Kingman

Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo, September 26, 2009 - September 27, 2009, Starting Sat. @ 1:00PM through Sun., Kingman Fair Grounds

Temperatures are dropping

2009-09-24T10:48:00.000-07:00

Fall is on it's way. The temperature are staying in the 80's. This is a great time to find a tree or park bench and study outside, you could even have a picnic, go for a walk, bike a ride, or read a book. There are many tables and benches right here on campus. Fall is a great time to explore the environment around us. Have a great week.

A weekend full of fun!

2009-09-17T11:21:00.000-07:00

There is lots to do this week end. Meadview is having their Coyote Melon Festival Sept. 19-20, 2009. There will be a Chili Cook-Off, a Mtn Challenge, a Coyote Melon Launching Contest, a Nugget Shooting Derby, a Treasure Hunt, and an Art Contest. With live music consisting of a Native American Flute, Country Western, Folk, and Jock & The Jock-Offs. The whole shebang is free. That's right, FREE.

VFW Post 9833, 15943 N. Pierce Ferry Road, Dolan Springs, is throwing a Fish Fry on Friday, September 18, 2009 from 4:30 - 7:00.

If you choose to stay in town this weekend, enjoy Kingman's Street Drags VI. It will be held Sept. 18-20 in historic down town Kingman, on Beale St. There will be plenty to see: street cars, funny cars, and the burnout contests.

The Bike Show at Kingman Street Drags VI Block Party will be at Fourth and Beale Streets, Downtown Kingman, Saturday, Sept 19, 2009.So much to do, so little time.

I'll be hanging with my kids at the Street Drags on Saturday. Hope to see you there.

Not to late to register for second session

2009-09-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

There is still time to register for second session classes. You can sign up online or at the registration office, bldg 107. Act today! Advisors are ready to assist.
Monday- Thursday/ 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday/ 8:00am to 5:00 pm

Beautiful Day

2009-08-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

The weather is perfect today. Trying to find a tree to relax and do my homework.