Adult and Commuter Connection- April Newsletter

ISSUE 10 - VOL 3 - APRIL 2012

THE MONTHLY UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER OF MEMPHIS FOR ADULT ADULT ANDAND COMMUTER COMMUTER STUDENT STUDENT SERVICES SERVICES

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Adult & Commuter Connection

Reflections from the 2012 Off-campus Housing Fair

THE SPOTLIGHT• P.2 DR. FAUDREE • P.3 EXAM SCHEDULE • P.4 SUMMER CALENDAR• P.5 ASA MIXER • P.6

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Follow us: twitter.com/uofmemphis_acss TEN YEARS OF SERVICE

COME VISIT US! RM 243 in the University Center In the Student Involvement Zone Or call 901-678-2644

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As students walked around the UC Ballroom, they were able to find out about local apartment prices and amenities, the latest deals with utilities and moving trucks, and more about the Off-Campus Housing website.

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Adult and Commuter Student Services appreciates everyone who visited the fair!

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A Moment with the Director

Thank you for a wonderful semester!

The semester is winding down and spring is in the air. The flowers are blooming, trees are turning green and we are spending more time enjoying the beautiful weather.

The spring season has gotten off to a wonderful start for ACSS,with a host of events and activities. In March we held the annual Off-Campus Housing Fair and we were delighted at the success of the event. Thank you to all who came out and supported the event. It could not have been a success without you.

ost, Dr. Ralph Faudree serve as the keynote speaker. You can read more about him in our newsletter. The ceremony will be held on April 13 at 6pm in the Rose Theatre. Congratulations to all of our honorees!

The end of the semester is just around the corner which means it’s time to finish those final assignments and begin preparing for final exams. In this edition, we provide you with the appropriate schedules to keep up with final exams and registering for summer and fall courses. You will also find articles about Dr. Barbara Thompson and the ASA mixer.

Lastly, I would like to thank you for another wonderful school year. May the summer months impose much love, This month, we are excited about another upcoming event, happiness, and an ongoing learning experience for you. our Pinnacle Honor Society for Non-Traditional Students Induction Ceremony. This program is designed to honor Sincerely, Contact Information: Joy Rogers Stout non-traditional students who have demonstrated excellence Joy Stout Director of Adult and Commuter Student Services in academics. We are honored to have the University Prov-

Voice: 901-678-2644 E-mail: jstout@memphis.edu

ADULT AND COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICES MISSION The mission of the Adult & Commuter Student Services office is to provide a supportive environment for non-traditional and commuter students that promotes intellectual, social and academic growth and development through services and programs that foster lifelong learning.

THE SPOTLIGHT

Five Questions for Barbara Thompson As the ACAD Coordinator for the Center of Academic Transition, Barbara Thompson is influential in making sure first time students succeed at the university level.

In just 5 questions, Thompson shares her educational experience, how she helps students daily, and reminds ACSS why we love her!

learning new things opened my mind. It made me a “life- long learner”. I hope to somehow inspire new students to want to be life-long learners as well, because I believe we have a richer, fuller life experience if we stay open to learning.

Barbara Thompson What’s a typical day like for you being an ACAD curriculum, and by connections to ACAD coordinator for Academic TransiWhat’s your educational and work experi- tion? My days are spent in planning future campus services and resources that are a part ence background? I earned a BPS in Human semesters of ACAD 1100 courses, keeping up of ACAD 1100.

Services in the University College, after reto date on “best practices” for first year semturning to college as an adult student. I eninar courses, recruiting and meeting prospec- Why are you passionate about the Univerjoyed the challenge of higher education and tive faculty to teach the course. I also plan sity of Memphis? the culture of the University so much that I and conduct faculty development workshops. It is my privilege to work here and represent sought employment at the University of Memthe University of Memphis in the community. phis. I then earned a Master of Science in The university has a significant number of As part of academic affairs and as the coordicounseling with a concentration of student commuter students and adult students. AD U LTnator AND of the academic program, ACAD 1100, COMMUTE R CONis NE CTION personnel services. my hope that I am personally making a How does ACAD courses keep these popuJAN/FEB 2011 difference in the lives of some of our students, lation of students engaged in university Why are you passionate about helping stu- life? Commuter students and adult students particularly first semester freshmen. enroll in ACAD1100 along with all new students transition into university life?

I am passionate about helping students tran- dents, usually at the recommendation of their << into Tigeruniversity statue standing sition life because of my expe- academic advisor. All students benefit from tall as in athe Alumni office. student coming rience non-traditional the small class size and the sense of commuback to college in my 40’s. I loved the way nity that is developed and supported by

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The Pinnacle Honor Society Keynote Speaker: UofM Provost Dr. Ralph Faudree Dr. Ralph Faudree works every day to make the University of Memphis on of the best learning environments in the country. In his role as the university Provost, he is responsible for developing academic programs for a diverse group of students that will grow them into dreamers, thinkers and doers.

An academic college that has been specifically designed to cater to the learning style of a professional or non-traditional student is University College. University College offers two underOver the past 40 years, Dr. Faudree has seen the university evolve graduate degrees and two master in many ways including its student body. The U of M accepts more degrees, and over 25 degree connon-traditional students today than they ever have before. In fact, the centrations. university accepts more students that are not first-time freshman in the undergraduate program than traditional freshman students. Dr. “University College is designed Faudree believes this may be based on the programs and services the to fit someone that may have exDr. Ralph Faudree University of Memphis offers non-traditional students. perience outside of the academic world,” Dr. Faudree said. “This program offers an appropriate learn“We have a responsibility at this university beyond just first time ing experience for them because it’s an opportunity to merge their students graduating from high school,” Dr. Faudree said. “To serve prior professional experience with various academic programs.” our non-traditional students, the university has to listen and adjust to their needs.”

Dr. Faudree continues AD Uto LTfoster AND initiatives at this university that COMMUTEand R CON NE CTION academic environment will help create a challenging satisfying JAN/FEB 2011 Dr. Faudree is responsible for overseeing key academic compofor students so they can succeed. nents of this university such as course curriculum and academic advising. While managing these duties, he keeps flexibility in mind in “Our initiatives are to recruit students, help students choose the order to accommodate students’ different learning styles. right major for them, and then help them do well in class,” Dr. << Tiger statue standing Faudree said. “The reputation of a university is built on the quality of office.

“Wetall tryintothe doAlumni class scheduling that is flexible,” Dr. Faudree said. your students and the quality of your faculty. Our goal at this univer“We have also increased our online course offerings because a stusity is to ensure we see students succeed from recruitment to compledent may have freedom in their schedule for classes, but they may tion.” not always be able to predict when.”

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Recreation Center Hours Monday– Thursday: 6:30am- 10:30pm

Student Health Center Hours Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays:

Friday 6:30am-9:30pm

8am - 6:00pm & Tuesdays from 9am - 6:00pm

Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 1pm-6pm

AROUND CAMPUS AND FINE ARTS EVENTS: Sign up for TigerText!

Visit: https:// itweb2.memphis.e du/tigertext/ index.php.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS JAZZ COMBOS:

APR 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Harris Concert Hall

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS SOUTHERN COMFORT JAZZ ORCHESTRA:

APR 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Harris Concert Hall

SPRING FLING CENTENNIAL CARNIVAL:

APR 21 at 12:00p.m3:00 p.m. in the UC Alumni Mall

REGGAE DANCE PARTY:

APR 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the UC Ballroom

What would you like to see featured in the Adult & Commuter Connection? Contact the editor, Chandra Towler, at

SAC CINEMA-TOY STORY:

APR 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the UC Theatre

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC:

OPERA SCENES FROM THE UOFM OPERA:

APR 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the UC River Rm

APR 22 at 3:00 p.m. in the Harris Concert Hall

SPRING-A-THON SCAVENGER HUNT:

APR 19– Location TBA

acss@memphis.edu

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Be a part of the Commuter Student Association (CSA)

Visit: memphis.edu/commuterstudents

Upcoming Events

General Body Mtg April 25, UC 308 4pm

Be a part of the Adult Student

SPRING 2012 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE  

Study Day: Thursday, April 26

If your class meets :

Then your final exam will be:

Exam Period: Friday, April 27 - Thursday, May 3

If your class meets :

Then your final exam will be:

MW, 12:40p

W, May 2, 10:00a 12noon

MWF, 6:50a

W, May 2, 7:00 9:00a

MW, 2:20p

W, May 2, 1:00 3:00p

MWF, 8:00a

F, April 27, 8:00 10:00a

MW, 5:30p

W, May 2, 5:30 7:30p

MWF, 9:10a

F, April 27, 10:30a - 12:30p

MW, 7:10p

M, April 30, 7:00 9:00p

MWF, 10:20a

M, April 30, 8:00 10:00a

MW, 8:50p

W, May 2, 8:00 10:00p

MWF, 11:30a

M, April 30, 10:30a - 12:30p

TR, 8:00a

T, May 1, 8:00 - 10:00a

TR, 9:40a

T, May 1, 10:30a - 12:30p

TR, 11:20a

R, May 3, 8:00 - 10:00a

TR, 1:00p

R, May 3, 10:30a - 12:30p

TR, 2:40p

T, May 1, 1:00 - 3:00p

TR, 5:30p

R, May 3, 5:30 - 7:30p

TR, 7:10p

T, May 1, 7:00 - 9:00p

TR, 8:50p

R, May 3, 8:00 - 10:00p

BE HEARD We ask, You Answer.

S, 9:00a

S, April 28, 9:00 11:00a

S, 1:00p

S, April 28, 1:00 3:00p

U, 1:00p

U, April 29, 1:00 3:00p

<<What did you enjoy about the OffCampus Housing Fair?

Association (ASA)

Visit: memphis.edu/adultstudents

Upcoming Events

<< I enjoyed there were different vendors from all areas of the city.

I really enjoyed MLGW b/c I was able to learn more about utilities.~Kevin, Freshman

<< The fair was so colorful and fun! I liked the fact it just wasn’t a bunch of boring vendors. ~ Kathleen, Sophomore

Easter Egg Hunt April 7 Time: TBD

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<< Being able to speak with all the different apt agents at once and face to face was great.~Brooke, Freshman

<< Everyone was very helpful and attentive and excited to help me find an apartment. I enjoyed the pizza too!~ Juan, Junior

SUMMER 2012 CALENDAR Undergraduate Admission/Readmission Application Deadlines Degree Seeking Students: May 1, 2012 Students on Academic Suspension: May 1, 2012

Degree Seeking Graduate & Post Bacc.

April 2, 2012

Seniors & Honors Students

April 3, 2012

Juniors

April 4, 2012

Sophomores

April 5, 2012

Freshmen

April 9, 2012

Non-Degree Seeking

April 11, 2012

1TCH

June 4, 2012

PC191/TN Employees & Senior Citizens

Bursar's Summer Undergrad/ Grad cal.

2TCH

July 10, 2012

RODP

June 5, 2012

PRE

May 11, 2012

FULL

June 1, 2012

1ST

June 1, 2012

2ND

July 9, 2012

1TCH

June 1, 2012

2TCH

July 9, 2012

RODP

June 1, 2012

PRE

May 14, 2012

FULL

June 5, 2012

1ST

June 5, 2012

2ND

July 11, 2012

PRE

May 23, 2012

FULL

July 6, 2012

1ST

June 19, 2012

2ND

July 25, 2012

1TCH

June 13, 2012

2TCH

July 18, 2012

RODP

July 6, 2012

PRE

May 14 - June 1, 2012

FULL

June 4 - August 10, 2012

1ST

June 4 - July 6, 2012

2ND

July 10 - August 10, 2012

1TCH

June 4 - June 22, 2012

2TCH

July 10 - July 27, 2012

RODP

June 4 - August 10, 2012

PRE

May 14, 2012

FULL

June 4, 2012

1ST

June 4, 2012

2ND

July 10, 2012

1TCH

June 4, 2012

2TCH

July 10, 2012

RODP

June 4, 2012

Memorial Day Holiday for PRE (Mon): May 28, 2012 Independence Holiday for 1ST (Wed): July 4, 2012 Full and RODP Break: (Wed - Sun): July 4-8, 2012

FALL 2012 REGISTRATION

PRE

May 31, 2012

FULL

August 9, 2012

Degree Seeking Graduate & Post April 2, 2012 Bacc.

1ST

July 5, 2012

2ND

August 9, 2012

1TCH

June 21, 2012

Seniors & Honors Students

April 3, 2012

Juniors

April 4, 2012

Sophomores

April 5, 2012

Freshmen

April 9, 2012

Non-Degree Seeking

April 11, 2012

PC191/TN Employees & Senior Citizens

Bursar's Fall Undergrad/ Grad cal.

2TCH

July 26, 2012

RODP

August 9, 2012

Last Day of Regular Registration: FULL

August 24, 2012

1ST

August 24, 2012

2ND

October 16, 2012

RODP

August 24, 2012

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Adult Student Association Mixer

On March 16, the Adult Student Association hosted a mixer that included conversation, food, and fun. Around 30 adult students and their spouses and children were able to gather in a fun atmosphere and take a break from their busy schedules.

Vice President of the Adult Student Association, Priscilla Reno, was excited about how the event turned out. “We made a conscious decision to really have an event that both adult students and their families could attend,” Reno said. “ I think the best part of the event was getting to know more adult students over dinner.” ASA plans to have other family oriented social events in the month of April. To learn more about their upcoming events and how to become a member of ASA visit their website at www.memphis.edu/adultstudents

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ADULT & COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICES

FUTURE EVENTS

SPRING 2012 Training Seminars Career and Resume Workshop Tuesday April 17 9:40am-11:05am, UC342 Stress Management Wednesday April 18 12:40pm-2:05pm, REC Center

CONTACT AND GENERAL INFORMATION The Adult and Commuter Student Services office is located on The University of Memphis campus in the University Center RM 243. Our regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. If you need after hours help, please call us to make arrangements. We welcome comments, questions, or suggestions. We can be reached by phone at 901-678-2644 during our regular business hours or after hours leave us a message on voice mail. You may also reach us through e-mail at acss@memphis.edu.