The Exploratory News
For Exploratory/Undeclared Students
October 2014
In the News
I Declared!
Why you should visit the Preston Center for your
GPA—via Inside Higher Ed
Utilize these campus resources more—via USA Today
The following Exploratory
students declared their major
last month.
Congratulations!
Smart studying strategies—via KQED
4 ways time management can improve your work—
via USA Today
Recipes to fight the Freshman 15—via Huffington Post
Don’t Forget
Check your 5th Week Freshmen Assessment on TopNet
(Student Services, Student Records, View Freshmen Assessment Report). Don’t hesitate to contact your advisor, instructors, or hall director if you have any questions.
Fall break is this week. Enjoy your Thursday and Friday off
from classes!
Registration for Winter Term classes begins on October 6.
Winter term is from January 5-23.
The last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of
W for a $50 fee is Wednesday, October 15.
Make an appointment with your academic advisor in
order to register for spring 2015. Registration for all students
will open in November. Check your email for detailed instructions on scheduling an appointment through TopNet.
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Kaitlyn Bacchus
Lee Barnes
Kyle Barth
Alexandria Bartley
Haylee Best
Sydney Bickett
Mackenzie Bowling
Grant Cesler
Jordan Conatser
Preston Dean
Jazmine Elliott
Tyler English
Hampton Freeman
Hunter Frint
John Goebel
Kelsie Hansen
Kelsey Harrell
Andrew Hayes
Tashina Johnson
Daniel Jones
Madeleine Lindsey
Morgan Merritt
Paul Murray
Elizabeth Neal
Ryan Nichols
Victoria Pinerola
Darby Pugh
Allyson Spears
Sabrina Stice
Emily Sullivan
5th Week Freshmen Assessment
Advisors from the AARC will be visiting several buildings around campus in order to help freshmen
understand their 5th Week reports. Sophomores can also stop by for quick questions or to schedule
an advising appointment for spring registration. Stop by and see us at the following days and times:
Location
Day
Time
Bemis Hall
Monday, October 6
1:30-4:30 PM
Barnes Hall
Monday, October 6
1:30-4:30 PM
PFT
Tuesday, October 7
and
1:30-4:30 PM
McCormack Hall
Wednesday, October 8
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Rodes Hall
Wednesday, October 8,
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Keen Hall
Thursday, October 9
1:30-4:30 PM
Poland Hall
Thursday, October 9
1:30-4:30 PM
Downing Student Union
Tuesday, October 14
10:30 AM-1:30 PM
Guess the major…
Kenny Chesney is a now a successful country music
recording artist, but what about when he was a college
student? Kenny Chesney actually graduated from East
Tennessee State University with a degree in advertising.
Major Spotlight
One major from each of WKU’s academic colleges is highlighted.
Military Leadership | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences – The military leadership
major requires 36-42 hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. A second major or minor is
required. Students are encouraged to choose a second major related to their intended career objectives. Although the program prepares students to be eligible for a commission in the U.S. Army, program graduates are not required to see commissions. In addition to prospective commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, veterans, and non-military students seeking leadership knowledge may also be admitted to the major. Priority for admission will be given to those
students seeking a commission. Program admission is limited and based on student qualifications.
Dental Hygiene | College of Health and Human Services – The department offers both associate
and baccalaureate degree programs. The associate degree requires six semesters and one summer
term to complete the prescribed studies. The baccalaureate requires eight semesters and one
summer term. Dental hygienists remove soft and hard deposits from teeth, teach patients how to
practice good oral hygiene, and provide other preventive dental care. They examine patients'
teeth and gums, recording the presence of diseases or abnormalities. Since the dental hygiene
program is very selective, it is important to be aware of the admission criteria.
Mathematical Economics | Gordon Ford College of Business – The major in Mathematical Economics offers two tracks—Actuarial Science, which requires 61 hours in mathematics, economics,
and finance courses, and General Mathematical Economics, which requires 49 hours in mathematics and economics courses. Both tracks lead to a Bachelor of Science degree. Economics is a
social science that is heavily dependent on mathematical tools. In this program, students will
become proficient in both mathematics and economics in order to gain a better understanding of
the economic applications of mathematics. The Mathematical Economics with the Actuarial Science Track seeks to prepare students for careers as actuaries. Actuaries use a combination of
strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and an understanding of human behavior to manage
risk. The general mathematical economics track can be easily combined with a minor or a second
major to complement these skills. A mathematical economics major would also be ideal for mathematics students seeking ways in which to further apply their mathematical skills.
International Affairs | Potter College of Arts & Letters – The major in international affairs requires a minimum of 45 semester hours and leads to a bachelor of arts degree. A minor or a
second major is required. The international affairs major is designed to prepare students for
success in a global society. It integrates the information, techniques and skills of several
disciplines including political science, economics, history, geography, religion and modern
languages to study and understand the complexity of the international environment. Students graduating in international affairs pursue careers in international and public affairs,
international business, diplomacy, public service, journalism and international humanitarian work.
Chemistry | Ogden College of Science & Engineering – A major in chemistry leads to the Bachelor
of Science (BS) degree and has three tracks to choose from: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Certified, General Chemistry, and Teacher Certification. The Department of Chemistry also requires a minor or a second major. Students interested in teaching chemistry at the high school
level should choose the teacher certification track. Other tracks must be chosen with a chemistry
advisor. Most students interested in pre-health fields should choose general chemistry.
Organizational Leadership | University College — The Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership is an interdisciplinary degree that requires 48 hours. This major is designed to provide you
with an understanding of leadership roles and responsibilities at various levels within different
types of organizations. Whether running your own business or working with large groups in a
multinational company, you can use these principles to help you understand how your organization can function most effectively. This broad-based degree provides a framework for understanding how organizations work. You will take courses introducing leadership, organizational
development, and management while broadening your global and social-cultural perspectives.
This variety of coursework matches the diverse experiences and responsibilities you will face in
leadership situations.
Calendar
To Do List:
Academic Advantage Series:
Workshops for Success is a se-
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Enjoy your fall break!
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Go to a WKU football game
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Check your 5th Week Freshmen
Assessment
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Talk to an advisor about your 5th
Week Freshmen Assessment
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Schedule an advising appointment
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Visit Jackson’s Orchard
ries of presentations designed to
help students succeed academically. The presentations focus on
the skills professors expect students to know, but that might not
have been learned over the
course of a student's academic
career. Examples include goal
setting, practical money skills,
and study habits.
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Follow @WKUExploratory on
Twitter
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Study for mid-terms
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Attend an Academic Advantage
Series Workshop
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Schedule a tutoring appointment
Each session provides instruction
from WKU professionals dedicated to student success. Students
may view the semester series
schedule online at
www.wku.edu/tlc/
workshops.php.
To make an appointment with your Exploratory academic advisor, login to TopNet, go to Student
Services, Registration, and Schedule an Advising Appointment. You can also call (270) 745-5065 for
more help.