Friday, October 14, 2005
News 15th Street
Rose State College
6420 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110
Vol. XXXV Issue 8
Oct. 14, 2005
New enrollment methods explored, explained Photos by SCOTT EVENSON
Early course selection suggested to all learners
Enrollment is easier and faster with many options. Clockwise from left: Ryan Garner, business major, helps Tosha Fennell, radiology technician major, enroll online; Casey
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The Office of Academic Advisement will begin helping students enroll for the Spring 2006 semester starting Nov. 7. This enrollment cycle, however, will also be used to fully incorporate a new advisement system that has
been in use since the start of the fall semester. The “blended enrollment” system promotes students going to specialized advisors in each academic division to enroll in their classes, according to Coordinator of Academic Advisement Casey Walker. “We are trying to promote early enrollment,” Walker
said. “We want the students to go talk to their advisors early.” Under blended enrollment, students who have declared a major would visit a specialized advisor in the academic division of their major. There, the advisor could answer specific questions the student may have, and have a
much better idea of what the student really needs to graduate with the degree he or she needs. Undeclared majors and first time college students would be better suited to visit the advisors in the Academic Advisement Office, located in the Student Services Building, Room 100.
recording artist Les Taylor entitled “Roots, Rock and Reggae.” Eight RSC student clubs and organizations entered cultural displays in the Culture Display contest. The Brother to Brother Club featured the African nation of Ghana, including samples of Ghana currency and handouts explaining the local geography, economy and culture. The Friends of the Library Club had a table featuring the culture of Sweden. There were coloring sheets featuring Swedish flora and fauna. The club was also accepting both cash and book donations for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Baptist Collegiate Ministries had a display featuring the ancient Christian Bible, includ-
ing a display of the Ten Commandments. The Black Student Association had a table display of the Ibibio tribe of Nigeria. The display included local art and artifacts, as well as a sampling of Nigerian foods including the Cassava and Cocoyam. The Non Traditional Students Club featured the culture of India with a display on India’s national bird, animal, fruit, flower, tree and the National Emblem, the Lion of Sarnath. Greece was featured by the International Students Club, featuring maps and information about modern Greek culture, as well as soaps made of olive oil. The TEACH Club featured the culture of Ireland, including a handout of information on Irish
history and folklore, as well as paper shamrocks with an Irish blessing printed on them. Finally, the student senate presented the culture of ancient Rome, including information on Rome’s military accomplishments. The display also featured a breastplate and set of iron gauntlets. First place was awarded to the BSA, with student senate coming in second. The International Students Club and the Non-Traditional Students Club tied for third. “This festival is very cool,” Student Senate Vice President Yancy Scott said. “People here get to see cultures and performances they might have otherwise not had an opportunity to see.” btrude@rose.edu
Transfer students from other colleges or universities with declared majors would visit the specialist advisor in their division. “We now have the ability to develop relationships with the students,” Humanities Division Advisor Rick Woodard said. “Students can have contact that is consistent now…
The second annual Intercultural Day festival began at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 inside the Student Center cafeteria. The festival, sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Communication and Education, showcased many cultures from around the world with presentations by both on campus organizations and organizations from the community. The festival was moved indoors from the Campus Mall due to concerns over the possibility of rain. “The festival was great, even though it was indoors,” Terrance Grayson, club advisor for Brother to Brother said. The festivities were started by a welcoming statement from Dr. Shenethia Manuel, presidential advisor on intercultural communication and education, followed by a presentation by Michael Korenblit of Respect Diversity, a non-profit foundation to promote diversity, entitled “Why Diversity?” After the opening presentation, Basically Bostick began the entertainment on the stage with an ethnic music and poetry presentation. Also performing were the Native American dancers of Northwest Classen High School and the Mexican Dancers of Capitol Hill High School. The Silver Stars and Twirlers and the Blue Feline Dancers from Star Spencer High School also performed. The Saints Chorale Dance team and Music and Motion team from Santa Fe South High School performed as well. The entertainment was concluded by a performance from
The student senate celebrates the ancient Roman culture at the 2005 Intercultural Day. Senate and clubs sponsored booths to encourage understanding and tolerance for other cultures.
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Project helps students connect to educators in relaxed atmosphere Photo by MORGAN HORNER
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Photo by MORGAN HORNER
Intercultural Day celebrates diversity on campus
They know who to go to. If they are having problems, Humanities students know to come to me.” Walker stresses that while students may be guided to visit the specialist advisor for their division, that does not mean they can only enroll with that advisor. “The student is not solely limited to enrolling in their division,” Walker said. “We want to try to expedite the enrollment process, to get them accurate information in as little a wait as possible. If it looks like one advisor is full, a student can enroll in any division, but we want students to enroll with their home division if at all possible.” Students are also able to enroll in classes online, with the help of RSC’s OASIS system. Through OASIS, students can add and drop classes using the class numbers listed in the “CL#” column in the class schedule book. Students can also view their grades, print copies of their schedule and unofficial transcripts. “We really hope students take advantage of our online capabilities,” Walker said. For more information about spring enrollment, online enrollment or the division advisor system, visit the Academic Advisement Office in SSB100. btrude@rose.edu
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The RSC Office for Enrollment Management hosted “Project Success” from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Student Center Main Dining Room. “Project Success is an event that tries to connect students and faculty in a meaningful way,” Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Dean Fisher said. “It allows students to learn more about the majors at RSC from the professors themselves.” Approximately 250 students attended the event at which each division on campus was represented. The major divisions are Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, Business and Humanities. “Every division was well represented,” Fisher said. Special information sessions were held for Health Science majors at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “Project Success” was held in a social setting - with free pizza available to all attendees - in order to make students feel more comfortable with sitting down with faculty and asking questions. “This allows students to get direct information about their major,” Fisher said. “Instead of learning just what classes are needed for their major, they can
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learn what they will experience in the classes, what is expected of them.” Students who are undeclared or are interested in transferring majors were given an opportunity to learn about the degree programs in depth, with insight of the program’s exact requirements from the faculty members who teach the courses. The average undergraduate student will change their major four times before graduating. “I think it’s great,” Aaron Anglin, international relations major, said. “It lets students and faculty sit down and talk about majors in an informal setting so they can learn more about their majors. It is better than a formal setting where it is like the teachers are higher than everyone else. In an informal setting, it’s like ‘I can talk to you, you can talk to me,’ there is no raising your hand. It is just a ‘hey, how is it going?’ situation.” For more information about a certain degree program, visit the division advisor in the appropriate division or an instructor who teaches courses in the program. For more information about Project Success, contact the Academic Enrollment Office at 733-7408. btrude@rose.edu
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