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- November
2-16: Drops Require a Late Drop Form
(WF on Transcript)
- November
16: Last day to submit a petition for
late drop form
- November
18-December 17: No dropping of courses
permitted
- November
23-25: No Classes (Thanksgiving Break)
- December
5-9: No test week
- December
9: Last day of classes
- December
12-16: Finals (see schedule of classes
for exact times)
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 Faculty
Focus - Ted Alsop
"Did you laugh when he fell?" "No,
but the ice sure cracked up."Using quips,
anecdotes and even corny jokes, Ted Alsop teaches
his students through humor and energy.
If
he doesn't leave a class feeling "exhausted,"
Alsop said he knows he’s doing something
wrong. more... |
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 University
Department Spotlight - English
When one thinks of an English Department, he
or she probably imagines groups of scholarsgathered
in a classroom to analyze works of literature.
Utah State University has many such classes,
with students exploring literary subject matter
ranging from illustrated manuscripts to contemporary
SLAM! poetry. Yet the pursuit of literacy—so
central to the English Department’s mission—
includes a much wider range of study.more...
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Seasonal
Student Issues
There's a seasonal ebb and flow when
it comes to student issues. Here are a few
things your student may be experiencing
this fall
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The
Self-Esteem Struggle
Self-esteem: according to Webster's
Dictionary, means a belief in oneself, or
self-respect. And according to many experts,
it is something that often eludes many college
students. more...
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What
is Mono? Mononucleosis
is known as "the kissing disease,"
but kissing is not the only means of transmission
more...
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College
Students Benefit from Involvement, Survey
Says Getting involved on campus
and in the community benefits students in
many ways. Findings from the recent National
Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) show
that college students who are more engaged
in civic activities also gain more during
college in terms of ethical development
and contributing to the welfare of their
community. more...
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How
families still fit when a student goes to
college This certainly is a time
of change, no doubt about it. And while
you've been through quite a few life chapters
with your student so far, the going-to-college
transition is a biggie.
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 Keeping
credit cards in check It's
so much more than a piece of plastic. In
the hands of a college student, a credit
card can be an effective tool-or a terrific
temptation. Easy access to pre-approved
cards and a lack of understanding about
the problems of plastic contribute to many
students graduating with credit problems
on their heels. more...
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Utah
State University Ranks in Top 10 in Value
Utah State University is among the best
values in the country, according to the
May/June 2004 issue of Consumer's Digest.
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MaineToday.com
Some
Parents Add Themselves to College Packing
List An interesting article
from MaineToday.com about baby-boomer parents
of college students.
September 4, 2005 - This link will
open in a new window.
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 New
Living/Learning Community Information Utah
State is building a new living/learning
community and parking structure. The new
housing community and parking structure
will be complete the summer of 2006.
more...
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Notes
on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) This
law, commonly referred to as the Buckley
Amendment, (1) provides that students will
have access to inspect and review their
educational records and (2) protects the
rights of a student to privacy by limiting
access to the educational record without
express written consent..
more...
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