Greetings, Honors Students:
I am currently out of the office, but thanks to modern technology, I can still send e-mail. Speaking of which, if you have recently sent me an e-mail (currently as of October 16), I am working my way to you, one message at a time. However, I will need to address e-mails dealing with holds or general registration registration questions, so there may be a slight additional delay.
But that's not what you really want to know, right? So, here's the info on Honors pre-registration, in case you missed it in the last Digest:
For Winter 2008, Honors Pre-Registration is October 31, November 1, and 2, 2007. On October 31, Pre-Registration will begin at 9:00 am. On November 1 and 2, Pre-Registration will begin at 7:00 am. Any Honors sections that usually require permission to register are open for Honors students, with the exception of ESP Math classes.
After November 5, all requests for Honors sections must be sent to honors@wayne.edu. Please include your name, WSU ID and the CRN of the Honors section(s) you wish to take. You will receive an auto-reply, followed by a confirmation e-mail that the block has been lifted.
You may also find the following websites useful:
• WSU Pipeline
• Schedule of Classes online
• University Advising website < Current Students < Requirements and Testing < General Education requirements. These worksheets list the approved courses for fulfilling the General Education Requirements based on program or college.
• The Undergraduate Bulletin lists classes required by your major as well as course descriptions.
In terms of scheduling an appointment to meet with me, my fall term schedule is still reserved for freshmen and my schedule is currently booked until early December. If you have questions about what classes to take, I would suggest registering for general education classes from your summer Orientation materials or your curriculum guide. Thank you for your patience.
Have a good day,
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030 main office
(313) 577-9075 voice mail
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
General Education E-mail from Associate Provost Howard Shapiro
Hello Honors Students!
Many of you have contacted me in regards to an e-mail message sent through WSU_Pipeline@wayne.edu from Associate Provost Howard Shapiro. I received an e-mail today from Dr. Shapiro assuring me that the message was sent to all students with more than 30 credits who still needed to complete a competency requirement, but if you already have them all completed, no further action needs to be taken.
I will be taking note of which students received the e-mail in error and let the Provost's office know. I think there might be an issue with competency requirements met through AP or other means. The e-mail message was meant to encourage students to take the competencies in a timely manner, within the guidelines stated on the curriculum guides. Winter 2008 is a target date, and it gives everyone plenty of time to take care of classes or to sign up for a course over the winter or spring/summer, if need be. I have not been told that there will be any consequences such as registration holds, but even if there are, we'll work through it and lift the blocks so you may register.
If you have sent me an e-mail asking for confirmation about your requirements, please be assured that I will get back to you as soon as I can. I received (no joke) 75 e-mails between yesterday and today, and since I won't be physically available until December, I am rather expecting the delay to get worse. If you need to declare your major, unless there is some sort of scholarship or other reason for declaring fall semester, I really do appreciate your waiting until winter or spring/summer semester. If you are not planning on graduating with either departmental or University Honors, you may schedule an appointment with the University Advising Center in 1600 UGL, (313) 577-8889.
For those of you who need to take the Math Placement Exam, Computer Literacy Exam and/or the Critical Thinking exam, you can look up the times and dates of the exams by going to www.testing.wayne.edu. The office is located in 698 Student Center and their phone number is (313) 577-3400.
I will be away from the office and on a conference from October 28 - November 4. I am expecting to be available for quick questions November 7, 8, and 9.
Thanks for your patience and for being so diligent about your requirements!
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-9075
(313) 577-3030 appointments
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Many of you have contacted me in regards to an e-mail message sent through WSU_Pipeline@wayne.edu from Associate Provost Howard Shapiro. I received an e-mail today from Dr. Shapiro assuring me that the message was sent to all students with more than 30 credits who still needed to complete a competency requirement, but if you already have them all completed, no further action needs to be taken.
I will be taking note of which students received the e-mail in error and let the Provost's office know. I think there might be an issue with competency requirements met through AP or other means. The e-mail message was meant to encourage students to take the competencies in a timely manner, within the guidelines stated on the curriculum guides. Winter 2008 is a target date, and it gives everyone plenty of time to take care of classes or to sign up for a course over the winter or spring/summer, if need be. I have not been told that there will be any consequences such as registration holds, but even if there are, we'll work through it and lift the blocks so you may register.
If you have sent me an e-mail asking for confirmation about your requirements, please be assured that I will get back to you as soon as I can. I received (no joke) 75 e-mails between yesterday and today, and since I won't be physically available until December, I am rather expecting the delay to get worse. If you need to declare your major, unless there is some sort of scholarship or other reason for declaring fall semester, I really do appreciate your waiting until winter or spring/summer semester. If you are not planning on graduating with either departmental or University Honors, you may schedule an appointment with the University Advising Center in 1600 UGL, (313) 577-8889.
For those of you who need to take the Math Placement Exam, Computer Literacy Exam and/or the Critical Thinking exam, you can look up the times and dates of the exams by going to www.testing.wayne.edu. The office is located in 698 Student Center and their phone number is (313) 577-3400.
I will be away from the office and on a conference from October 28 - November 4. I am expecting to be available for quick questions November 7, 8, and 9.
Thanks for your patience and for being so diligent about your requirements!
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-9075
(313) 577-3030 appointments
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Friday, October 19, 2007
Honors Digest: October 19, 2007
Greetings, Honors Students!
It's finally starting to feel like fall, isn't it? I know it's been a month since my last e-maill, and I apologize for the lack of contact. It's not because I'm not thinking about you though. Really. I like you.
Actually, the main reason I have been incognito lately is the Honors program will have three special visitors to the Honors HQ November 15 and 16. Three Deans and Directors from other Honors Programs and Colleges will be coming to WSU to review the program and make their recommendations. Needless to say, preparing all of the information needed for their visit has been very time consuming, and I completely appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you have recently sent me an e-mail in the past week (maybe two), please know I did receive it. I currently have almost 100 student e-mails I am working through. Your e-mail is important and I will respond. I hope to do a massive e-mail push to respond back to each of you by Monday, October 22. I will also be holding open hours from 1 - 4 pm, Monday, October 22.
And now, on to this edition of the Honors Digest:
1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
2. For your consideration - a few courses for winter 2008
3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
7. Until next time...
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1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
So, the big question, of course, is "When do we get to register?" Assuming that all goes well (knock wood), Honors pre-registration is scheduled to be held three business days before Priority registration begins on November 5.
The times and days are as follows:
Wednesday Oct 31 9a.m. - Midnight
Thursday Nov 1 7a.m. - Midnight
Friday Nov 2 7a.m. - Midnight
Please note the 9 am start time on October 31. During Honors pre-registration, there shouldn't be any blocks on Honors sections with a few noteworthy exceptions: most MAT (math) classes, and upper level English Honors classes will most likely still need departmental approval. Also, you will see special Honors sections for PHI 1100 and PS 1010 (HON 2000). These are reserved for freshmen ONLY. I will have to go through and double check all of the rosters in January and I will be very grumpy if I find a non-fall 2007 freshmen in either PHI 1100 or PS 1010 Honors sections. Don't make me grumpy!
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2. For your consideration - a couple of courses for winter 2008
In the last Honors Digest, I mentioned the Honors seminars, which are unfortunately lacking details at the moment, so I will send out information as soon as I can.
For now, here are a couple other courses to consider:
Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project - CRN To be announced - check out www.honors.wayne.edu/detroitfellows.php for updated information
Earn 2 to 4 Honors credit hours while teaching reading skills to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who need additional help in Detroit Public Schools. This is a special opportunity for Honors Program students and is open to all majors.
Detroit Fellows work three (earns 2 credits), five (earns 3 credits) or seven (earns 4 credits) hours per week at the school. The schedule is established by you based on your availability and the number of credits for which you sign up. Tutors work during regularly scheduled school hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Seeing to Remember - Holocaust Education Program
Now is the time to consider going to Amsterdam, Warsaw, Krakow, And Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camps for the Holocaust education study abroad program over spring break 2008.
You can register for ED 5998 field studies for 1-3 credits. The credits can be used to fulfill university requirements as well as an elective for your program. Honors credit may be possible.
For information and interest application please see the following sites for a formal application, pictures and specific trip information.
http://www.coe.wayne.edu/studyabroad/
http://studyabroad.wayne.edu/programs/holocaust.htm
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM!!!!!!
For other study abroad opportunities and scholarships, please stop by the Honors office in 2100 UGL - there is a ton of stuff posted, just for you.
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3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
In a separate e-mail from Ms. Nancy Galster, you should have received an e-mail about applying to be a member of the WSU Model United Nations Delegation. The deadline for submitting an essay is October 27, 2007. After you have finished, please submit it along with a resume to the Front Desk in the Honors office. The Model United Nations Selection Committee will be picking the best essays and notifying the qualifying candidates for an interview during November 7-9.
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4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
The application deadline for Undergraduate Research Grants for Fall 2007 is Nov. 21. Those grants are worth up to $2,300 for the student, and faculty sponsors receive up to $750. Details and applications are available online at http://www.undergradresearch.wayne.edu/grant.php. A special grant is available this fall for projects that focus on sustainability. More details are available online at http://undergradresearch.wayne.edu/sustainability-grant.php
If you have questions, please e-mail undergradresearch@wayne.edu.
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5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
Ever wonder what the abbreviation at the end of a course description meant in the Undergraduate Bulletin? Or have you wondered if a class could be taken at WSU over the spring/summer rather than cramming it into a winter term? Then you need to look up the Course Offering Frequency for a class.
If you are in the paper copy of the Undergraduate Bulletin, you will see an index of Signs and Abbreviations at the back of the book. In the online version, go to www.bulletins.wayne.edu > Undergraduate Bulletin > Courses > Course Symbols and Abbreviations:
(T) - Offered every term
(Y)- Offered at least once every academic year (Fall or Winter, not Spring/Summer)
(F) - Offered Fall Term
(W) - Offered Winter Term
(S) - Offered Spring/Summer Term
(B) - Offered every other year
(I) - Offered irregularly
Of course, these are not completely set in stone, but they tend to be fairly reliable.
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6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
An e-mail close to this will probably be sent out soon:
This purpose of this e-mail is to remind students that they will need to apply for degree by the fourth week of classes (February 1, 2008) in order to receive their degree in May.
www.pipeline.wayne.edu > Student Tab >Student Self-Service > Apply for Degree or Certificate
You may either pay online, or have them mail you the bill for the $40 fee.
NOTE: Some students have encountered difficulty at this stage. Contact Records at (313) 577-3531 for assistance, or to verify that your application went through..
Avoid waiting to the last day so that this potential problem wont stop your application from being on file by the deadline, and thus preventing graduation.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Until next time...
I know there were a few topics I mentioned in my September digest that I wasn't able to include here. I hope to be posting more regularly from this point forward, but there was a lot of stuff I wanted to get out to you, so our new essay contest, and more information about the Honors seminars, and details about "An Hour with Honors" will be coming up soon. Until then, take care, study well, see you later bye!
- Liza (the Honors Advisor)
As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
http://wsuhonors.blogspot.com/
It's finally starting to feel like fall, isn't it? I know it's been a month since my last e-maill, and I apologize for the lack of contact. It's not because I'm not thinking about you though. Really. I like you.
Actually, the main reason I have been incognito lately is the Honors program will have three special visitors to the Honors HQ November 15 and 16. Three Deans and Directors from other Honors Programs and Colleges will be coming to WSU to review the program and make their recommendations. Needless to say, preparing all of the information needed for their visit has been very time consuming, and I completely appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you have recently sent me an e-mail in the past week (maybe two), please know I did receive it. I currently have almost 100 student e-mails I am working through. Your e-mail is important and I will respond. I hope to do a massive e-mail push to respond back to each of you by Monday, October 22. I will also be holding open hours from 1 - 4 pm, Monday, October 22.
And now, on to this edition of the Honors Digest:
1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
2. For your consideration - a few courses for winter 2008
3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
7. Until next time...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
So, the big question, of course, is "When do we get to register?" Assuming that all goes well (knock wood), Honors pre-registration is scheduled to be held three business days before Priority registration begins on November 5.
The times and days are as follows:
Wednesday Oct 31 9a.m. - Midnight
Thursday Nov 1 7a.m. - Midnight
Friday Nov 2 7a.m. - Midnight
Please note the 9 am start time on October 31. During Honors pre-registration, there shouldn't be any blocks on Honors sections with a few noteworthy exceptions: most MAT (math) classes, and upper level English Honors classes will most likely still need departmental approval. Also, you will see special Honors sections for PHI 1100 and PS 1010 (HON 2000). These are reserved for freshmen ONLY. I will have to go through and double check all of the rosters in January and I will be very grumpy if I find a non-fall 2007 freshmen in either PHI 1100 or PS 1010 Honors sections. Don't make me grumpy!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. For your consideration - a couple of courses for winter 2008
In the last Honors Digest, I mentioned the Honors seminars, which are unfortunately lacking details at the moment, so I will send out information as soon as I can.
For now, here are a couple other courses to consider:
Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project - CRN To be announced - check out www.honors.wayne.edu/detroitfellows.php for updated information
Earn 2 to 4 Honors credit hours while teaching reading skills to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who need additional help in Detroit Public Schools. This is a special opportunity for Honors Program students and is open to all majors.
Detroit Fellows work three (earns 2 credits), five (earns 3 credits) or seven (earns 4 credits) hours per week at the school. The schedule is established by you based on your availability and the number of credits for which you sign up. Tutors work during regularly scheduled school hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Seeing to Remember - Holocaust Education Program
Now is the time to consider going to Amsterdam, Warsaw, Krakow, And Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camps for the Holocaust education study abroad program over spring break 2008.
You can register for ED 5998 field studies for 1-3 credits. The credits can be used to fulfill university requirements as well as an elective for your program. Honors credit may be possible.
For information and interest application please see the following sites for a formal application, pictures and specific trip information.
http://www.coe.wayne.edu/studyabroad/
http://studyabroad.wayne.edu/programs/holocaust.htm
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM!!!!!!
For other study abroad opportunities and scholarships, please stop by the Honors office in 2100 UGL - there is a ton of stuff posted, just for you.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
In a separate e-mail from Ms. Nancy Galster, you should have received an e-mail about applying to be a member of the WSU Model United Nations Delegation. The deadline for submitting an essay is October 27, 2007. After you have finished, please submit it along with a resume to the Front Desk in the Honors office. The Model United Nations Selection Committee will be picking the best essays and notifying the qualifying candidates for an interview during November 7-9.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
The application deadline for Undergraduate Research Grants for Fall 2007 is Nov. 21. Those grants are worth up to $2,300 for the student, and faculty sponsors receive up to $750. Details and applications are available online at http://www.undergradresearch.wayne.edu/grant.php. A special grant is available this fall for projects that focus on sustainability. More details are available online at http://undergradresearch.wayne.edu/sustainability-grant.php
If you have questions, please e-mail undergradresearch@wayne.edu.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
Ever wonder what the abbreviation at the end of a course description meant in the Undergraduate Bulletin? Or have you wondered if a class could be taken at WSU over the spring/summer rather than cramming it into a winter term? Then you need to look up the Course Offering Frequency for a class.
If you are in the paper copy of the Undergraduate Bulletin, you will see an index of Signs and Abbreviations at the back of the book. In the online version, go to www.bulletins.wayne.edu > Undergraduate Bulletin > Courses > Course Symbols and Abbreviations:
(T) - Offered every term
(Y)- Offered at least once every academic year (Fall or Winter, not Spring/Summer)
(F) - Offered Fall Term
(W) - Offered Winter Term
(S) - Offered Spring/Summer Term
(B) - Offered every other year
(I) - Offered irregularly
Of course, these are not completely set in stone, but they tend to be fairly reliable.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
An e-mail close to this will probably be sent out soon:
This purpose of this e-mail is to remind students that they will need to apply for degree by the fourth week of classes (February 1, 2008) in order to receive their degree in May.
www.pipeline.wayne.edu > Student Tab >Student Self-Service > Apply for Degree or Certificate
You may either pay online, or have them mail you the bill for the $40 fee.
NOTE: Some students have encountered difficulty at this stage. Contact Records at (313) 577-3531 for assistance, or to verify that your application went through..
Avoid waiting to the last day so that this potential problem wont stop your application from being on file by the deadline, and thus preventing graduation.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Until next time...
I know there were a few topics I mentioned in my September digest that I wasn't able to include here. I hope to be posting more regularly from this point forward, but there was a lot of stuff I wanted to get out to you, so our new essay contest, and more information about the Honors seminars, and details about "An Hour with Honors" will be coming up soon. Until then, take care, study well, see you later bye!
- Liza (the Honors Advisor)
As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
http://wsuhonors.blogspot.com/
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