DPHS Graduate Programs December 2021 Newsletter by UM Department of Public Health Sciences

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Department of Public Health Sciences

December 22, 2021

WINTER BREAK AND SPRING 2022 SEMESTER UPDATE

Dear DPHS Students,

I trust that you’ve had a successful Fall semester. As we approach the Winter holidays and beginning of Spring semester, below is important information regarding Spring 2022 registration and course schedule. Winter Holidays The Department will be closed the week of December 24-31. Many faculty and staff will be on vacation before and after this period. Therefore, if you need assistance with course registration or any other matter, you are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Graduate Programs Office before December 24th. DPHS Winter & Spring Break Course Registration As a reminder, Spring registration is open and classes are filling up. If you are planning to take any of the courses offered during the DPHS Winter & Spring Break you will need assistance with registration. You must register in Canelink before the course start date. Please reach out to my office for assistance with registration before December 23, 2021. I can be reached at cduncombe@med.miami.edu See below DPHS Winter and Spring Break courses with specific dates. The Spring 2022 drop add dates will apply for the DPHS Winter & Spring Break courses above. Students must adhere to the drop add dates stated on the Academic Calendar. https://registrar.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/academic-calendarspring-2022.pdf See drop add dates below: • • •

Spring semester classes begin – January 18, 2022 Last day to add a course – January 26, 2022 Last day to drop a course without a W – February 2, 2022

Canelink Registration All students, must enroll in Canelink to ensure that credits taken are counted towards your degree. A series of Canelink tutorial videos are in Blackboard to assist you with registration. Please visit the one stop shop in Blackboard, under the courses tab to find the canelink tutorials. Academic Advising Hold All students have an “Academic Advising Hold.” Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisors to discuss course selection. After meeting with you, your advisor will send me an email to release the advising hold so you can enroll in the selected courses. It is your responsibility to resolve all other holds placed on your account. This includes a financial, international, health, social security, missing documents hold, etc. You may visit ‘Canes Central website for information on holds, registration, financial aid, inquiries, forms, etc.

If you have any questions please send me an email at cduncombe@med.miami.edu Have a wonderful day. Regards,

Carlen Duncombe, MPA Senior Manager, Enrollment Services University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Public Health 1120 NW 14th Street, 9th Floor, Room 928 Miami, FL 33136 Telephone: 305-243-1212 Fax: 305-243-6061 Email: cduncombe@med.miami.edu Website: www.publichealth.med.miami.edu/graduate

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OFFICE OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS ANNOUNCEMENTS DPHS Spring 2022 Course Schedule A copy of the schedule can be found under the Courses tab in Blackboard and on the Course Schedules page on the Graduate Studies website. Please continue to check the Blackboard One Stop Shop and website for the most up-to-date copy of the schedule.

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DPHS Holiday Hours The Department will be closed the week of December 24 – 31. There will be limited staff and faculty as many will be on vacation before and after this closure. Please plan any office visits to the Graduate Programs Staff in advance of the holiday closure.

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INSTRUCTIONAL MODALITY – SPRING 2022 SEMESTER

The Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS) intends to offer the Spring 2022 courses using a blended teaching modality that is both in person as well as online via Blackboard and Zoom. The precise blend will vary from class to class and is subject to change as local pandemic conditions develop. As has been done since the pandemic began, all of our course instructors are committed to accommodating any class absences due to illness, quarantine, etc. All updates regarding the instructional modality of DPHS courses will be communicated accordingly.

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The Department of Public Health Sciences wishes you a blessed and safe holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

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