IN THIS ISSUE
- Academic Related News
- Additional Opportunities and Programs
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Upcoming Campus Events
Academic Related News
Overloads
Remember students can take up to 19 hours without needing and overload. While the normal course load for students is still 14-18 hours, you are 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.
If you meet the requirements to overload and you want to add a class now, 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.
New Career Center Resource for Career Field Exploration!
Facts on File provides comprehensive, up-to-date profiles of more than 2,000 of today's most popular jobs in more than 93 industries. This database allows users to search by industry, education, salary, or by keyword or phrase, and covers career resources, industry trends, as well as career preparation information. To login, simply use your Case network ID and password.
Retaining Your Scholarship
The retention standards for merit based (Full tuition, Trustee's, President's and Provost's) scholarships are different from the first year.
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. If you have used the repeat option remember your scholarship gpa will include both grades;your cumulative gpa does not include both grades.
If you have a Provost's Special Scholarship, you must maintain academic good standing.
For complete scholarship retention information, is on page A-83 of the 2006-2007 Student Handbook.
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 amount of time allowed by a professor for making up an incomplete should be consistent with the length of the your absence(s) in the fall semester. The latest deadline by which work must be completed and grades reported is Friday, March 28. 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 (including a letter from the professor) has been submitted prior to March 28. Incompletes not completed by the deadline and for which no extension has been approved, will be converted to F grades.
Course Repetition
If you are dissatisfied with a grade that you received in an earlier course, you may choose to repeat that course. You must notify the Office of Undergraduate Studies of your intention to do so by completing a Course Repeat Form. The form must be submitted by 5:00pm on the last day of class during the semester in which the course is being repeated.
If you use the Course Repeat Option, the first grade will remain visible on the transcript, but will be removed from the calculation of your cumulative grade point average and from the semester in which the grade was first earned. The second grade will then be used for calculation into the cumulative grade point average and the semester in which it was earned.
The first grade will remain visible on your transcript, but there will be a notation under the course saying "Grade Not Counted. Course Repeated."
If you have a merit based scholarship, both grades will be calculated into your scholarship gpa.
For complete course repetition information, see page A-79 of the 2006-2007 Student Handbook.
Completing my SAGES writing portfolio
If you have completed your first seminar and both of your university seminars, you should must submit your writing portfolio by the end of January. Visit the SAGES portfolio web site for details on how and when you must submit your portfolio.
New Student Information System
You may have seen the notice posted on the SOLAR website that this will be the last time that you will be using SOLAR to register. Case is implementing a new student information system that will be replacing SOLAR, the current DPR system as well as other systems. Stay tuned for more information on the implementation on this new system. There will be various demos and training sessions in the next few weeks and months. For more information, visit the SIS Project Home website.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS
MLK Essay Contest
Martin Luther King Essay Contest Guidelines 2008
Essay Prompt: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Share a personal story that illustrates your refusal to remain silent and willingness to make a personal sacrifice in order to advocate for justice.
Who may enter: Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff
Criteria and guidelines: Essays will be judged on originality, relevance to the prompt, creativity, clarity, organization, and overall effect. Deadline for submissions is 5p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008. Essays are to be submitted to Erica Merritt, Human Resources Department, Crawford 212 (LOC 7047) or via email to Erica Merritt
Prizes: 1st place: $300, 2nd place: $100, 3rd place: $100
Scholarships available for Second Year Students
There are various scholarships and research grants for which second year students can apply including
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 7, 2007
Merit Based Scholarships for Current Case Students
Case will award a limited number of scholarships for 2008-2009 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 2007-2008 who have not previously received a Trustees, President's, Provost's, FPB Scholarship or similar scholarship.
- Students who entered as first year students in the fall 2007 will need to have earned a cumulative gpa of at least 3.75 and at least 30 credit hours at Case in the 2007-2008 academic year (AP, IB and transfer credit hours will not be considered).
- Students who entered Case in the fall 2005 or 2006 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 28.
SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate Research & Creative Endeavors)
SOURCE reminds students that on- and off- campus summer undergraduate research applications are coming due this month and February. See the SOURCE web site for specifics.
As an example, SOURCE summer funding applications are due Feb 15. SURES applications are due Feb 29.
SOURCE is accepting spring semester OSEA applications for underrepresented students in the sciences and engineering. See:
http://www.ohiosea.org/research/gs_internship.html and link onto academic year internships and complete the application before January 22, 2008.
Interested in Becoming An Orientation Leader!
Orientation Leader Information Session
1. Winter Leadership Conference, Saturday, February 9
Thwing Center
Time TBD
-OR-
2. Friday, February 15, 12:30pm
Sears Building
Join the FUN and apply for one of the most exciting and memorable leadership positions! We’re looking for energetic, dedicated, and thoughtful students!
Visit the Orientation web site for more information!
Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair
Spring 2008 Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair
The Case Career Center will be holding the Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair on Thursday, February 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Adelbert Gym. This is an excellent opportunity for second year students to speak directly with employers regarding experiential learning opportunities, such as summer internships. It is also great opportunity to investigate positions, occupations, and career fields that you could pursue with your major and background. For more information, please contact the Career Center at 216-368-4446.
Volunteers Needed! Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair
If you would like to volunteer to help with the 2008 Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair, please attend the Career Fair Volunteer
Information Session on Monday, February 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more details, please visit the Upcoming Events Calendar.
Present a SatCo Program this semester!
Looking for resume builders? Present a workshop, host an event, or plan a forum for Spring SatCo on Saturday, March 1 or Sunday, March 2. Program proposals are due by February 4. For more information visit the SatCo web site
Begin Thinking of Coop Opportunities
Spring semester is a good time to start planning for your co-op. Students must complete 4-5 semesters of coursework prior to going on co-op. Consider a summer/fall co-op in 2008 or a spring/summer co-op in 2009; an opportunity that you don't want to miss and the perfect way to put "experience" on your resume.
If you plan to co-op for summer/fall 2008, sign up for an Orientation Meeting in Nord 304. Co-op Orientation Meetings will take place between Jan 22 and Feb 8th.
Email Mary Rose Tichar with any questions.
Important Upcoming Dates
| Classes Begin |
January 14 |
| Late Registration and Drop/Add End |
January 25 |
| Midterm Grades Dues |
March 10 |
| Spring Break |
March 10-14 |
| Deadline for Removal of Fall 2007 "I" grades |
March 28 |
| Deadline for Class Withdrawal (non first-year students) |
March 28 |
| Academic Advising for Fall 2008 Begins |
End of March |
| Last Day to Submit Pass/No Pass Form online 5pm |
April 28 |
| Last Day of Classes |
April 28 |
| Reading Days |
April 29 and 30 |
| Final Exams Begin |
May 1 |
| Final Exams End |
May 8 |
| Final Grades Due |
May 10 |
| University Commencement |
May 18 |
Click here fore a complete 5 year academic calendar.
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week
Case is planning a weeklong celebration around Martin Luther King Jr. to honor the memory and spirit of Dr. King.
The weeklong celebration will include a variety of workshops, films, discussions, and speakers sponsored by various academic departments and schools, centers, offices, and student organizations. The annual MLK Convocation also will be scheduled in conjunction with Martin Luther King Celebration Week.
 Third Annual Student Luncheon: January 21
James West Davidson, author of They Say: Ida B. Wells and the Reconstruction of Race, will deliver the keynote address at the MLK Day Third Annual Student Luncheon on January 21. The luncheon will be held at 12 noon in Excelsior Ballroom, Thwing Center.
This interactive conference allows students an opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. James West Davidson, a noted author and historian, will help us understand the significance of the "noose" in our society and how we can appreciate the power and influence of one individual trying to make a difference.
Break-out sessions will follow the luncheon, which is open to all Case Western Reserve University undergraduate and graduate students. Space is limited, so please RSVP online by January 16, 2008.
For a complete listing of events, visit the Schedule at a Glance section of the MLK celebration web site.
Academic Happy Hour
The 15th Annual Academic Happy Hour (AHH) will be held in Thwing Center Ballroom on Friday, Feb. 1. Join President Barbara Snyder and Case students, faculty, and staff from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for wings and discussion.
This year's topic will be "Cleveland - Case Connections" and will address such questions as: What will it take to engage Cleveland-Case connections? Can one thrive without the other? How can we burst the Case bubble?
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 2007 Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching were David Pearson from Accounting; and Deepak Sarma from Religious Studies.
Nominate a a faculty member who has really made an made an impact on you or helped your achieve you academic goals.
Annual Faculty/Staff vs. Student Basketball Game
Friday, February 22
Horsburgh Gym
5:00pm
Come cheer on your favorite professors and classmates as they go head-to-head in a spirited athletic competition! Get more information and to see picture highlights from last year, visit the Share the Vision web site.
Community Hour Programming
Every Friday, 12:30pm - 2pm
Various Events and Locations!
The University Community Hour facilitates student and faculty attendance at campus-wide gatherings and special events, especially those that foster community building at Case Western Reserve University. For more information, visit the Community Hour homepage.
Support your fellow student athletes
From basketball to swimming to baseball, many of your friends are competing on varsity athletic teams. Show your Spartan spirit and come out and cheer for them! Check out the Athletics web site for a complete listing of schedules.
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