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Show i Forum builds By Melissa Johnson Staff Writer "You are the only one that can improve your com- ," mented Annie Ashcraft, the director of the Southwest Utah Mental Health and Alcohol Drug Center. Ashcraft recently lectured at Dixie College on how to improve Poor is a common compare yourself to them you lose badly," Ashcraft added. "Everybody has their own identity and needs to express their individuality." Positive self-tal- k is one of the best ways to improve poor Ashcraft said. Guidelines Ashcraft and gave for improving building up emotional fitness include practicing changing negative to positive self -- talk. problem among people today, according to Ashcraft. She said one out of every two people suffer from this problem. For the average person, 80 percent of internal regarding themselves are negative and only 20percentarepositive, Ashcraft SPUSH during SPLASH Dale John Gubler races to retrieve a drowning brick class. ( photo by Marc Gibson) jidj of the Academic Support Writer Students who need to refresh their wmorys concerning dills can basic academic turn to the Academic Supp- ort Center. DonnaDillingham-Evan- s, aici) director CenterStu-den- t Support Services, says the Academic Support Center is " a collaboration of all departments to help either refresh skills that have been lost, or build skills that are needed by incoming students; both are desperately needed in a college environment." funded instructors - no line item money) your Southwest l.'tah Mental Health Do only what you want to do. Listen to the positive comments people tell you. Use powerful and positive words. Set realistic goals for yourself. Squeeze (Cont. from page 1) transfer students." Alder says that the enrollment at Brigham Young University will not be affected because the institution will continue to accept about the same number of transfer students Alder says the Board of Regents is considering mandating a 2.5 minimum GPA for transfer students, but emphasizes that tlus measure is only a proposal, and would be phased in gradually over several years. But Alder says tins will raise a question as to what universities should then expect from their own students J yciip way ... CU3G3! COCJG s. Patricia Webb, a tutor mentor in Remedial Math states, "unfortunately, public schools are sending unqualified individuals to college, which is why we are here. We specialize in new approaches for returning students, by constantly updating our methods to conform with what the students need." Instructor Paula Soderquist explained how the ASC is funded by saying, "The Academic Support fundedby federal grants, with the rest of the money coming from the state." (See related chart) "We are the 'if people. If you have a problem with academics and need help, we are here. If you have a learning disability, or you cope with some sort of physical challenge, we are here. If you need to develop the basic skills that lead to the stepping-stone- s of education, then we have the HSa (Federally funded) " self-estee- Annie Ashcraft, director of Statistics from the ASC reveal the necessity of the program. "About 25-3- 0 percent of students who use the ASC are or returning students. We are here to help people in a manner that is affordable compared to a university. This program is an excellent way to provide services to returning students inexpensively, since the average career changes about every five years", Dillingham-Evan- A&i&ate Funded) k explained. "We as a society need to pay atOther ways to improve tention to what we do right andnot according to Ashcraft are: Learn to separate feelings from fact remember our ftulures. There are no perfect people and we have to re- by asking yourself What can I learn member that," she said. from my mistakes?" "When you have to have the supAccept all your compliments and port of others, they are in control of praise without searching for ulterior your life and as a result, when you motives or suspecting insincenty. his Water Safety Instructors Willard self-tal- 'You are the only one that can improve defining Academic Support By self-imag-e help you need," added. Dillingham-Evan- s ! Whopper Sandwich and a Bag of Fries - $1.99 ! Please present I I this coupon before ordering Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Void where prohibited by law Good only at 938 East St George Blvd St George Utah Offer Expires J I I May 20, 1992 Limit 3 Per Coupon Cheese may be added for a nominal charge, j |