News & Dates

September 2010

We Want to Hear From Our Students

HLC has mailed its first-ever Student Satisfaction Survey to 200 students who have been enrolled the longest. We want to know how we are meeting the needs of the adult learners enrolled in our programs and learn what we can do to help students prepare to achieve their goals.

If you have a student who was selected to receive a survey, you may provide assistance with completing it as necessary. A good response to the survey is important to helping us know how we can improve our literacy programs.  The survey may be returned using the enclosed pre-addressed stamped envelope provided.

The first 10 students to return the survey will receive a $10 gift card from Wal-Mart. Funding for the gift cards was provided by VALF (Volunteers for Adult Literacy in Florida/Literacy Florida! Inc.).    

Last Call for Florida Literacy Ambassadors

Florida Literacy Coalition is hosting its annual Literacy Ambassador Program. The FREE 2-day workshop prepares adult learners to become effective spokespeople and advocates for HLC and adult literacy. Literacy Ambassadors learn to tell their stories to public media outlets and fellow adult learners who may need encouragement to enroll in a literacy program.

The training is also a great networking opportunity because it demonstrates to students that there are other people who share the same struggles, literacy difficulties, and stories. Adult learners throughout Florida network with one another as they develop and present their own unique story. 　 　

The workshop will be held Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Harbourside, Indian Rocks Beach (near Clearwater, Florida).

Please note that seating is limited. Contact Juliet Douglas ASAP at 813-274-1981 or douglasjs@hillsboroughcounty.org for more information about this opportunity open to all HLC students.

Fall English Conversation Classes: Volunteers Are Still Needed

English Conversation Classes are now underway at four HCPLC libraries. Volunteers are still needed to help with these popular classes. If you can help, please visit the Volunteer page on this website and scroll down to the “Lead a Conversation” section. If you know of anyone who may benefit from attending the classes, encourage them to call 273-3650 to register.

HLC Book Club – You’re Invited!

The next meeting of the HLC Book Club is Wednesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library in Meeting Room 2. Newcomers are always welcome.

This month’s book selection is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Click here to review discussion questions before the meeting. For more information contact Carol Bockenek at bockenek@earthlink.com.

2010 Tutor-Student Appreciation Assembly

HLC’s Annual Tutor-Student Appreciation Assembly will be held Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Italian Club in Ybor City. Invitations to the Assembly were mailed in late August, so be on the lookout for yours. The last day to RSVP is Wednesday, September 15.

Library Closing

All HCPLC library locations will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 6.