Student Academic Affairs
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Volume XXV • Number 2
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Contents
STUDENTS’ COUNSELING OFFICE
G150 Angell Hall, 763-1553
New LS&A Academic Advising
Center Director ..................... 1
Related Offices
From the Desk of
the Assistant Dean ................ 2
COMPREHENSIVE STUDIES
PROGRAM (CSP)
G155 Angell Hall, 764-9128
New 1997 LS&A Advisors 2,3
HONORS PROGRAM
1228 Angell Hall, 764-6274
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMS
G513 Michigan Union, 764-4311
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE ADVISING
134 Tyler, East Quad, 763-0032
Graduation Information ........ 3
Dr. Alice Reinarz
Appointed New Director of
the LS&A Advising Center
Dr. Alice G. Reinarz, formerly the Director of the Undergraduate Advising Center at the University of Texas at Austin, joined
Student Academic Affairs as the new Director of the LS&A Academic Advising Center in September. Alice began her advising
career in the Microbiology Department at UT-Austin and subsequently became the first Director of the Undergraduate Advising
Center, serving all of the undergraduate colleges on the Austin
campus. Under her leadership the Center rapidly developed into a
nationally recognized Advising Center, receiving the National
Academic Advising Association “Outstanding Institutional Advising Program Award” in 1995. Last year Alice also coedited Teaching Through Academic Advising: A Faculty Perspective.
A native Texan, Alice received both her B.A. and Ph.D. degrees
in Microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin, and she
taught microbiology courses there for more than twenty years. Very
active in the education committees of the American Society for
Microbiology, the nation's largest biological society, Alice was the
1990 recipient of the Carski Award for Distinguished Teaching.
This national award is given annually to one person in recognition
of a career of distinguished teaching in microbiology.
Of her move to Michigan, Alice says, “It has been wonderful.
In many respects my experience as a new administrator is comparable to being a first year student – full of uncertainty and excitement. I look forward to the opportunity to work with LS&A students and faculty.”
November/December 1997
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/saa/
Letter From the Student
Government President .......... 4
Fall/Winter 1997-8 Calendar 4
Professional School
Admission Test Dates ........... 4
Tidbits
Advisors are Available
by email
When you have quick questions that
do not require an appointment, you
can message your own general advisor
via email. If you do not remember the
name of your advisor, send your
question to:
[email protected]
and an answer or referral will be sent
in response.
Late Course Descriptions
Course descriptions that were not
submitted in time to be included in the
LS& A Course Guide are available on
the Student Academic Affairs website.
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From the Desk of the
New 1997 LS&A Advisors
Assistant Dean...
The Fall semester is rapidly
drawing to a close. Most midterms are completed and your
academic progress is critical at
this time in the term. Waiting
until Thanksgiving to devote
your full attention to your
academic responsibilities could
be too late. Beyond your course
work, there are additional
responsibilities that require your
attention.
Important deadlines are
pending. Friday, November 7th
Esrold A. Nurse
is the ninth week deadline for
late drop/add. Any adjustments in your course load must be made
by this date. We strongly encourage you to consult with one of our
academic advisors if you have any questions about the advisability
of dropping or adding a course. We have streamlined the late drop/
add process this fall, but on Monday, November 10th, when petitions for an exception to the late drop/add deadline begin, you will
need to present serious unforeseeable circumstances that have not
been present throughout the term.
Thursday the 20th begins early registration for Winter ‘98.
Planning ahead for the Winter term is complicated by the fact that
you are engaged in your current courses. Our academic advisors
can be of assistance to you. Plan to seek out your advisor; come in
now to schedule an appointment. Please note that during early
registration weeks the Advising Center, in addition to having
extended hours of operation, will schedule short appointments in
the mornings and welcome walk-in students in the afternoons and
early evenings. We have found this arrangement to be the most
productive use of our time during such heavy student traffic. The
short appointments are not intended to replace the more in-depth
discussions of longer duration, but we are asking that you schedule
the longer discussions in our off-peak times.
I would also remind you to learn, if you haven’t already, your
December schedule of final exams, as well as the location for each
exam and whether you are required to bring your own bluebook to
the exam. The Fall ‘97 examination schedule can be found on page
22 of the University Schedule of Courses.
Finally, let me draw your attention to the new staff in our
Advising Center this year. The pictorial directory (found to the
right of this column) of twelve advisors new in 1997 speaks for
itself. We feel great pride and excitement in having been able to
assemble a diverse team of such highly educated and experienced
professionals. We also feel especially fortunate in having been able
to hire Dr. Alice Reinarz as the new Director for our Advising
Center (see separate article on page one). New initiatives and
improved services are underway, and I will focus on some of these
in my column in the January Newsletter. In the meantime, you
have many things to do in the remaining weeks of this term. Manage your time well and do not hesitate to contact us if you need
assistance. You may send your comments or questions to us
through e-mail to: [email protected] and an
answer or referral will be sent in response.
Best wishes for a successful semester!
LS&A Advising Info
Beginning Monday, November 17 and continuing through Friday,
December 5, students may see a general advisor in 1255 Angell
Hall on a walk-in basis in the afternoon. Short appointments will be
available in the morning.
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Nancy Anderson
(Pre-Medical Advisor)
[email protected]
B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. Cand. in History of
Art. University teaching experience. Particularly interested in pre-med studies and
liberal arts education, as well as issues related to the future of medical education and
health care delivery in the U.S.
Chris Bass
Paticularly interested
in American culture
and history, and helping students identify
their interests and
choose concentrations.
(General Advisor)
[email protected]
R.N., M.A.and Ph.D.
Cand. in American
Culture. Community
college and University
teaching experience.
David Brawn
(General Advisor)
[email protected]
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. in Anthopology. College
and University teaching experience.
Paticularly interested in cultural anthropology, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, medical anthropology, race, technology and history,
social science, and writing.
Jane Chung-Apley
(General Advisor)
[email protected]
B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. Cand. in History of
Art. University teaching experience. Particularly interested in Medieval and Renaissance
studies, art history, students of color issues,
and liberal arts curriculum and undergraduate teaching.
Cathy Conway
Perrin
School and University teaching experience. Particularly
interested in bilingual
education and racial
and cultural identity
issues.
(General Advisor)
[email protected]
B.A. in Elementary/
Bilingual Education
and M.A. in Spanish.
Elementary, Middle
Susan Gass
(General Advisor & Study Abroad)
[email protected]
B.A. in French and Art History, M.A. and
Ph.D.Cand. in French Literature. High
School and University teaching experience.
Particularly interested in 19 th century French
literature, medieval art, and helping students
integrate study abroad experience into their
academic programs.
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/saa/
November/December 1997
New 1997 LS& A Advisors
Gabe Keri
(General Advisor)
[email protected]
B.A. in Political Science, M.A. in Counseling, Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Development. Community College and
University teaching experience. Particularly
interested in issues related to career choice,
learning styles, and liberal arts education.
Date:
Winter Commencement Exercises will be held in Crisler Arena
beginning at 2:00 p.m. and concluding at approximately 4:00 p.m.
on Sunday, December 14, 1997. All graduates of the Summer and
Fall Terms, 1997, may participate. All graduates participating in
Winter Commencement should enter Crisler Arena via the tunnel
entrance beginning at 1:15 p.m. Marshals will direct graduates to
appropriate seating areas. Graduates should be in their seats by 1:50
p.m.
Particularly interested
in post-colonial and
cultural
studies,
women’s studies, censorship, and the performing arts.
LS&A Graduation Procedures:
LS&A students must submit their diploma application and concentration release form (for AB/BS candidates) or diploma application
and BGS senior release form (BGS candidates) according to the
following schedule. Diploma applications, concentration release
forms, and BGS release forms are available in 1255 Angell Hall and
should be returned there when completed. The last day to submit
graduation materials if you want your name printed in the December commencement program is Wednesday, November 5.
Wednesday, December 10 is the last day to submit graduation
materials if you plan to graduate in December. An information
sheet about the December commencement exercise is available
outside 1413 Mason Hall. Honors Program students should pick
up all graduation forms from 1228 Angell and return them there
when completed.
Jean Lererich
(ICP & General Advisor)
[email protected]
B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. in
English. University
teaching experience.
Theresa Schulz
(General Advisor)
[email protected]
B.S. in Physics, M.S. in Geophysical Sciences, M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences. Community
College and University teaching experience.
David R. Smith
University of Michigan
Winter Commencement 1997
December 14 • Crisler Arena
Commencement Details
A brochure containing all of the details for the commencement
ceremony is available outside 1413 Mason Hall. Commencement
information is available on the world wide web at: http://
www.umich.edu/~gradinfo
Residence Hall Academic Advising Fall Term 1997 Office Hours
(General Advisor)
Residence Hall
Barbour/ Newberry
Bursley
Cook
Couzens
Lloyd
Markley
Mosher-Jordan
South Quad
Stockwell
West Quad
[email protected]
B.A. in Social Science, M.A. and Ph.D. in
History. University teaching experience. Especially interested in North American history, particularly continental migration
patterns and the meaning of economic integration.
LS&A Advisor
Marty McClatchey
Jane Chung-Apley
Cindy Barhyte
Marsha Pumroy
Margaret Elias
Chris Bass
Wendy Woods
Joe Summers
Jean Leverich
Louise Freymann
Days & Hours (p.m.)
Tues. 5-7
Tues. & Thurs. 3-6
Wed. 11:30-1
Tues. 1-4 & Thurs. 11-2
Tues. & Wed. 1-4
Tues. & Thurs. 3-6
Mon. 12:30-3:30 & Thurs. 3-6
Mon. 5:30-7:30 & Tues. 2-6
Mon. 3:45-6:45 & Wed. 5-8
Tues. & Thurs. 2-5
Particularly interested
in the teching of En- Advisors and APA’s generally meet with students in the residence
glish in secondary hall advising offices. Inquire at the front desk for help if you need
schools (methods and the location.
supervision), in addiResidence Hall Peer Advising Fall Term 1997 Office Hours
tion to writing theory,
assessment, and in- Residence Hall
APA
Days & Hours (p.m.)
Mon. 2-5, Tues. 5-6:30,
struction.
Baits
Mary Trombley
John Stratmann
(General Advisor)
[email protected]
B.S., M.A. in English,
and D.A.Cand. in English Composition.
High school and University teaching experience.
Barbour/Newberry
Rajeshri Gandhi
Bursley
Joby Morrow
Couzens
Michael Pniewski
[email protected]
East Quad
Sheila Browning
B.A. in English and M.P.H. (Public Health).
University program leadership experience.
Particularly interested in public health policy
and education, women’s health issues and
legislation, and substance abuse education.
Lloyd
Markley
Mosher-Jordan
Erica Major
Eric Sullivan
Hugh Brooks
South Quad
Megan Davidson
Stockwell
West Quad
Heather Holcomb
Rajeshri Gandhi
Wendy Wyte
November/December 1997
(Pre-Medical Advisor)
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/saa/
Wed. 2-3:30
Wed. 6-7:30
Mon. 8-10,
Wed. & Fri. 12:30-2:30
Wed. & Thurs. 7-10
Mon. 4-6, Tues. 6-8,
Fri. 1-2:30
Tues. & Wed. 7-10
Mon. 3-5, Tues. & Wed. 7-9
Mon. 8-11, Thurs. 6-9
Tues. 7-9, Wed. 2-4,
Thurs. 11a.m.-1p.m.
Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 7-9
Sun. 9-10:30, Mon. 8-11
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Fall & Winter Term, 1997-98 Calendar
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Hanukkah begins
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at dawn
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New Year’s Day
Professional School
Admission Test Dates
Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT)
Call (609) 771-7330
Law School Admission Test
(LSAT)
December 6, 1997
February 7, 1998
Graduate Record Exam
(GRE)
December 13, 1997
April 4, 1998
Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
April 4, 1998
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Martin Luther
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Univ. Symposia
(No Classes)
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•Drop/Add Deadline
•Pass/Fail Deadline
•Last day to withdraw (100% tuition waiver
less disenrollment and registation fees)
•Last day for tuition adjustment for reduced
academic load
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The University of
Michigan
A Message from LS&A Student Government
Early in September, a group of your
LS&A Student Government Representatives worked together to create
this year’s vision for LS&A-SG. That
vision reads as follows: As Representatives of the students of the College
of Literature, Science, and the Arts,
LS&A Student Government will lead,
serve, and advocate on behalf of the
students to improve the quality of the
undergraduate experience.
This vision is only as good as the
steps LS&A-SG takes to fulfill it. So
far we have been working on many
initiatives to fulfill our obligation to
the students who elected all of us. We
are working with the new Director
of Academic Advising to make the
advising center more effective, student friendly, and convenient. We are
also working with LS&A administration to instate midterm feedback
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forms in the ten largest classes in
LS&A, thus affecting thousands of
students, and allowing those students
to help effect change while they are
still enrolled in the class. Additionally, we have been collaborating with
the LS&A Dean’s Office to strengthen and increase the number of Departmental Student Clubs.
We are also hard at work allocating money to student organizations across campus. Over half of our
yearly budget is immediately turned
around and given back to student
groups. If your student organization
needs money, you can pick up an application outside our office (4152
Michigan Union.) Also outside our
office are applications for appointments to various LS&A committees,
as well as open seats on both LS&ASG and MSA.
MSA and LS&A Student Government elections are coming up on
November 19 and 20. Please vote,
and feel free to contact us if you are
interested in running.
During every LS&A Student
Government meeting there is constituents’ time, which allows all LS&A
students to voice their concerns to the
government. We welcome and invite
your input. LS&A-SG meetings are
every Tuesday night at 6:00 in 2002
LS&A Building. You can also email
us any of your concerns at
[email protected], or stop by
our office in the Union, or give us a
call at 647-8636. We look forward to
hearing from any LS&A Students.
Lauren Shubow, President
LS&A Student Government
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/saa/
College of Literature,
Science, and the Arts
Edie N. Goldenberg, Dean
The Regents of the University
Laurence B. Deitch, Bloomfield Hills; Daniel
D. Horning, Grand Haven; Olivia P. Maynard,
Goodrich; Shirley M. McFee, Battle Creek;
Rebecca McGowan, Ann Arbor; Andrea Fischer
Newman, Ann Arbor; Philip H. Power, Ann
Arbor; S. Martin Taylor, Grosse Point Farms;
Lee C. Bollinger, President (ex officio ).
Policy Against Discrimination
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/
affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable
federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and
equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex,
color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age,
marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnamera veteran status in employment, educational programs
and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints
may be addressed to the University’s Director of
Af firmative Action and T itle IX/Section 504
Coordinator, 4005 Wolverine T ower, Ann Arbor,
Michigan 48109-1281. 313/763-0235; TDD 313/7471388. University of Michigan Information: 313/7641817.
November/December 1997