Student Spotlight - New Career in a Year!

Holly Guilmet came to Dorsey because she heard good things from a former student. In February of 2011, Holly started the Patient Care Technician program because she felt there was great job security in the medical field and she enjoys helping people. 

One of the obstacles Holly faced was being a single mother, but she made the time to study, do homework and spend time with her children all while going to school.  She accredits her success at Dorsey to a lot of studying and determination.  Holly advises new students to, “never give up and stay positive, because the time goes by quickly”.

Now that Holly is in her new career as a patient care technician working for The Medical Team, she knows that she will be able to provide for her children better without having to live paycheck to paycheck.  Holly enjoys her new job and doesn’t even consider it work! 

Dorsey Roseville's Easter Event Re-Cap

Dorsey’s Annual Easter Event was a great success!  The event was filled with activities, arts and crafts, face painting, coloring and an Easter Movie, “Dora The Explorer's Easter Adventure”. 

The Easter Bunny was here spreading a lot of joy (and some unintentional terror) to children. 

Donations for pictures with the Easter Bunny will be donated to the victims of the Dexter, MI tornado on behalf of the students from Dorsey-Roseville.

Thank you to everyone who made this such an outstanding community event!

8 Ways To Aid Your Memory

8 WAYS TO AID YOUR MEMORY

It is more natural to forget something than to remember it.  If you intend to remember something, apply as many of the following techniques as possible.

 

1.    Be flexible.  Experiment with many learning procedures.  Be willing to abandon outmoded and faulty learning procedures so you will be free to acquire new and more efficient methods.

 

2.    Overlearn.  In order to retain anything learned, you must practice and reorganize it into your current ongoing activity.  One way to do this is to incorporate the learned material as part of your present habit system.  Use it in speaking and writing.  Act out the material as a rehearsal of a part in a play-a process known as role-playing. 

3.    Schedule.  Schedule your study time so that the time at which something is learned or relearned is close to the time at which it will be used.

4.    Rephrase and explain.  Try a little role-playing.  Take the point of view of the teacher, for a change.  Rephrase and explain the material, in your own words, to a classmate.  Allow your classmate to criticize your presentation.  Then let the classmate be the teacher, while you criticize.  If you can't explain something, you don't really know it.

5.    Eliminate accidental and unrelated associations.  A study situation in which a phone is constantly ringing or receiving text messages produces breaks in the mental association process.  Keep phones, television and other distractions away while studying.

6.    Eliminate previous mistakes.  Take note of all previous mistakes on homework, quizzes and test, and correct them.  It has been shown experimentally that consciously reviewing mistakes, making note of exactly why they were incorrect, helps to reinforce the correct response. 

7.    Decide on an order of importance.  Some things are more important than others.  In a particular study unit, decide what these are and organize the important material into an outline or framework. 

8.   Use mechanical memory aids.  When material is complicated, it may be necessary to use mechanical memory aids.  For example, suppose you had reason to believe that a certain table showing all of the endocrine glands of the body with their secretions and functions would be called for in an examination.  In order to be sure that you would be able to recall all of the glands, you memorized the first letter or syllable of each gland, and organized them into three very strange words: Anpothy Paramed Adcorpan, the novelty of which aided recall.  This could be deciphered as follows: An=anterior pituitary, po=posterior pituitary, thy=thyroid, par=parathyroid, amed=adrenal medulla, adcor=adrenal cortex, pan=pancreas, etc.

To read the full undedited document, please visit:

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/study.html

Study Tips For Upcoming Finals!

We are almost through week five, which means the Winter 'B' module is almost over. It's the perfect time to start studying for your final exams. 

We are looking forward to a successful completion to the module next week!  

FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE WINTER ‘B’ 2012
Wednesday, MARCH 28TH	Evening Only	Final exams for classes that meet on Monday / Wednesday evenings.
Thursday, MARCH 29TH	Afternoon & Evening (Jeans Day For Students taking Finals)	Final exams for afternoon classes that meet four days a week and classes that meet on Tuesday/Thursday evenings.
Friday, MARCH 30TH	Morning , Midday &  Afternoon (Jeans Day)	Final exams for morning and midday classes, as well as afternoon classes that meet five days a week.

Here are some study tips that you may find useful:

 Study Tips (source: http://www.courseadvisor.com/)

1. Set aside time. This one's a given, but it is important to determine how you will fit all of your studying in and schedule it in a planner. If you work 8 hours a day, you know what hours those are. If you have class or a seminar, you know not to schedule other meetings or activities at that time. Do the same by scheduling your study time into your day. As an adult learner, it is even more important to set these schedules and expectations with your friends and family. You've taken the step to go back to school and improve your life - be sure to keep others in the loop on your progress and success, and they should be able to understand your need for uninterrupted study time. The good thing to know is that a series of shorter study sessions distributed over several days is preferable to fewer but longer study sessions. This is especially important for those students who juggle work, family, and school.


  
2. Don't try to learn it all. Select a reasonable chunk of material to study. Make a list of topics that are likely to be on the exam and prioritize these subjects based on how important they are and how much more you need to learn about them. Spend the majority of your time familiarizing yourself with the subjects you are less confident about, and do it at the beginning of your study session, when you have more energy and are ready to dive in.

3. Dress uncomfortably and sit at a desk. This one was offered to me by my 11th grade chemistry teacher. If you dress comfortably and set up your study session on the couch, you're apt to lose focus, be interrupted and be less productive. Sit upright at a desk and avoid dressing casually so that you can remain awake and attentive.

4. Put it in your own words. Don't just memorize the information and move on. You should be able to explain the main ideas in your own words. By putting it in a context that you understand, you will have an easier time recalling it than if you simply repeated a concept over and over without really connecting to it.

5. Seek support. Check with the other students in the class to get their perspectives on what important information will be on the exam. Suggest a group session where you share study guides and talk about the material out loud. Verbalizing the information is the key to storing the material in your long-term memory.

6. Chew gum. Though not a fool-proof plan if you haven't truly studied the material, an informal study by a Cornell University marketing professor has shown that chewing gum offers improved memory and concentration which may improve your test-taking abilities.

Good luck on your finals everyone!

Business Communications Class Learns How To “Dress For Success On a Budget”!

Last week on Wednesday, March 14^th Ms. Caldwell and her 5 students from her 3:30pm Business Communications (E102) class took a field trip to the Salvation Army to do a hands-on “Dress For Success On a Budget” activity.


The focus of this field trip was to demonstrate how to put together professional dress outfits for interviewing and business casual outfits for day-to-day office wear.


The students met at the Salvation Army and were assigned to pick out two professional dress and one business casual outfit from the current stock at the Salvation Army. 


All attendees were able to look at inexpensive clothing options for the office in addition to learning the “do’s and don’ts” of dressing professionally.

Saturday Eggstravaganza!

We have an Eggstravaganza of events this SATURDAY, MARCH 24^th!  Take a look at what we have planned!

Join us for our Annual Easter FUN Event! 10am-2pm
We will have Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, an Egg Race, Treats, FREE Pictures With The Easter Bunny and MORE! 

Dorsey Culinary Academy Presents – For The Love of Chocolate Workshop 9:30am-2pm
In this course, guests will get a chance to explore the world of cooking with chocolate in the kitchen.  Skills taught include, tempering, melting, pouring, baking techniques, batter mixing, decorating and how to make fudge at home!  You will take home all in-class candies and baked goods as well as your own set of chocolate molds.  $125 per person, $95 for Dorsey Employees, $85 for Dorsey Students. 
Call 586-296-3225 to reserve your seat! (ask for Andrea)

Graduating High School Senior’s Celebration Luncheon  11am–2pm
Seniors enjoy a complimentary lunch prepared by our awesome Culinary Arts Academy
Get valuable career training & financial aid information (Financial aid available for those who qualify), Tour our beautiful campus, and Take part in the Fun raffles & Give-a-ways too!  To RSVP or for more information, call (586)296-3225 Space is limited! Don’t miss out!

Dorsey Medical Students Open Clinical

Skills Lab 10am-2pm

Students can work on their proficiencies and improve their skills during this hands-on workshop. Students can perform vital signs, ECGs, injections, and phlebotomy (vacutainer only). This is a great opportunity to work on areas where you struggle and to continue to improve on your clinical skills. Team up with another student or bring your own family/friend/volunteer (injections can only be given to students).

SATURDAY EGGSTRAVAGANZA SCHEDULE MARCH 24TH    10AM – 2PM
10:00AM		11:00AM	12:00PM	1:00PM	2:00PM
Annual Easter FUN Event! 10AM-2PM  Building ‘C’
Dorsey Culinary Academy – Chocolate Workshop 9:30AM-2PM Building ‘C’
10AM-2PM   Open Clinical Skills Lab   Bldg. C   Room C4 (students must be here no later than 12pm to work on skills)
	High School Senior’s Celebration Luncheon 11AM-2PM

Hope to see you Saturday for this great day of FUN!

The Bull’s Eye is “Hitable”

The Bull’s Eye is “Hitable”

By Zig Ziglar

Somebody once said that the major difference between a big shot and little shot is that the big shot is the little shot who keeps on shooting. There’s much truth in that witticism. The reality is, no matter what our target might be, we seldom hit it on the first try unless the target is low, which means the accomplishment—and the rewards—will be insignificant.

In bow shooting, experienced archers will test the wind by using the first shot to judge its strength and direction, enabling them to zero in on the target with their following shots. In short, archers learn from their mistakes. That’s good advice for all of us.

Success in business, athletics, science, politics, etc., seldom comes on the first effort. Walt Disney went bankrupt a number of times and had at least one nervous breakdown before he made it big. Athletic skills are acquired over a long period of time and after countless hours of practice. Authors by the hundreds can tell you stories by the thousands of those rejection slips before they found a publisher who was willing to “gamble” on an unknown. It’s more than just a cliché that persistent, enthusiastic effort produces powerful, positive results, that failure is an event—not a person—and that the only time you must not fail is the last time you try.


Whatever your target might be, chances are good that you’re not going to hit the bull’s eye on the first effort you make at being “successful.” The key is persistence and the willingness to try again in the face of those early misses. You can learn from those early mistakes and if you do keep on shooting, it’s just a question of time before you, too, are hitting the bull’s eye. Give it a try—keep shooting—and I’ll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!

Zig Ziglar is known as America’s motivator. He is the author of 30 books . Check out his latest book, Born to Win.

Quote

Persistent, enthusiastic effort produces powerful, positive results. Failure is an event—not a person—and the only time you must not fail is the last time you try. ~Zig Ziglar

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Legal Class Visits The City of Roseville’s 39th District Court

On March 14^th Ms. Wojciechowski’s Legal Terminology (L103) Students arrived promptly at 8:30am to the 39^th District Court in the city of Roseville, which serves Roseville and Fraser.

They were warmly welcomed to observe the court proceedings by the Honorable Catherine B. Steenland Chief Judge.

Following 2 hours of hearings, pleadings and court cases, Judge Steenland spent time with the Dorsey legal class students answering questions and giving explanations regarding the laws and decisions made in court.  She also shared personal thoughts and insights about her 10 years on the bench. 

The visit to the 39^th District Court allowed students to experience a chance to see textbook learning applied in real life!

If you'd like information about Dorsey Roseville's Legal Program, contact Admissions at 586-296-3225. 

To learn more about courts in Macomb County, visit:

http://www.macombcountymi.gov/circuitcourt/directory.htm

Concrete Cuisine To Visit Dorsey - Monday March 19th!

Fresh Eats on the Streets!!!

Monday, March 19^th

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

In the parking lot of Building 'C'

Chef Jeff Aquilina and his company Concrete Cuisine catering truck will be at the Dorsey Culinary Academy, Building 'C'.

Slow Foods USA is calling 2012 the year of the street truck, stop by for lunch and see what it’s all about!

Appetizers:

Frickles- Lightly breaded fried dill pickle spears served with sweet & sour “ketchup”--- $4

Wedges- Crispy, skin-on potato wedges sprinkled with sea salt & herbs. Served w/ choice of K-up or horsey sauce--- $3

Sweeties- Sweet potato fries tossed in cinnamon-sugar, served w/ maple cream sauce--- $3  

Soup Du Jour:

French lentil drizzled w/ lemon oil--- $2

Main Events:

Maui- Grilled chicken breast sandwich topped w/ mango-habanero salsa, crispy bacon and charred pineapple-bbq sauce on a toasted Kaiser roll--- $7

Koho- Fresh grilled Atlantic salmon burger dressed w/ shredded romaine, roasted red onion, sliced tomato and Green Goddess dressing--- $7

Castro II- Slow roasted pork loin, honey ham, baby Swiss, pickled red onion- cucumber relish and Dijonnaise pressed between fresh-baked Cuban bread--- $7

Vito- Two jumbo meatballs stuffed w/ a blend of roasted garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, asiago, cream cheese and herbs. Smothered in house-made roasted tomato-red pepper sauce. Garnished with crispy pasta chips and scallions--- $7

*** Add Wedges, Frickles, Sweeties or Soup & make it a combo… $1.50 ***

Green & Jeans - Fundraiser For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Thursday March 15^th for Students on a M-Th Schedule

Friday March 16^th for Everyone

Donate $1.00 and receive a Shamrock (celebrating St. Patrick's Day) to wear jeans on Thursday March 15^th for culinary students and students that are afternoon and night students who ONLY have class 4 days/wk. Friday March 16^th will be jeans day for morning, day students and staff.  Proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 

About St.Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Ranked one of the best pediatric cancer hospitals in the country, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.

 To learn more about St. Jude and how you can help, visit: www.stjude.org

 Brought to you by The Dorsey Roseville Student Advisory Board

Student Spotlight - Recent Graduate Starts New Career At St. John!

Melissa Lemon completed her Patient Care Technician program in December 2011 and was recently hired at St. John Macomb in Warren, Michigan.

Melissa said she loves her new career as a Patient Care Technician.  While learning all of St. John’s procedures, she knows she is making a difference in patient’s lives.

Melissa feels her time at Dorsey was very beneficial.  She recommends that new students enjoy their time at Dorsey Schools and stay focused.  Working hard in classes will pay off! 

How to “Own” Your Own Dream

By Rory Vaden, author of Take the Stairs

It is a peculiar truth of life that we often do not appropriately value the things we don’t directly pay for. One of the problems with credit is that it enables us to have something that we “want” now even though we might not really need it. And had we been forced to earn the money for it first then we might have decided later that it’s not worth the money because it’s not worth the work we had to put in to get it.

Unfortunately, many of us approach our dreams with the same buying-on-credit philosophy that we use to buy our stuff. We want to find a way to get them without having to pay for them upfront. In other words we want the accolades, the raises, the notoriety, the freedom and the status, but we’d rather not have to put the work in for it up front in order to get it. But even though we think that is what we want, it ultimately doesn’t satisfy.

A dream that is handed to you wouldn’t be worth as much as one you had to pay to own. It wouldn’t have the same significance, the same meaning, and it wouldn’t represent the same success. Even though we may not realize it, the satisfaction of reaching the dream comes from having paid the price in order to get it.

So if you have a dream–any dream–you don’t want it on “credit.” That is, you don’t want it “given” to you and you don’t need it to “come easy.” You want to work for it, you want to earn it, you want to pay the price for it. You want to own it! My friend and author, Randy Gage, often says “You should be the number one investor into your own dream.”

There are three currencies you can use to invest in owning your dream: time, money, and energy. If you have a dream that you want, you can own it by investing any one of those three things into it at any moment.

And as the “Buy-In Principle” of the Take the Stairs methodology reminds us, “the more we have invested into something the less likely we are to let it fail.” So don’t wait for your dream to be given to you. Don’t expect an easier way for it to show up. Don’t think it’d be better if it just happened. Instead, start investing! Start paying the price and you’ll be amazed at the power you have once you truly “own” your own dream.

See you in the “stairwell”

Rory Vaden is a Self-Discipline Strategist, Author, and Business Motivational Speaker whose insights have been shared on Oprah radio, in BusinessWeek, and in SUCCESS™ Magazine. Rory is the author of Take the Stairs and is currently on a Take the Stairs tour. Click here to see if he will be in your town.

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Dorsey Culinary Academy Presents - For The Love of Chocolate!

Saturday March 10th - Open House & Skill Building Workshops!

Students, friends, and family are invited to attend the Dorsey open house on Saturday, March 10^th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

What a great opportunity to show your friends and family where you go to school.

Do you know anyone interested in getting started on a great career path?  The Admissions Team will be here in Building ‘A’ to help potential students with program information and choosing a career that’s in demand!

Catch up on school work or put together a study group.  We will also have several workshops on that day. Here’s a description of the workshops below:

Vital Signs Lab (10am-12pm in Building C)

Students can work on their vital signs and improve their skills during this hands-on workshop. This is a great opportunity to work on areas where you struggle and to continue to improve on your skills. The more proficient you are the more likely you are to get hired.

SPECIAL MEDICAL WORKSHOP

Gynecological Procedures Clinic
(12pm-2pm in Building C)

Learn how procedures are performed, how to properly assist the physician during these procedures and you will be performing microbiological observation of specimens with a microscope. Get excited and take advantage of this special opportunity. 

All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop.

This workshop will be open to all medical students that have completed at least 1 clinical class.  To reserve a space for yourself, please send an e-mail to Mr. Vollmer requesting your spot. (avollmer@dorsey.edu).  This is a great opportunity to add some extra training to your portfolio!

Dental Assisting Lab (10am-2pm in Building C)

Dental assisting students can work on their proficiencies and improve their skills during this hands-on workshop. This is a great opportunity to work on areas where you struggle and to continue to improve on your clinical skills. Team up with another student or bring your own family/friend/volunteer. The more proficient you are the more likely you are to get hired.

 Computer Skills Lab (10am-12pm in Building C)

This is a great hands-on workshop for all students. You will learn important things like how to login, how to use the Dorsey network and access your student folder, and other basic skills to improve your success at Dorsey. These skills will prove valuable throughout your learning experience at Dorsey, at home and in the workplace.

Career Services Presents
A Time Management Workshop
(10am-12pm in Building C)

The Career Services department will be hosting a Time Management workshop for current students and graduates.  They will also be helping to update resumes and cover letters, assist with job applications, as well as give pointers on interviewing to emphasize new experience in the field. 

SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS Saturday  March 10th   10AM – 2PM
10:00AM	11:00AM	12:00PM	1:00PM	2:00PM
10am - 12pm Basic Computer Skills Workshop  Bldg. C  Room C1 (students must be here no later than 11am to work on skills)
10am - 12pm   Vital Signs Skills Lab   Bldg. C   Room C4
12pm  *SPECIAL MEDICAL WORKSHOP* Gynecological Procedures Clinic Bldg. C Room C4
10am - 2pm     Dental Assisting Lab    Bldg. C    Room C6
10am-12pm Career Services Workshop  Bldg. C Room C2 & C3 10am-10:30am & 11:00am-11:30am Assistance with Resumes, Cover letters, Job Applications & Interviewing  – C2 10:30am-11:00am & 11:30am-12:00pm Time Management Presentations – C3

 With all these GREAT workshops, it’s the perfect time to invest a couple hours in fine-tuning your skills.  Hope to see you Saturday!