welcome to sthm! freshman orientation fall 2011. student services and achieving success
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Welcome to STHM!
Freshman Orientation Fall 2011
Student Services and Achieving Success
Important Temple University Resources
Disability Services100 Ritter Annex
Tuttleman Counseling Services1810 Liacouras Walk
The Career Center220 Mitten Hall
International Programs - Study Abroad200 Tuttleman Learning Center
Russell Conwell Center - online workshops1710 N. Broad, 2nd Floor
The Writing Center
201 Tuttleman Learning Center
The Math and Science Center1810 Liacouras Walk,
Room 201
• Activities
Some Rules to note: University & STHM Policies
Students should be aware that all policies, Gen Ed curriculum information, minor and certificate information, and so much more is found in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Highlighted policies/rulesStudents must earn at least a C- (1.67) in classes to fulfill all
university and major requirements. Minimum GPA to graduate: 2.0 overall, 2.0 in majorAcademic Standing - Warning, Probation, DismissalRepeat coursesTaking courses at another university/collegeSTHM’s Doctrine of Responsibility
Student Services
Mission: To encourage a collaborative relationship between advisor and student, ultimately empowering the student to make sound and responsible decisions concerning his or her education.
STHM Student Services maintains current, updated web resources. Students are advised to use these pages to find information,
resources, and answers (Scholarships, Academic Success resources, Advising, Student Organizations, Curriculum/Check sheets, etc)The STHM Current Students webpages The “STHM Undergraduate Community” found on Blackboard (in the “My
Organizations” section)
Advising ServicesSTHM Student Services provides advising to all STHM students in three ways:
Schedule an Appointment Online Appointments can be made with advising staff, Janet Distel and Jarvis Bailey. Choose and schedule your appointment on: STHM Current Students Page
Walk in Advising Walk in advising gives students the opportunity to see an advisor, without an appointment,
for up to 10 minutes. A chance to ask those “quick questions!” Walk in advising hours occur two days each week during fall and spring semesters. (Hours
are posted each semester on Blackboard “STHM Undergraduate Community”) Note: Students who know they will need more than a 10 minute period are advised to
schedule a regular appointment
Group Advising Important curriculum updates, policy changes, STHM opportunities, etc are presented Attendance is mandatory! Students must attend one session in fall & one session in spring Several sessions offered multiple days and times each fall and each spring before the priority
registration period begins
Academic opportunities
Study AbroadSTHM students are encouraged to consider study abroad opportunities!For general study abroad opportunities, go to International Programs at
200 Tuttleman Learning CenterFor information about studying at THM exchange schools (Modul in
Vienna, University of Vienna), see Janet DistelCompleting requirements
Approved study abroad programs fulfill Global/World Society (GG) requirement (see an advisor for more details)
Note that Internship I and II can be completed abroad as well
Temple Honors program
Diamond Research Scholars
Being a Successful Student
Read & understand Temple and STHM requirements & policies
Consult and collaborate with Student Services and the CSPD
Become involved in your professional and academic developmentStudent Organizations, CSPD events, & Executive in Residence ProgramsAdvising services, scholarships, leadership opportunities through student
groups, academic support services at Temple
Check the Blackboard “STHM Undergraduate Community” daily! Important Announcements, scholarship information, links to tutoring and
other academic success resources, etc
Read all emails from STHM Student Services and STHM CSPD
Center for Student Professional Development
StaffRick RidallAssistant Professor, Sport and Recreation ManagementDirector, Center for Student Professional DevelopmentEmail: [email protected]: 215-204-1396
Center for Student Professional Development
Brandon MayerAssistant Director, Center for Student Professional
DevelopmentEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 215-204-6102
Speakman Hall – Suite [email protected]
Overview
Center for Student Professional DevelopmentSpeakman Hall – Suite 108
•Junior Internship •Senior Internship
Internship Program
•Internship Opportunities•Industry Related Hours•Part-time Job Opportunities
STHM erecruiting
•Industry coming to campus to hire you for internships and careers! Recruiting
Overview
Center for Student Professional DevelopmentSpeakman Hall – Suite 108
•Workshops designed to inform students and enhance their professional skills in areas such as social networking, resumes, networking, etc.
Professional Development
•Discuss future career plans. Career Advising
•Industry related magazines, trade publications, etc. available to review.•Listing of professional organizations in industries to join
Industry Information
School of Tourism & Hospitality Management Student Association
Focus
• Easy transition for Freshmen and Transfer students into STHM
• Learn about Student Professional Organizations• Social events/ gatherings to get to know your
peers better• Fun workshops!
STHM Student Organizations and Student Professional Organizations
Tourism and Hospitality• HSMAI• NSMH• AHLA• PCMA• MPI
Sport and Recreation• SRPA• ATTA• SMSA• SMAT
http://sthm.temple.edu/current/ugrad/stud_org.html
Social Events and Gatherings
• Cupcake Socials• SPO Meet and Greet• Cheer on the Owls together as STHM SA Class
of 2015!
Workshops
• What is Networking?• Career Day Tips• Leadership Trainings• Casual vs. Business Attire
Your Executive Board
• President- Dana Trump• Vice- President- Lindsay McLeod • Social Chair- Thao Nguyen• Marking Chairs- Marissa Emmons
Julene Craley
Join the Student Association!• Have fun and learn about STHM and all the
opportunities it has to offer at the same time• Have the best first year and experience all
because of STHMSA!• Please e-mail us if you have any questions;
The Curriculum and Registration
Understanding the Curriculum & Requirements
Curriculum requirements are found on DARS, the Degree Audit Reporting System (The same curriculum requirements you see in DARS are reflected in the STHM check sheets and 8 semester plans)
DARS: Is the official record of degree requirements and is used for
graduation clearancesShould be referred to every semester and before each
advising appointment Indicates GPA, total credits completed and needed, course
choices, university and major requirements, minor requirements (if the student has declared the minor)
Pre- and Co-Requisites
Pre-requisites and Co-requisitesIf a course has a pre-req, students are not allowed to proceed with
the next course until they complete the pre-req (earning the minimum grade required)
How do you know if a class has a pre- or co-requisite?Noted in the course description If an STHM class, pre and co reqs are noted on your STHM Check sheet
Some specifics to note:GW (Analytic Reading and Writing) before Mosaics I and IIMosaics I (GY) before Mosaics II (GZ)Complete all THM 1000 & 2000 courses before Internship IComplete all coursework before taking Internship II Must have at least 250 diverse Industry-related hours completed to be eligible to
take THM 4112, Senior Seminar
Concentrations
STHM offers a variety of concentrations so STHM students can focus on specific areas of learning within their major
Appears on Transcript
Earning Must choose your major electives from the chosen area of
concentration, complete the related capstone course, and complete Internship II in a placement related to the concentration
When and How to declareRecommended that you declare in sophomore yearDeclare online on the STHM Student Services page
Minors & Certificates at Temple
Earning a minor or certificate uses your Free Electives strategically.
Minors & Certificates – can be…Connected to career goals to enhance marketability if chosen
strategically Recommended: Business or General Business Minor, MIS Certificate,
Geography and Urban Studies certificate or minorConnected to personal areas of interest and be focused on any
subject (languages, history, etc…)
Exploring all of the optionsDepartmental websitesUndergraduate Bulletin
How many credits per semester?
Refer to the STHM 8 semester plan to see recommended credit load each term
Fulltime = at least 12 creditsStudents can take anywhere between 12-17 credits and be
charged at regular full time student tuition rateStudents who want to take more than 17 credits in a
semester should see an advisor regarding their graduation plan.Note that registering for 18 (or more) credits incurs additional tuition
charges. (Tuition rate information can be found on the Bursar’s Office page)
How to register
Choose your classes following the STHM 8 semester plan and referring to DARS for requirements yet to be completed. These are your tools to use!If you are going to declare a minor or certificate you will
likely need to adjust the prescribed 8 semester plan; consult an advisor!
Students register in a system called Self Service Banner, accessed on the TU PortalUsing Banner