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Ocotober 2009 Edition

In this issue:

Message from the Editor

Office News

Admissions Updates

Advising Updates

Useful Websites:


Brent Lamons, Coordinator; lamons@coedu.usf.edu

Megan Blake, Academic Advisor (continuing); blake@coedu.usf.edu

Christiana Chekoudjian, Academic Advisor (freshman); chekoudj@coedu.usf.edu

Bethany Miller, Academic Advisor (transfer); bmiller5@coedu.usf.edu

Rose Rezaei, Graduate Assistant; rrezaei@coedu.usf.edu

Rosaria Pipitone, Graduate Assistant; rpipiton@coedu.usf.edu

Conceptia Geffrard,
Receptionist;
cgeffrar@coedu.usf.edu


Contributors to this Newsletter:

Rose Rezaei
Rosaria Pipitone
Chrstiana Chekoudjian
Brent Lamons

Welcome to The New Pre-Education e-Newsletter


Welcome back, everyone! We hope your summer was productive and relaxing. We have a lot of new things happening in the Pre-Education Advising Office we trust you will find very helpful. Be sure to note some key deadlines for the fall semester listed below:

Oct. 1- Nov. 15- COEDU spring 2010 application timeframe

October 31- last day to drop with a "W" with no academic penalty and no refund

November 2- registration opens up for degree seekers for spring 2010; be sure to check your OASIS account to see when you appointment time is.

REMINDER to first year students: If your first term at USF was fall 2009, you will be recieving an AA (Academic Advising) hold on your account. If you have not addressed this please attend an advising session or call our office to set up an appointment with our first-year advisor, Christiana Chekoudjian, to have your advising questions answered!

There is a lot of information in this edition, so please take time to carefully read all of the useful updates provided!

Sincerely,

Brent Lamons
Coordinator, Pre-Education Advising
USF College of Education

 

Office News


We are now accepting College of Education applications for the spring 2010 term. Please note that the application timeframe for spring term is October 1st - November 15th. Be sure to check out some of our application workshops for any application related questions you may have!

Staff Spotlight

Megan Blake
Academic Advisor: Continuing Students
Pre-Education Advising
College of Education
read more....

COEDU Admission Updates and Reminders


New GKT Guidelines for COEDU Admitted Students

-Effective fall 2009, students who used either the CLAST or PRAXIS I to meet the COEDU skills test requirement for admission will have to... read more...

Other GKT Information

With the Spring 2010 application time upon us, there has been some confusion regarding how to sign up for the Computer-based General Knowledge Test.  Students get frustrated when they are unable to find the dates of the test... read more..

Recent Checklist Changes !!

-Effective fall 2009, the prerequisite checklists for those entering USF for the first in fall 2009 were revised. Some checklists have had further revisions.... read more..

Updates to USF's General Education Requirements and New Checklists for Fall 2009

-Also effective fall 2009, USF's general education requirements will change. USF's new general education curriculum will be called FKL (or "Foundations of Knowledge and Learning") Core Curriculum... read more..

Pre-Education Office information
Phone- (813)-974-2979
Fax- (813)-974-9989


Advising Updates


Advisor's Virtual Office Hours

- The Pre-Education Advising office will be offering virtual walk-in hours for pre-education students effective fall 2009. This will allow students to ask those "quick questions" and receive an answer to those "quick questions" in real time... read more...

Advising Session Schedule

-The Advising session schedule for the fall 2009 semester is up. Please click here to view and sign up for a session.

Pre-Ed "tweets"

-The Pre-Education Advising Office is providing informational updates through twiiter. Pre-Education students can follow these "tweets" through the web or via text message by clicking here

CLAS Updates

-As most know, the CLAST test is no longer being offered, but the CLAST (now known as "CLAS") university exit requirement still remains. For the most updated information on the CLAS requirement, click here

USF 2009/2010 Undergraduate Catalog

-It is imperative that students are well acquainted with the details contained in the undergraduate catalog under the correct year for which they entered USF. For those entering into USF for the first time in fall 2009, your catalog can be located here under 2009/2010...

Application Workshops

- Want more clarification on how to apply for the College of Education?  Need someone to verify all your application components before you turn it in?  If so... read more...

Thinking of a Minor?

-Minors are an excellent way of becoming a more competitive applicant in this job market.  We asked Eloise Grams, USF Education Career Counselor, what minors she thinks can boost an applicant’s resume.  She mentioned that... read more...

 

Other Interesting Resources


8 Time Management Skills for College Students

-Have trouble balancing your academic, work and social life?  Take a look at 8 time management skills that may be beneficial to you as a college student. Click here to find out more...

USF Career Center Resume Resources

-It is never too early to create a resume and learn how to market yourself at a job interview. Take advantage of the USF Career Center by utilizing its’ in-house services and online resume resources. Find out more...

Get Involved at USF!

-USF has over 500 student organizations ranging in topics from community service, leadership, recreation, academic initiatives, multiculturalism and more.  Check out http://www.involvement.usf.edu/ for more opportunities.