Undergraduate
New Student
Info Session
2016-2017
Preparing students to understand the challenges of the present
and contribute to generating a healthy, sustainable future
Agenda:
Introductions
Overview of Academic & Special Programs,
Academic policies and procedures
Internships
Major Sessions
Lunch
Student Counselor Advising Sessions
James W. Hughes, PhD
Dean
Dona Schneider, PhD
Associate Dean of Academic Programs
Steve Weston
Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services
Ray Caprio, PhD
Undergraduate Program Director
Christina Torian
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising
Abby Stern Cardinale
Coordinator, Undergraduate Student Services
LaToya Fendrick
Coordinator, Undergraduate Student Services
Ann Marie Hill
Internship Coordinator
WELCOME
Dr. James W. Hughes
Dean
A Message from
Dr. Ray Caprio
Undergraduate Program Director
Health Administration (501)
Planning and Public Policy (762)
Public Health (832)
Public Policy (833)
Urban Planning & Design (971)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey –
New Brunswick
Prerequisites
Please pay attention to course
prerequisites when planning your
schedule.
For example, Research Methods is always
a prerequisite to the internship. You
cannot take them in the same semester
and that includes summer.
New Courses for Fall 2016
Intro to LEAN for Health Care - 10:501:412 (1 cr)
Administrative Issues for Health Care Managers – 10:501:310
Social Policy in Dev. Nations – 10:762:484/ 10:833:484
Peer Education Advocacy (ADawGS) – 10:832:262
Public Policy Implications of 2016 Elections – 10:833:483
Certificate Programs (4) – Planning and Public Policy
The School offers four certificate programs related to Planning and
Public Policy:
• Urban Planning (24)
• Community Development (24)
• Real Estate (24)
• Community Sustainability (18)
Certificate Programs (4) – Public Health
The School offers four certificate programs related to
Public Health:
• Health Disparities (18)
• Public Health Advocacy/Education (18)
• Public Health Management (18)
• Public Health Preparedness (18)
Articulated Masters Degree
Programs
Planning and Public Policy Programs: BA or BS/MCRP, BA or BS/MPP at the
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Interested
students must have:
• at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA
•take GRE in fall of junior year
• apply by February 1st of junior year
Public Health Program: BS/MPH in conjunction with Rutgers School of Public
Health-Piscataway. Interested students must:
• have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA
• between 60-90 credits (preferably rising juniors)
• grades of at least a ‘B’ in statistics or research methods
• no more than one ‘C’ in required science courses (for ENOH concentration)
• The GRE is waived for this program
Bloustein Research Fellows
Public Health, Planning and Public Policy, and Public
Policy students interested in applied research, i.e.,
community development, energy, health, transportation
policy, urban planning or workforce development - and
holding a major grade-point average of 3.400 or better,
are encouraged to apply to the honors research courses.
The courses will replace the internships for the above
majors.
Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement Fellowship Program (undergraduates and graduates)
Students work collaboratively on projects in
communities in New Jersey. Up to five undergraduates
are selected each year. Fellowships are $5,000 each. You
must have at least 60 credits to apply.
Mary Ann and Steven Allard -
Fellowship Program (non-traditional public health students)
For the 2016-2017 academic year, two (2) undergraduate
students in the public health major will be selected to
receive the Allard Fellowships. The two fellows will receive
$2000 each. DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 3rd.
Internships
Ann Marie Hill
Internship Coordinator
• Joint Degree
• Direct Admit
Also, please note: This is the Edward J. Bloustein
School of Planning and Public Policy, not the School
of Public Health (that is a separate school for
graduate students only)
Grade Policy
All courses pertaining to your major must be completed
with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
If a student receives a ‘D’ grade in a required course, he
or she must retake the course and receive a ‘C’ or
better in order to satisfy the requirement.
There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Special Permission Policy
Requests for special permission numbers should be sent to
[email protected]
SP# Policy: Students have 5 days to utilize the special
permission number issued to them. After that, the number
will be reissued to another student.
We do not have wait lists. So, please plan accordingly.
Academic Integrity and
Grade Appeals
Steve Weston
Asst. Dean of Student Services
Academic Integrity
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Plagiarism
Cheating
Fabrication
Facilitation of Dishonesty
Academic Sabotage
Violation of Research or Professional Ethics
Violations Involving Potentially Criminal Activity
Sanctions: Grade of “F”; Probation; Dismissal from Major;
Suspension from University; Expulsion
Grade Appeals
• Students must speak with the course professor or
instructor regarding grades.
• If a professor/instructor and student are unable to find a
solution, the student may then contact the Bloustein
School's Undergraduate Program Director.
• If the issue remains unresolved, the matter will be
reviewed by the Bloustein School's Assistant Dean for
Student and Academic services. The decision of the
Assistant Dean is final.
Student Organizations and Honorary
• Bloustein Public Service Association (BPSA)
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Open to all majors interested in community service
• Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary Beta Epsilon Chapter (ESG)
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Open to students who have one or more semesters as a
declared major or minor in Public Health.
• Future Health Administrators (FHA)
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Open to all students interested in health administration
• New Jersey Public Health Association- Rutgers (NJPHA)
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Open to all students interested in public health @RU and
throughout New Jersey
Resources for Non-Traditional Students
• University College Community
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Supports adult and nontraditional students enrolled in
undergraduate courses on the Rutgers, New Brunswick
Campus
• Douglass Bunting Program
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Full-time or part-time female students of nontraditional age
enrolled at Rutgers- New Brunswick, are eligible to join
• Veterans
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Office for Veteran Services – College Avenue
RU SERVS – student organization
Bloustein Veterans Advisor – Abby Stern Cardinale
Fall 2016 Academic Calendar- Important Dates
September 5 - Last day to withdraw completely and receive 100% refund
September 5 - All University Offices Closed
September 6- First Day of Class; in person late registration begins (by credits)
September 10 - Saturday classes begin
September 13 - Last day to Drop without a “W” grade
September 14 - Last day to Add
September 19 - Cancellation of registration for non-payment of term bill
October 31 – Last day to drop with a “W” grade
November 22 – Change of Designation Day – Thursday classes meet
November 23 - – Change of Designation Day – Friday classes meet
November 24 and 25 – Thanksgiving Recess
November 28- Last day to withdraw from school
December 15 - Reading Day
December 23- Fall Term ends
December 24th - Jan 2nd - All University Offices Closed (winter recess)
January 17 – Spring 2017 Term begins
May 14 – University Commencement
CLASS YEAR
Upon admission to Rutgers each student is
given a class year. If you plan to graduate
before or after the given date, it is your
responsibility to change it.
EJB students – ucc.rutgers.edu/professional-schools
SAS students – mymajor.sas.rutgers.edu
SEBS students – mymajor.sebs.rutgers.edu
Advising:
•Degree Navigator
• On line schedule of classes
• Christina Torian – Assistant Director
• Abby Stern Cardinale – Student Counselor
• LaToya Fendrick – Student Counselor
Student Responsibility to Keep Informed
In addition to the material in the online Rutgers catalog, important
information about the Bloustein School is printed in the Undergraduate
Schedule of Classes, which is published online by the Office of the Registrar.
Bloustein School students are responsible for keeping themselves informed of
all policies and procedures announced in these publications, distributed by
the school, posted on the undergraduate programs website
(http://bloustein.rutgers.edu/undergraduate), and contained in official
notices posted on the Listserv.
This is Rutgers University Policy.
Contact Information
Christina Torian, Assistant Director
Office of Academic and Student Services
Phone: (848) 932-2726
Email: [email protected]
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public
Policy
33 Livingston Avenue, 1st Floor Suite
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Web: http://bloustein.rutgers.edu/undergraduate/
General Email: [email protected]
Abby Stern Cardinale, Coordinator
Phone: (848) 932-2905
Email: [email protected]
LaToya Fendrick, Coordinator
Phone: (848) 932-2701
Email: [email protected]
Q and A
Major Sessions
Health Administration – room 112
Planning and Public Policy – room 170
Public Health – Forum
Public Policy – room 113
Urban Planning and Design – room 168
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!