Fall 2014
A New Year at Northern Arizona University! 2014-2015 The above and stunning view from our Mountain Campus, is the annual "Letters" photograph of new
students. Photo courtesy of NAU.
A note from the Interim Dean, Cyndi Banks University College is a resource to faculty and students. We are well into the new semester and our students, faculty, and staff are working to formulate goals and complete a variety of tasks and endeavors aimed at helping students succeed at NAU. University College welcomes you and hopes that your summer was productive and enjoyable. UCollege has been growing and changing significantly over the last two years. We are now ready for a more sustained growth pattern that focuses on deepening our practices so that we can build upon our successes to date. During the spring 2014 semester, University College moved from the Vice Provost and Academic Affairs Office and is now considered a college in its own right. As always the central focus of University College is student success and preparing students for achievement in their academic careers in their choice of disciplines. Towards this end, in this issue we highlight some of the highlights and accomplishments of UC programs, resources, and collaborations.
Happenings
2014 Successful Summer Orientation-Video Link Lela Montfort welcomed a lively and excited incoming first year class at NAU during Orientation events. Check out a new tradition with Lela leading the activity, starting at the 2:18 mark of this episode of NAU-TV's, "The Score". UC extends thanks to production for the use of the video.http://promos.extended.nau.edu/files/tvs/Thumb%20Wrestle
University College participated in Welcome Week 2014 by providing informational kiosks at three campus locations. Beth Grimes and Lauren Berutich, both from UC, share a "selfie" from the McKay Village station for the early morning shift. Kiosk volunteers included staff and students from UC, EMSA, Sun Entertainment, and NAU’s Residence Hall Association. They provided maps and campus navigation help, answered general questions, and supplied students with hundreds of Jacks Planners. It was great to meet and assist parents as well as new, returning, and enthusiastic students.
The Annual President's BBQ on August 27th was a great success and the University College's hosting of the "Dunk Tanks" was just as popular as ever. We gave away lots of prizes to those who actually dunked someone. Above, NAU President Rita Cheng stands with dunking participant, Karen Pugliesi, Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and right, Troy Campbell, Mountain View Residence Hall Director, is all smiles as he gets in the water!
Constitution Day The Arizona Daily Sun featured a story on the Flagstaff Candidate Forum that took place in Ardrey Auditorium in conjunction with Constitution Day events on September 17. Close to 70 campus and community participants were on hand to meet with mayoral and council candidates in a question and answer period. Read the story here: http://azdailysun.com/news/local/govt-andpolitics/elections/nau-students-gather-for-flagstaff-candidate-roundtable/article_5ece21c2-1730-5b24-ab0c-f77c26502221.html
University College Showcase At left, NAU Career Development at University College participates in the University College Showcase that coincided with Constitution Day. Tables at the event highlighted programs from across the university, and the college contributed to provide important information to visitors from the campus and our close community. The photos below are also from the Showcase. This event was an excellent networking opportunity a chance to get to know one another along with the great services provided.
NASS
Liberal Studies
CCC2NAU
Top left to right: ROTC Air Force is a lively new addition at UC events; B.U.S. represented by Becky Butcher and Monica Bai. Bottom left to right: the FYS/ARTs table is full of information and smiles; theStudent Success Coaching Program organized both the Constitution Day events and the University College Showcase, and what a successful event it was. Kudos to everyone who worked so hard, including Ramona Doerry and Julie McGee (not pictured).
Useful Resources for Faculty During the Semester Find It In Five - Creative Curriculum
Grade Performance Status (GPS)
Find It In Five is created by faculty for facultyand houses a useful array of tools for faculty and campus educators in one, quick location, and reference point. The website provides effective ideas and proven practices to support student success that can be incorporated into the classroom quickly and easily. Faculty Professional Development welcomes your feedback for this page specifically in order to continue gaining effective and relevant teaching methods from our campus community. The website contains: • definitions, • easily implementable suggestions for the classroom, • university support resources, • a growing number of tools for student and teaching success, • and research sites for additional information.
GPS is an interactive communication system between faculty and students that can also provide valuable information to advisors. GPS is designed to: • collect and record attendance information, • increase formative feedback, • provide consistent up to date statuses on academic performance, • increase access and response rates, • facilitate interventions and overall-support student success. Faculty, particularly at the 100 and 200 level, can effectively use GPS on a regular basis to increase collaborative communication with students. Many programs across campus are implementing weekly attendance reports in order to get early advising intervention, as well as content and assignment help for students who need a little more support.
http://nau.edu/University-College/Find-it-in-Five/ http://nau.edu/University-College/GPS/Instructors/
Internships
Internships University College is very pleased to have started the wheels in motion and provide information on Internship processes at NAU. The need for a centralized internship referral center, or at least a centralized starting point, has been expressed and we have multiple resources on the new webpage pertaining to policies, practices, and templates. http://nau.edu/UniversityCollege/StudentResources/Internships/
CAMPUS CONTACT POINTS
Intern Spotlight: Abigail (Abie) Palicki, HRM class of 2016, started UC intern work this summer. "In the time that I have been working with University College I can say that I feel more welcomed and appreciated here than I have felt in any other professional setting. As the events coordinator I have gained experience that will allow me to grow and succeed in the future as a Hotel/Resort manager because it teaches the perfect amount of responsibility and organization that is needed for the position I hope to obtain."
NEW Partners and Programs
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) University College welcomes ROTC to its program roster. NAU ROTC prepares young men and women to become leaders and go on to rewarding careers in the military and civilian worlds, but there is also much more.
College Based Learning Communities Open to all students, these learning communities are designed to foster greater intellectual and social interaction among students and their peers as well as students and their instructors. They stimulate
Students grow as individuals both mentally and physically while developing lifelong friendships. ROTC helps students acquire strong leadership skills that benefit as military personnel and in corporate America.
commitment to the field of study, integration of ideas, and promote active and collaborative learning, allowing instructors, peer mentors, and students to create a richer learning environment. Contact Kate Ellis, Director, College Based Learning Communities.Cathryn.Ellis@nau.edu
Web links to NAU's ROTC Air Force and ROTC Army. (Pictured above is Lt. Colonel Mark Friend, PhD and Commander, Air Force ROTC at NAU.)
Native American Student Services (NASS), the First Year Seminar Program (FYS), and the Action Research Teams (ARTs): The First Year Seminar - Native American Student Services (FYS-NASS) The University College and the Native American Student Services are working closely together to start this new initiative and the NASS leadership has done a wonderful job of promotion and outreach to support the new offering of courses. FYS Faculty Daisy Purdy, Lecturer, and Sarah Giddings, part time faculty, are currently teaching four sections of FYS
141: Indigenous Human Rights. This course has an ARTscomponent and addresses real issues impacting Indian Country today. Daisy is also developing two new courses for spring 2015: Native American Film, an Aesthetic & Humanistic Inquiry course, and Native American Humor, a Cultural Understanding course. The NASS program offers culturally-sensitive support services to our American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students, assisting with the transition from home to the university community. In addition to offering one on one academic, financial, social, and cultural guidance, peer mentor support, and connections to resources for tutoring, child and health care services, NASS encourages their student participants to develop leadership skills and connect with other students, disciplines, and the community. This new joint FYS-ARTs/NASS initiative recognizes the need for student centered, active, hands-on learning where each seminar enables the students to take ownership over their education and to critically explore the world around them while receiving the necessary mentorship and support to thrive academically and flourish as scholars and community members through graduation. First year NASS students and others across campus enrolled in NASS FYSeminar-ARTs courses participate in a dynamic, creative learning environment where faculty, graduate student facilitators, and undergraduate Peer TA student leaders co-teach a topic based seminar asking students to explore, research, practice inquiry, and develop important skill sets for academic, social, and professional successes.
Veteran Affairs, the First Year Seminar, and the Action Research Teams Director of Military and Veteran Affairs, Andrew Griffin, is working closely with the FYS to seek creative opportunities for our military veterans through his course. An ARTs educational experience and service learning component has been created to interact with the community and examine the creative endeavors that frame the veteran's experience of college. In addition, they will present the finding and recommendation at the ARTs Symposium in November. http://nau.edu/Military-VeteranEducation/Office-Military-Veteran-Affairs/
UC 199-Rethink Possible Welcoming new Coordinator, Alicia Krzyczkowksi (right), UC 199 is kicking off its first semester with 16 sections of 7 courses. These courses: The 21st Century Career; What’s Your Brand?;Making Major Decisions; Maximizing Brain Power; Life Coaching; Optimizing Strengths; and Strategies for Math 100,are late-starting, 1-2 credit classes designed to spur students to rethink what is possible for themselves, their path, and the world around them. Classes are available to freshmen-senior students, with some sections (What’s Your Brand? and The 21st Century Career) targeting sophomores and above. Most courses start October 20, but sections are starting to fill, so encourage students to check out www.nau.edu/UC199 or just log into LOUIE and enroll today!
Welcome to New Faculty & Staff at UC and Across Campus Productive Beginnings In collaboration with the Faculty Development Office, Productive Beginnings is a year long program for incoming NAU faculty designed to welcome new colleagues and provide them with a comprehensive array of tools and resources necessary for professional success. Throughout the academic year, new faculty will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences that highlight effective instruction techniques for student success. Pictured above, from left to right: Astrid Klocke, Faculty Senate President; Alex Alvarez, UC Faculty Fellow; Cyndi Banks, UC Interim Dean; Laura Heunneke, Provost; Larry Gallagher, Program Director for Faculty Professional Development.
Effective UC Programs
Student Success Coaching Student Success Coaching is in its 4th year and off to a great start. For the fall semester, Student Success Coaching has matched 153 students with a coach, and the year just started! Our 40 Student Success Coaches (pictured above) represent 25 different departments on campus. Of the 40 coaches, 28 are returning and 12 are new. We would like to thank our coaches for their commitment to student success. Student Succes Coaching empowers students to bridge the gap between where they are now and where they want to be. SSC helps students establish a foundation for success by matching them with an NAU retiree or employee trained in life-coaching tools and campus resources. The program equips students to manage their transition to college, access support, and explore academic and career opportunities. http://nau.edu/UniversityCollege/Student-Resources/Student-Success-Coaching/
*Applications for 2015-2016 coaches open February 16, 2015
NAU Career Development at University College had a very successful Career & Graduate School Fair on September 24th, with 98 participating organizations (the highest number since 2007) and 656 attending students (a 14% increase from last Spring).
Student Learning Centers--Pairings The Student Learning Centers (SLC) is pairing up with several First Year Learning Initiative (FYLI) courses (and others) to provide Integrated Academic Support (IAS). This approach supports the FYLI area of “Socializing students for excellence” by embedding custom academic support into each course. Students are exposed early on to the resources provided to assist them with their academic transition to the university. The IAS process is organic in that it brings together faculty coordinators and SLC staff to discuss the demonstrated needs in each course, generally around skills and how to establish foundational knowledge for the course. One of the courses that the SLC is partnering with is SOC101, a new course to FYLI. Specific to SOC101’s needs, the following supports are in place: • In-class workshops were developed with a focus on note taking to be held in weeks 2 and 3 during the semester. • Exam reviews scheduled at the South SLC-dates were included in the syllabus. • Bb Learn access provided to tutors, allows for integrated messaging to students about exam reviews and other resources. • Increased 1:1 tutoring support at the South SLC. Whether you are a FYLI course or not, the SLC’s can assist you with creating opportunities for students to gain skills and content knowledge that will aid them in your course. It will also develop the help seeking behaviors that are so important to a student’s continued success at NAU. For more information,
please contact Melissa Welker, Director SLCs at Melissa.Welker@nau.edu or 928-523-3796.
Academic Transition Programs (ATP) and NAUreads
ATP is Hiring Students! ATP is currently accepting applications for Peer Instructors, Peer Coaches, and Peak Performance Math Coaches. Applications are due October 19th and can be found at nau.edu/youlead. Advisors, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate students they believe would be a good fit for these roles at nau.edu/youlead at the bottom of the page. Michelle.Gardner@nau.edu Information Sessions: Sun, October 5th at 6pm in the Kaibab Room at the University Union. Tues, October 7th at 6pm in the Havasupai Room at the University Union. Mon, October 13th at 6pm at the Health and Learning Center-Room 2402.
This I Believe editor, Dan Gediman to speak at NAU. September 30th at 7:00 pm Ardrey Auditorium. Tickets are required, but free and available to campus and the public at the University Union - Central Ticket Office. NAUreads First-Year Reading program.
Office for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity
The Office for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity (OURCA) provides opportunities for undergraduates to engage in mentored research, inquiry, creative, or scholarly projects on campus and at external organizations. The OURCA administers three internal undergraduate research funding programs: 1. Hooper Undergraduate Research Awards, 2. Interns-to-Scholars program, 3. Student Travel Awards program: Complete Student Travel Award applications are reviewed of the 15th of each month for travel after the 1st of the following month. These awards are very helpful in terms of providing funding for students or groups to present, compete, or accept awards at regional, nation, or international conferences. Student success (graduation rates) are higher for students who are engaged in undergraduate research. A just completed assessment report comparing the 5-year graduation rates of Fall 2009 entering freshmen students who signed up for undergraduate research courses (485, 485C, 495H) with matching students who did not enroll in one or more of these classes revealed a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.0001), as shown in the table above. In this cohort, students who took 2 UGR courses had the highest graduation rate (94%). NAU’s overall graduation rate of the same cohort was 44.6%. OURCA Awards Recognized at the University College Awards Ceremony at the Undergraduate Symposium in April 2014: Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Inquiry & Creativity: Student - Susanna Dart Presented by: MaryLynn Quartaroli, Program Coordinator, Sr., Undergraduate Research Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Inquiry & Creativity: Faculty Mentor - Dana Ernst Presented by: MaryLynn Quartaroli, Program Coordinator, Sr., Undergraduate Research For more information, send an email to ug-research@nau.edu or contact MaryLynn Quartaroli, OURCA Coordinator at 928-523-1026.
Dr. Luke Plonsky (CAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; English) encourages other faculty to get involved: "Working with undergraduate researchers has really opened my eyes to the potential of such collaborations. The curiosity and energy of the research interns I've worked with, for example, has brought insight into my own research in ways that I never expected. In other words, I've not only benefited enormously from undergrad researchers' assistance but from their ideas and perspective as well."
OURCA at UC Showcase
OURCA in Motion
Pictured above is Coordinator, MaryLynn Quartarolivisits with students
Pictured above is Chelsey Gardner, Elementary Education class of 2015.
during the University College's Showcase at the Office of Undergraduate
Chelsey has been awarded a FY15 HURA-funded project and is a Student
Research and Creative Activity table.
Undergraduate Research Council member.
Course-Linked Academic Support (CLAS) Course and Research Support for Students and Faculty Course-Linked Academic Support (CLAS) A complement to Supplemental Instruction and the resources available at the Student Learning Centers, Course-Linked Academic Support works with any students in paired courses with CLAS to integrate academic supports that aid in understanding of course content and student success. Partnerships are available for almost any course on campus and corresponding workshops are also offered to assist with their implementation.
Supplemental Instruction at the Student Learning Centers Last year, nearly 20% of all NAU Mountain Campus students participated in SI programming. SI study sessions supported 37 courses in the fall and 40 courses in the spring with nearly 60,000 visits to SI sessions by students during the year. A welcome to new and returning SI faculty partners from Melissa Birkett, UC Faculty Fellow: The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program welcomes back new and returning SI faculty partners this fall. If your course is supported by SI, you are a faculty partner. SI faculty partners play an important role in the SI program's success by alerting students to the availability of SI support and setting a positive expectation for participation. The SI program leverages peer-led, small-group study sessions to deepen student understanding of your course content. What an SI leader is and does is unique among student support programs, and has a positive impact on student course performance. SI has been active on the NAU campus since the 1990s and is a free service available to all students in an SI-supported course. The SI program is a collaboration between the Student Learning Centers and University College.
Looking for more information about the NAU SI program? Visit the SI faculty webpage at nau.edu/Student-Learning-Centers/SI-Information-for-Faculty/.
First Year Seminar First Year Seminar Enhancement Students from four First Year Seminar courses attended the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra's President's Concert on September 26th, 2014. The First Year Seminar faculty recognized that their students are interested in the many special opportunities through which students can enhance their four-year experience and thus incorporated the concert program and performance experience into their pedagogy and curricula this semester.
Legislative Internship
The NAU Legislative Internship is offered to qualifying junior and senior level undergraduate students and is co-sponsored by the AZ State Senate, AZ House of Representatives, AZ Supreme Court, the AZ Governor's office and Arizona universities. Applications are due in September of each year. Liane.Sims@nau.edu, Coordinator for the Legislative Internship
2013-2014 Legislative Internship cohort with NAU President Haeger at the Phoenix breakfast in spring.
Some members from the 2014-2015 Legislative Internship cohort participated in the University College Open House and spoke with attendees about experiences in the program.
First Year Learning Initiative
FYLI News - September 2014 First Year Learning Initiative is pleased to welcome the following courses that completed certification in Summer 2014:
Spanish 101; French 101; Arabic 101; German 101; Chinese 101; Humanities 101; Sociology 101; Social Work 220; Computer Science 122 & 122 Lab; Anthropology 101 August 2014 also marked the debut of the newly updated FYLI web site, www.nau.edu/fyli. Improvements include easier navigation to Peer TA forms and policies, additional Syllabus of Practice examples, and an expanded section on the Peer TA program. Assessment results are also available on the site. Feel free to check it out! FYLI Faculty Associate Kevin Ketchner led the first-ever series of in-depth Peer TA professional development workshops in September. Peer TAs attended workshops and structured discussion sessions broken down by discipline/college and contributed to planning subsequent Peer TA events - stay tuned for those later in the year! The first cohort of FYLI Award recipients were recognized at the University College Faculty meeting in August. Awards focused on outstanding and innovative practices linked to different areas of FYLI practice and were based on materials submitted during certification. Recipients include: FYLI Coordinator Award for Socializing Students to Excellence: Alexander Alvarez, CCJ 101: Introduction to Crime and Justice FYLI Coordinator Award for Design: David Koerner, Astronomy 183: Life in the Universe FYLI Coordinator Award for Course Coordination: Steven Jacobs and Maggie Vanderberg, Computer Science 122 and 122 Lab: Programming for Engineering and Science FYLI Academic Department Award: Global Languages and Cultures
Computer Science embraces FYLI, by Prof. Steven Jacobs UC Faculty Fellow, Steven Jacobs wrote a short article for the NAU Computer Science Program e-Newsletter that goes out to Computer Science (CS) students, faculty, external sponsors and donors, and the CS Department Advisory Committee. In it, he highlights the importance of First Year Learning Initiatives.
"CS Embraces FYLI by Prof. Steven Jacobs The NAU First Year Learning Initiative (FYLI) is a unique, locally-developed and faculty-driven program for building academic success in the early college career. There are currently over 50 FYLI-certified courses at NAU, including many of the highest-enrollment, highest-impact gateway courses at NAU. NAU Computer Science has embraced FYLI as a tool to ensure that our freshman-level classes are a positive, successful learning experience in our freshman classes. Below is a table illustrating the CS work done to date on FYLI certifications. Course and Course Title, the Instructor(s) who performed the FYLI certification, and the current Work Status CS110, Introduction to Computer Science, Prof. Steven Jacobs, Completed CS136, CS2, Dr. John Georgas, Completed CS122, Programming for Engineering and Science, Dr. Maggie Vanderberg and Prof. Steven Jacobs, Roll-out/ implementation during Fall 2014 CS126, CS1, Dr. James Palmer and Dr. Maggie Vanderberg, Underway: expected Spring 2015 Initial results are very positive. FYLI encourages success for our CS students, teaching them the discipline and empowerment to be successful in our rigorous curriculum. For more information about the program, please visit: http://nau.edu/University-College/Your-First-Year/Learning-Initiative/"
Milestones
Published and Gaining Excellent Reviews Alex Alvarez, Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at SBS, and UC Faculty Fellow is garnering impressive reviews of the recently published Native America and the Question of Genocide. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014. Excerpted reviews: “Unlike many before him he does not seek to advance a polemic, but instead reflects on the complexities of history, atrocity, and interpretation. Alvarez writes in an approachable style, encouraging reflection on big questions and the competing answers to them. Highly recommended.” (C. R. King, Washington State University; Review from CHOICE, published by the American Library Association) “In his work he balances the scholar’s commitment to intellectual honesty with the humanist’s empathy for the victims.” (Robert Melson, professor emeritus, Purdue University; former president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars)
Published--Blended Learning at NAU Several Northern Arizona University faculty members contributed chapters in a recently published book, Models for Improving and Optimizing Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education, edited by Jareed Keengwe and Joachim Agamba and published by IGIGlobal in July 2014: Astrid Klocke (Comparative Cultural Studies) co-authored (with Danielle Hedegard-UC San Diego) the chapter on “Blending in the Humanities: Course Model and Assessment Results” and Ishmael Munene(Educational Leadership) along with Flower Darby and John Doherty (e-Learning) wrote the chapter on “Blended for Student Engagement and Retention: The Case of Cinema and Visual Culture and Healthy Lifestyle Studies”. Both chapters explore the reasons for the success of NAU blended programs in student engagement and
retention at the undergraduate level. http://www.igi-global.com/book/models-improving-optimizing-online-blended/104615
Published--ARTs Collaboration Across Campus Many congratulations to the ARTs program and their accomplishments throughout the years. The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Quarterly article, co-authored by Lauren Berutich, has been published, distributed, and is officially public. What a fantastic opportunity to showcase this initiative and collaboration. Lauren reports that she and Rod Parnell (Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability) wrote the article last year and have seen many changes already in initiatives on the ground and growth- the article reflects this but does not particularly highlight the 2014-2015 year or the Civic Engagement Minor. http://www.cur.org/publications/curquarterly/
Published--Contributions to Criminal Justice Academics Cyndi Banks, Interim Dean, has two publications in her field of Criminal Justice from this year. (2010, and 2014 Second Edition) “The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice” in Maquire, Mary and Daniel Okada (eds). Critical Issues in Crime and Justice: Thought, Policy, and Practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. (2014) “Transitional Justice”. In Arrigo, Bruce (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
After 26 years with NAU, Eileen Mahoney, Executive Director of Student Success Initiatives, retires. At a celebrating reception on 9/11/14 - 11 years to the day that the Gateway Center opened - Eileen was honored through the sharing of thoughtful stories and fun memories by numerous colleagues and subsequent friends. The programs and processes that came to fruition during her tenure, have made significant and essential impacts on our campus and will continue to shape the future. Many congratulations and happy trails to you, Eileen, where ever the next adventure lies!
UC Faculty & Staff Awards 2014 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Achievement Award: Eileen Mahoney Teacher of the Year Award: Jacob Dolence Innovation in Teaching Award: Lela Montfort Innovation in Programming Award: Emily McCarthy Enhancing Student Success Award: Cory Quackenbush Staff of the Year Award: Lauren Berutich University College Leadership Award: Liane Sims University College Fellows Leadership Award: Terry Blows
Student Achievements
Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.) alum and the May 2014 Standard Bearer, Nick Haug, has started a Master's program in Elementary Education at the University of Maryland. Nick’s student successes are bound to continue during his graduate work!
Spring 2014 Student Awards and Partner Awards The University College Awards Ceremony, took place on April 25, 2014 and coincided with the Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Skydome. The following awards were presented to students and programs for their significant achievement. Peak Performance Peer Award - Kate Schnake Presented by: Mary Fule, Coordinator, Peak Performance Mathematics Math Jack Award - Justin Crum and Candace Reagan Presented by: Barbara Boschmans, Director, Mathematics and Statistics Supplemental Instruction Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented by: Melissa Welker, Director, Educational Support. • Krysten Whearley (Engineering) • Andrew Hoffman (Engineering) • Ashley Melissa Green (Biology) • Justin Kolodziej (Business)
• Cassie Stoltenberg (Biology) • Nancy Hernandez (Business) • Patricia Tabamo (Chemistry) Outstanding Peer Math Assistant of the Year, Math Achievement Program - Joel Steiger Presented by: Melissa Welker, Director, Educational Support Peer Leader for Student and Community Engagement • Sierra Jones • Frankie Beesley • Bianca Buliga Presented by: Blase Scarnati, Director, First Year Seminar Arts, University College; Rom Cole, Endowed Chair, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Cyndi Banks, Associate Vice Provost & Associate Dean, University College Academic Transition Programs Outstanding Peer Award • Margaret Nelson • Kaiyla Darmer • Katelyn Mitchell Presented by: Rebecca Campbell, Director, Academic Transition Programs, University College University College Outstanding Peer Award - Justin Crum Presented by: Karen Pugliesi, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean, University College Bachelor of University Studies Outstanding Senior - Brittany Robertson Presented by: Becky Butcher, Project Director, President Administration Bachelor of University Studies Standard Bearer - Nick Haug Presented by: Becky Butcher, Project Director, President Administration Bachelor of University Studies Distinguished Senior - Brittney Bradbury Presented by: Becky Butcher, Project Director, President Administration First Year Seminar Arts Community Partner of the Year Award - Kinsey Elementary School
Presented by: Rom Coles, Endowed Chair, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Academic Transition Programs University Partner of the Year Award - Student Learning Centers Presented by: Rebecca Campbell, Director, Academic Transition Programs, University College
FERPA Best Practices for University and Student Safety There is no guarantee of confidentiality on the Internet. If a third party gained access, in any manner, to a student's education record through an electronic transmission, the institution would be held responsible. Email is sent over networks and the potential for messages to be intercepted “in transit” is a very real and potential danger.
Campus Advising Contacts Each Academic Advising Center on the NAU campus offers students a variety of services but are unique in the way they offer their services. Below is a quick reference for each advising contact for you to utilize. Arts and Letters Stacey.Calvert@nau.edu (928) 523-8632 CAL Dean’s Office
A FERPA best practice is to avoid putting personal identifiers such as the student’s ID number in the subject line of an email. Hackers have been known to scan the subject lines of email communications looking for user names, passwords, and other personally identifiable information. Maximize privacy by including this information in the main body of the email instead. For more information, see nau.edu/ferpa.
Education Office of Student Services coe.stuserv@nau.edu (928) 523-2145 CEFNS Dr. Kathleen Corak
Additionally, the President's Office recently sent out the mandatory "Information Security Essentials" training and it contains tutorials that further define Internet security and how to prevent hackers accessing your information and other potential breaches at NAU.
CEFNSAcademic@nau.edu (928) 523-3842 Health and Human Services Gregg.Schneider@nau.edu (928) 523-6846
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SBS Lynn.Spence@nau.edu
academic advising on campus? Feel free to send us your questions; we want to ensure everyone is empowered with the information needed to help our students reach success! Email your University Advising Team today,Maureen.Fray@nau.edu.
(928) 523-6540 SBS West (Bldg. 70), Rm 114 Extended Campuses (800) 426-8315 Weekdays 7am - 6pm Extended.Campuses@nau.edu Website chat http://ec.nau.edu/ Gateway Student Success Center Maureen.Fray@nau.edu (928) 523-4772 W.A. Franke College of Business Christine.Drake@nau.edu (928) 523-5232
Upcoming University College Events
OCT
Month of October 2014 UC/EMSA joined Town Hall Meeting 'Student Affairs' Friday, October 3rd, 2014, Student Union/Kaibab, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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UC Community Conversation 'Lumberjack Mathematics' Thursday, October 9th, 2014, Student Union/Kaibab, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Productive Beginnings: Yearlong New Faculty Orientation Friday, October 10th 2014, Student Union/Kaibab, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
NOV
Month of November 2014 UC Community Conversation Friday, November 14th, 2014, Student Union/Havasupai A/B, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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First Year Seminar/ARTs Symposium Thursday, November 20th, 2014, HLC - MAC, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Productive Beginnings: Yearlong New Faculty Orientation Friday, November 14th 2014, Student Union/Kaibab, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DEC
Month of December 2014 Happy Hour Student Success Initiatives Thursday, December 4th, 2014, Vino Loco, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Month of January 2014 Faculty Meeting Monday, January 5th,, 2015, TBD, 8:30 am - 11:35 am
'15
Teaching Day Thursday, January 8th,, 2015, Campus wide, all day UC Community Conversation Friday, January 30th, 2014, TBD, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
FEB
Month of February, 2015 Productive Beginnings: Yearlong New Faculty Orientation Friday, February 13th 2015, Student Union/Kaibab, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
'15 MAR
UC Town Hall 'Academic Rigor' Friday, February 20th, 2015, TBD, 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Month of March, 2015 Productive Beginnings: Yearlong New Faculty Orientation Friday, March 13th 2015, Student Union/Kaibab, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
'15 APR
UC Community Conversation Monday, March 27th, 2015, TBD, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Month of April, 2015 Productive Beginnings: Yearlong New Faculty Orientation Friday, April 10th 2015, Student Union/Kaibab, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Happy Hour ATP, Gateway and others Thursday, April 16th, 2015, Zane Grey Room (Charley's), 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Undergraduate Research Symposium Friday, April 24th, 2015, Skydome and DuBois, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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