California University of Management and Sciences
STUDENT NEWSLETTER SPRING 2011
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2
Welcome New and Returning Students!
Interesting Demographics About Your School...
Name Our School Newsletter Contest! Everyone is invited to participate in a contest to name our quarterly publication of school news, events, stories, and announcements. Student with the winning entry will receive a gift card. See front desk for details.
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Important Dates New Student Orientation Friday, April 15 11:00 a.m.. Room 306
Spring Holiday (no class) Memorial Day Monday May 30, 2011
Congratulations Graduates! This year’s ceremony is Saturday, May 21, 2011 Details to follow...
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Editor Editor--in in--Chief: Janet Laurin, Student Services Coordinator Contact Mrs. Laurin at mrslaurin@msn.com with content suggestions.
Welcome New Faculty! This quarter’s quote: An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~Author unknown, commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin
Karen McCarthy Aileen Wilson-Aus
Jason Gurtovoy WilliamIm
Spotlight on Karen McCarthy, New Faculty Member Karen comes to CalUMS with extensive business experience, both here and abroad. She has been teaching business and management for several years. In her spare time, Karen enjoys volunteering, the local mountains, travelling, spending time with her family, grandchildren and her dog.
Lake Elsinore Trip
Your Student Body Association “SBA” Current Officers:
Halloween Party 2010
“Winnie” Sui Ying Xie “Brian” Hyun Min Wie “Jena” Hyunjoo Lee “Sid” Mohammed Siddiqui
President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer
Watch for notices of SBA meetings and activities.
***Library News from Dr. Follick***
Thanksgiving Party 2010
The university library is undergoing an expansion process which will include a special collection of library materials to enhance the advent of the doctoral program in management. Next quarter’s newsletter will include an update on the library’s expansion.
STUDENT SERVICES CORNER Janet Laurin, Student Services Coordinator
Need assistance? Visit Student Services Mondays
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays
9:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Off-hours support: Email: mrslaurin@msn.com Cell or text: (562) 556-5097
STUDENT SUGGESTION BOX IS NOW AT THE FRONT DESK. Your feedback—including comments, suggestions, compliments, or concerns—is welcome.
Student Services Presents…
Career Development Seminars Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m., Room 204 April 19, 2011
Compose your resume
April 26, 2011
Compose a cover letter
May 3, 2011
Prepare a reference list & Where to look for jobs?
May 10, 2011
Complete a job application
Mary 17, 2011
Put your best foot forward
May 24, 2011
Interview skills
May 31, 2011
Compose a thank you letter
After each seminar, a CPT information session will be provided that outlines step -by-step procedures for the program.
NEWS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
Source: www.socialsecurity.gov Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. Identity thieves can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, they use the credit cards and do not pay the
Taxes Did you have a CPT position in 2010 and collect a salary? If so, you may need or want to file a tax return. Once you income reaches a certain amount , you must file a federal income-tax return. Even if you aren’t required to file a tax return this year, you might want to in order to collect a refund for federal taxes that were withheld from your paycheck or to claim some of the refundable tax credits
bills. You may not find out that someone is using your number until you are turned down for credit or you begin to get calls from unknown creditors demanding payment for items you never bought. Your number is confidential
You should be careful about sharing your number, even when you are asked for it. You should ask why your number is needed, how it will be used and what will happen if you refuse. The answers to these questions can help you decide if you want to give out your Social Security number.
available for 2010. These credits include Earned Income Tax Credit for lowincome workers and the new American Opportunity Tax Credit for college expenses. Most workers are eligible for the new Making Work Pay Credit, a refundable credit worth up to $400 for individuals. Although you may have received the money in the form of reduced tax withholding from your paycheck throughout the year, you still have to claim the credit on your tax return.
How might someone steal your number? Identity thieves get your personal information by: Stealing wallets, purses and your mail ; Stealing personal information you provide to an unsecured site on the Internet, from business or personnel records at work and personal information in your home; Rummaging through your trash, the trash of businesses and public trash dumps for personal data; Posing by phone or E -mail as someone who legitimately needs information about you, such as employers or landlords; or
Filing requirements For 2010, you must file a tax return if you are younger than 65 and your income was at least: $9,350 for single filers. $12,000 for single heads of household with dependents. $15,050 if you were widowed in 2007 or 2008 and have a dependent child. $18,700 for married couples filing jointly. If you are married filing
Buying personal information from “inside” sources. For example, an identity thief may pay a store employee for information about you that appears on an application for goods, services or credit. Be careful with your Social Security card and number
Show your card to your employer when you start a job so your records are correct. Provide your Social Security number to your financial institution for tax reporting purposes. Keep your card and any other document that shows your Social Security number on it in a safe place. DO NOT routinely carry your card or other documents that display your number. separately, you must file a tax return if your income is $3,650 or more, regardless of your age. If you’re self-employed and received an IRS form 1099, regardless of whether you’re operating a sideline business or a full-time enterprise, you must file a tax return if your net self-employment income is $400 or more. April 15 is the tax deadline Sources: www.kiplinger.com and www.irs.gov