Omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg
You have NO IDEA!
Okay... so here's the OMG.
I'm in my last semester for my BS degree. I have a great GPA, but my graduating depends on my presentation for Capstone. This is a course that takes everything I've ever done at the school and ties it into on project. I had the option of Business Plan, Process Improvement Plan, International Business, or Financial Plan. it was a 16 week course, and the final product was a 50 page (or so) paper, and 20 minute presentation to illustrate what I've learned at SPC. As I mentioned earlier, I was nervous about it. I knew my project was based on a solid foundation, but it boils down to my power point and delivery of the projects in front of the committee chair-members and dean of my college. I made my power point and was freaking out because I didn't really practice. Well, all this morning, from 6 AM until 9:30 or so, I did practice and perfect my presentation.
I drove out to the school (which is far away, recall that I go to college online) with my bag o props with me. I decided to take in the little towers that Tim had been making for my boss, these guys:
" >, 5 of them, to be exact. I also had a power point that looped pictures of cooling towers (what my presentation focused on and what my work sells) with some kickass background music, etc. So I get there, and there's the girl that goes on before me sitting outside the room. We chatted for a few minutes, and they called her in to discuss her presentation. As soon as she was done, I went in and tried to set up my picture loop power point to play on the drop down screen while i set everything else up. I couldn't get the sound to work, and that was okay, i let the loop go and put the towers on the tables closest to my podium. My chair head, Professor D'Angelo, came in and we chatted briefly before the others arrived. Soon after, everyone was in and in their seats for me to begin. they introduced themselves, and told me that I would give my presentation, which should conclude at 11:25 if I keep to my time (which is reflected in the grade) and then they'd ask me to leave the room so that they may discuss my presentation. After that, they'd call me back in and comment on everything and let me know if I passed. Having said that, they turned it over to me. I dismissed my butterflies, and got to going. I did really good, actually. I didn't fuggidit up or nuthin! Once I was done, they each asked me a few questions, such as was I met with resistance trying to create a new process from one that did not work, were my employers supportive, what was the hardest thing about this class/presentation/paper/project? if i had to go back and change one thing about the actual process change, what would it be (scope creep, of course). Then there were some detail questions about cooling towers and water treatment. I think well under pressure, and each answer rolled off my tongue. nothing phased or hiccuped me. I left the room after being told by the public speaking professor that my presentation was fantastic, great tone, attitude, energy, and use of my body (bow-chiki-wah-wah). My chair head, D'Angelo came out to retrieve me and said "Congratulations, it's over. You passed!" I went back in and it was a whirlwind of great presentation, you really know your stuff, great even tone through out the entire thing, you can tell you like what you do, etc. They said it was one of the best that they've seen.
Then, as I was collecting my towers and other items to leave, the public speaking teacher said that her father used to do water treatment on nuclear plants. she was so excited that I brought one of the wooden towers for her, and she started crying!!!! Now mind you, these towers are for my boss, and I didn't plan on giving them away for fear that Timmy would flip (not literally, of course, he never gets mad at me), but still.....
So then Prof. D'Angelo said he was going to get his and he had to run to another appointment! I thought to myself "Timmy is NOT going to like this!"
Then I had to meet with Dr. Goyle, the dean, for an interview about my progress with SPC. It was supposed to only last a few minutes, and start at noon. He was actually a few minutes late from his lunch. We went into his office and sat down. He started off by telling me the reason for our meeting. Then he started asking me questions like where I was, where I am, and where I'm going. I told him that just before starting the school, I was a single mother of 2, working full time with no time for school. Because of SPC's award winning online program, I am now 3 degrees better, with a few certifications tossed in the mix. As to where I'm going, I told him about me going to NSU this next semester to start my Masters and will be starting my PhD in 3 semesters total. I explained that my end goal was to teach online there, at SPC. He was very impressed with the full bit I gave him (you just got the condensed version, of course). Then he asked about my current job, my previous jobs, professors I've had and how I felt about them, my opinion on the BS program and the Capstone project. There were many more questions, but like I said, I think on my feet. just over 30 minutes into it, he said that he is so impressed with me, I really seem to be able to connect the dots. Most students don't have their futures mapped out nearly half as good as I had just told him about mine, and that I'm very eloquent. There were a lot more flowery praises in there, and I didn't blush on the outside, but on the inside I sure did. He then went on to ask me if I could put him in touch with some people at work, Jay, Doug, and Marty; he would like to have them on the Board of Advisers for the BS program. He also recommended some classes they will start offering next semester that I might be interested in.
THEN, AND YES, THIS DESERVES ALL CAPS... THEN HE SAID THAT STARTING NEXT SEMESTER, THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. HE WOULD LIKE ME TO BE ONE OF THE 12 KEY MEMBERS, THEN HE SAID HE WANTS ME TO LEAD IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Um, yeah, president of the Alumni Association! And he would like me to give lectures at the school about myself and my job, my accomplishments and my drive. AND THEN HE SAID HE REALLY WISHES THAT THE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY HAD THE STUDENT SPEAKER (Valedictorian) THIS SEMESTER. he explained that every semester, the V comes from a different college at the University. BECAUSE IF THEY HAD THE STUDENT ROLE, HE WOULD LOVE IT TO BE ME!!!!!!!!
AND THEN HE SAID THAT HE HAS AN OFFER FOR ME. HE WANTED TO KNOW IF I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN NOT GRADUATING FROM CAPSTONE, BUT FROM HONORS CAPSTONE!. Um, btw, no one gets that. But fuck yeah, I sure did! So i have to talk to Professor D'Angelo to set up my requirements for it, and then I'm in like slim!!! So I"m going to work on that this week, as well as a few other things he asked of me (he wants me to draft his letter to my bosses, and he wants me to email him my opinions of the Capstone and the BT BS program)
Um, OMFG? much?
And now to celebrate, I'm going to take a nap.
Night.
P.S. Kim & Beth... will you come to my graduation next weekend? I'd love to have you there! Momma will be coming, maybe. It's at
First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks
12685 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33774
and starts at 1. I have to be there @ noon for my HONORS cords, and parking is free. Please oh Please!!??!!?
Okay... so here's the OMG.
I'm in my last semester for my BS degree. I have a great GPA, but my graduating depends on my presentation for Capstone. This is a course that takes everything I've ever done at the school and ties it into on project. I had the option of Business Plan, Process Improvement Plan, International Business, or Financial Plan. it was a 16 week course, and the final product was a 50 page (or so) paper, and 20 minute presentation to illustrate what I've learned at SPC. As I mentioned earlier, I was nervous about it. I knew my project was based on a solid foundation, but it boils down to my power point and delivery of the projects in front of the committee chair-members and dean of my college. I made my power point and was freaking out because I didn't really practice. Well, all this morning, from 6 AM until 9:30 or so, I did practice and perfect my presentation.
I drove out to the school (which is far away, recall that I go to college online) with my bag o props with me. I decided to take in the little towers that Tim had been making for my boss, these guys:
" >, 5 of them, to be exact. I also had a power point that looped pictures of cooling towers (what my presentation focused on and what my work sells) with some kickass background music, etc. So I get there, and there's the girl that goes on before me sitting outside the room. We chatted for a few minutes, and they called her in to discuss her presentation. As soon as she was done, I went in and tried to set up my picture loop power point to play on the drop down screen while i set everything else up. I couldn't get the sound to work, and that was okay, i let the loop go and put the towers on the tables closest to my podium. My chair head, Professor D'Angelo, came in and we chatted briefly before the others arrived. Soon after, everyone was in and in their seats for me to begin. they introduced themselves, and told me that I would give my presentation, which should conclude at 11:25 if I keep to my time (which is reflected in the grade) and then they'd ask me to leave the room so that they may discuss my presentation. After that, they'd call me back in and comment on everything and let me know if I passed. Having said that, they turned it over to me. I dismissed my butterflies, and got to going. I did really good, actually. I didn't fuggidit up or nuthin! Once I was done, they each asked me a few questions, such as was I met with resistance trying to create a new process from one that did not work, were my employers supportive, what was the hardest thing about this class/presentation/paper/project? if i had to go back and change one thing about the actual process change, what would it be (scope creep, of course). Then there were some detail questions about cooling towers and water treatment. I think well under pressure, and each answer rolled off my tongue. nothing phased or hiccuped me. I left the room after being told by the public speaking professor that my presentation was fantastic, great tone, attitude, energy, and use of my body (bow-chiki-wah-wah). My chair head, D'Angelo came out to retrieve me and said "Congratulations, it's over. You passed!" I went back in and it was a whirlwind of great presentation, you really know your stuff, great even tone through out the entire thing, you can tell you like what you do, etc. They said it was one of the best that they've seen.
Then, as I was collecting my towers and other items to leave, the public speaking teacher said that her father used to do water treatment on nuclear plants. she was so excited that I brought one of the wooden towers for her, and she started crying!!!! Now mind you, these towers are for my boss, and I didn't plan on giving them away for fear that Timmy would flip (not literally, of course, he never gets mad at me), but still.....
So then Prof. D'Angelo said he was going to get his and he had to run to another appointment! I thought to myself "Timmy is NOT going to like this!"
Then I had to meet with Dr. Goyle, the dean, for an interview about my progress with SPC. It was supposed to only last a few minutes, and start at noon. He was actually a few minutes late from his lunch. We went into his office and sat down. He started off by telling me the reason for our meeting. Then he started asking me questions like where I was, where I am, and where I'm going. I told him that just before starting the school, I was a single mother of 2, working full time with no time for school. Because of SPC's award winning online program, I am now 3 degrees better, with a few certifications tossed in the mix. As to where I'm going, I told him about me going to NSU this next semester to start my Masters and will be starting my PhD in 3 semesters total. I explained that my end goal was to teach online there, at SPC. He was very impressed with the full bit I gave him (you just got the condensed version, of course). Then he asked about my current job, my previous jobs, professors I've had and how I felt about them, my opinion on the BS program and the Capstone project. There were many more questions, but like I said, I think on my feet. just over 30 minutes into it, he said that he is so impressed with me, I really seem to be able to connect the dots. Most students don't have their futures mapped out nearly half as good as I had just told him about mine, and that I'm very eloquent. There were a lot more flowery praises in there, and I didn't blush on the outside, but on the inside I sure did. He then went on to ask me if I could put him in touch with some people at work, Jay, Doug, and Marty; he would like to have them on the Board of Advisers for the BS program. He also recommended some classes they will start offering next semester that I might be interested in.
THEN, AND YES, THIS DESERVES ALL CAPS... THEN HE SAID THAT STARTING NEXT SEMESTER, THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. HE WOULD LIKE ME TO BE ONE OF THE 12 KEY MEMBERS, THEN HE SAID HE WANTS ME TO LEAD IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Um, yeah, president of the Alumni Association! And he would like me to give lectures at the school about myself and my job, my accomplishments and my drive. AND THEN HE SAID HE REALLY WISHES THAT THE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY HAD THE STUDENT SPEAKER (Valedictorian) THIS SEMESTER. he explained that every semester, the V comes from a different college at the University. BECAUSE IF THEY HAD THE STUDENT ROLE, HE WOULD LOVE IT TO BE ME!!!!!!!!
AND THEN HE SAID THAT HE HAS AN OFFER FOR ME. HE WANTED TO KNOW IF I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN NOT GRADUATING FROM CAPSTONE, BUT FROM HONORS CAPSTONE!. Um, btw, no one gets that. But fuck yeah, I sure did! So i have to talk to Professor D'Angelo to set up my requirements for it, and then I'm in like slim!!! So I"m going to work on that this week, as well as a few other things he asked of me (he wants me to draft his letter to my bosses, and he wants me to email him my opinions of the Capstone and the BT BS program)
Um, OMFG? much?
And now to celebrate, I'm going to take a nap.
Night.
P.S. Kim & Beth... will you come to my graduation next weekend? I'd love to have you there! Momma will be coming, maybe. It's at
First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks
12685 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33774
and starts at 1. I have to be there @ noon for my HONORS cords, and parking is free. Please oh Please!!??!!?