Undergraduate Newsletter
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Table of Contents Semester at a Glance August 24 Classes begin August 31 Last day to add classes via UAccess & without instructor signature September 1 - Deadline to apply for graduation/degree candidacy for Fall 2015 -Begin $25 course late drop fee -Change of schedule form required to add a class with instructor signature September 6 Last day to drop classes without ‘W’ notation on transcript September 7 Any classes dropped as of today will receive a notation of “W” on transcript September 9 Must submit by 2 PM SGPP Internship Spring 2015 application. Change of Major Form closes at 12 PM. September 15 Last day to add units before $250 late fee. September 20 Last day to file Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) October 16 Last Day to change classes with only instructor signature, after today, need a petition for the Dean’s signature November 1 Last Day to withdraw from a class via UAccess December 9 Last Day of Classes & last day to submit complete withdrawal from UA December 10 Reading Day December 11-17 Final Exams SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 2
SGPP Program Fees
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SGPP Travel Funding Stipend
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Fall 2015 Graduation
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Reminders
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SGPP Event
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Internship Opportunities
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Job Opportunity
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Announcements
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Academic Advising
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SGPP Program Fees School of Government and Public Policy Program Fees Please note that Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science and Public Management and Policy majors in junior and senior standing, 60 Units, in SGPP a $450 program fee will be assessed each fall and spring semester until graduation. SGPP Law majors in junior and senior standing are charged a $900 program fee each fall and spring semester until graduation. Program fees are used for programs that provide student resources and experiences, including but not limited to: academic advising, scholarships, professional skill development, expanded internship opportunities, career networking, speaker series, and seminars. All program fee activities are reviewed and approved by our Student Governance Board. For more information please go to http://sgpp.arizona.edu/content/sgpp-program-fees.
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SGPP Travel Funding Stipend
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Fall 2015 Graduation
GRADUATING IN December 2015? APPLY NOW TO AVOID THE LATE FEE!
If you are graduating this December you must apply for degree candidacy by September 1! Detailed instructions on how to initiate your paperwork, can be found on our degree check page.
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Reminders
Fall Internship Application Deadlines Internship Applications for the Fall 2015 semester will be accepted until
Wednesday, September 9th at 2 PM! No exceptions!
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Reminders
Change of Major Forms Change of Major forms will be accepted until
Wednesday, September 9th at 12 PM! No exceptions!
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Reminders Dear Juniors and Seniors,
We have partnered with Career Services to give our junior and senior majors access to Wildcat Joblink. Wildcat JobLink is a state-of-the-art career management tool, offering UA students access to jobs, internships, and a range of other services including campus interviewing and resume referrals.
To access JobLink, please visit the Career Services website at https:// www.career.arizona.edu/joblink. All you need is your NETID and password to login and take advantage of these great services.
Why is SGPP only funding juniors and seniors to have access to JobLink? The funding comes from SGPP Program Fees, which only our junior and senior majors pay. If you are a freshman or sophomore, you are welcome to register and pay the annual $5 fee out of pocket. Visit https:// www.career.arizona.edu/joblink to register.
I will be a junior at the end of the current semester. When can I have access? SGPP will be requesting access for any students who have reached 60+ credits each semester after the census date (the 21st day of the semester). So, if you will have 60+ completed credits at the end of this semester, you will be granted access next semester after the census date. If you have any questions, please email ahackett@email.arizona.edu. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 8
SGPP Event
RSVP: http://sgpp.arizona.edu/fall-2015workshop-series
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities Pretrial Services UNPAID Internships Spring 2016 These internships are for the Spring 2016 semester covering January through May 2016. If a previous application was submitted (for the Fall 2015 semester or paid internships) students must submit a new application for the new semester. The students may upload or use the same letter(s) of recommendation(s) as when applying for the Fall 2015 semester. Students are invited to supplement their academic curriculum by interning in the Pima County Superior Court’s Pretrial Services Release Assessment Division located at the Pima County Adult Detention Center OR in the Pretrial Release Services Division located at 150 W. Congress. The general focus of the internship is to provide students with the opportunity to work in a structured criminal justice setting and develop professional-caliber skills related to conducting interviews, assessing information and writing reports. Interns interview defendants, conduct background investigations and assist in preparation of reports for the Court. The link to the Court’s web site and application system is below; the subtends need to look for title Pretrial Services UNPAID internships Spring 2016 http://agency.governmentjobs.com/scpima/default.cfm
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities! Check out the SGPP Internships page for an updated comprehensive list of all local and regional internships, such as: Kirkpatrick for Arizona 2016 campaign Pima County Superior Court Pretrial Services Spring 2016 application information Pima GOP Contact information, internship description, instructions on how to enroll, and more! The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona claims no political affiliations.
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Job Opportunity
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Announcements
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Announcements What is theory? How do scholars, policy makers and the public theorize? How do theories of International Relations (IR) matter in today’s complex world? Join us this fall in an Honors Section of POL/GWS 461
POL/GWS 461: FEMINIST AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 - 12:15 Professor V. Spike Peterson, Ph.D. Office: Social Sciences: 314C This course will
explore what it means to theorize and how power operates in knowledge production processes
survey contemporary theories of International Relations and how they shape practices of world politics
examine how theories of IR matter for understanding and responding to structural inequalities of gender/sex, race/ethnicity, class and nationality
familiarize students with feminist perspectives on, and feminist contributions to, theories of IR and Global Political Economy, emphasizing how gender shapes, and is shaped by, processes of globalization
Gender is understood here not as a synonym for ‘woman’ but as a hierarchical coding of masculinity and femininity that pervades social relations and institutional practices, with systemic (though not deterministic) effects on inequalities. Gender meanings and practices permeate our lives, and a closer look at these processes is more illuminating than many anticipate, with relevance and implications for who we are, how we think, and how we act – as individuals, groups, communities and nation-states.
For more information, or to seek enrollment without the prerequisites, please contact Professor Peterson at spikep@email.arizona.edu
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Announcements
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Announcements
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Announcements Students: Are YOU Internship Ready? Get the EDGE at this exclusive FREE series! Get the EDGE this semester and fast track your future. Designed to empower students through self-assessment and professional development workshops, the Edge Program will provide students with a proactive action plan. Targeting sophomores and juniors, Edge is offered in three sessions: Tuesdays from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm from September 8th to November 3rd (all majors) Tuesdays from 5 pm – 6 pm from September 8th to November 3rd (STEM* majors) Wednesdays from 12 pm – 1 pm from September 9th to November 4th (all majors) Seating is limited to 40 students per session. Sign up today to ensure a seat. This nine-week program focuses on topics employers consistently cite as critical in the areas of leadership and career prep. Sign up ASAP to ensure yourself a spot and position yourself to get the EDGE when it comes to your internship and job search. All sessions will be held in Career Services, Suite 411 of the Student Union Memorial Center. Register for Edge at https://orgsync.com/16965/forms/126427
Brandie VanOrder (bvanorder@email.arizona.edu) from Leadership Programs and Amina Sonnie (Amina@email.arizona.edu) from Career Services are heading up this classroom experience. Please contact either Brandie or Amina for more information. Brought to you by Career Services and Leadership Programs, the EDGE career and leadership development series will give students the resources and skills they need to land that coveted internship or career position. Don’t be on edge…get the Edge! Sign up today. *STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 20
Announcements Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Workshop The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study, as appropriate to the individual. For those students seeking professional assistance, one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn, Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting. Mr. Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback. There are three components to this workshop. 1. Practice tests: The course begins with a GRE practice test administered under simulated test conditions. Scores will be analyzed to determine areas of strength and weakness for each participant. One additional practice test will be taken in class, and another will be taken at home to familiarize students with the GRE's computer format. 2. Group instruction: Test-taking strategies for the quantitative, verbal and writing sections of the GRE will be covered along with time management, stress/anxiety and other topics relating to test performance. Timed sections will be administered to assess individual strengths/weaknesses and to improve pacing. 3. Extra help from the instructor: The instructor, Michael Flynn, is Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting and former admissions committee member at Harvard University and the UCSD School of Medicine. Extra help will be available during and after the workshop. Dates The Fall 2015 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days, as noted below. As new material is presented in each class, students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop. The workshop is held on the UA campus. · Saturday, September 19, 9am - 5pm · Sunday, September 20, 9am - 1pm · Saturday, October 17, 9am - 5pm · Sunday, October 18, 9am - 1pm Cost The cost of the workshop is $300, which includes all instruction, a GRE practice book and extra help both during and after the workshop. Registration To request a seat, please contact Michael Flynn by email: gradpros@gmail.com. In addition to your full name and phone number, please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE: · Current UA students: indicate your year in school (junior, senior, graduate student, etc) and expected GRE test date. Note: you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop. · UA alumni: indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date. · UA staff: indicate your title, department, and expected GRE test date. · Community members: indicate your expected GRE test date. Class size is limited and registration is prioritized in the order indicated above. Additional Information Additional questions may be directed to Stephanie Adamson in the UA Graduate College. Please refer to the UA Testing Office for general information about the GRE. The Think Tank also offers GRE preparation services. SGPP Undergraduate Newsletter Page 21
Academic Advising Academic Advising Info To see your Academic Advisor click here
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