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Marley Crutcher
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Grad Advising Bulletin 11/2/15 - Spring Skills Institutes, Nov TOR Exam Registration, Industry Days: European
Union, Military Experiences Dialogue
11/02/2015 04:30 PM
EI_Military Dialogue Final Flyer.pdf
Grad Advising News and Announcements
NEW Spring 2016 Skills Institutes
For an master list of all weekend skills institutes being offered next spring semester
and registration instructions, including how to make registration changes for skills
institutes after add/drop, click here. UPDATED Temporary Advisor Assignments: GGPS/IP, EPGA and PhD
ending Wednesday, November 4
Students in the GGPS/IP, EPGA and PhD programs will continue to have assigned
temporary advisors as follows through the duration of Express Advising ending
Wednesday, November 4. Mike will resume scheduling advising
Appointments beginning Monday, November 9.
GGPS (Last names beginning with A-E): Mary Barton
GGPS/IP (Last names beginning with F-N): Marisa Rivero
GGPS (Last names beginning with O-Y): Kaitlin Capobianco
EPGA: Annie Belott
PhD: Marley Crutcher
Students are also welcome to direct general inquiries to the SIS Graduate Advising
office at sisgradadvising@american.edu or 202-885-1690.
DEADLINE SOON Registration Open for November TOR exam
(November 16-20)
Students planning to take the free Tool of Research exam to fulfill the SIS MA
language requirement should be aware that the last exam period for the
fall 2015 semester will be held November 16-20, 2015. For more
information on the TOR exam and to register, click here. The last day to register for
the November exam is Friday, November 6. The Graduate Advising office
recommends that students planning to take the TOR exam to fulfill their language
requirement do so early in their program. Applications for Fall 2015 Graduation OVERDUE
Students planning to complete all degree requirements in the Fall 2015 semester
must apply to graduate ASAP via their myAU portal (under Academics – Apply to
Graduate). Students planning to participate in the December 2015 Commencement
ceremony may now rent their regalia and should do so no later than Friday,
November 6. For more information about the Fall 2015 AU Commencement
ceremony, click here.
Spring 2016 Registration Instructions and FAQs
Registration for graduate students for Spring 2016 begins Monday, October 26 Friday, October 30, with graduate students assigned a registration appointment
time to occur during that week. All current graduate students are pre-authorized to
register as of their registration appointment time - students are not required to
meet with their advisor prior to registration. Advisors will hold Express Advising hours Monday, October 19 Wednesday, November 4 to meet with as many students as possible during this
busy time, and will not resume appointments until November 16. STUDENTS SHOULD REVIEW THE SIS STUDENT PLANNING
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SPRING REGISTRATION
FAQS IN ADVANCE OF REGISTERING. The REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS include detailed information on:
· Planning a Schedule vs. Registering
· Registration Appointment Times
· How to Plan your Schedule and Register for Courses (including step-by-step
screenshots)
FAQ topics include:
· Approved Methods Courses
· Stops
· Pre-Requisites
· Waitlists
· SRP, Thesis, Independent Study Registration
· MA Professional Experience Requirement
· Internship (Academic Credit or No-Credit) Registration
Economics Placement Exam (November 19-21) Registration
Students wishing to take the SIS economics placement exam to waive the ECON-603
prerequisite to register for SIS-616 International Economics, SIS-620 Intro. to
Environmental Economics, SIS-635 Intro. to Economic Development, or other
economics courses may now register for the next available exam in November.
Some MA programs may allow students to waive ECON-603 based on other criteria,
so students should check with their academic advisor if they have any questions
about whether they should take the exam.
The online economics placement exam is offered live and is proctored (students must
be on webcam during the test administration). The exam consists of 50 multiplechoice questions that cover both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.
Students have 90 minutes to complete the exam. Students may only take the
examination once as an SIS graduate student. A passing score is a 74%. There are
three different time options available in November: Thursday, Nov 19th: 5:30-7:00pm EDT
Friday, Nov 20th: 9:30-11am EDT
Saturday, Nov 21st: 10-11:30am EDT
Please click here to register for the exam. The registration deadline
is Friday, November 13. After registering, you will receive information about
how to access the online testing space. This is the last exam period that will
be offered prior to the Spring 2016 semester.
SIS Graduate Student Council (GSC) Announcements First Annual SIS Leadership Dinner
Tuesday, November 3, 5:30pm Join the GSC, Dean Goldgeier, Dean Emeritus Goodman, and the SIS community for
dinner and a dialogue about core SIS values. RSVP
at: sisleadershipdinner.eventbrite.com. $5 fee may be waived for individual
circumstances. For more information, email ausisgsc@gmail.com. NEW GSC Happy Hour and Karaoke
Friday, November 6, 8:00pm Join the GSC to celebrate at Tenley Bar and Grill! For more information and to RSVP,
please visit this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/960719620667657/.
Upcoming Events
NEW Alumni in the Atrium: Ben Sander, SIS/BA '06, MA'10 (National
Parks Conservation Association)
Tuesday, November 3, 4:00-5:00pm, SIS Atrium Join Ben Sander, SIS/BA ’06 MA ’10 (NRSD), the Travel Program Manager at the
National Parks Conservation Association, to discuss his work involving conservation
efforts within diverse cultural contexts. Stop by for a few minutes or the whole hour. No RSVP is necessary. The SIS Alumni in the Atrium series occurs most Tuesdays
from 4:00-5:00pm in the SIS atrium. The event is offered in collaborative partnership
among SIS, AU Career Center, and SIS Graduate Student Council.
NEW SIS Exploring Identies Series: Military Experiences in the SIS
Classroom
Monday, November 9, 6:00-8:00pm, Abramson Family Founders Room
RSVP to SISinclusion@american.edu by November 8
Celebrate Veterans’ Day with Dinner and Conversation. SIS students, faculty, staff,
and friends are invited to join this dialogue where we will delve into a range of topics
surrounding military experience in SIS classrooms and discuss how we can build a
more inclusive community. Simply bring your own experiences at AU and your
interest in others’ experiences to engage in this lively conversation! This event is for
everyone and intends to be a conversation connecting those who have connections to
the military with those who do not. Learn more about SIS' diversity and inclusion
initiatives at www.american.edu/sis/diversity.
NEW SIS Abroad Coffee Chat: Beyond Books - Maximizing your
Graduate Degree
Wednesday, November 11, 4:00-5:30 pm, SIS 300
Your graduate degree in international affairs can be greatly enhanced by a studyabroad experience. Come hear this panel of Peer Advisors discuss the advantages of
conducting research abroad, how to network while you’re out of the country,
and scholarship opportunities to get you there. No registration required and
students are free to come and go throughout the event.
NEW SIS Industry Days: European Union
Thursday, November 12, 9:30am-11:30am, European Union, 2175 K
Street NW
Click here to RSVP. Space is limited.
SIS, in partnership with the AU Alumni Association and the AU Career Center, invite
SIS graduate students and alumni to participate in the November SIS Industry Days
event at the European Union (EU) DC office for a briefing and panel discussion with
HR and AU alumni EU employees. This visit is part of our SIS Industry Days series. Space for this event is limited, so students are encouraged to register soon. NEW ISSS Event: Transitioning Beyond AU (for International
Students)
Saturday, November 14, 12:00-5:15pm, Butler Boardroom (6th Floor)
For more information and to RSVP (by Nov 6): http://bit.ly/1MgB7oI
Please join the International Student and Scholar Services office for an afternoon of
workshops for graduating international students, including a Re-Entry
Luncheon, an Alumni Panel, a H-1B Visa information session and an OPT information
session. RSVP required.
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