Sunday, September 25, 2011
Get On the Inside Track
By
Christina Strong
Copyright 2010 Christina
Strong
Christina Strong
313-574-0923
christina48221@yahoo.com
FADE IN:
1. BLUE SCREEN BACKGROUND
A BLUE SCREEN appears and these words appear one after
another on the screen with a voice over by HOST #1.
INSPIRATION
NEW FRIENDS
STRONG DESIRE TO ACHIEVE
INTELLECT
DRIVE
EDUCATION
TENACITY
RESOURCES
ACCESS
COMMON GROUND
KEYS TO SUCCESS
=
Inside Track
HOST #1 (V.O.)
Inspiration, new friends, strong
desire to achieve, intellect,
drive, education; tenacity,
resources, access, common ground,
keys to success, equals the Inside
Track.
FADE IN
2. EXT. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER-DAY
HOST #2 stands outside in the front of the seal on the
Learning Resource Center at Henry Ford Community College.
WIDE:
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 2.
HOST #2
Things may seem a little out of
sorts. You can’t find your way
around campus, you need help but
don’t know what department to talk
to, you want to enroll in a certain
program but don’t what is the best
course of action, should I take
math this semester or wait until
next semester. You don’t know
anyone and you feel like you’re
going to do all the wrong things.
Does that sound familiar? If you’re
in college for the first time that
may be a lot of what you’re
thinking and what you’re feeling.
College for the first time can be
an overwhelming place, and a
stressful time and you wish if only
I had a little help... Well you
can.
MEDIUM:
The Inside Track Mentoring Program
here at Henry Ford Community
College is here to give you an
upper hand in succeeding in your
first year of college and giving
you the skills and resources to
build success for the rest of your
college career. So what is the
Inside Track you’re probably
wondering, let me explain...
CUT TO
3. PICTURE BACKGROUND
PICTURES OF THE FIRST SEMESTER of the Inside Track fill the
screen and words in visible letters slide across the screen
one by one as HOST #2 does a VOICEOVER to the words.
The Inside Track Program is a person-to-person support
system between first-year students (mentees) and upper-class
students (mentors).
The Inside Track program is designed to assist first-year
students in transitioning into college easily with the
assistance of a mentor.
Mentoring is a powerful tool in making a successful
transition into the Henry Ford Community College community,
both academically and socially.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 3.
This mentor will act as a friend you can rely on and turn
to, someone who can help make a big difference.
Mentors are happy to drop the inside scoop on college
survival skills like finding a great place to study.
A mentee is a first-time college student who would like to
make a positive transition into the academic and social life
by engaging in collegiate and community building experiences
HOST #2 (V.O.)
The Inside Track Program is a person-to-person support
system between first-year students (mentees) and upper-class
students (mentors).
The Inside Track program is designed to assist first-year
students in transitioning into college easily with the
assistance of a mentor.
Mentoring is a powerful tool in making a successful
transition into the Henry Ford Community College community,
both academically and socially.
This mentor will act as a friend you can rely on and turn
to, someone who can help make a big difference.
Mentors are happy to drop the inside scoop on college
survival skills like finding a great place to study.
A mentee is a first-time college student who would like to
make a positive transition into the academic and social life
by engaging in collegiate and community building experiences
CUT TO
4. EXT. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER-DAY
CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
The Inside Track Program is a
destination for success to find out
how. Let’s here from some former
mentees.
CUT TO
4.
5. INTERVIEW WITH FORMER MENTEE-BIANCA JOHNSON
An interview will be shown with a former mentee BIANCA
JOHNSON. Across the screen at the bottom her name will read:
BIANCA JOHNSON FORMER MENTEE OF THE INSIDE TRACK FALL 2009
AND WINTER 2010.
The interview which will last 2 minutes will be shown.
CUT TO
6. INTERVIEW WITH FORMER MENTEE- WILLIS TAYLOR
An interview will be shown with a former mentee WILLIS
TAYLOR. Across the screen at the bottom his name will read:
WILLIS TAYLOR FORMER MENTEE OF THE INSIDE TRACK WINTER 2010
The interview which will last 2 minutes will be shown.
CUT TO
7. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
So do you think the Inside Track is
right for you yet? To show you even
more how the Inside Track is
helpful and beneficial let’s take
this scenario. You are new to
college and of course paying for
classes and books are very
important. You seem to be having
problems with your financial aid so
you need to have the problem
resolved. You do the only thing you
know of go to the financial aid
office and try to figure out
exactly what your problem is.
CUT TO
5.
8. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
A WAITING STUDENT is waiting to be called into the financial
aid office. They are surrounded by many other students all
waiting for the same thing. The student shows signs of being
restless.
They are rolling their paper back and forth, tapping their
foot and sighing frequently, flipping through a book,
sleeping, etc...
PAN: THE EXTRAS AND THE WAITING STUDENT
ZOOM IN:
The number in the student’s hand reads: 98
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
(exasperated)
Oh my goodness. They are on number
2 and I’m 98. This is going to take
a while. Well, I probably can just
go take care of some errands while
I wait for them to call me. I’ll
just make sure I’m back before they
call my number.
CUT TO
9. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1 comes out and calls number 98
loudly.
MEDIUM:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
Number 98. Number 98 please.
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1 looks around and then shrugs
her shoulders when no student shows up.
CUT TO
6.
10. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
MASTER:
The WAITING STUDENT is coming down the stairs they get to
the bottom and see FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1 taking her
keys out the door.
CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
Excuse me, what’s going on? Have
they called number 98 yet? I’m here
because I’m a new student and I
need to inquire about my financial
aid there were a few questions I
needed to ask and pick up a
verification form.
CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
I’m sorry our office is closed. We
are usually opened 8am-6:30pm.
TWO SHOT:
WAITING STUDENT looks down at their watch on their wrist.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
Crap it’s 6:45pm. Are you saying I
have to come back tomorrow?
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR #1 looks sympathetic.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
Yes, sorry. But when you do come
back tomorrow you want to make sure
you have your Driver’s License or
State ID or HFCC Student ID with
you, when you’re serviced.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
I had been waiting out here 2 hours
and now I have to come back
tomorrow.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 7.
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
I’m sorry. Try the morning when we
first open typically there aren’t
that many students here at that
time.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
(looks sick)
I thought I had enough time to just
come back. I didn’t know I was gone
that long. But I still have to come
back tomorrow after I’ve been out
here for 2 hours and possibly wait
another two hours.....
TWO-SHOT:
WAITING STUDENT looks down on their papers and back up into
the ceiling.
WAITING STUDENT
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
CUT TO
11. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
The scene with the FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1, the
WAITING STUDENT and the other students freezes. HOST #2
steps in front of the screen.
WIDE:
HOST #2
Ouch. That has to suck. If this
student had been a member of the
Inside Track Mentoring Program they
would have discussed the problem
with their mentor and their mentor
could have connected them to the
financial aid office much faster.
Let’s examine this scenario again
but now the student is a mentee of
the Inside Track program.
CUT TO
8.
12. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
WAITING STUDENT is sitting at the table in the Inside Track
office. The MENTOR who is helping him is explaining how to
reach the financial aid office and what exactly needs to be
done in order to appeal.
TWO-SHOT (OVER THE SHOULDER):
MENTOR
So you need to submit a
verification form to complete your
financial aid process. We have a
direct line to the Financial Aid
office. A financial aid
administrator is also a coordinator
for our program. How about I go
downstairs and grab a verification
form for you so you don’t have to
wait in line and then I can help
you fill it out if you want. Then I
can email the Financial Aid
Administrator that works with our
program and let her know you will
drop off your form today, so she
can look for it.
TWO-SHOT (OVER THE SHOULDER):
WAITING STUDENT
Sounds good.
CUT TO
13. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
The MENTOR and WAITING STUDENT are sitting at the table in
the Inside Track Office.
TWO SHOT:
MENTOR
Okay I picked up your verification
form and we filled it out and sent
the email. She said come on down,
take your form with you and she’ll
help you.
WAITING STUDENT
Really. Wow! That was fast and
easier than probably having to wait
in line. Thanks for your help.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 9.
MENTOR
Not a problem.
CUT TO
14. INT. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE-DAY
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2 and the WAITING STUDENT is
sitting at a desk.
CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2
I think I can help you with this.
CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
That’s good news. My mentor from
the Inside Track Program helped me
streamline this process I don’t
know what I would have did without
her.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2
They are really good help. You made
a good choice joining the Inside
Track Mentoring Program.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
I think so too. The mentors are
really nice and they help me with a
lot of stuff I don’t know about.
Like where to find stuff on campus
and of course this.
TWO SHOT:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2
(laughing lightly)
Of course. So lets see, it looks as
if you have turned in all the
requested documents. Your file is
ready to go into review. This
process can take anywhere from 4 to
6 weeks but you are protected in
your classes from being
dropped. It’s a good thing you
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 10.
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2 (cont’d)
were able to have the Inside Track
Team assist you. Many students who
don’t, end up thinking they are
done just because they filled out a
FAFSA. Those students run the
risk of having their classes
dropped. What I am going to do next
is...
FADE IN
15. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
HOST #2 is sitting at the computer desk typing in The Inside
Track office. After five seconds of typing HOST #2 looks
toward the camera and turns her body in the chair to fully
face the camera.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
So convinced yet. The Inside Track
Program is open to all first-year
students in the Fall and Winter
semesters here at Henry Ford
Community College. We are committed
to helping you in making your first
year as successful and has easy a
transition for you as possible.
Here are a few more positive notes
about the Inside Track.
CUT TO
16. BLACK BACKGROUND
Quotes in WHITE LETTERS scroll up a BLACK BACKGROUND on the
screen one at a time.
"The Inside Track has helped me tremendously." Michael
Rizor, HFCC Student & Fall 2009 & Winter 2010 Inside Track
Mentee.
"Inside Track mentors guide, support and listen with a
sympathetic ear" Neam Alazawi, HFCC Student & Fall 2009
Inside Track Mentee
CUT TO
11.
17. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
HOST #2 is sitting at the Inside Track computer desk.
CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
The benefits of the Inside Track
are plenty and the program is free.
We are excited to help you succeed
and make every day of college the
best it can be. Remember
Inspiration, New Friends, Strong
Desire to Achieve, Intellect,
Drive, Education; Tenacity,
Resources, Access, Common Ground
and Keys to Success, equals INSIDE
TRACK.
CUT TO
18. BLUE BACKGROUND
Words in BRIGHT GOLD LETTERS fly across a BLUE BACKGROUND on
the screen until they form the words in an arch:
THE INSIDE TRACK
CUT TO
19. WHITE BACKGROUND
Words in BLACK LETTERS appear on a WHITE BACKGROUND on
the screen:
The Inside Track Mentoring Program
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128
Learning Resource Center- LRC 225
313-845-6347
insidetrack@hfcc.edu
Credits Roll
The End
***Script for "Get on the Inside Track" Video written by me
By
Christina Strong
Copyright 2010 Christina
Strong
Christina Strong
313-574-0923
christina48221@yahoo.com
FADE IN:
1. BLUE SCREEN BACKGROUND
A BLUE SCREEN appears and these words appear one after
another on the screen with a voice over by HOST #1.
INSPIRATION
NEW FRIENDS
STRONG DESIRE TO ACHIEVE
INTELLECT
DRIVE
EDUCATION
TENACITY
RESOURCES
ACCESS
COMMON GROUND
KEYS TO SUCCESS
=
Inside Track
HOST #1 (V.O.)
Inspiration, new friends, strong
desire to achieve, intellect,
drive, education; tenacity,
resources, access, common ground,
keys to success, equals the Inside
Track.
FADE IN
2. EXT. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER-DAY
HOST #2 stands outside in the front of the seal on the
Learning Resource Center at Henry Ford Community College.
WIDE:
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 2.
HOST #2
Things may seem a little out of
sorts. You can’t find your way
around campus, you need help but
don’t know what department to talk
to, you want to enroll in a certain
program but don’t what is the best
course of action, should I take
math this semester or wait until
next semester. You don’t know
anyone and you feel like you’re
going to do all the wrong things.
Does that sound familiar? If you’re
in college for the first time that
may be a lot of what you’re
thinking and what you’re feeling.
College for the first time can be
an overwhelming place, and a
stressful time and you wish if only
I had a little help... Well you
can.
MEDIUM:
The Inside Track Mentoring Program
here at Henry Ford Community
College is here to give you an
upper hand in succeeding in your
first year of college and giving
you the skills and resources to
build success for the rest of your
college career. So what is the
Inside Track you’re probably
wondering, let me explain...
CUT TO
3. PICTURE BACKGROUND
PICTURES OF THE FIRST SEMESTER of the Inside Track fill the
screen and words in visible letters slide across the screen
one by one as HOST #2 does a VOICEOVER to the words.
The Inside Track Program is a person-to-person support
system between first-year students (mentees) and upper-class
students (mentors).
The Inside Track program is designed to assist first-year
students in transitioning into college easily with the
assistance of a mentor.
Mentoring is a powerful tool in making a successful
transition into the Henry Ford Community College community,
both academically and socially.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 3.
This mentor will act as a friend you can rely on and turn
to, someone who can help make a big difference.
Mentors are happy to drop the inside scoop on college
survival skills like finding a great place to study.
A mentee is a first-time college student who would like to
make a positive transition into the academic and social life
by engaging in collegiate and community building experiences
HOST #2 (V.O.)
The Inside Track Program is a person-to-person support
system between first-year students (mentees) and upper-class
students (mentors).
The Inside Track program is designed to assist first-year
students in transitioning into college easily with the
assistance of a mentor.
Mentoring is a powerful tool in making a successful
transition into the Henry Ford Community College community,
both academically and socially.
This mentor will act as a friend you can rely on and turn
to, someone who can help make a big difference.
Mentors are happy to drop the inside scoop on college
survival skills like finding a great place to study.
A mentee is a first-time college student who would like to
make a positive transition into the academic and social life
by engaging in collegiate and community building experiences
CUT TO
4. EXT. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER-DAY
CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
The Inside Track Program is a
destination for success to find out
how. Let’s here from some former
mentees.
CUT TO
4.
5. INTERVIEW WITH FORMER MENTEE-BIANCA JOHNSON
An interview will be shown with a former mentee BIANCA
JOHNSON. Across the screen at the bottom her name will read:
BIANCA JOHNSON FORMER MENTEE OF THE INSIDE TRACK FALL 2009
AND WINTER 2010.
The interview which will last 2 minutes will be shown.
CUT TO
6. INTERVIEW WITH FORMER MENTEE- WILLIS TAYLOR
An interview will be shown with a former mentee WILLIS
TAYLOR. Across the screen at the bottom his name will read:
WILLIS TAYLOR FORMER MENTEE OF THE INSIDE TRACK WINTER 2010
The interview which will last 2 minutes will be shown.
CUT TO
7. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
So do you think the Inside Track is
right for you yet? To show you even
more how the Inside Track is
helpful and beneficial let’s take
this scenario. You are new to
college and of course paying for
classes and books are very
important. You seem to be having
problems with your financial aid so
you need to have the problem
resolved. You do the only thing you
know of go to the financial aid
office and try to figure out
exactly what your problem is.
CUT TO
5.
8. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
A WAITING STUDENT is waiting to be called into the financial
aid office. They are surrounded by many other students all
waiting for the same thing. The student shows signs of being
restless.
They are rolling their paper back and forth, tapping their
foot and sighing frequently, flipping through a book,
sleeping, etc...
PAN: THE EXTRAS AND THE WAITING STUDENT
ZOOM IN:
The number in the student’s hand reads: 98
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
(exasperated)
Oh my goodness. They are on number
2 and I’m 98. This is going to take
a while. Well, I probably can just
go take care of some errands while
I wait for them to call me. I’ll
just make sure I’m back before they
call my number.
CUT TO
9. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1 comes out and calls number 98
loudly.
MEDIUM:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
Number 98. Number 98 please.
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1 looks around and then shrugs
her shoulders when no student shows up.
CUT TO
6.
10. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
MASTER:
The WAITING STUDENT is coming down the stairs they get to
the bottom and see FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1 taking her
keys out the door.
CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
Excuse me, what’s going on? Have
they called number 98 yet? I’m here
because I’m a new student and I
need to inquire about my financial
aid there were a few questions I
needed to ask and pick up a
verification form.
CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
I’m sorry our office is closed. We
are usually opened 8am-6:30pm.
TWO SHOT:
WAITING STUDENT looks down at their watch on their wrist.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
Crap it’s 6:45pm. Are you saying I
have to come back tomorrow?
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR #1 looks sympathetic.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
Yes, sorry. But when you do come
back tomorrow you want to make sure
you have your Driver’s License or
State ID or HFCC Student ID with
you, when you’re serviced.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
I had been waiting out here 2 hours
and now I have to come back
tomorrow.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 7.
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1
I’m sorry. Try the morning when we
first open typically there aren’t
that many students here at that
time.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
(looks sick)
I thought I had enough time to just
come back. I didn’t know I was gone
that long. But I still have to come
back tomorrow after I’ve been out
here for 2 hours and possibly wait
another two hours.....
TWO-SHOT:
WAITING STUDENT looks down on their papers and back up into
the ceiling.
WAITING STUDENT
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
CUT TO
11. INT. FINANCIAL AID WAITING AREA-DAY
The scene with the FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #1, the
WAITING STUDENT and the other students freezes. HOST #2
steps in front of the screen.
WIDE:
HOST #2
Ouch. That has to suck. If this
student had been a member of the
Inside Track Mentoring Program they
would have discussed the problem
with their mentor and their mentor
could have connected them to the
financial aid office much faster.
Let’s examine this scenario again
but now the student is a mentee of
the Inside Track program.
CUT TO
8.
12. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
WAITING STUDENT is sitting at the table in the Inside Track
office. The MENTOR who is helping him is explaining how to
reach the financial aid office and what exactly needs to be
done in order to appeal.
TWO-SHOT (OVER THE SHOULDER):
MENTOR
So you need to submit a
verification form to complete your
financial aid process. We have a
direct line to the Financial Aid
office. A financial aid
administrator is also a coordinator
for our program. How about I go
downstairs and grab a verification
form for you so you don’t have to
wait in line and then I can help
you fill it out if you want. Then I
can email the Financial Aid
Administrator that works with our
program and let her know you will
drop off your form today, so she
can look for it.
TWO-SHOT (OVER THE SHOULDER):
WAITING STUDENT
Sounds good.
CUT TO
13. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
The MENTOR and WAITING STUDENT are sitting at the table in
the Inside Track Office.
TWO SHOT:
MENTOR
Okay I picked up your verification
form and we filled it out and sent
the email. She said come on down,
take your form with you and she’ll
help you.
WAITING STUDENT
Really. Wow! That was fast and
easier than probably having to wait
in line. Thanks for your help.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 9.
MENTOR
Not a problem.
CUT TO
14. INT. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE-DAY
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2 and the WAITING STUDENT is
sitting at a desk.
CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2
I think I can help you with this.
CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
That’s good news. My mentor from
the Inside Track Program helped me
streamline this process I don’t
know what I would have did without
her.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2
They are really good help. You made
a good choice joining the Inside
Track Mentoring Program.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
WAITING STUDENT
I think so too. The mentors are
really nice and they help me with a
lot of stuff I don’t know about.
Like where to find stuff on campus
and of course this.
TWO SHOT:
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2
(laughing lightly)
Of course. So lets see, it looks as
if you have turned in all the
requested documents. Your file is
ready to go into review. This
process can take anywhere from 4 to
6 weeks but you are protected in
your classes from being
dropped. It’s a good thing you
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED: 10.
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR #2 (cont’d)
were able to have the Inside Track
Team assist you. Many students who
don’t, end up thinking they are
done just because they filled out a
FAFSA. Those students run the
risk of having their classes
dropped. What I am going to do next
is...
FADE IN
15. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
HOST #2 is sitting at the computer desk typing in The Inside
Track office. After five seconds of typing HOST #2 looks
toward the camera and turns her body in the chair to fully
face the camera.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
So convinced yet. The Inside Track
Program is open to all first-year
students in the Fall and Winter
semesters here at Henry Ford
Community College. We are committed
to helping you in making your first
year as successful and has easy a
transition for you as possible.
Here are a few more positive notes
about the Inside Track.
CUT TO
16. BLACK BACKGROUND
Quotes in WHITE LETTERS scroll up a BLACK BACKGROUND on the
screen one at a time.
"The Inside Track has helped me tremendously." Michael
Rizor, HFCC Student & Fall 2009 & Winter 2010 Inside Track
Mentee.
"Inside Track mentors guide, support and listen with a
sympathetic ear" Neam Alazawi, HFCC Student & Fall 2009
Inside Track Mentee
CUT TO
11.
17. INT. INSIDE TRACK OFFICE-DAY
HOST #2 is sitting at the Inside Track computer desk.
CLOSE UP:
HOST #2
The benefits of the Inside Track
are plenty and the program is free.
We are excited to help you succeed
and make every day of college the
best it can be. Remember
Inspiration, New Friends, Strong
Desire to Achieve, Intellect,
Drive, Education; Tenacity,
Resources, Access, Common Ground
and Keys to Success, equals INSIDE
TRACK.
CUT TO
18. BLUE BACKGROUND
Words in BRIGHT GOLD LETTERS fly across a BLUE BACKGROUND on
the screen until they form the words in an arch:
THE INSIDE TRACK
CUT TO
19. WHITE BACKGROUND
Words in BLACK LETTERS appear on a WHITE BACKGROUND on
the screen:
The Inside Track Mentoring Program
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128
Learning Resource Center- LRC 225
313-845-6347
insidetrack@hfcc.edu
Credits Roll
The End
***Script for "Get on the Inside Track" Video written by me
Friday, July 15, 2011
An art show with bite — so to speak
Lansing Art Gallery hosts a reception for "Chomp! Chomp!" Friday
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| Photo from: lansingcitypulse.com |
Food is great, and art is great — but nothing is better than food and art together in the same place. That is exactly what Lansing Art Gallery has in store for its community reception for the art exhibit titled “Chomp! Chomp!”
“Chomp! Chomp!” features three Detroit area artists — Lindsay Yeatts, Emily Pelton and John Azoni —presenting different approaches to painting the subject matter of food.
Yeatts, Pelton and Azoni’s work was chosen from a call for proposals for art exhibits to display at the gallery.
“We did a statewide call for proposals from artists, and these three artists submitted a proposal together,” said Catherine Babcock, Lansing Art Gallery executive director. “I then put it through a panel of jurors, and they were selected to exhibit. I placed them at this time of year because a lot of their images were hot dogs, chili dogs and ice cream — things that I think of as summer. It felt like a summer exhibit because of the images.”
The reception includes 55 pieces of art in various sizes, with some as big as four feet. The public will also be able to meet all three artists at a Friday evening reception, and yes, food will be served.
“It’s a great fun show,” Babcock said. “Everyone who has been coming into the gallery says it makes them hungry. We’ve found ourselves eating lunch earlier.”
"Chomp! Chomp! Reception7-9 p.m. Friday, July 8
Lansing Art Gallery
119 N. Washington Square, Ste. 101, Lansing
Free
(517) 374-6400
lansingartgallery.org
Published on lansingcitypulse.com
Beyond hot dogs
PETA names Cooley Law School Stadium a top 10 vegetarian-friendly ballpark
by Christina Strong
Friday, May 20 — Eating hot dogs at a baseball game is about as common in American culture as eating turkey on Thanksgiving. Traditional? yes. Vegetarian-friendly? No.
The prevalence of vegetarian diets is growing and now ballparks across the country are accommodating fans who don’t eat meat. Some places are doing it better than others. Case in point: Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals rated Cooley Law School Stadium in the top 10 “Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks” in minor league baseball.
“We are very excited to have Cooley Law School Stadium included in PETA’s top 10 vegetarian friendly ballparks this year. We try very hard to make sure that a variety of food options are offered at the ballpark so that we can accommodate as many fans as possible,” said Brett Telder, director of food and beverage at the stadium. “The fact that PETA recognized our efforts this year is a great compliment for us.”
This is the first time the ballpark made the list, which started 10 years ago in response to the growing demand for vegetarian food options, said Pulin Modi, PETA action team manager. PETA ranks the top 10 major and minor league ballparks throughout the country.
“I think one of the reasons we like it (the list) is because baseball is this all-American sport. The fact that so many athletes are looking to eat more vegetarian and the concern with the humane treatment of animals, all those things together seem like a great thing for fans and to commend ballparks,” Modi said.
Cooley concession stands offer a range of vegetarian options. Some items include a meatless burrito, a veggie burger, roasted corn on the cob, three varieties of hummus with pita chips, taco salad, vegetarian baked beans and a vegetable tray.
“The vegetarian options are not our most popular menu items, but the amount of fans ordering these items is definitely a growing segment,” Telder said. “Eating at the ballpark is a big part of the overall game experience, so it’s important for us to offer great choices for our vegetarian fans.”
Modi said making the list is fairly competitive. PETA compares and contrasts several major and minor league baseball stadiums before making a selection of what stadiums to include on the list. Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, has been in the top five of the major league list for the past two years.
Other stadiums on the minor league list include Hammond Stadium in Florida, home of the Fort Myers Miracle; Frontier Field in New York, home of the Rochester Red Wings; and Municipal Stadium in Maryland, home of the Hagerstown Suns.
Click here to see the full list of minor league ballparks.
Published on lansingcitypulse.com
by Christina Strong
Friday, May 20 — Eating hot dogs at a baseball game is about as common in American culture as eating turkey on Thanksgiving. Traditional? yes. Vegetarian-friendly? No.
The prevalence of vegetarian diets is growing and now ballparks across the country are accommodating fans who don’t eat meat. Some places are doing it better than others. Case in point: Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals rated Cooley Law School Stadium in the top 10 “Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks” in minor league baseball.
“We are very excited to have Cooley Law School Stadium included in PETA’s top 10 vegetarian friendly ballparks this year. We try very hard to make sure that a variety of food options are offered at the ballpark so that we can accommodate as many fans as possible,” said Brett Telder, director of food and beverage at the stadium. “The fact that PETA recognized our efforts this year is a great compliment for us.”
This is the first time the ballpark made the list, which started 10 years ago in response to the growing demand for vegetarian food options, said Pulin Modi, PETA action team manager. PETA ranks the top 10 major and minor league ballparks throughout the country.
“I think one of the reasons we like it (the list) is because baseball is this all-American sport. The fact that so many athletes are looking to eat more vegetarian and the concern with the humane treatment of animals, all those things together seem like a great thing for fans and to commend ballparks,” Modi said.
Cooley concession stands offer a range of vegetarian options. Some items include a meatless burrito, a veggie burger, roasted corn on the cob, three varieties of hummus with pita chips, taco salad, vegetarian baked beans and a vegetable tray.
“The vegetarian options are not our most popular menu items, but the amount of fans ordering these items is definitely a growing segment,” Telder said. “Eating at the ballpark is a big part of the overall game experience, so it’s important for us to offer great choices for our vegetarian fans.”
Modi said making the list is fairly competitive. PETA compares and contrasts several major and minor league baseball stadiums before making a selection of what stadiums to include on the list. Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, has been in the top five of the major league list for the past two years.
Other stadiums on the minor league list include Hammond Stadium in Florida, home of the Fort Myers Miracle; Frontier Field in New York, home of the Rochester Red Wings; and Municipal Stadium in Maryland, home of the Hagerstown Suns.
Click here to see the full list of minor league ballparks.
Published on lansingcitypulse.com
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Get on the Inside Track
A promotional video shot for The Inside Track Mentoring program at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan. Co-Directed, Co-Produced, Written, Voiceover by me.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter Benefits from Michigan Taxpayers
By Christina Strong
Entirely East Lansing staff writer
Several animal shelters across Michigan have been awarded thousands of dollars from Michigan taxpayers to develop and expand spay and neuter services. Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter was one recipient of 2010 Companion Animal Welfare Fund money.
The state established the fund in 2007. It is backed by donations of part or all of a Michigan resident’s tax refund or a voluntary donation.
“We’re happy to have the ability to pay back into these programs. It’s heartwarming to see its citizens willing to put money into this,” said Steven Halstead, state veterinarian.
Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter received $10,000, the maximum allowed for any shelter that applies for the grant.
The money will allow the shelter to “comply with 100% of spay and neuter services of animals that are going to be adopted,” said Jamie McAloon, director of the Shelter.
The shelter will have to implement and complete the expansion of its spay and neuter program before it will receive the funding.
“We’re getting $10,000. Seven thousand will be used to purchase equipment like surgical tables, and $3,000 is being put aside to assist with additional labor that is going to be needed for this program,” McAloon said.
The shelter is one of several in the state of Michigan who received grants. Others included Eaton, Benzie and Isabella Counties.
Jill Irving, executive director for the Humane Animal Treatment Society said the grant will allow Isabella County Animal Control, like Ingham “to provide spay and neuter services to assist us in successfully controlling the animal population.”
The grant will also supplement private funding and donations they receive.
The program raised $118,372.58 in 2010 and will distribute money until it is gone.
Click on each county's color for exact dollar amounts.
Entirely East Lansing staff writer
Several animal shelters across Michigan have been awarded thousands of dollars from Michigan taxpayers to develop and expand spay and neuter services. Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter was one recipient of 2010 Companion Animal Welfare Fund money.
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| Photo Courtesy of Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter |
The state established the fund in 2007. It is backed by donations of part or all of a Michigan resident’s tax refund or a voluntary donation.
“We’re happy to have the ability to pay back into these programs. It’s heartwarming to see its citizens willing to put money into this,” said Steven Halstead, state veterinarian.
Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter received $10,000, the maximum allowed for any shelter that applies for the grant.
The money will allow the shelter to “comply with 100% of spay and neuter services of animals that are going to be adopted,” said Jamie McAloon, director of the Shelter.
The shelter will have to implement and complete the expansion of its spay and neuter program before it will receive the funding.
“We’re getting $10,000. Seven thousand will be used to purchase equipment like surgical tables, and $3,000 is being put aside to assist with additional labor that is going to be needed for this program,” McAloon said.
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| Photo Courtesy of Ingham Animal Control and Shelter |
Jill Irving, executive director for the Humane Animal Treatment Society said the grant will allow Isabella County Animal Control, like Ingham “to provide spay and neuter services to assist us in successfully controlling the animal population.”
The grant will also supplement private funding and donations they receive.
The program raised $118,372.58 in 2010 and will distribute money until it is gone.
Click on each county's color for exact dollar amounts.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Community College is not for the Lesser Brain
By Christina Strong
If you are in the process of applying to and picking a college, you’re probably weighing a variety of options. Whatever you decide will affect the next four to five years of your life in more ways than one. You can choose to complete your first two years at a community college; this will save you money and allow you to slowly adjust to the new college life before being consumed by a massive campus full of thousands and thousands of students.
On the other hand, some people look down upon community colleges as places for the lesser brain and those who just couldn’t get in to universities. Don’t let these negative connotations turn you off to community college. It is an excellent option for a lot of people, depending on their preferences and needs.
I've listed a few key differences below. After reading about them, I think you’ll have a better idea as to which type of institution is better for you for the first couple years of your college education.
The cost of living on your own and commuting back to school may be cheaper than the actual cost of living on campus and buying meal plans. If you live at home while attending community college, you are likely to save a few thousand dollars over the course of your first few college years. Living on campus at a university puts you in the middle of the college student life and makes it easier to participate in extracurricular activities and student life on a daily basis. This daily interaction increases your chances of successfully finishing your college degree and decreases your chances of dropping out.
There are pros and cons to attending both community colleges and universities. While a university calls to some people, community college calls to others. Whatever your choice, make an educated one (no pun intended), compare and contrast your options, and weigh the benefits of which one you should attend based on your specific circumstance.
Good luck in your college career!
*** Published on Igrad.com
If you are in the process of applying to and picking a college, you’re probably weighing a variety of options. Whatever you decide will affect the next four to five years of your life in more ways than one. You can choose to complete your first two years at a community college; this will save you money and allow you to slowly adjust to the new college life before being consumed by a massive campus full of thousands and thousands of students.
On the other hand, some people look down upon community colleges as places for the lesser brain and those who just couldn’t get in to universities. Don’t let these negative connotations turn you off to community college. It is an excellent option for a lot of people, depending on their preferences and needs.
I've listed a few key differences below. After reading about them, I think you’ll have a better idea as to which type of institution is better for you for the first couple years of your college education.
Classroom Size
If you like smaller classroom sizes, then a community college may be for you. Their class sizes usually hover around 30-40 people, similar to the high school setting. This allows for more one-on-one attention from professors and more availability in office hours. Some claim that at a large university you are “just a number.” This is true in some lecture-size classes where hundreds of students are enrolled and the classroom is really an auditorium. It’s hard to bond with professors in this environment, which is typically seen when taking General Education courses. But keep in mind that class size at a university depends on your major—there are still many classrooms that have 30 or so students.Living Arrangements
Living arrangements are also very different between universities and community colleges. If you are one of those people who would like to leave home and get away, then a university is probably right up your alley. Most universities offer dorm rooms or on-campus apartments that students can reside in during their time at the school. Community colleges are typically commuter schools, which means most students drive to school and live off campus either with their parents or in an apartment.The cost of living on your own and commuting back to school may be cheaper than the actual cost of living on campus and buying meal plans. If you live at home while attending community college, you are likely to save a few thousand dollars over the course of your first few college years. Living on campus at a university puts you in the middle of the college student life and makes it easier to participate in extracurricular activities and student life on a daily basis. This daily interaction increases your chances of successfully finishing your college degree and decreases your chances of dropping out.
Cost
Cost should also play a factor in which type of education you choose. Starting your education off at a community college can save you thousands of dollars. Consider this: two years at Henry Ford Community College, for example, adds up to about $7,800 versus attending Eastern Michigan University for two years which would cost $14,280. (This is based off their tuition calculator.) That’s a difference of $6,480. This savings can be used toward other necessities, such as food, gas and textbooks (or luxuries!).There are pros and cons to attending both community colleges and universities. While a university calls to some people, community college calls to others. Whatever your choice, make an educated one (no pun intended), compare and contrast your options, and weigh the benefits of which one you should attend based on your specific circumstance.
Good luck in your college career!
*** Published on Igrad.com
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
New college program offers high school students tuition and books
By Christina Strong
Entirely East Lansing staff writer
At the East Lansing Public School Board meeting on Jan. 24, board members listened to the presentation of Kathy Dewsbury-White, director of Curriculum Development for Ingham Intermediate School District on The Early College program being launched this fall at Lansing Community College.
The high school students will attend LCC, where they will be able to go tuition-free. The students will also be able to receive free books for classes.
The program is a partnership between LCC and Ingham Intermediate School District. TEC was created in 2010 and is funded by a grant LCC received.
“We got involved because the MDE had a grant announcement about a middle college and we named ours The Early College. We were awarded $400,000 in November 2010 to fund the program,” said Judith Berry, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at LCC.
The reason for the program’s creation was, “we wanted students at the secondary level to begin to work on college.” O’Neil said.
The program has 90 slots for fall 2011 and will choose students from different school districts such as East Lansing, Mason, Williamston, Stockbridge and others by lottery.
While TEC could reduce college costs, some parents are not captivated by the program.
Jeanne Maguire, a parent of a 10th grader, says she does not intend to apply for TEC for her child.
“It would cede into local public universities.” Maguire said. Instead, she is looking for smaller colleges outside Michigan.
Students who are selected will be asked to focus their studies at LCC on science, technology, engineering and math. Students will be allowed to choose fields outside those areas to obtain an associate’s degree or for general education classes for transfer to a four-year college.
In addition to the TEC presentation at the school board meeting, a presentation on a new program for students in grades K-6 to improve reading efficiency was presented. The program will be research-based and the goal is to have 80% of students at low-risk for illiteracy.
The school budget was also presented as well as public comment announcements.
Entirely East Lansing staff writer
At the East Lansing Public School Board meeting on Jan. 24, board members listened to the presentation of Kathy Dewsbury-White, director of Curriculum Development for Ingham Intermediate School District on The Early College program being launched this fall at Lansing Community College.
Dewsbury-White’s presentation highlighted some features of the program and gave board members a chance to digest the information. TEC is a new program for high school juniors. The program is open to public school students in the Ingham Intermediate School District. Students who join the program will remain in TEC for grades 11 through 13.
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| Kathy Dewsbury-White at East Lansing Public School Board Meeting on Jan. 24./Photo Christina Strong |
“It’s a three-year program and students come in and it takes one year off the time they have to get the associate’s degree,” said Micki O’Neil, director of Public Relations and Communications at Ingham Intermediate School District.
The high school students will attend LCC, where they will be able to go tuition-free. The students will also be able to receive free books for classes.
The program is a partnership between LCC and Ingham Intermediate School District. TEC was created in 2010 and is funded by a grant LCC received.
“We got involved because the MDE had a grant announcement about a middle college and we named ours The Early College. We were awarded $400,000 in November 2010 to fund the program,” said Judith Berry, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at LCC.
The reason for the program’s creation was, “we wanted students at the secondary level to begin to work on college.” O’Neil said.
The program has 90 slots for fall 2011 and will choose students from different school districts such as East Lansing, Mason, Williamston, Stockbridge and others by lottery.
While TEC could reduce college costs, some parents are not captivated by the program.
Jeanne Maguire, a parent of a 10th grader, says she does not intend to apply for TEC for her child.
“It would cede into local public universities.” Maguire said. Instead, she is looking for smaller colleges outside Michigan.
Students who are selected will be asked to focus their studies at LCC on science, technology, engineering and math. Students will be allowed to choose fields outside those areas to obtain an associate’s degree or for general education classes for transfer to a four-year college.
In addition to the TEC presentation at the school board meeting, a presentation on a new program for students in grades K-6 to improve reading efficiency was presented. The program will be research-based and the goal is to have 80% of students at low-risk for illiteracy.
The school budget was also presented as well as public comment announcements.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
East Lansing Citizen Emergency Response Team Underway
By Christina Strong
Entirely East Lansing staff writer
CERT “is a group of volunteers from a geographical area that are trained in basic disaster response type techniques,” said East Lansing Police Officer Steve Gonzalez. The emergency program is a first for East Lansing. The program is accepting volunteers for 20 hours of mandatory training that will cover areas such as terrorism, fire safety, natural disasters, basic first aid, and search and rescue. The East Lansing Police Department, the East Lansing Fire Department and the Michigan State University Police collaborate on the project.
“MSU campus does have a CERT team that is primarily focused on the university’s campus. They are available to the city of East Lansing if we were to need them, however the police department and the fire department in cooperation with MSU Police are going to create a CERT team that will focus within the city limits itself, then the two teams could work jointly in the need of a major disaster or if we have a large event that we need a lot of volunteers for,” Gonzalez said.
Training for the program will take place in a conference room at the East Lansing Police Department. There, volunteers will receive table-top training, they will also visit external sites such as the fire department to train for more complicated hands-on procedures such as fire suppression.
Volunteers are not required to have experience in emergency preparedness but are expected to be 18 or older, sign a waiver and submit to a background check.
Volunteers will not only assist during disasters but will be called upon to assist in non-emergencies such as the NCAA celebrations and the East Lansing Art Festival.
The CERT program is expected to be a helpful resource for the East Lansing community, said East Lansing Fire Marshal Bob Pratt. “It will be a big bonus for the community in several ways simply having 20 or 30 trained volunteers out there will be that many less people that need help in the case of an emergency.”
According to citizenscorp.gov, the national website for CERT, the Community Emergency Response Team concept was employed and developed by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. The 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake illustrated a need for emergency training for civilians for their own self-reliance in case of emergencies. The Los Angeles City Fire Department created the Disaster Preparedness Division to educate and train citizens.
The idea for a CERT program for East Lansing was conceived in 2010 and one of the goals is educating East Lansing citizens on disaster preparedness, said MSU Police 1st Lt. Penny Fischer.
Fischer also offers advice to citizens on disaster preparedness for those who will not become members of the program.
Entirely East Lansing staff writer
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| Photo: Clip Art |
The city of East Lansing is looking for you. Its new program, CERT, or Community Emergency Response Team is now accepting volunteers.
CERT “is a group of volunteers from a geographical area that are trained in basic disaster response type techniques,” said East Lansing Police Officer Steve Gonzalez. The emergency program is a first for East Lansing. The program is accepting volunteers for 20 hours of mandatory training that will cover areas such as terrorism, fire safety, natural disasters, basic first aid, and search and rescue. The East Lansing Police Department, the East Lansing Fire Department and the Michigan State University Police collaborate on the project.
“MSU campus does have a CERT team that is primarily focused on the university’s campus. They are available to the city of East Lansing if we were to need them, however the police department and the fire department in cooperation with MSU Police are going to create a CERT team that will focus within the city limits itself, then the two teams could work jointly in the need of a major disaster or if we have a large event that we need a lot of volunteers for,” Gonzalez said.
Training for the program will take place in a conference room at the East Lansing Police Department. There, volunteers will receive table-top training, they will also visit external sites such as the fire department to train for more complicated hands-on procedures such as fire suppression.
Volunteers are not required to have experience in emergency preparedness but are expected to be 18 or older, sign a waiver and submit to a background check.
Volunteers will not only assist during disasters but will be called upon to assist in non-emergencies such as the NCAA celebrations and the East Lansing Art Festival.
The CERT program is expected to be a helpful resource for the East Lansing community, said East Lansing Fire Marshal Bob Pratt. “It will be a big bonus for the community in several ways simply having 20 or 30 trained volunteers out there will be that many less people that need help in the case of an emergency.”
According to citizenscorp.gov, the national website for CERT, the Community Emergency Response Team concept was employed and developed by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. The 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake illustrated a need for emergency training for civilians for their own self-reliance in case of emergencies. The Los Angeles City Fire Department created the Disaster Preparedness Division to educate and train citizens.
The idea for a CERT program for East Lansing was conceived in 2010 and one of the goals is educating East Lansing citizens on disaster preparedness, said MSU Police 1st Lt. Penny Fischer.
Fischer also offers advice to citizens on disaster preparedness for those who will not become members of the program.
“Think about what you need in a disaster, how you can best prepare yourself, because to help someone else you and your own family need to be prepared first. So think about what things you could do proactively, think about the resources that are available to you and around you in the community, so be informed in terms of what sort of resources are available,” Fischer said.
Citizens in East Lansing also agree the program will help the community.
Citizens in East Lansing also agree the program will help the community.
“I think that creating a CERT program will be nice especially around a college campus such as Michigan State University, because there is a lot of crimes that will happen. I’m sure students come up missing all the time. It’s really nice just to have a program that is available and made specifically for trying to help find people and first aid, and accidents are bound to happen,” said Anna Slogor, a sophomore at Michigan State University.
Applications for CERT are being accepted until Feb. 15. Training will begin in early March. Volunteers can submit an application online at cityofeastlansing.com or pick up a paper application from East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. For more information, contact ELPD Officer Steve Gonzalez at 517-319-6897.
Applications for CERT are being accepted until Feb. 15. Training will begin in early March. Volunteers can submit an application online at cityofeastlansing.com or pick up a paper application from East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. For more information, contact ELPD Officer Steve Gonzalez at 517-319-6897.
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