IN THIS ISSUE
- Academic Related News
- Additional Opportunities and Programs
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Upcoming Campus Events
Academic Related News
Scheduling with the SAGES Writing CREW
The SAGES Peer Writing Crew has adopted a new online address for scheduling appointments:
www.casewconline.com
The SAGES Peer Writing Crew can assist you at any stage of the writing process, whether you are generating ideas, composing a first draft, revising, or responding to an instructor's comments.
The Crew members are undergraduates who have proven themselves as writers in their SAGES seminars. They include students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the Weatherhead School of Management.
Midterm Grades and Where to Find them in SIS!
Facutly will be submitting grades by October 20. You will be able to find them in SIS in the student center. Pasted below is a sceen shot of where you will find your mid-term grades. The mid-term grades tab will appear once midtemrs are posted.
Remember that mid-term grades are not official grades and will not appear on your transcript. They are provided to give you an indication of where you stand in the class at this time. This is a good time to honestly reflect on your academic progress and see if you need to make any changes to your class attendance, study strategies, time-management strategies, etc. In many cases, you may still have time to make some positive changes.
Final Exams- Verify Your Schedule Now
Please verify your final exam schedule now. Make sure that all of your travel plans are after your final exams. You can find the Final Exam dates here. You should also consult your syllabi for all of your classes.
Students are not required to take more than two final examinations on a single day. A student who has three final exams scheduled for a single day or two exams scheduled at the same time, should contact Dean Wolcowitz in the Office of Undergraduate Studies, Sears 357 or 368-2928 for assistance.
Changing an Incomplete Grade
If you received grades of I (incomplete) for any courses from the spring 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 spring semester. The latest deadline by which work must be completed and grades reported is Friday, November 7. 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 November 7 . Incompletes not completed by the deadline and for which no extension has been approved, will be converted to F grades.
Maintaining Academic Good Standing
As you enter your second year, the requirements to remain in academic good standing are a little different from your first year. Make sure you are aware of the new requirements. Remember that there is a gpa and credit hour component to maintaining academic good standing. Following the first year, the requirements for good standing for full-time students are:
- a semester grade point average of 2.00 or higher and
- a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher and
- a minimum of nine credit hours earned each semester and
- at least 24 credit hours earned at Case over two consecutive semesters of full time enrollment. For example, if you earned 13 hours in the spring 2008 semester, you must earn at least 11 hours in the fall 2008 semester to have at least 24 hours over the two consecutive semester.
Retaining Your Scholarship
The retention standards for merit based (All 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. Remember the scholarship gpa includes all grades. If the Repeat Option was used in any class, the original grade in the course is also calculated into the scholarship gpa.
For a Provost's Special Scholarship, students must remain in academic good standing (See page A-81 of the 2006 Student Handbook to see the good standing regulations).
For complete scholarship retention information, see page A-83 in the 2006 Student Handbook.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS
Career Fair
From undecided freshmen to graduate students, the University Career Fair has something for everyone! It is a golden opportunity for students and alumni to find resources for a practicum, internship, co-op, or full-time job. Over 130 employers are registered for this event, so please bring multiple copies of your resume and dress professionally. It is from 11:00-3:00pm in Veale on October 2.
Apply to Become an SI Leader
On October 4, 2008, the ESS Supplemental Instruction (SI) Team will begin accepting SI Leader applications for the spring 2009 semester!
• Must have earned a grade of "A" in the course
• Must be recommended by course professor
• Must have a minimum overall 3.25 GPA
• Must demonstrate good communications skills; possess ability to work autonomously;
and have an interest in helping students
Visit the ESS site for a list of potential openings and application materials. Applications are due by Friday, November 7, 2008.
Tell me a time when… (Behavior Based Interviewing)
Location: Nord 410
Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Are you able to concisely and persuasively talk about how you would handle a situation related to your prospective job duties? Can you recall details of past behavior and experiences and effectively present these stories to interviewers which successfully sell your skills?
Presenter: Jennifer Price-Davis
Guest Speaker: An employer
Learn about behavior-based and situational interview questions, why interviewers prefer these types of questions, steps for preparing for these questions, and how to successfully deliver your answers.
Please register for the event here
What’s Networking Again? (Networking as a Strategy for Your Career Search)
Location: Nord 410
Date: Thursday, October 9
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Networking is the single most effective career management tool. Whether you are in the job search, exploring career options, or researching graduate school opportunities, this workshop will help you understand and apply methods of building relationships with others to meet your goals. It's more fun than you think! Learn about Employer Information Session and On-campus interviews.
Presenter: Robin Gendek
Learn the purpose and benefits to networking, who and how to network with.
Please register for the eventthere
Prepare, Practice, Presentation
ESS has created a series of workshops called Prepare, Practice, Presentation: Workshops to help students prepare and practice presentation skills. They are going to be held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Dates and times of presentations can be found here.
Resources and Academic Support for Second Year Students
Tutoring Services for Second Year Classes
If you find yourself either wanting to reinforce material presented in class or seeking guidance in understanding material, there are two excellent services available to you. You may want to consider attending SI (Supplemental Instruction) sessions taught by your peers or signing up for a Peer Tutoring appointment.
SI sessions are available for many courses, but these may be most relevant to you as a second year student: BIOL 121, BIOL 214 and 216 CHEM 223, PHYS 115, PHYS 122 and 221. The SI Session schedule is available here.
Peer tutors are your fellow students who have been nominated by your professors and trained by ESS to work with you on an individual and/or group basis in many undergraduate courses. Peer tutors can help you clarify course content and assignments, connect class notes and readings, and help you practice problem solving. Additionally, peer tutors can help you reinforce what you already know, model new ways of learning, monitor your progress over several sessions, and prepare you for addressing specific questions with the professor.
You can schedule up to five hours or tutoring each week at no cost with at least one-day notice. Search peer tutoring availabilities and schedule appointments at tutortrac.case.edu.
Important Upcoming Dates
| Classes Begin |
August 25 |
| Labor Day-NO CLASS! |
September 1 |
| Late Registration and Drop/Add End |
September 5 |
| Fall Break |
October 20-21 |
| Midterm Grades Due |
October 20 |
| Deadline for Removal of Spring 2008 "I" grades |
November 7 |
| Deadline for Class Withdrawal |
November 7 |
| Academic Advising for Spring 2009 Begins |
End of October |
| Registration begins for Spring Begins (by class) |
November 10 |
| Last Day to Submit Pass/No Pass (online form) |
December 5 |
| Last Day of Classes |
December 5 |
| Reading Days |
December 8, 12 |
| Final Exams Begin |
December 9 |
| Final Exams End |
December 17 |
| Final Grades Due |
December 19 |
Click here fore a complete 5 year academic calendar.
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
Homecoming 2008- Spartan Paradise!
Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2008-Spartan Paradise (September 29th - October 5th). All members of the campus community are encouraged to participate in this weeklong series of events that celebrates Spartan spirit.
There are so many ways to get involved and join the tradition. Consider wearing Spartan apparel on "Blue & White Day" scheduled for Friday, October 3rd; walking in the Saturday morning parade; cheering on our Spartan athletes at the football and soccer games on Saturday afternoon or dancing under the stars at the Homecoming Dance on Freiberger Field Saturday evening. Get a complete listing of Homecoming events
Alumni Mystery Bus Tour
Friday, October 10 - Buses leave Clarke at 8:15am and Fribley at 8:30am.
Alumni (an opportunity to interact/network with Case Alumni during the trip)
Mystery (you board the bus and you don't know where you are going)
Bus (you ride a bus to your destination)
Tour (you tour an undisclosed location in Cleveland)
Description of Event:
The tour will take 25 students to an undisclosed location in Cleveland. Past locales have included Jacobs Field, the Browns Stadium, Cleveland Auto Show, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Typically these tours are behind the scenes and offer sites not normally granted to the public. Although you might not know where you are going, you can rest assured that you will be in for an exciting trip!
Tickets: Your SYC will have tickets beginning Thursday, October 2. You can pick up one from your coordinator, or e-mail Jacob Clemens on October 2 to request a ticket. -Only 25 tickets available!
Bus Schedule: 8:20 a.m. pickup at Fribley; 8:35 a.m. pickup at Clarke Tower
Attire: Business Casual
Clue: If blood bothers you...I would steer clear of this one!!
Second Year Tailgate Party
Second Year Experience (SYE) Tailgate, Location - Village at 115 behind House 2, Saturday October 11 at 12:00 pm. Come and support the Case Football team as they take on The College of Wooster. Come out to show your Spartan spirit. Come and enjoy the a great cook out with all of the fixings! Kick-off is 1:05pm. Free food, free t-shirt, free giveaways!
Sophomore Scavenger Hunt
The 2011 Class Officers will be hosting the Sophomore Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, October 11th at 2:00PM starting in upper Fribley Commons! It's going to be a great event where many sophomores will be competing using various clues to find different locations around the South Side of campus. Prizes will be given to the top 3 four-person teams who find every location in the fastest amount of time. Free drinks will be also provided before and food after. Lookout for details and other info in a class email coming soon!
Halloween at the Farm
W hat could be better than spending Halloween at Squire Valleevue Farm? This annual tradition brings the entire Case community together, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and their families. Activities are free and in the past have included:
- Hot Dogs, Nachos, Sub Sandwiches, Apple Cider, and more
- Costume Contest for Children 12 and Under.
- Pumpkin Carving with UPB
- UPB Haymaze
- Bonfire
- Live Music
- Children's Activities
- Haunted Hayride
Keep checking back often for updates to the schedule and activities!
Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. There is limited parking at Squire Valleevue Farm, and shuttles will run continuously to and from Thwing Center between 4:30 - 11 p.m.
Support Your Fellow Student Athletes
From football to soccer to volleyball, 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.
Community Hour
The University Community Hour is scheduled every Friday during the fall and spring semesters from 12:30 to 2 p.m. No required academic activities of any type may be scheduled during this period. 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. See the schedule for more information on topics and locations.
Public Affairs Discussion Groups
The Center for Policy Studies at Case hosts a public affairs discussion group Friday's at 12:30 pm in the Inamori Center in Crawford Room 9 (basement). Discussions run the gamut of topics from medical issues to the environment to the courts. The discussion this week is on Finding a Cure: The Case for Regulation and Oversight of Electronic Health Record Systems.
This is a great way to learn about issues that are of interest to you as you move forward in your college and professional career as well as to meet other people interested in similar topics.
For more information about these and other Center for Policy Studies programs, please visit the Center for Policy Studies website.
Family Week-end
Family Weekend 2008 is scheduled for Friday, November 7 - Sunday, November 9.
For more information visit the Family Week-end website. |
