Study in Ireland

Each year, students have the opportunity to spend spring semester in Ireland at the College of St. Scholastica's Study Center in Louisburgh, an unspoiled village in County Mayo. Louisburgh is on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland, only a short distance from Clew Bay, Croagh Patrick, and the bustling little town of Westport. Students live in fully furnished holiday cottages on the edge of the village, only a brief walk away from the center of Louisburgh and a slightly longer walk away from miles of beautiful beach. 

The program consists of four 4-credit courses; topics and faculty change yearly. Irish guest lecturers and a combination of day trips, three-day trips, and a five-day trip ensure that participants visit almost all of the Republic of Ireland and gain first-hand knowledge of the people and culture. The Ireland in the Spring program is open to students at CSS and other institutions upon successful application.  All current CSS financial aid can be applied to the cost of this program.  

CSS faculty members, Ed Smith and Tom Gibbons will be leading the 2014 program.  Please use the link below to learn more about the application process as well as view 2014 course offerings!

Ireland in the Spring!

http://www.css.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Ireland-in-the-Spring.html

Ireland FB Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Scholastica-Ireland-Program/260888970274?ref=hl

Athletic Training News

ANY student interested in Athletic Training please see Dr. Hal Strough ASAP to confirm your interest.  He may be emailed at hstrough@css.edu or called by phone 723-6798.  Students planning to apply for the June 2014 cohort should plan to submit their application by November 15th, 2013 (3 + 2) or January 15th, 2014 (post-bacc).  Students should plan to complete explorations outside of the Twin Ports as opportunities are extremely limited during the school year due to both UMD and CSS having programs.

Gerontology Program

Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological and social aspects of aging. An understanding of aging is useful in many fields of work including nursing, social work, psychology, medicine, occupational and physical therapy, exercise physiology, economics and management. Thus, the study of aging complements many majors.

Exercise Physiology Department Update

The Department of Exercise Physiology has published two new curriculum guides.  One is for students planning to pursue the Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and the other is for the traditional EXP student. 

Women & Gender Studies Update

WGS 2777:  Human Trafficking

Instructor:  Gunilla Ekberg

Course meets:  MWF 11:45am

Gunilla S. Ekberg is a Swedish-Canadian Feminist lawyer and international expert on the human rights of women and girls. For six years, Ms. Ekberg held the position as Special Advisor to the Swedish government on trafficking in human beings, responsible for developing public and legislative policy.

History Department Update

HIS 3777 TRS 4420: A History of Justice & Mercy  

This course begins with the prophets in the Hebrew Scriptures and Jesus of the Gospels, moving to the Social Gospel of American Protestantism (1865-1920), to the Catholic Worker Movement, the Civil Rights Movement and the preaching of Martin Luther King, Jr., to Liberation Theology and feminism.  The theologians, social activists and novelists who will be encountered in this seminar model participation in a larger climate of ideas and structures of feeling that generated social change, formal theology and theological fiction.  

The course is WI.

English Courses - 2000 Level & Higher

ENG 2220: Medieval and Renaissance Worlds in Literature

(Cross-listed MER 2220)

Instructor: Dr. Bill Hodapp

Course meets: TR 10:00-11:40am

4 credits

Heroes and dragons, emperors and chieftains, knights and Saracens, monks and nuns, maids and ladies, farmers and merchants, Vikings and adventurers, singers and actors all populate the landscapes, seascapes, mead halls, castles, churches, towns, taverns, battlefields, ships, farms, and villages evoked in the literature of medieval and Renaissance Europe and the Mediterranean basin.

Course Registration Link to COR

Students will register for courses within the "Registration Tools" links on the OneStop tab in COR.  "Registration Status" allows students to view their registration day/time, registration holds, academic standing, student status, class, and curriculum.  Actual course registration will occur within Banner Web's "Add/Drop Classes" link.  Please remind students to select the correct term and have their course CRN numbers ready.

Advising Honor Students

Advising Honors Students
News from Dr. Debra Schroeder 

I am writing to remind continuing faculty and to inform new faculty about the advisement process for students in the Honors Program. Honors students are advised by their academic advisors--you!  But, if you have questions, I can be reached at X6595 or by e-mail at dschroed@css.edu.  

To graduate from the Honors Program as a Webster Scholar, 20 Honors credits are needed, unless the student is a transfer student and has been approved by me for a 1-2 course exemption.

Study in China

December 26, 2013 – January 10, 2014

Earn 4 credits in the course MGT 3390 

China Study Abroad (This course

fulfills cultural diversity pathway) 

or HUM 2101 Cross Cultural Understanding

Students will experience Hong Kong, Macau, Zhuhai and other cities.

Student Scholar Opportunities

Webster Honors Program

Honors courses enrich an already wonderful learning experience at The College of St. Scholastica. The Honors Program at The College of St. Scholastica was created to provide an environment for Honors students to have enriched learning experiences and provide a community of support for learners devoted to a vigorous life of the mind. 

If students meet two of the following criteria upon application to The College of St. Scholastica, they are eligible for an admissions interview with the director, Dr. Debra Schroeder.

* top 15 percent of high school class
* ACT score of 26 or SAT score of 1100
* GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale

If students wish to participate in the Honors Program, but do not meet two of the three criteria above, he/she may still apply to the Honors Program by contacting the Honors Director. Students can join the Honors Program into their sophomore year and still finish it, with the exception of some professional programs.   

For more information see the below letter from Deb, contact her by e-mail at dschroed@css.edu, or click here for the Honors Program's website.

Global Learning Opportunities

CSS students have the option to study in most any country in the world! To search for a complete list of study abroad options and to access online applications, please visit our AbroadOffice site. Please note that you do have to register for an account in order to sign up for programs. 
High Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
HECUA is an organization of 18 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice. Together they shape academically rigorous study-abroad and off-campus study programs that address the most pressing issues in our neighborhoods, nations, and world. Through HECUA, CSS students have an opportunity to study abroad in Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Ecuador, Norway, and Bangladesh. HECUA also offers several domestic programs in the Twin Cities and the South.

The Sophomore Slump

Advising Students Entering & Exiting Their Sophomore Year
Discussion Topics to Consider 

The phrase "sophomore slump" is a reality for many of our students. The sophomore year is oftentimes an overlooked year of development; through questioning and reconsideration of values and choices, including major, career, college choice, friendships, and significant relationships, we hope students take advantage of the self-exploration opportunities at CSS. Compared to the support first year students receive in Dignitas and Somers Hall, sophomores are on their own. Therefore, as an advisor and source of support, you play an essential role. Here are suggested topics to explore with your students planning or completing their sophomore year:

Career Services: An Advisor's Friend

Do you have students who ask the following questions: "What does 'meaningful work' mean? What careers will allow me to do the things I enjoy, apply the skills I have, and work in an environment that

matches my values? How do the answers to these questions relate to the major I select in college?" Refer students to Tower 2150 or call 723-6085 to make an appointment to visit with a Career Counselor in Career Services to explore and discuss these questions. Also, take a minute to look at our web www.css.edu/career.xml or review the material available for check out in the Career Resource Library (Tower 2150).

Degree Progress Audit with CAPP

Your advisees' completed CSS academic history is available in CAPP through Banner Web. This program allows you to do a degree audit and determine the degree requirements your students have and have not completed. For more information or instructions on how to use CAPP, click here or contact David Bauman at dbauman@css.edu or 723-6179. 

Academic Advisement Begins March 18!

It's time to think about Fall 2013!  Email your advisor today to find out the best method to schedule an advisement meeting. At your session you'll discuss:

Professional and academic development.

The best course sequence to meet your goals.

Don't forget to get your alternate pin number, which will allow you to register online through COR and One Stop on your designated day.

As always, Seniors are allowed to register first, and it follows in chronological order Juniors, Sophomores, and First-Year Students. (Class status depends on earned credits.)  

Graduate Students and Seniors: April 1, 12:00 a.m.

Junior Students: April 2, 12:00 a.m.

Sophomore Students: April 3, 12:00 a.m.

First Year Students: April 4, 12:00 a.m.

Open registration: April 5

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact a professional advisor:  Jessica - Tower 2138;  David - Tower 2140, or Becky - Tower 2144, or e-mail advisement@css.edu. 

The Center For Academic Success Is Here to Help!

The Center for Academic Success (Tutoring Center)

Not understanding the significance of statistics?  Or, perhaps, physics resistance “has you down?” Then, you owe it to yourself (and your academic goals) to use your resources. After all, what do you have to lose?

  

The CAS, located in Tower 2129, offers free academic assistance to any CSS student. One-on-one and group tutoring is available for: Math, Chemistry, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Biology, Anatomy, Physics, and much more. Walk in or sign up for an appointment online.  The schedule and tutor request form is under "Support Services" in COR. 

We are more than just tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI), a series of review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses, is offered for CHM 1040, CHM 1120, BIO 1036, BIO 1120, and PSC 2002 and Collaborative Learning Group (CLG), an advanced SI, is available for CHM 2210 and CHM 3240. Check out the details at www.css.edu/cas. xml 

Academic Probation – an Opportunity to “Re-Group”

So you have received notice that you are on Academic Probation.  
Now What?  This doesn't have to mean the end of your academic career, rather it can be a chance to re-group and clarify why you are here. 

What is Academic Advisement?

Academic Advisement is the link between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. The Office of Academic Advisement assigns faculty advisors, offers academic counseling, and provides drop-in services regarding dropping/adding courses and informal advisement.  It also produces advisement newsletters for students and faculty to provide course information and academic advisement twice a year prior to Advisement Week. The Academic Advisement Office also acknowledges the diversity of students who attend college, and therefore responds to their needs with specific professionals to support them. The Academic Advisement Staff includes:

David Bauman
Assistant Dean of Students for Advisement and Retention
(218) 723-6179 | dbauman@css.edu

• Supervises Academic Achievement and Support Services
• Compiles retention statistics and implements strategies to increase retention
• Provides drop-in advisement services to all students
• Works with Academic Departments and faculty advisors on appreciative advising techniques

Becky Thelen
New and Transition Student Advisor
(218) 723-6475 | rthelen1@css.edu

• Assists transfer students with the transition to CSS, both socially and academically
• Assists "at-risk" and probation students to reach their academic goals and potential
• Advises pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy students
• Manages Academic Progress Reports and Mid-Term grade reports

Jessica Johnston
Coordinator, Academic Support Services, including the Center for Academic Success and the Veterans Resource Center
(218) 723-6645 | jjohnsto@css.edu

• Coordinates the Center for Academic Success including tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and Collaborative Learning Groups
• Coordinates the Veterans Resource Center and supports current and new veterans who attend CSS
• Instructs Strategic Learning classes
• Provides academic counseling on a variety of study habits and student success
• Advises pre-occupational and pre-physical therapy students