Priority Press - From The Motlow Buzz Printed Edition - Issue One

By Kia Dowen

Motlow Buzz Student Editor-in-Chief

Graduation Prep

SMYRNA -- Sophomores should begin to prepare for graduation by submitting their Intent to Graduate and signing up for their Exit Exam. Students planning to transfer from Motlow should begin to request transcripts from prior institutions and submit formal applications.

The Intent to Graduate form is located in the MyMotlow student portal in the student tab under Admissions and Record Forms. The submission deadline is Feb. 15 as this must be reviewed by both your advisor and completion coach for approval.

Once the Intent to Graduate form is processed, students will receive an email regarding the Exit Exam, whereby scheduling is arranged by the student through the testing center for testing at any location the student finds available with a computer.

It is very important that students complete the Intent to Graduate and Exit Exam to graduate.

Transfer Prep

Students that plan to transfer into another post-secondary institution should research application deadlines and transfer scholarship eligibility. Many of these programs allow early application and require it for their best transfer scholarships.

MTSU is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2023 term. This neighbor university provides a guaranteed $3,000 per year in aid for up to two years for any Motlow student transferring into the establishment with 60 credits and a 3.0 GPA. To meet eligibility, student applications must be completed with all corresponding paperwork by Feb. 15.

Student questions regarding these opportunities can be answered in more detail by the Student Success Center, completion coach, or faculty advisor. Students may contact a designated transfer coordinator for questions about transferring into MTSU specifically.

* Student Success Center: 615-220-7854

* Completion Coach: [completioncoaches@mscc.edu]

* www.mtsu.edu/how-to-apply/contact.php

(Click on Transfer Students and your County)

Motlow 4 U

SMYRNA -- Motlow offers a variety of convenient resources to help students navigate and succeed in their pursuits. The following programs are available to all registered Motlow students free of charge.

Counseling Services

Feeling overwhelmed by stress or hardship? Not sure where to begin in tackling an obstacle in your life? Counseling services are available to all Motlow students free of charge though both in-person and Zoom meetings. There is “no problem too small or too large.” – Lisa Stone, LMFT

931-393-1960 | counseling@mscc.edu

AWJ 103 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Writing Center

Need help with a paper? Struggling to get citations down pat? Has eye strain gotten too intense to do any more revision? Maybe you’re not even sure where to start. Utilize the Writing Center for live or dropbox appointments!

       Students can access the Writing Center through the MotlowHub.

Math Lab

The Math Lab is open to all students via Zoom appointment.

Visit www.motlow.edu/academics/programs/tutoring/ and click on Math Lab and call the number listed for the day you want help.

Net Tutor

Are you taking a foreign language? Need help with a not-so-easy to classify class? NetTutor is a multi-disciplinary tutoring service that covers topics from Astronomy, Chemistry, and Finance, to Nursing, Poli Sci, and more.

      Login to D2L and find the link for NetTutor under Tutoring Services.

Get Involved!

SMYRNA -- There are a host of current opportunities for students to get more involved with Motlow and engage in resumé and portfolio-building opportunities.

Bucks Closet

Bucks Closet is the only Motlow clothing closet for professional wear and needs volunteers to model clothing and to operate and promote the program. Bucks Closet is located in HSC 317 and currently operates on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested students should email BucksCloset@mscc.edu.

Phi Theta Kappa

The Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Motlow chapter is seeking members to help connect with students, administration, and the community. While formal membership holds certain requirements, all Motlow Students are invited to become volunteer members and can use PTK experiences to build their leadership skills and resumé.

Interested students should email advisor Misty Griffith at MGriffith@mscc.edu.

The Motlow Buzz

The Motlow Buzz is currently seeking writers to cover Motlow sports and arts.

Potential writers should email Professor Whiting at CWhiting@mscc.edu.