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Grad Advising Bulletin 10/26/15 - Spring '16 Registration Instructions, Nov TOR Exam, Dec Grad Apps and
Commencement, Rosenthal Fellowship App Deadline
10/26/2015 11:52 AM
Grad Advising News and Announcements
NEW 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. UPDATED 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.
DEADLINE SOON 2016 Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in
International Affairs
The Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship helps to provide the next generation of
international affairs professionals with the opportunity to hold summer internship in
international affairs offices in the federal government. Fellows receive internship
placements, and in some cases, financial stipends. For eligibility requirements
and how to apply, click here. Applications are due Friday, October 30. 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
DEADLINE SOON SIS Winter 2015/Spring 2016 Graduate Research,
Conference and Internship Grants
SIS is pleased to make travel grants available to students who will be participating in
a conference or internship or conducting research as an SIS student in Winter 2015
or Spring 2016. Grant recipients may be awarded up to $500 for domestic travel and
up to $1000 for international travel to support these activities. For information about
eligibility requirements and to apply, click here. The deadline to submit an
application for a summer grant is Monday, November 1. Questions may be
directed to gradresearchgrants@american.edu. For other funding resources for study
abroad, please visit the SIS International Programs website. DEADLINE SOON Spring 2016 Applications - Leeanne J. Dunsmore
SIS Study Abroad Fund
The Leeanne J. Dunsmore SIS Study Abroad Fund supports students from historically
underrepresented groups who are interested in studying abroad. In her role at SIS,
Associate Dean Dunsmore was a tireless advocate for increasing international
student mobility, the recruitment of diverse graduate students, and institutional
partnerships both in the U.S. and abroad. Her commitment to foster a diverse,
inclusive and international SIS was seen in every aspect of her work. Both graduate
and undergraduate SIS students who are participating in a study abroad program
being offered at AU may apply for this scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be
eligible to receive up to $1,000 for international travel and related program expenses.
Please view the application for further details regarding eligibility and restrictions.
Questions may be directed to sisabroad@american.edu. Applications for Spring 2016
programs are due Monday, November 1. For other funding resources for study
abroad, please visit the SIS International Programs website. 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.
Temporary Advisor Assignments: GGPS/IP, EPGA and PhD
While graduate advisor Mike Rosenberger is on paternity leave, students in the
GGPS/IP, EPGA and PhD programs will be assigned temporary advisors as follows:
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.
SIS Graduate Student Council (GSC) Announcements UPDATED 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 Task Force on MA Education - Call for Student Representative
A vacancy currently exists on the Task Force for MA Education. Student
representatives must be able to attend Tuesday meetings every other week from 13pm as well as help with data collection efforts (survey and focus groups) of graduate
students throughout the academic year. Please send a cover letter and resume
to ausisgsc@gmail.com for consideration.
Upcoming Events
NEW Alumni in the Atrium: Babak Hafezi, SIS/BA '01, MA' 05
(HafeziCapital International Consulting & Investing)
Tuesday, October 20, 4:00-5:00pm, SIS Atrium Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join an informal discussion with
Babak Hafezi, SIS/MA '05 (IPCR), CEO of HafeziCapital International Consulting &
Investing. Mr. Hafezi is a seasoned entrepreneurial business expert in the areas of
strategy, change management, turnarounds, growth, capitalization and international
market entry consulting. He has a demonstrated expertise in business development,
reorganization and reengineering. Mr. Hafezi graduated from the IPCR program and
later earned an MBA from Kogod School of Business. 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.
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