The LAST day to resign a spring semester course(s) for all undergraduate students is Friday, March 30, 2007 (by 11 pm using MyUB or BIRD).
If you are considering resigning from a course(s) be sure that you have:
- Talked with your instructor to discuss if you can obtain any additional help;
- Spoken with an academic advisor to discuss strategies to improve your performance and learn the consequences of course resignation, including how changes to your course load could impact your sequence of required courses or your time to graduation;
- Talked with a financial aid advisor to learn how changes in your course load may impact financial aid;
- Learned how changes to your course load may impact your medical insurance eligibility.
If you are contemplating resigning from any courses remember to talk with your instructors, see your advisor, and use the following UB resources to assist you:
As Fall 2007 Registration is underway, be sure that you have:
- Checked when your fall registration window opens and you are eligible to register for classes. NOTE: Your registration window is determined by the number of credit hours you have COMPLETED prior to your currently enrolled semester.
- Logged on to MyUB and verified that you do not have any checkstops on your account. Checkstops will prevent you from being able to register for upcoming semester classes.
- Learned how to register. Be familiar with registering using MyUB and the BIRD touch-tone telephone system. If you haven’t already, now is the time to be seeing your your academic advisor to help you plan for the summer and/or fall 2007 semester(s).
Real Life 101 is a series of workshops and events featuring UB alumni and employers who want to help students with the transition into the “real world.” All class years and majors are encouraged to attend and learn about topics relating to the job search, personal finance, identity theft, and more. It’s a great opportunity to gain valuable information and to network with professionals in the work world!
MONDAY, 3/26/07 - UB Commons, Suite 120B
- Creating a Resume to WOW Employers - 3:30-4:45 pm
- Ace that Interview! - 5-6 pm
TUESDAY, 3/27/07 - Student Union Social Hall (2nd Floor)
- Resume Critiques with UB Alumni - 4-6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, 3/28/07 - UB Commons, Suite 120B
- Is Your Identity Really for Sale? - 4-5:15 pm
- Networking: The Hidden Job Market - 5:30-6:30 pm
THURSDAY, 3/29/07 - UB Commons, Suite 120B
- Managing Your Money in the Real World - 3:30-4:45 pm
- Finding a Job: Tips for Technical Majors - 5-6 pm
Real Life 101 is brought to you by Career Services and the UB Alumni Association. Visit Career Services for more information.
Would you like to explore an exciting topic in a small group with a UB faculty member? If so, then UE 141 - the Discovery Seminar Program is for you!
The Discovery Seminar Program offers a selection of 1 credit hour seminars on a variety of topics. The many benefits include:
- Be able to explore possible majors or areas of interest;
- Broaden your academic horizons;
- Engage more closely with faculty;
- Be exposed to new or unfamiliar fields of study and research; and
- Add an additional credit hour to your record in order to qualify for Dean’s List (15 credit hours per semester) or full-time status (12 credit hours per semester).
In fall 2007, the following exciting topics are being offered:
- New Ideas in Architecture
- From the Microstructure of Makeup to the Science of Sweat Socks: Exploring Nanomaterials in Consumer Products
- Recreational Drugs and Their Effect on Fertility
- Comic Books in American Culture
- Infectious Diseases: Modern Plagues and Pestilences
- Mythology
- Democracy and Women’s Health
- …and more!
For more information, and a complete list of the fall semester’s topics, visit the Discovery Seminar Program. To participate, simply register for the appropriate section of UE 141 when you register for your fall courses. You can find these seminars in the class schedule under “Undergraduate Education.”
Posted March 23, 2007 in General
The Office of Athlete Academic Services is seeking outstanding students (must have at least a 3.5 GPA) to tutor in the following subjects:
- Biology (129-130 and 200-201)
- Chemistry
- Communication
- History
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
If you are able to clearly express your thoughts, are patient, have excellent verbal skills and want to gain valuable work experience (and receive pay), then contact Bridget Hodges, Coordinator of Athlete Tutorial Services for more information on how to apply to become a tutor for the Office of Athlete Academic Services.
If you haven’t already, NOW is the time to meet with an academic advisor to help you select courses for the Summer and/or Fall 2007 semester(s).
If you are undecided about a major, remember to schedule your appointment with Student Advising Services. If you have an intended or approved major, consult the Advising Directory for your appropriate advising unit.
First Semester Freshmen: If you are a first semester freshman assigned to the office of Student Advising Services, your MANDATORY ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENT must be made by Friday, March 30, 2007 in order to avoid an A (Advising) checkstop on your account. Call us today at 645-6013 and be sure you can register on time!
Reminder: Be informed of all critical information regarding UB Summer 2007 and Fall 2007 registration.
As we reach the mid-point of the spring semester, NOW is the time to talk with your instructors about your progress in their courses.
If you are a first semester student your instructors have reported whether or not you are progressing satisfactorily in your classes. An e-mail message will be generated to your UB e-mail account informing you if you are currently performing Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).
While mid-semester evaluations are not grades, nor do they predict your final grades, if you receive an Unsatisfactory, it does mean that there may be concerns about your:
- Attendance;
- Inadequate preparation for class;
- Poor study skills;
- Adjustment issues;
- Or poor performance on tests.
If you receive an Unsatisfactory evaluation or if you have concerns with your current courses, you should do the following at once:
1. Make an appointment with the instructor or visit the instructor during posted office hours to discuss the course and to obtain additional help.
2. Make an appointment with an academic advisor. Your advisor can help you develop strategies to improve your performance.
3. Consult the information about mid-semester review, success strategies and resources available to you.
If you are considering resigning from a course after speaking with your instructor, make sure that you understand the consequences of course resignation. Changes in your course load may impact your: (1) financial aid; (2) medical insurance eligibility; (3) sequence of required courses; or (4) time to graduation. Prior to resigning, you should make an appointment with an academic advisor and talk with a financial aid advisor.
The course resignation deadline is Friday, March 30, 2007 by 11 pm via MyUB or BIRD.
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Do You Identify with these Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty?
1) Are you falling behind on assignments?
2) Have you missed several classes recently?
3) Do you feel lost or confused?
4) Are you relying heavily on a friend for help in completing assignments?
5) Do you feel restless and listless, as if something is wrong but you’re not sure what it is?
6) Do you feel constantly tired or spend a lot of time sleeping?
Source: Adapted from McWhorter, Kathleen T. (2000). Study and critical thinking skills in college. New York, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
If You Are Experiencing Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty:
- Remember that you are not alone.
- But be sure you utilize these important additional resources to assist you.
Academic Departments
College of Arts and Sciences
Counseling Services
The Learning Center
Blake Academic Success Center
Student Advising Services’ Student Success Workshops Program
Posted March 14, 2007 in General
Would you like to . . .
- Earn 3 credits while gaining valuable teaching experience?
- Help introduce students to the world of UB?
- Share your favorite UB experiences and give advice about how to succeed academically?
If you are a highly motivated upper-class student, then visit the New Student Programs site to learn how you can apply as a UB 101 Peer Mentor.
UB 101 Peer Mentors are undergraduate students who serve as role models and sources of support to new students enrolled in UB 101. The New Student Programs staff is looking for students who have a diverse set of experiences and interests, take pride in being a successful student, and are knowledgeable about campus resources. Peer Mentors work in collaboration with a faculty or staff instructor, assisting with class preparation and facilitating class discussions. Peer Mentors earn valuable teaching experience, leadership and communication skills, and 3 credit hours through participation in UBE 495, a class specifically designed to help UB 101 Peer Mentors.
Interested students can get more information at an optional interest session on:
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 5 pm in room 145C Student Union
If you have unanswered questions, contact the New Student Programs staff at 645-6125.
