IN THIS ISSUE
- Academic Related News
- Additional Opportunities and Programs
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Upcoming Campus Events
Academic Related News
Ordering Books through SIS
Still need to buy your books? You can now order books through SIS.
From the Student Center, select “Class Schedule” from the drop-down menu next to your weekly schedule. At the bottom of the “My Class Schedule” page, you will see a link that says "Order My Books." When you click on that it will automatically fill out a Barnes and Noble shopping cart with the books associated with each of your registered courses.
Class Schedules
Please verify your class schedule in SIS by 5pm on January 23, the last day of the add/drop period.
Things to look at:
- Verify you are in all the classes you think you are in. Make any add/drop changes.
- Make sure you are registered for the right section number when there are multiple sections.
- If you are on a wait list for a class or waiting for a permission for a class, all changes must be completed by 5pm on January 23.
- If you are taking classes at CIM, make sure you are registered at both Case and CIM.
- Make sure to register for PHED and music ensemble classes.
- Verify the number of credit hours you are in for courses that have variable hours (including independent study and music ensembles)
Overloads
Remember students can take up to 19 hours without needing an 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 more than 19 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 more than 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. Once approved, you still must go into SIS and register for that class.
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.
Be sure to check the number of hours that you have earned at Case up through the end of your third semester and make sure that you are enrolled in enough hours for the spring 2009 semester to ensure that you will meet the 54 hours needed to retain your scholarship. If you need to make adjustments to your schedule, it must be completed by the end of the add/drop period, which is 5:00pm on Friday, January 23.
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 27. 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 27. 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. 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." When you look in SIS, you will see if the course repeat option was processed by looking at your unofficial transcript. The repeated grade does not disappear from the course history list; both grades will appear in that list. The repeat process is not run until the end of the semester after all final grades are in and posted.
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 your SAGES writing portfolio
If you have completed your first seminar and both of your university seminars, you should 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.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS
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.
Students usually have above a 3.00 gpa and leadership experience in community service and leadership roles on and off campus.
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 6, 2009.
Merit Based Scholarships for Current Case Students
Case will award a limited number of scholarships for 2009-2010 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 2008-2009 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 2008 will need to have earned a cumulative gpa of at least 3.75 and at least 30 credit hours earned at Case in the 2008-2009 academic year (AP, IB and transfer credit hours will not be considered).
- Students who entered Case in the fall 2006 or 2007 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, 2009.
CWRU Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
ATTENTION MATH AND SCIENCE MAJORS : Scholarships are available for the 2009-2010 school year to support math or science majors to become high school teachers in high needs school districts. The National Science Foundation is providing funding for six $15,0000 scholarships as part of the CWRU Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Students successfully completing their junior year will be eligible for a second $15,000 scholarship in their senior year. For more information, contact Ed Bernetich.
Interested in Becoming An Orientation Leader!
Orientation Leader Applications Available!
Orientation Leaders serve as representatives of Case Western Reserve University and the Orientation program. Leaders guide new students in small groups through their transition into the Case community. Review our position descriptions and apply. All materials must be submitted by Monday, February 9, 2009. Questions? Please contact Kate Kraus.
Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair
Spring 2009 Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair
The Case Career Center will be holding the Get Experienced! Internship and Career Fair on Thursday, February 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.
Begin Thinking of Coop Opportunities
Curios about Co-op? Students who go on co-op are engineering, management or science majors. There is an information meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 22 12:00-1:00 in Nord 310.
Email Mary Rose Tichar for more information.
Presentation Workshops
As you progress in your classes, you will find that you will need to do more group and individual presentations. Educational Services for Students is offering a presentation workshop series to enhance your skills as a presenter. Learn ways to organize your work, understand your audience, use appropriate visual aids, and speak with confidence.
Workshops will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Sears 480. The series starts on January 27, with the first workshop focusing on the development of objectives, analyzing your audience, and organizing and structuring your presentation.You can find more information on dates and topics here.
Important Upcoming Dates
| Classes Begin |
January 12 |
| Late Registration and Drop/Add End |
January 23 |
| Midterm Grades Dues |
March 19 |
| Spring Break |
March 9-13 |
| Deadline for Removal of Fall 2008 "I" grades |
March 27 |
| Deadline for Class Withdrawal (non first-year students) |
March 27 |
| Academic Advising for Fall 2009 Begins |
End of March |
| Last Day to Submit Pass/No Pass Form online 5pm |
April 27 |
| Last Day of Classes |
April 27 |
| Reading Days |
April 28 and 29 |
| Final Exams Begin |
April 30 |
| Final Exams End |
May 7 |
| Final Grades Due |
May 9 |
| University Commencement |
May 17 |
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.
 Fourth Annual Student Luncheon: January 19
This year's event will kick off with a luncheon and viewing of a documentary about Emmett Till whose murder was a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. The rest of the afternoon features a conference-style format where students will select from a menu of activities. The program will be interactive, and our goal is that these discussions will help us focus on a shared goal of building a culture of respect, tolerance, and integrity on our campus. The luncheon will be held at 12 noon in Excelsior Ballroom, Thwing Center.
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 14, 2009.
For a complete listing of events, visit the Schedule at a Glance section of the MLK celebration web site.
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 2008 Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching were Don Feke from Chemical Engineering; and Richard Osborne from Management.
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
5:30pm
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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