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SHEPARD ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER FRESH NEWS ISSUE 12
MARCH 2018 |
You’ve Almost Completed Spring Semester!
The end of the semester is right around the corner. You’ve made it through midterms, completed registration for fall (and possibly summer) classes, and are on your way towards summer vacation. With a few weeks left, let’s take some time to focus on some resources available to help end your semester on a high note.
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Who Impacted Your Freshman Year? Let us know!
If you have visited us here in the Shepard Center, you know that we’re interested in doing what we can to understand and help with the freshmen experience. One of the ways we’d like to continue to do that as you wind down the final few weeks of your first year is to understand who has had the biggest positive impact on your freshman year experience. Below please find a link to the SARC “Shepard’s Shepherds” Survey – named as it is because we want to know who best “guided” our freshmen class this year. The survey asks just 3 questions and is guaranteed to take no longer than two minutes of your time! The information you provide will be used to identify groups and individuals, both on campus and off, who have had the biggest impact on the University of Portland class of 2020 during this first year. We will also do our best to contact the individuals named in this survey to let them know of their influence.
- If you include your name on the survey, we will name you in the letter sent to your nominee as the first-year student who selected this “shepherd.”
- If you do not include your name on the survey, we will still send a letter to your nominee, and let this person know he or she was nominated by “a first-year student.”
- If you would like to be considered for the prize (listed below) but do not wish to include your name, fill in your ID number; we will choose our winner from those who submit ID numbers.
Those who complete this survey with an ID number included will be entered to win a $10 gift card to Barnes and Noble – and every little bit helps when you’re saving for books! The survey must be submitted by Friday, April 13th, 2018 in order to be eligible.
Please contact the Shepard Academic Resource Center at sarc@up.edu or 503-943-7895 with questions.
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Founders’ Day 2017
Tuesday, April 11th is Founders’ Day here at the University of Portland. Take advantage of the day off of classes (expect classes starting 4 PM or later on this date) and check out what your fellow Pilots have been researching! Poster sessions will be offered throughout the day. View the full schedule on the Founders’ Day website.
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Fall 2018 Registration & Reserved Seats
Remember that the University reserves seats in Core classes for incoming students to ensure that seats are available across all class times that are offered. You can review all the classes that have reserved seats on the Registration Resources page.
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Midterm Grades Are Coming - What Are Your Options? Withdrawing From a Course
At this point in the semester, it can be helpful to reflect on your standing in each of your classes. Professors will begin submitting midterm grades this week and throughout and just after spring break. What midterm grades are you expecting? Have you reviewed each syllabus to see what assignments and tests are left that could contribute to raising your grade?
If you are concerned about a class, it’s best to have a conversation with an advisor or program counselor to assist in making decisions. These advisors can help you weigh the pros and cons of staying in a class or withdrawing, as well as connect you with resources that can help you succeed academically if you stay in the course. The final deadline to withdraw is Monday, April 9th. Stop by the Shepard Center in BC 101 or call us at (503) 943-7895 if you’d like to speak with someone about the withdrawal process.
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Orientation Assistants Needed for Fall 2018!
Looking to get involved on campus? Interested in coming back to campus early in the Fall to welcome in the new class of 2022? Apply to be an Orientation Assistant! Event planning, group facilitation, public speaking and customer service are some of the areas in which each OA will gain experience. Check out the OA position description and application. Reach out to Becca Nerstad (nerstad@up.edu) with any questions.
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Summer Internships
Summer break is a great time to gain internship experience in your future career field. Internships can be part time or full time, paid or unpaid. You may or may not receive college credit for an internship. Want to find out more? Check out the links below to learn about opportunities available on and off campus:
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- Hoping to find an internship, but don't know where to get started? Check out the Career Center's internship page to learn the ins and outs of all things internship related.
- Engineering majors: the Shiley School offers a list of internships for engineering students.
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Thinking About Transferring?
As the year comes to a close, some of you may be thinking about transferring to another college or university. We at the Shepard Academic Resource Center would like to help make the transfer process as smooth as possible for you. Keep in mind that you need to apply and be accepted at the school to which you are transferring to. A few other important things to remember:
• If you have registered for classes at UP for summer or fall semester, complete a withdrawal form and turn it into the Registrar’s Office. This form can be found on your Pilots page under Pages > Registrar- Students > Withdrawal.
• You can request for an official transcript from UP be sent to the school you are transferring to (available through Self-Serve).
• If you have any kind of financial aid, send an email to finaid@up.edu stating that you do not plan to return to UP next semester.
• Make sure to update your forwarding address in Self-Serve so any mail that comes to you here can be sent to you.
• You need to go through the process of cancelling your housing contract if you live on campus and signed up for housing for next year– complete the housing form to cancel your contract, and submit the form to the Residence Life Office.
Not sure if transferring is the right option for you? Have questions about taking a leave of absence? Call the Shepard Academic Resource Center at (503) 943-7895.
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Between a Mid-term and a Final Place?
Regular practice with a peer tutor in the Learning Commons can make the difference.
At this time of year, we find ourselves between mid-terms and final exams, and this need not be a hard place. By working with our trained peer tutors on a regular basis in the Learning Commons in BC 163, you can help yourself to make your learning more durable, reliable, and accurate. Engagement with your peers in the Learning Commons creates a social experience that can make learning and studying more motivating. What does regular practice with a peer tutor look like? If you meet once every week, you will come far. You can even bring one or two others and create your own small learning community. The Learning Commons offers peer tutoring in a variety of subjects, and connecting with tutor is very simple:
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The tools to learning are at your disposal. So get out from any bottlenecks in your learning by connecting and learning with one or more of our many trained tutors. Come early and come often since regularity is the key. Like and follow the Learning Commons on Facebook for up-to-date learning tips and information.
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Get Virtual in the Clark Library
Did you know that the Clark Library Digital Lab recently added a Virtual Reality (VR) workstation? Students can reserve time to try it out and explore the growing library of simulations including:
- Taking a tour of the world using Google Earth
- Learning about the changing oceans with The Stanford Ocean Acidification Experience
- Designing 3D objects with Blocks by Google
Learn more by visiting the VR page, dropping by the Digital Lab on the upper floor, or contacting the Digital Lab Coordinator, José Velazco. You can also borrow other things from the Digital Lab, including cameras and sound recording equipment.
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Housing, meals, and campus services: Summer Hours
On-campus housing will close at the end of the semester on Friday, May 4th at 12pm. All students are required to be moved out of the dorms by this time unless they have pre-arranged to live on campus in summer housing. Summer housing is available on an as-available basis to students who meet one of the following requirements: attending summer session classes, sponsored by an academic department, or working on campus during the summer. The Office of Residence Life needs to receive your application for housing no later than two weeks before the start of the term for which you request housing. For more information about summer housing, please check out the Summer Housing webpage.
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Summer Services & Hours
Library: Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. (Monday May 7, 2018 to Sunday August 26, 2018). Hours Exceptions: Interim Periods and Holidays - consult the Library website. Health Center: Monday– Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. For additional information or to make an appointment, contact the Health Center at (503) 943-7134. For emergencies dial 911. Parking: Although parking permits are not required during the summer session, Public Safety will enforce all other University parking rules and regulations. Copies of these rules and regulations are available from the Department of Public Safety. Summer Session students should park in the main lot behind the Pilot House. Students may not park in the Waldschmidt Hall lot or in reserved parking spaces. Parking is also prohibited in the neighborhood north of Willamette Blvd. Vehicles parked in violation of University regulations may be cited and/or towed, without notice. Dining- Food service hours on campus will vary in the summer. For details, visit the On-Campus Dining webpage.
To view the Summer Session calendar, financial information, and registration information, check out the Summer Bulletin 2018.
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