IN THIS ISSUE
- Academic Related News
- Additional Opportunities and Programs
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Upcoming Campus Events
Academic Related News
Advising and Registration- Summer 2006 and Fall 2006
For those of you who have declared a major, you should contact your departmental faculty advisor to set up an advising appointment during first two weeks in April. Students who have earned at least 32 hours (does not include hours that are in progress this semester) and have an expected graduation date of May 2008 may begin registering on April 26 (for M-Z) and April 28 (for A-L)
If you are undeclared, you should continue to meet with your first year advisor, if they have continued working with you for your second year, or schedule an appointment to see me. The best way to do that is to call 368-2928.
Summer 2006 registration begins on April 24 for all undergraduate students. Remember that your PIN for the summer and fall are different. Make sure to get both PINS from your advisor if you plan on talking classes both semesters.
Overloads- NEW POLICY
Remember that the new overload policy allows students to enroll in up to 19 hours without getting approval from a dean. The old credit limit was 18 hours. While the normal course load for students is still 14-18 hours, you will be able to enroll in up to 19 hours. However, before you start enrolling in that many hours, I would urge you to ask yourself do I really need that extra course? Could I be spending time doing community service, volunteer work, research, etc., that I will not have time to do if I am taking 19 hours.
Continuing students may carry 20-21 hours, if they have a cumulative gpa of 3.20 or better. To register for 22 or 23 hours, a minimum of average of 3.50 is required. Any schedule of more than 19 hours require's dean's approval. Graduating seniors may be approved for overloads if they need such a schedule to graduate at the end of the semester in question.
If you meet the requirements to overload and you want to add a class now or over the summer, you can email me your request. Please include how many hours you are requesting, the class that you want to add and why. I may be able to approve your request online.
Pass/No Pass
If you are a full-time student in academic good-standing, you have the option of electing to have one course graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. In order to do this, the course must NOT:
- Be a course required for an intended major or minor
- Be a course required for your SAGES/General Education/Core Requirements including a Humanities or Social Science Sequence.
The Pass/No Pass option may only be exercised by filing a Pass/No Pass ballot in the Office of Undergraduate Studies in Sears 357 during the last three days of classes - April 27, 28 and May 1.
Some things to remember:
- instructors are not notified of a student's use of this option.
- Grades of "P" earn credit but are not calculated into the cumulative gpa
- Grades of "NP" do not earn credit and are not calculated into the cumulative gpa.
See the full details of the Pass/ No Pass Option here.
Summer Classes on and off campus
If you are interested in taking classes at Case, the searchable schedule of classes lists summer classes. You will be able to get your PIN for summer classes from your advisor when you get your PIN for fall classes. Remember tuition is 1/2 price for the summer!
If you are planning on taking classes off campus, there are some polices and paperwork that you must follow and complete. You must complete the Off-Campus Study Request Form. In order to complete the Off-Campus Study Request Form, you must collect course descriptions for the courses(s) that you are interested in taking. The course(s) will be evaluated by Claudia Anderson, Director of Advising and Evaluation of Off-Campus Study.
The deadline for submissions of that request is April 15..
For those of you who live in Cuyahoga County, please pay special attention to the specific residency restrictions listed in the student handbook ad on the form itself.
New Major- Cognitive Science
The College of Arts and Sciences has approved the new Cognitive Science major. Cognitive science brings the insights and methods of natural science, social science, and certain of the humanities to the study of the mind. Cognitive science programs have emerged in recent years in response to a call for an integrated approach that does not restrict the study of the mind to a single discipline
For more information on the new major, please visit the Cognitive Science web site.
Thinking About an Internship? Trying to Pick a Major?
Questions like these are just what the Career Center can help you with. Located in the Sears 206, the Career Center offers a number of programs and resources for students interested in obtaining experiential learning opportunities including internships and research. They also use several standardized self assessment instruments which can help you decide upon a course of study or think about a career after college. So call today (368-4446) to make an appointment.
Merit based scholarship retention
At the end of each academic year (June), the records of all scholarship recipients are reviewed. To have a scholarship renewed for the following academic year, a recipient is expected to satisfy two requirements:
- A minimum number of hours earned after enrolling at Case. For second year students the requirement is 54 hours by the end of the second year. This does not include AP/IB/transfer or Pre-College Scholar credit earned prior to enrollment at Case.
- A minimum cumulative scholarship gpa of 3.00. Remember the scholarship gpa includes any F grades in the freshman year that do not appear on your official transcript. If the Repeat Option was used in any class, the original grade in the course for which there is now RPT is also calculated into the scholarship gpa.
If you meet the above stated standards, your scholarship will automatically be renewed for the following academic year. If you do not meet the standards, there is an appeal process.
Appeal Process
In exceptional circumstances, the Committee on Academic Standing will continue a scholarship for a student who does not meet the 3.00 gpa and 54 credit hours standards. It is your responsibility to write the Committee on Academic Standing- Scholarship Appeals, c/o Office of Undergraduate Studies before June 1, to inform the Committee of any special or extenuating circumstances which may have affected your performance and/or attendance during the preceding year(s), and to request special consideration for continuation of your scholarship.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS
Become a Member of the Academic Integrity Board
Are you committed to upholding standards of academic integrity? Would you like to work with other students in designing and presenting programs to students and faculty to encourage academic integrity? Do you want to help students understand their academic and ethical obligations as college students? If so, please consider applying for membership on the Academic Integrity Board. For more information please visit the AIB web site.
Applications are due by April 7, 2006 and are available in Undergraduate Studies (Sears 357), the Office of Student Affairs or can be downloaded.
You have to have a minimum 3.3 GPA to apply. For more information, please contact any of the following board members:
Clay Barnard, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Joe Pieri, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Katie Steiner, Student Co-Chair of the Board
Andrew Durlak, Vice Student Chair of the Board
Halle Tecco, Secretary of the Board
Merit Based Scholarships for Current Case Students
Case will award a limited number of scholarships for 2006-2007 and subsequent years for students who are currently enrolled at Case and who have completed a record of achievement, participation and leadership that distinguishes them from their peers.
What will be awarded:
- One Trustees' Scholarship
- Two President's Scholarships
- Four Provost Scholarships
Eligibility requirements include
- Applicants must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
- Applicants must be a first, second or third year student in 2005-2006 who have not previously received a Trustees, President's, Provost's or similar scholarship
- Students who entered as first year students in the fall 2005 will need to have earned a cumulative gpa of at least 3.75 and at least 30 credit hours at Case in the 2005-2006 academic year (AP, IB and transfer credit hours will not be considered).
- Students who entered Case in the fall 2003 or 2004 will need to have earned a cumulative gpa of at least 3.75 and averaged at least 15 credit hours for each semester since enrollment at Case.
Full eligibility requirements can be found on the application. Applications are available in the Office of Undergraduate Studies in Sears 357, the Office of Financial Aid in Yost 417A or can be downloaded from the Undergraduate Studies web site. Applications due April 14.
Got Work Experience? It Makes a Difference to Employers
According to the 2005 Job Outlook Report prepared by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, work experience of any kind is rated as very important to companies looking to hire recent college graduates.
The reason even unrelated work experience helps candidates make a positive impression: employers look for evidence that candidates have the skills, qualities, and abilities they believe are important. Even unrelated work experience can suggest a strong work ethic, provide some evidence of teamwork abilities, or give employers some reason to look further at the candidate.
If you’re still looking for summer employment, whether it be paid or volunteer, please contact the Career Center (tel. 368-4446 or email at careers@case.edu in order to schedule an appointment with a Career Specialist. You can also visit them during their regular walk-in hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m
Career Center Panel Discussions
Careers for People Who Love to Write. Love to write but don't think it's practical as a career? Learn about careers where writing is an essential aspect of what people do every day. RSVP by April 2 via eCompass or by calling the Career Center at 368-4446.
Location: Guilford House
Date: Tuesday, April 4 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Careers Over Coffee: Psychology Degree Career Panel Come and learn about different career options for people with a degree in psychology. RSVP by April 5 via eCompass or by calling the Career Center at 368-4446.
Location: To Be Determined
Date: Friday, April 7 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Careers for People Who Love to Take Care of Others
Would your dream job involve taking care of people? Learn about careers in which helping others is an essential aspect of what people do every day. RSVP by April 9 via eCompass or by calling the Career Center at 368-4446.
Location: Guilford House
Date: Tuesday, April 11 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Important Upcoming Dates
| Academic Advising for Summer and Fall 2006 Begins |
End of March |
| Deadline to Submit Off-Campus Study Request for Summer |
April 15 |
| Registration begins for Summer 2006 |
April 24 |
| Pass/No Pass Form Submission to Undergraduate Studies |
April 29, 30, May 1 |
| Last Day of Classes |
May 1 |
| Reading Days |
May 2, 3 |
| Final Exams Begin |
May 4 |
| Final Exams End |
May 11 |
| Final Grades Due |
May 13 |
| University Commencement |
May 21 |
View the complete academic calendar.
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
April 5 & 6, 2006 Veale Convocation Center
Come learn about cutting edge research going on at Case and around the world. Walk through the poster sessions presented by Case faculty, graduate, professional and post-doctoral students. Listen to nationally renowned speakers on topics ranging from the energy in the 21st century to integrity in scientific research. Two symposium sessions will be presented:
- Fast Food Nation, with special guest speaker Morgan Spurlock, director of “Supersize” Me; and Running on Empty
- Energy in the 21st Century, with special guest speaker Marchant Wentworth from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Panel discussions on bioterrorism, innovation and creativity, science and communication, CEOs, and children as research subjects should prove to be compelling and provocative.
Interactions: SOURCE Symposium & Poster Session
All undergraduates are encouraged to attend Interactions: SOURCE Symposium & Poster Session on Thursday, April 20. In Thwing Center.
Paper presentations begin at 11:30 am; Poster presentations: noon-2pm. This is
a great way to see what students across campus are doing in research and creative endeavors and learn who their mentors are. Heavy refreshments will be provided. More specific information and schedule will be posted during the week of April 10. Please check the SOURCE website:
See you there!
Undergraduate Honors Assembly
The annual Academic Honors Assemblies for undergraduates, where departmental and collegiate prizes and scholarships are awarded, are happy occasions that recognize outstanding students for their accomplishments in scholarship, leadership and/or service.
The academic honors assembly for those students who are members of the classes of 2007, 2008 or 2009 will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2006 in Amasa Stone Chapel.
Second Year Celebration!
The Second Year Celebration is on Friday, April 28th on the Main Quad from 12:30 – 1:45.
We will be having a burrito bar and cocktails made by the class officers. Students will be getting their tickets in their mailboxes.
Hudson Relay- Save The Date: April 29
Join us in celebrating Case Western Reserve University's oldest tradition, the Hudson Relay on Saturday, April 29. There are many ways to participate in this tradition—by running, volunteering, or joining others on the Case Quad to root on the team at the start-finish line!
Hudson time trials date:
Tuesday the 11th of April 5-6
Wednesday the 12th of April 5- 7
Thursday the 13th of April 5 -6
Stayed tuned for more information from your class officers!
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