2014 High School Counselors Workshop Program

– HOSTED BY MANOA ADMISSIONS Friday, September 12, 2014 ・UHM Campus Center ・ #HSCW14

Map Warrior Recreation Center Campus Center tours

Art Building � parking structure

Art 132

HNL Shuttles

Campus Center Second Floor Campus Center Third Floor 308 307 to 2nd floor

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Executive Dining

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Itinerary Time

Activity

Location

7:45 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.

Check-In

3rd Floor, Campus Center

7:45 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.

Continental Breakfast

Campus Center Ballroom

8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.

Academic & Student Services Fair Fair Informational Sessions* Warrior Recreation Center Tours**

Campus Center Ballroom Campus Center Ballroom Front of Warrior Recreation Center

9:45 A.M. - 10:15 A.M.

Welcome Address

Art Audiorium. Art 132

10:30 A.M. - 11:20 A.M.

Workshop Session I

Various, Campus Center

11:30 A.M. - 12:20 P.M.

Workshop Session II

Various, Campus Center

12:30 P.M. - 1:20 P.M.

Lunch Buffet

Campus Center Ballroom

1:30 P.M. - 2:20 P.M.

Workshop Session III

Various, Campus Center

2:30 P.M. - 2:35 P.M.

Closing Address

Campus Center Ballroom

2:35 P.M. - 3:20 P.M.

HACAC Meeting

Campus Center Ballroom

7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Optional Wahine Volleyball vs. UCLA

Stan Sheriff Center

*Fair Informational Sessions

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8:30

Meet outside first floor of the Warrior Recreation Center. See map on the left.

Tours start at:

8:50

What's New in Medical School Admissions at JABSOM This session will touch upon some of the current trends in medical school admissions -- particularly as they relate to JABSOM. Information will also be provided regarding the Doctor of Medicine Early Acceptance Program (DMEAP).

At the Center of the Sciences: Degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry The Department of Chemistry will discuss the degrees we offer, what graduates can do with a baccalaureate in chemistry, and how students can prepare for entering the program. This presentation will highlight our newest degrees, the BA and BS in Biochemistry.

9:10

What is Computer Science?

We'll present a brief background of what computer science is, how it is different from Computer Engineering, Academy of Creative Media, Management Information Systems and Ed. Technology.

Tours

8:15, 8:30, 8:45, & 9:00

Academic & Student Services Fair AV Cart: Laptop, LCD, iPod adapter

Fair Info Sessions 8:30 What's New in Medical School Admissions at JABSOM 8:50 At the Center of the Sciences: Degrees in Chem. & Biochem.

9:10 What is Computer Science?

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Shidler College of Business William S. Richardson School of Law Engineering, College of Engineering - Native Hawaiian Sci. & Engineering Mentorship Prog (NHSEMP) Hawaiinuiakea - School of Hawaiian Knowledge - Native Hawaiian Stud. Services Center for Pacific Islands Studies East Asian Languages & Literatures Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures, Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas (LLEA) Second Language Studies

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First Year Programs Honors Program Financial Aid Services Financial Literacy Program University Health Services, Health Promotion Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Manoa Bookstore Commuter Services Public Safety Student-Athlete Academic Services Manoa Advising Center Student Support Services Na Pua No'eau Counseling and Student Development Center KOKUA Program Student Housing Services National Student Exchange Study Abroad Center Summer Sessions College Opportunities Program Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity Manoa Career Center Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center Graduate Education, Office of

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Social Sciences, Office of Student Engagement Social Sciences, Program for Civic Engagement Anthropology, Department of Matsunaga Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution Sociology, Department of Women's Studies, Department of Religion, Department of Communicology, Department of History, Department of Education, Office of Student Academic Services, College of Theatre and Dance, Department of Information and Computer Sciences, Department of Travel Industry Management, School of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, College of School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology & C-MORE Biology, Department of Botany, Department of Chemistry, Department of JABSOM Office of Admissions Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Medical Technology Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work Nursing and Dental Hygiene, School of Public Health Studies, Office of

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Anthropology, Department of Biology, Department of Botany, Department of Center for Pacific Islands Studies Chemistry, Department of College Opportunities Program Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Communicology, Department of Commuter Services Counseling and Student Development Center East Asian Languages & Literatures Education, Office of Student Academic Services, College of

Engineering - Native Hawaiian Sci. & Engineering Mentorship Prog (NHSEMP)

Engineering, College of Financial Aid Services Financial Literacy Program First Year Programs Graduate Education, Office of Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

Hawaiinuiakea - School of Hawaiian Knowledge - Native Hawaiian Stud. Services

History, Department of Honors Program Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures, Department of Information and Computer Sciences, Department of JABSOM Office of Admissions KOKUA Program Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas (LLEA) Manoa Advising Center Manoa Bookstore Manoa Career Center Matsunaga Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution Medical Technology Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work Na Pua No'eau National Student Exchange Nursing and Dental Hygiene, School of Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center Public Health Studies, Office of Public Safety Religion, Department of School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology & C-MORE Second Language Studies Shidler College of Business Social Sciences, Office of Student Engagement Social Sciences, Program for Civic Engagement Sociology, Department of Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity Student Housing Services Student Support Services Student-Athlete Academic Services Study Abroad Center Summer Sessions Theatre and Dance, Department of Travel Industry Management, School of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, College of University Health Services, Health Promotion William S. Richardson School of Law Women's Studies, Department of

Breakout Sessions Admissions 101 (session one only) Room: CC Executive Dining Room Ryan Yamaguchi, Assistant Director of Admissions This session will help counselors understand the UHM Admissions process. Topics covered are admission requirements, application process, and important deadlines. Other topics include information on how to complete the Self-Reported Application and what to expect for the next application cycle.

Financial Aid 101 (session two only) Room: CC Executive Dining Room Jodie Kuba, Financial Aid Services Director Join us for a question based discussion on UHM’s financial aid process. Representatives from UHM’s financial aid office will be available to answer questions that counselors have.

Talk Story with Admissions (session three only) Room: CC Executive Dining Room Carissa Gusman, Admissions Counselor & select Admissions Office Staff This session will be a facilitated discussion about your experience with admissions. What do you like? What can be improved? And how do we continue to build solid relationships with counselors and students in Hawai‘i. Please come prepared for honest dialogue while looking towards a positive future.

Why Mānoa was the Best Decision I Ever Made (sessions one, two, & three) Room: CC 203 A/B/C Justin Wamsley, Admissions Counselor Often wonder what our current students are experiencing on the UH Mānoa Campus? Why students from Hawai‘i and from elsewhere chose Mānoa as their college pick? Experience Mānoa through the eyes of our current students with this interactive student panel. Hear the current perspectives from a number of our students on academics, student life, and the college experience found only at UH Mānoa. Students will discuss the benefits of attending UH Mānoa, opportunities they have been provided while on campus and provide insight on why UH was a great investment for their college experience.

Fostering a Generation of Creative Problem-Solvers for our Environment (sessions one, two, & three) Room: CC 307 Leona Anthony & Marcie Grabowski, School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology To maintain our standard of living, to promote sustainability among our islands, and to perpetuate native Hawaiian ecosystems, a group of creative problem-solvers is needed to understand and address these challenges. At UHM, the problem solvers of tomorrow are the Earth-Air-and Ocean science majors of today. The journey to becoming future leaders begins with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.

The New Exploratory Program (sessions one, two, & three) Room: CC 308 Matt Eng, Academic Advisor Students have an exciting opportunity, starting in 2014. If they are not yet ready to declare their majors, they can sign up for course clusters in interest areas that will allow them to explore a grouping of similar majors. Course clusters have been specially designed to fulfill General Education and potential introductory major courses. Interest areas include: Business and Industry; Integrative Studies; Visual, Creative and Performing Arts; Humanities and Social Sciences; Language Studies; Exploratory Science and General Exploratory. Learn more and ask questions at this session.

"Closets are for Clothes": Building Respect for LGBT People Across Campus (sessions one & two) Room: CC 309 Camaron Mikio Jimenez Miyamoto, LGBT Student Services Coordinator Students should never feel forced to hide "who they are" in order to receive a safe and quality education. In this workshop, we will: (1) Learn the meaning of "LGBT" and the complexities of gender identity, sexual orientation, birth sex, and gender expression. (2) Identify ways to ensure campuses respect all individual's gender identity, sexual orientation and gender expression. (3) Share best practices and models for student support in Hawai‘i.

Preparing for Success in the Life Sciences (sessions one, two, & three) Room: CC 310 Stephanie Kraft-Tery, Advising and Assessment Coordinator, Department of Biology Join us to learn about the Life Science majors available in the College of Natural Sciences. We will provide information about the degrees available and an overview of the differences in their curriculum. You will be introduced to the many exciting opportunities available for students to get involved. In addition, we will discuss necessary placement exams and steps to prepare students for success.

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