announcements
from the office of the senior vice provost
for undergraduate studies
Winners of the Undergraduate Academic Advising Awards
Temple University 2008-2009 Academic Advising Awards
Faculty Advisor: Dennis O. Terry, Jr. , College of Science and Technology, Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Professional Advisor: Shannon J. O’Brien, Academic Resource Center
Advising Administrator: Patricia Louison, College of Education
Outstanding New Advisor: Ana Adinolfi, University Honors Program
Each receive a $1000 stipend.
NACADA National Awards Program for Academic Advising selected Amanda Neuber, Associate Director, University Honors Program at Temple University for an Outstanding New Advisor Award in the Academic Advising-Primary Role category. Amanda is one of eight academic advisors honored with this award in this category in the nation-wide competition this year.
Amanda was the recipient of Temple’s Outstanding New Advisor Award for 2007-2008.
CREATIVE ARTS, RESEARCH, AND SCHOLARSHIP (CARAS) PROGRAM
The Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and the Deans of Temple University’s Schools and Colleges is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to encourage and support undergraduate and professional students engaged in scholarly, creative, and research projects that contribute to advancing studies in their field of study.
The Creative Arts, Research and Scholarship Program (CARAS) provides undergraduate and professional students grants of up to $3,000 in support of scholarly, research or creative arts projects undertaken with the supervision of a faculty mentor. Successful applications will provide a clearly focused project addressing a significant issue, concern, or aspect in the student’s field of study, include a detailed budget proposal, and be endorsed by a faculty mentor and the dean of the student’s school or college. Program information and an application form are available online at www.temple.edu/vpus/CARAS.htm.
Eligibility: Current undergraduates and professional students in Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Podiatric Medicine are eligible to apply. Candidates must have at least one full-time semester after the funding period.
The application deadline is Monday, February 16, 2009.
The grants are competitive and limited to approximately 45 awards. Up to one third of the awards are available to professional student applicants.
One half of the CARAS grant will be provided by the Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives and the Office of the Provost and a matching half will be provided by the student’s School or College. The program will be administered by the Office of the Senior Vice-Provost for Undergraduate Studies.
Questions about the CARAS Program can be directed to Duane Smith at - d.smith@temple.edu
TEMPLE PRE-LAW STUDIES and LAW SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Pre-Law Studies at Temple University includes course work, co-curricular activities such as mock trial, and the Law Scholars Program. Law Scholars provides an opportunity for outstanding incoming first-year students to gain provisional admission to Temple University’s Beasley School of Law at the same time they are accepted into an undergraduate program of study. Click here.
DIAMOND AMBASSADORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Diamond Ambassadors Scholarship Program offers eligible students a grant of $2,500 to help meet the expenses of a study abroad experience. Recipients of the scholarship can choose to study at a Temple campus in Italy, Japan, or Spain, at any of Temple's other programs around the world, or on any Temple-approved study abroad program. More Information.
DIAMOND PEER TEACHER PROGRAM - SPRING 2009
The Diamond Peer Teachers Program provides upper-level undergraduates at Temple the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of college-level teaching, to work with faculty mentors to develop their own pedagogical skills, and to provide supplemental instruction in lower-level courses. Details on requirements, expectations and stipends are available online.
GUIDE TO REGISTRATION: SPRING 2009
Learn about the General Education Program, academic calendars, course listings, and more! Click here (PDF, 838 KB).
University Core International Studies Options Revised
Student options for fulfilling the University’s Core International Studies (IS) requirement have been revised effective for the first summer session 2007 and subsequent terms. Any student with remaining University Core International Studies requirements can satisfy those requirements based on the revised options. For more information, click here
TRANSITIONS - A Newsletter for Transfer Students
TRANSITIONS offers an overview of policies and procedures, programs and opportunities that are available to Temple Students. If you are interested in Study Abroad, Honors, Research Opportunities, or have questions about academic policies, you will find general information and links to other resources in TRANSITIONS - for a pdf version, click here.
The Office of the Provost Announces Undergraduate
Research Initiative
The Provost is pleased to announce a new Undergraduate
Research Incentive Fund (URIF). The URIF fund is available to any full-time
undergraduate student enrolled at Temple who
seeks financial support for research related
activities such as undergraduate research projects
or participation in professional conferences. Information and application forms are available on line: click here.
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