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Monday, March 22, 2010
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ADVISING: MyDU Advisor Login Instructions
1. Login to MyDU
2. Click on the “Faculty” tab.
3. Click on the “Advisor” link (left-side of screen).
4. You’ll see the “Advisee Status,” “ID” and “Division” columns.
5. The “Term” is defaulted to the current term and “Division” is defaulted to “All.”
6. Click on the down arrow next to “Advisee Status.”
7. Next, click on “Need Registration Clearance.”
8. In the “ID” field, enter any ID or click on Search (to list all advisees) and press enter.
9. The advisee’s name will appear, along with four columns. Under the “Registration Clearance” column, click “Grant.”
10. The student can now register. This process should be done during the student’s advising visit.
Carla Morelon-Quainoo, PhD
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment/Advising
National Director, Global Issues Honors Consortium
LOCATION: Dent Hall, Room 109
PHONE: 504-816-4788
cmorelon@dillard.edu
ASSESSMENT: Please Encourage Students to Complete DU Surveys
Greetings!
I am writing to ask for your help as we aspire to administer several surveys between now and May. Please announce the information below in your courses, copy and post the information to your Blackboard page and/or send emails to your students. I am especially hopeful that faculty will encourage seniors to complete the Collegiate Learning Assessment ( administered to seniors), which is part of the QEP.
In addition, I’d be more than happy to visit your class, if at all possible to talk for 5 minutes about the surveys and their importance. Thank you in advance for your support. Have a great week!
The Office of Assessment is administering several surveys that are very important. We hope that students from each Class and Academic Division will – as a part of its legacy – leave the University with data that will enable us to improve the educational experience here at Dillard University.
Check your Dillard email for the surveys and read below for more details:
• National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Freshmen and Seniors: Now Until April 30th – Online and Paper. NSSE assesses students’ perceptions of their educational experience. Focuses on level of academic challenge, active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction, supportive campus environment and enriching educational experiences.
• Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) Seniors: March 15 (12p – 2p) and March 19 (2p – 4p) As part of the QEP (Communication Skills Enhancement Grounded in Critical Thinking), seniors are asked to participate in the CLA. The survey provides real-life examples and allows students to complete questions based on their knowledge and experiences.
• Student Evaluation of Deans - All Students: Due by March 19th. The Deans are evaluated on an annual basis; however, this is the first year that students will participate. All are encouraged to use this as an opportunity to comment about the Dean’s strengths as well as areas for improvement.
• Student Evaluation of Teaching - All Students: April 5th – 9th. This is an opportunity for students to comment on their faculty members’ strengths as well as areas for improvement. Although some believe that the results are not used, the truth is that the Deans use the information during performance reviews and faculty use the information for tenure (i.e., moving to a higher rank) and promotion (i.e., receiving a salary increase).
• Student Evaluation of Faculty Advisors - All Students: April 19 – 23. In an effort to improve the academic advising process and experience, the University will ask students to evaluate their faculty advisor. Results will be used to make immediate and long-term improvements.
Check with ITT (Rosenwald Hall, 3rd Floor, Stern Side) if you did not receive the NSSE and/or Dean’s Evaluation via your Dillard email. Contact Dr. Morelon-Quainoo with any other questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for helping us to improve upon the work we do. Remember: TEAMWORK makes the DREAM work! cmorelon@dillard.edu
A Call for Proposals to DU Faculty - The Collaboration - Deadline: April 9, 2010
Greetings from The Collaboration!
The deadline for concurrent session proposals for the Collaboration's Annual conference in November, "Ripples in the Pond: Transforming Higher Education for Today," is fast approaching. Attached is an electronic version of the Call for Proposals. The deadline is FRIDAY, April 9, 2010.
Your institution has encouraged and supported many concurrent session presenters at previous Collaboration conferences. We are hoping that we will be able to count on a number of submissions from your faculty and staff again.
I have also included an abbreviated note about the Call for Proposals. Feel free to pass it on to your colleagues, but please add your personal recommendation as well.
"TIME IS RUNNING OUT! SUBMIT PROPOSALS BY APRIL 9 FOR THE COLLABORATION ANNUAL 2010 CONFERENCE: "RIPPLES IN THE POND: TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION FOR TODAY."
It's not too late to submit your proposal for the Collaboration's November 2010 Annual conference, " Ripples in the Pond: Transforming Higher Education for Today." If you have had success or are working providing new knowledge and ideas, fostering enhanced skills, and promoting the best practices in teaching and learning; or assisting your institution in creating a more effective and engaged faculty and staff; share your experiences with your peers at The Collaboration's conference, November 18-20, 2010.
You can review the Call for Proposals at www.collab.org. We're seeking a broad range of strong proposals that disseminate and model effective practice; promote stimulating dialogue, inquiry, and problem-solving; or engage participants in exploring opportunities of post-conference inter-institutional topics. Questions? Contact us at collab@collab.org or (651) 646-6166."
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for your help in this matter. Take care.
Tim
P.S. I am also including information about two new Collaboration programs for this summer. "Fostering Strategic Faculty Development" is designed to assist faculty development folks in taking their programs to the next level. "Off to a Good Start" is a program for faculty members in their first years of instruction. Let us know if you have any questions about these exciting new offerings!
Tim Barrett
Program Director
The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning
2356 University Avenue West
Suite 230
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: (651) 646-6166
Fax: (651) 646-3162
Email: tbarrett@collab.org
Web: www.collab.org
An alliance of colleges and universities that supports and promotes outstanding college teaching and learning.
Western Kentucky University National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Eligibility: Rising juniors and seniors who have completed core courses in the sciences
Stipend: $60 per week, free housing, meal and travel allowances, and lab supplies
Application Deadline: April 5, 2010
Western Kentucky University seeks talented science students to participate in its summer National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in investigative biotechnology. We hope that you will encourage interested students to apply. Our preference is for rising juniors and seniors (younger students with research experience will be considered), who have completed core courses in the science curriculum at their home institutions and have demonstrated a curiosity and passion for science.
Over 13 faculty members in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Computer Science will serve as mentors to accepted students. These students will gain much. Academically, students will be trained in research techniques, participate in exciting research (students can chose from over eighteen projects), and gain valuable presentation skills. Additionally, students will benefit from a series of workshops exploring ethics and preparing students to apply for and succeed in graduate school. Practically, students will receive a stipend of $460 per week, free housing, meal and travel allowances, and lab supplies.
Students can find more information and apply online at http://www.wku.edu/biotechreu . Applications are due by 5 PM CST on April 5, 2010. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact Dr. Shivendra Sahi (shivendra.sahi@wku.edu), Dr. Rodney King ( rodney.king@wku.edu ), or myself ( audra.jennings@wku.edu ).
CONTACT:
Dr. Audra Jennings
Coordinator of Undergraduate Research
Office of Scholar Development
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #31082
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1082
phone: 270-745-2081
fax: 270-745-3568
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Lynn Strong, Director, Undergraduate Research
Dillard University Rosenwald Hall, Rm. 203
2601 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70122
(O)504-816-4446 (F) 504-816-4144
DU ADVISING: Summer and Fall Academic Advising and Registration BEGINS TODAY - March 22nd, 2010
Greetings, again!
This email serves as a reminder that Summer and Fall 2010 Advising and Registration begins on Monday, March 22nd. The list of advisees was mailed to divisions on March 3rd, along with a request to contact students immediately (see the original email below).
All faculty advisors are expected to be available (with exception of class, posted meetings and lunch between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday, March 22nd through Friday, March 26th. Advising will continue well beyond this period; however, this is the allotted time in the 2009-2010 Academic Calendar.
In preparation for this event, I am attaching the Advising Appointment Request Template, Advising Syllabus and the Advising Survey (which will be administered in April). This semester, students can enter their schedule during their advising visit as soon as their assigned faculty advisor removes the registration hold. The policies and procedures for advising students are as follows:
1. Place the Advising Appointment Request on your door (template attached, for your convenience). Availability must reflect times that are convenient for students. All faculty are expected to be available the entire week of advising (Monday through Friday, from 9:00am – 5:00pm) with the exception of classes, lunch and meetings.
2. Contact your assigned advisees and encourage them to sign-up for early advising (lists were emailed on March 3rd). Students have been instructed to bring (1) their Catalog; (2) a Printout of Course History; (3) a Printout of Program Grid w/Grade History and (4) a Course Request Form.
3. When the student arrives, ask him/her to sign-in to MyDU to access their Course History.
4. Both the student as well as the faculty advisor must observe the following policies and procedures:
a. Students must complete the General Education requirements before moving into major courses, registering for at least 15 hours of core courses.
b. All core courses and course repeats must have been successfully completed before assigning any upper-class or major-specific courses.
c. Register for DU901 or DU902 (not both) as well as Assembly.
d. No-Science majors should register for no more than one science course and its lab (if applicable).
e. Students with less than a 2.0 GPA should register for no more than 12 – 14 hours.
5. Ensure that a student has earned a minimum “C” grade in Foreign Language Courses before assigning them to the next level. Students should register as follows:
a. all seniors should register for the courses with the “0” (i.e., 101, 102, 201 or 202);
b. most juniors should register for the courses with the “0” (see your catalog); and
c. all freshmen and sophomore should register for the courses with the number “2” (i.e., 121, 122, 221 or 222)
5. After the student and faculty advisor agree on and enter the courses in the Course Request Form, allow the student to enter and confirm the schedule in MyDU. This means that students can enter their courses in one visit.
6. The student should print a copy for their own file as well as one for the advisor. The Course Request Form should be signed by both student and faculty advisor, indicating that it is the mutually agreed upon schedule for the summer and/or fall.
7. The student and faculty advisor should sign and date the Course Request Form and the advisor should keep the Form as well as a copy of the schedule.
8. Ensure that the student logs out of MyDU.
*This concludes the advising process. Encourage students to complete the registration process by satisfying their financial obligations before the deadlines.*
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From: Morelon-Quainoo, Carla L. (Dr.)
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 12:08 PM
Subject: ADVISING: Summer and Fall Academic Advising and Registration/List of Advisees
Greetings!
As you are aware, the Summer and Fall 2010 Advising and Registration process begins on March 22nd. All faculty should expect to receive additional information early next week. In the interim, I am attaching the list of advisees in the Division. Expect more details early next week.
Given the many concerns about academic advising and retention, I encourage faculty to participate in advising workshops and to schedule a group meeting with advisees asap. In addition, the faculty advisor should also schedule individual meetings to review students’ academic progress. Based on the common concerns that the Office of Academic Affairs receives from students on a regular basis, we offer the following suggestions:
1. Reach out to your Advisees asap. Group advising is effective when discussing general or new information about the department, major and graduation requirements, etc. All are encouraged to meet their advisees for lunch, in a meeting space, etc. Course schedules should be created during individual meetings.
2. Post an Advising Appointment Sign-In Sheet on your door asap. Students must have an opportunity to schedule a meeting time with their assigned faculty advisor. Advisorcan also access their advisees via MyDU to schedule appointments. We want to remove the perception that some advisors are unavailable, un-accessible or un-approachable (or all the above).
3. When the advisee arrives, determine the appropriate catalog to advise the student. Before advising a student, ask by which catalog they should be advised. Students who have been readmitted after a year of absence will be required to use the catalog in the year of readmission.
4. Review the student’s course history. Faculty can access this information via MyDU to identify any unique needs. Converse with the student to determine the best course of action based on their academic history and future.
5. Engage in conversation with the student to ascertain their unique needs. Refrain from simply signing or dictating schedules for students (especially freshmen, readmits and probationary/reduced load students) without any conversation.
I am attaching a few support documents to help with the advising process. The Advising Syllabus outlines the students’ as well as the advisors’ rights and responsibilities along with other important information. According to the faculty handbook, faculty advising is one of the many responsibilities for which faculty are held accountable. Along those lines, the ACT Advisor Survey will be administered in April and will become a part of the faculty member’s file.
Thank you in advance for your support and please contact me with any questions. Have a great week!
Carla Morelon-Quainoo, PhD
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment/Advising
National Director, Global Issues Honors Consortium
LOCATION: Dent Hall, Room 109
PHONE: 504-816-4788
cmorelon@dillard.edu
MAGNA Distance Education Online Audio Seminar: Growing Successful Online Programs at a Small School
Date: Thursday, 6/3/2010
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Cost: $199 ($224 after 5/27/10)
Recognizing Health Care Reform
Recognizing that Health Care Reform is dominating the news in North America and squeezing out other news channels, we have a miscellany this week in addition to leaking more details about what this LISNews Bulletin is envisioned to be.
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