September 2007
The monthly e-newsletter for members of the UNCG Parent/Family Association

We have a common goal - we want our students (your student) to be successful, to enjoy a rewarding career, and to engage in an occupation where they look forward to going to work each day. On September 26, the Career Services Center will host Fall Career Day 2007. Typically, a career fair is for people who are looking for jobs. But at UNCG, fairs are more than that. The savvy student will capitalize on this very valuable career resource. Regardless of major, year in college, or future goals, there are numerous benefits of attending a career fair.

It is never too soon to begin exploring specific career paths. For freshmen and sophomores, this can be a chance to gather valuable information. Career fairs provide opportunities for students to investigate positions, occupations, and/or career fields that may fit their specific backgrounds, interests, and/or major. Career fairs help students realize that the world of work is not organized by college major. Additionally, students can learn more about employers from talking with them in person than from information that can only be gleaned from viewing their website. By meeting with potential employers, students can learn of internships and other career-related experience opportunities.

While the major emphasis of Fall Career Day is for students seeking full-time jobs, internships, or graduate/professional school admission, it's not too early for juniors to find out what employers want in their new recruits and to tailor their next two years accordingly. Numerous companies offer formalized internships for juniors. Many of these are highly competitive so it pays to begin preparations early. Career fairs can also be an opportunity to begin to get comfortable talking with employers. Students can learn about an organization's culture when they meet current employees and can ask direct questions to gain a more complete picture of an organization.

Seniors seeking an entrée to full-time employment should prepare for this event. A carefully-written resume, appropriate dress, and an ability to present oneself professionally are all important. The Career Services Center staff can assist students as they get ready and the "How to Navigate a Career Fair" workshop will provide helpful hints. The workshop will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24 in the Career Services Center, located on the first floor of the Elliott University Center.

Fall Career Day 2007 will be held on Wednesday, September 26 in Cone Ballroom in the Elliott University Center from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Approximately 100 employers from local, regional, and national companies and agencies, along with university and professional school representatives, will be in attendance. Students seeking full-time positions or internships should dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their resumes. Students seeking information and networking opportunities should dress appropriately.

Tony Abbruzzi
Assistant Director
Career Services Center

Student Academic Services provides academic advising, first-year initiatives, and programs to aid undergraduate success. Major functions of Student Academic Services include the following: academic advising; faculty advisor training and support; coordination of the University Studies (UNS) program; coordination of the Strategies for Academic Success (SAS 100) Program; coordination of the Peer Academic Leaders Program; advising at-risk students; reviewing appeals for exceptions to university degree requirements and academic policies; programming for undergraduate success; and research and evaluation of undergraduate success initiatives. In Student Academic Services, our mission is student success! More information about our office and the services we offer is available on our website,http://web.uncg.edu/adv/.

Meet the Staff:

Robert Ross, Director, has been a member of the SAS staff since 1991 and has served as the Director since 1997.
Bryant Hutson, PhD., Associate Director, has served in SAS since 2005. He is the liaison to the Bryan School of Business and Economics and serves on the International Student Scholar Services Committee. Bryant's special advising interests include Appreciative Inquiry, academic recovery, and academically at-risk students.
Tammy Alt, Assistant Director, joined the SAS staff in January 2006. Tammy's special advising interests are first-year and first-generation students. Sonja Beach, Assistant Director, has worked in SAS since 2003. She is the liaison for the School of Health and Human Performance. Her special interests are working with first-generation and adult students.
Kristen Christman, Assistant Director, has been a SAS staff member since 2005. She serves as liaison to the School of Education. Kristen's special interests include Appreciative Inquiry, first-year experience, and experiential education.
Bryan Davis, Assistant Director, joined SAS in summer 2007. He serves as an advisor and instructor, but is primarily a research analyst for SAS. He performs program evaluations and research studies to inform the functions of the office.
Jacqueline Dozier, Assistant Director, has been advising students for five years and joined the SAS staff in January 2007. She is the liaison to the School of Nursing. Jacqui's special interests are working with adult students and academically at-risk students.
Jennie Gouker, Assistant Director, came to SAS during summer 2007. She is the liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences. Jennie's special advising interests including academic recovery and academically at-risk students.
Milvia Sadler, Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator, joined the SAS staff in 2006 and is the liaison to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Milvia specializes in working with student-athletes.
Pat Combs, Academic Information Coordinator, has been a staff member in SAS for 13 years. In addition to her numerous office support roles, she serves on the Refund Committee and coordinates the Academic Appeals Committee.
Trish Plunkett, Administrative Specialist, joined the SAS staff in 2003. Trish serves on the Staff Advocates for Students Committee.
Steven Yang, Computing Support Technician, graduated from UNCG in May 2006 with a BS in Information Systems and joined the SAS staff in June of 2006.

We hope that you will begin making plans now to attend UNCG's Family Weekend, September 28-29, 2007, during our annual Fall Fest. This is a special time designed to allow families and students to reconnect and spend time together around numerous University events. Please visit the Family Weekend website, http://orientation.uncg.edu/families/weekend/, for additional information about activities, registration, and hotels. Please note that all registrations must be complete and payments postmarked by Friday, September 14. Also, don't forget to take a look at other exciting Fall Fest events by going to http://www.uncg.edu/ure/fallfest/. We look forward to seeing you!

September Academic Calendar
9/1-9/30
Undergraduate students declare or change major.

9/3
Labor Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.

9/17
Final deadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in December 2007.

Please see the University Registrar's Office website
for additional information, http://www.uncg.edu/reg/.

What is a CA?
The Community Advisor (CA) is a vital member of the Housing & Residence Life Staff. The CA is a live-in member of the Housing & Residence Life Staff and works with a group of students in the residence halls. The CA works with the department in establishing a positive living environment for resident students. The CA's immediate supervisor is the Coordinator of Residence Life & Student Learning (CRLSL).
What is a CRLSL?
The Coordinator of Residence Life & Student Learning is a full-time master's degree level professional who lives in the residence hall. The CRLSL supervises the CA staff.
Can my student move if he/she does not like his/her roommate?
Depending on available space and after every effort has been made to resolve the conflict between your student and his/her roommate, yes, your student can move.
What if my student does not want a want a roommate?
Unfortunately, given the growth rate at UNCG, the considerable demand for on-campus housing, and the limited number of beds, we are unable to provide students with single rooms.
What if my student already has a roommate and he/she wants to live with someone else?
The student has to wait for the room change period. The dates for this are posted in the residence hall and your student must keep an eye out for them. Updates will also be listed on the Housing & Residence Life website, http://hrl.uncg.edu/. Here the student has the option to move into the room that he/she would like to, but only given the consent of all parties involved. For example: say S1 and S2 are roommates and D1 and D2 are roommates but S1 wants to move and room with D1; S1 needs the consent of D1, S2, and D2, before the switch can be made.
Can my student have a roommate of the opposite gender?
No.
Can my student bunk his/her bed even though move-in time is over?
Yes, your child, in agreement with his/her roommate, may pick up bunking pegs throughout the year. These can be accessed at the hall office. How can my student get something fixed?
Your student can fill out a request by calling FIXIT at (336)-334-FIXT or visiting our website and submitting a request, http://hrl.uncg.edu/.
Does my student have a curfew?
No. Your student does not have a curfew.
How often are the bathrooms cleaned in the community style residence hall?
Bathrooms are cleaned every morning except on weekends.
Can my student have overnight guests?
Your student can have guests visit at any time. Overnight guests must be in compliance with the roommate agreement and Housing & Residence Life guest policy. All overnight guests may only stay overnight for three nights.
Are pets allowed?
No. The only exceptions are service animals and fish in a 10-gallon or less aquarium.

Interested in becoming more involved at UNCG? Consider applying to become a member of UNCG's Parent Family Advisory Council (PFAC). PFAC serves as the board for the Parent/Family Association and meets bi-annually on campus to discuss current ideas and topics impacting the UNCG community, as well as assisting with SOAR, Family Weekend, fundraising, and other events. For more information on PFAC, please visit: http://ori.dept.uncg.edu/families/council/ or you can link directly to the application by visiting: http://ori.dept.uncg.edu/families/council/pfac.html

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