UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

SECOND YEAR NEWSLETTER

March 2007

IN THIS ISSUE

• Academic Related News
  • Completion of Incomplete Grades- Deadline is March 30
  • Withdrawing from a Class- Deadline is March 30
  • Final Exams
  • International Summer Study- Spain and Italy
  • Summer Classes on and off campus - Requests due by April 15
• Additional Opportunities and Programs
  • Scholarships Available for Second Year Students
    • Experiential Learning Fellowships- Applications due March 9
    • Peter Witt Scholarship- Applications due March 9
    • Phi Beta Kappa Research Grant- Applications Due April 3
    • Merit Based Scholarships are Available- Applications due April 27
  • 2007 Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards- Nominations due March 21
  • Employment Opportunities
    • Apply to be a Career Peer- Applications due April 9
    • Apply to be an SI Leader- Applications due March 24
    • Apply to be an Orientation Leader? - Applications due March 30
• Important Upcoming Dates
  • Academic Calendar Highlights
• Upcoming Campus Events
• Nominations for Wittke and Jackson Award- Deadline March 2
• Faculty/Staff vs Student Basketball game- March 2nd 5:30pm
  • See below for a list of players!!
• Study Abroad Informational Meeting - March 28 4:00-5:00pm

Academic Related News

Changing An Incomplete Grade

If you received grades of I (incomplete) for any courses from the fall semester, you are expected to make the work up as quickly as possible. The latest deadline by which work must be completed and grades reported is Friday, March 30. Petitions for extensions may be considered by the Deans Committee in the Office of Undergraduate Studies only in cases where there are valid extenuating circumstances and a petition with appropriate supporting documentation has been submitted prior to March 30. Incompletes not completed by the deadline and for which no extension has been approved, will be converted to F grades

Last Day to Withdraw from a Class

As an upper class student, you are able to withdraw from a class until Friday, March 30. In order to withdraw from a course, you must complete an add/drop form (available in 357 Sears, or Yost 110), and obtain your advisor's signature. Once that is complete, come to 357 Sears for a dean's signature. After you secure a dean's signature, you must take the form to the Registrar's Office in Yost 110 for processing

Final Exams

As we are mid way through the semester, I encourage you to verify your final exam schedule now and mark your calendar accordingly. Do not make travel plans that conflict with your exams; requests for rescheduling of a final examination to accommodate travel plans will not be approved.

Under University policy, no student may be required to take more than two final examinations in a single day. If you have three final examinations scheduled for the same day, please see Dean Wolcowitz in the Office of Undergraduate Studies no later than March 30 for assistance. This policy does not apply to midterm examinations.

International Summer Study

For Summer 2007, The College of Arts and Sciences will sponsor two opportunities for students to study internationally. Both courses are open to both Case and visiting students. There are trips to Spain and Italy led and directed by outstanding Case faculty.

Click here for more information.

Summer Classes on and off campus

Students have begun to ask about taking summer classes, both at Case or at a school close to home. If you are interested in taking classes at Case, check out the searchable schedule of 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. Read the information in the student handbook or online and then if are you still interested, come to 357 Sears and pick up the Off-Campus Study Request Form or download the form from the Undergraduate Studies web site. 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 and bring them to the department for the course to be evaluated. The completed and approved form should then be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Studies in Sears 357.

The deadline for submissions of that request is April 15. Most colleges and universities begin to post summer schedules in March, and you need to wait to submit the form until you have actual course offerings to review. However, the sooner you complete the form, the sooner you will be notified if the course you are interested in taking has been approved.

For those of you who live in Cuyahoga County, please pay special attention to the specific residency restrictions listed in the student handbook.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS

Experiential Learning Fellowships

The objective of the Experiential Learning Fellowship program is to encourage and support undergraduate student projects (single or joint) in the humanities, arts, and social sciences for the purpose of providing opportunities for experiential learning to students seeking a major or minor in these disciplines. A wide range of student projects is eligible for funding, including but not limited to support of research projects, Senior Capstone projects, travel to research conferences to present research, or project-oriented travel abroad associated with completion of majors or minors programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. 

Student Eligibility
Students may apply for an Experiential Learning Fellowship beginning the spring semester of their first year and every semester thereafter.  Funded projects must be completed prior to graduation. 

You can find complete information and application here. Deadline is March 9.

Peter Witt Scholarship

Are you involved in the community? Do you perform community service work in Cleveland or the greater Cleveland area? Are you interested in city planning or social work? The Peter Witt Scholarship recognizes students in the College of Arts and Science who are active members of their community. The scholarship can provide up to $5000 or more to deserving students to use towards tuition in their third year.

Visit the Undergraduate Studies scholarship web page to see biographies of past winners, see the eligibility requirements and to download an application. The due date is March 9, 2007.

PHI BETA KAPPA RESEARCH GRANTS

Phi Beta Kappa Research grants are for students in undergraduate or graduate degree programs of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Case chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society sponsors research grants ranging up to a few hundred dollars for undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Application Deadline:  April 3, 2007. You can you find more information and an application on the Undergraduate Studies Fellowship and Scholarship Website.

Merit Based Scholarships for Current Case Students

Case will award a limited number of scholarships for 2007-2008 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

1. Applicants must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
2. Applicants must be a first, second or third year student in 2006-2007 who have not previously received a Trustees, President's, Provost's or similar scholarship
3. Students who entered as first year students in the fall 2006 will need to have earned a cumulative gpa of at least 3.75 and at least 30 credit hours at Case in the 2006-2007 academic year (AP, IB and transfer credit hours will not be considered).
4. Students who entered Case in the fall 2004 or 2005 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 27.

2007 Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit nominations for the 2007 Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards.  These individual and group awards are a part of the Division of Student Affairs’ commitment to recognizing undergraduate student leaders and their unique contributions to both the campus and surrounding communities.

Please visit the awards website to review the awards and nominate a student or organization you feel stands out from the rest.  All nominations should be submitted no later than March 21, 2007.  If you have any questions, please contact Joe Gutowski or Melanie Scanlon.

Employment Opportunities

Career Peers

Looking for a challenging job on campus? Apply to be a 2007-2008 CAREER PEER!
Career Peers are advisors who educate Case students about career opportunities and services.  Career Peers work 8-10 hours per week, assisting students in accessing resources, planning and presenting Career Center programs, and promoting the Career Center via student outreach. Career Peers also advise Career Center staff about student needs and expectations.

If you are interested in becoming a 2007-2008 Career Peer,  please email Kristen Deaton.

Apply to be an SI Leader for Fall 2007

ESS is currently accepting applications to fill SI Leader positions for Fall 2007. Anticipated openings are for the following courses:

Further information and application materials are available on the SI web site:

Application due date: March 23, 2007

Apply to be an Orientation Leader

Apply for one of the most exciting and memorable (paid) leadership positions on campus!  The deadline to apply for an orientation leader position is Friday, March 30, 2007.  Please fill out the http://studentaffairs.case.edu/survey/1227 to be selected for an interview.  Orientation leader interviews will be held Saturday, April 14 - Sunday, April 15.  Students will select a time slot for their interview on one of the two days.  If you have any questions, contact Kate Police or 216.368.8827.

Important Upcoming Dates

Click here fore a complete 5 year academic calendar.

UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS

Wittke Award for Excellence In Undergraduate Teaching

The Wittke Award is presented each year to two Case Western Reserve University faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching. To nominate your favorite professor, click here.

The Carl F. Wittke Award was established in 1971 in honor of Carl Wittke, a former faculty member, dean, and vice president of Western Reserve University. The Wittke Award is presented each year to two Case Western Reserve University faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching

The winners of the 2006 Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching were Robert Brown, Department of Physics; and Laura Tartakoff , Professor, Department of Political Science.

Nominate a a faculty member who has really made an made an impact on you or helped your achieve you academic goals.

Jackson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring

The J. Bruce Jackson, M.D. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring was established by J. Bruce Jackson, Adelbert '52, in honor of Dean Carl F. Wittke. Dr. Wittke served as an advisor, mentor, and friend to Dr. Jackson when he was an undergraduate student at Western Reserve University. The Jackson Award recognizes outstanding advising and mentoring of undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University.

The winner of the 2006 J. Bruce Jackson, M.D., Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring was Beverly Saylor, Department of Geological Sciences and to Ignacio "Doc Oc" Ocasio, Department of Chemistry.

Nominate someone who has really had an impact on your personal or academic life at Case

Faculty/Staff vs Student Basketball Game!

Come watch your favorite professors and staff members try to defend their title on Friday, March 2, 5:30pm – 6:30pm (doors open at 5:00pm).  The dance team will also be performing!  Don’t miss out on the event everyone will be talking about. Concession stand will be open. 

Expected players include:

Study Abroad

Study abroad opportunities at Case span five continents. Study abroad offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and university, as well as participate in internships and community service in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, policy development, and health education.

The Office of Undergradute Studies will be hosting a Study Abroad Informational Meeting on March 28 fron 4:00-5:00pm in Nord 410.