Transcript STUDENT MEDIA - University of Alabama

BAMA ESSENTIALS
A Guide to UA Resources and Services
UNIVERSITY SUPPLY STORE
Four Locations: Ferguson Center, Tutwiler Hall, Bryant
Museum, and School of Law
Can assist you with…
• Course materials (textbooks in various formats, school supplies, kits, and
more)
• Bama clothing, souvenirs, and gifts
• Cards, magazines, best-selling trade books
• Official class rings
• The Apple Campus Store, located in the SUPe Store at the Ferg, offers
education pricing on Apple computers and software.
FERGUSON MAIL CENTER
For the safety and security of our students, mail and
packages are not delivered directly to the residence halls.
All deliveries are made to the Ferguson Mail Center.
Two Options Are Available:
Packages Only Option
• Free service to all students who are actively enrolled in classes
• Students may receive any trackable item without renting a mailbox
• All students are automatically assigned a 6-digit mailstop code (MSC#) for
receiving packages only
• Your student can find-out his/her MSC# by logging-in to myBama and
finding the “Ferguson Mail Center” icon under the Student tab
• Students are notified via e-mail anytime they have a package
ready for pick-up
FERGUSON MAIL CENTER
Mail and Packages Option
• Students who wish to receive letters, cards, magazines, newspapers, etc. in
addition to receiving packages must rent a mailbox.
• All mailboxes are located at the Ferguson Mail Center
• Rent a mailbox online by logging-in to myBama and finding the “Ferguson
Mail Center” icon under the Student tab; Payment can be made online
• Rental rates are $50 per semester ($25 during the Summer semester);
monthly rentals are also available ($65 for 6 months/$35 for 3 months)
• When a student rents a mailbox, the student’s MSC# changes to reflect the
mailbox that was rented
• Students cannot share a mailbox
• Students are notified via e-mail whenever they have mail
in their mailbox
FERGUSON MAIL CENTER
Mail and Packages For Students Who Live in Greek Houses
• Students who live in a sorority/fraternity house on campus have the
option to receive mail and packages at their Greek house instead of the
Ferguson Mail Center
• Use the same address structure, but with the MSC# of the house instead
of the student’s personal MSC#
• DO NOT USE THE STREET ADDRESS OF THE HOUSE
• Mailstop codes (MSC#) for each sorority/fraternity can be found in the
Resources section of Campus Mail Service website
• Items are routed to the house; not the student
• Each sorority/fraternity determines how mail/packages are distributed
among their members once it is delivered to the house
• Students do not receive any notification
FERGUSON MAIL CENTER
The correct address for students (regardless of carrier) is:
STUDENT’S FULL NAME
MSC# __ __ __ __ __ __
1831 UNIVERSITY STATION
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35487
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER ADDRESS FORMAT
http://campusmail.ua.edu/ferguson.html
EMERGENCY SUPPORT
3 on-call staff members, 24 hours a day
On-Call Dean- trained Student Affairs professional on-call 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week
Partners with campus services (Academic Colleges, Housing and
Residential Communities, Women’s Resource Center, Counseling
Center, and Public Safety)
Partners with community agencies (DCH Hospital, North Harbor, and
Tuscaloosa Police)
Call UAPD to contact the On-Call Dean at: (205) 348-5454
ALCOHOL EDU
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Required online education course educating students about
alcohol and its effects on the mind and body.
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Parents should review the AlcoholEdu for Parents course
and talk with your student about what you both have learned.
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Available for access beginning Wednesday, July 16, 2014
and part one must be completed by Wednesday, August 13,
2014. alcoholedu.ua.edu
FERPA
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
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FERPA rights transfer to the student at the age of 18 or when they begin attending a postsecondary institution regardless of age
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A major goal we have for your first-year experience is to forge a strong partnership between
UA, our students, and the parents of UA students. To this end, a parent or guardian may
obtain non-directory information if their student has authorized a record release through
myBama, which is located in the self-service channel under Student Services>Student
Records>Record Release to Parent/Guardian (FERPA). Existence of a release does not
constitute a “power of attorney” empowering parents to act on behalf of the student.
What is protected under FERPA?
registrar.ua.edu/academics/privacy• Grades and transcripts
guidelines/
• Academic class schedules
• Information accessed in myBama
• Class rosters
• Any document designated as part of the educational record
FERPA
FERPA
What can be released?
• Directory information
• Information needed by a government agency
• Some information to accrediting organizations
• Information needed in a health or safety emergency
• Some information to attorneys representing UA
• Information the student has given written consent to release
• Remember your student must sign the release (In the student
orientation packet)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The University will not disclose grades over
the phone regardless of signed release. The parent must order a
transcript to receive the student’s grades.
registrar.ua.edu/academics/privacy-guidelines/
ACADEMIC CATALOG
• http://www.ua.edu/catalogs/
• Everything students need to know can be found in their online academic
catalog:
• Admissions
• Academic Records and Policy
• Academic Bankruptcy
• Academic Warning and Suspension
• Core Curriculum and general education requirements
• Multiple Degree/Multiple Majors
• Student Responsibility
• Support Programs and Services
• Code of Student Conduct
• Military Programs
• Special Academic Programs
• Academic Colleges
ACADEMICS - ADVISING
• Advisors are the faculty or staff member who will assist students in
selecting classes for their degree program.
• Students should get know their advisor and seek their advice.
• Encourage your student to visit their advisor regularly.
• Students seeking to change majors should see their advisor.
ACADEMICS – FACULTY
• Key to your student’s academic success.
• Students should get to know at least one professor each semester. This will help
when it comes to needing letters of reference.
• Professors prefer to communicate with the student directly.
• Mid-term grades are distributed to students in 100 and 200 level courses so
inquire with your student around mid-term to ask how they are doing.
• Office hours is time dedicated to talking to students.
ACADEMICS – FINISH IN FOUR
UA’s Finish in Four campaign has been designed to
publicize the tools students can take advantage of on
their way to graduation.
Visit the Career Center to explore your passion and
develop a plan to Finish in Four! career.ua.edu
Explore
-Explore all 80 Undergraduate degree programs at
www.ua.edu/majors.
Plan
-Use the Student Educational Planner in DegreeWorks to map
out your program of study semester by semester.
Once you have those two behind you,
all that’s left is to:
Study & Graduate!
ACADEMICS – DEGREE WORKS
degreeworks.ua.edu
Student View Audit
This allows students to be able to view their past and current work to
best plan their future before meeting with an advisor.
Student Educational Planner
This feature works in conjunction with the Student View Audit to help
plan future coursework.
“What If ” function
“What If ” allows students to hypothetically change their
major, minor, or concentration.
ACADEMICS – DEGREE WORKS
degreeworks.ua.edu
“Look Ahead” function
•Helps students see how anticipated coursework will apply to
their degree program.
GPA Calculator
•Allows students to calculate various GPAs.
ACADEMICS – DEGREEWORKS
Student View Audit
Student’s
Academic
Summary
Detailed
Coursework
Summary
degreeworks.ua.edu
ACADEMICS – SCHEDULE BUILDER
This new tool allows students to build the
optimal class schedule based on course
preferences and setting aside time for breaks
during the week. These breaks can consist of
work, practice, and other activities during which
you are unable to take classes.
Students access Schedule Builder by logging
into myBama and clicking the icon on the Student
Tab.
STUDENT MEDIA
• The Crimson White
– Official UA student newspaper
– Published four times per week
• WVUA
– Student run radio station for UA community
• The Corolla
– Official yearbook published annually
– Writing, design, and pictures by students
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Programming Offered:
Alternative Break
Al’s Pals
Bama Blitz
Beat Auburn Beat Hunger
Give-N-Go
House United
Ripple Effect
Profiles In Service
Hands on Tuscaloosa
Sleep Out on the Quad
Hunger Banquet
Nonprofit Protégé’
Adopt an Agency
Hands On Tuscaloosa
FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE
The Four Governing Bodies
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Interfraternity Countil (IFC)
Panhellenic Conference
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
United Greek Council (UGC)
Benefits of Involvement
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Academic
Philanthropic
Leadership
Social
CAMPUS MINISTRIES
Denominations and Faiths Represented:
 Campus Ministry Association Members:
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Baptist Campus Ministries
Canterbury Chapel Episcopal
Chi Alpha Campus Ministry
Disciples Student Ministry (First Christian Church)
Hillel Foundation (B'Nai B'rith)
Muslim Students Association
Reformed University Fellowship
St. Francis Catholic Church & Student Center
UKirk (Presbyterian Church USA)
University Christian Ministry (University Church of Christ)
University Lutheran Church
Wesley Foundation (United Methodist Church)
Westminster Fellowship (PCUSA)
UNIVERSITY RECREATION
Facilities
 Student Recreation Center
 Student Activities Center
 Aquatics Center
Programming Offered
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Fitness
Aquatics
Intramurals
Outdoor Recreation
Sports Clubs
CAREER CENTER
Services Offered:
 Exploring Majors and
Careers
 Mock Interviews
 Career Fairs
 Crimson Careers
 Resume and Cover Letter Critiques
 Job and Graduate School Planning
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Student Crisis Response
 Case management and advocacy services
 On Call Dean
Office of Student Conduct
STUDENT INVOLVMENT & STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The SOURCE
 Connects students to over
500 student organizations
 Get On Board Day: August 28th
Safe Zone
Leadership UA
LeaderShape
VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
VA Certification Program
Transition Assistance Program
Center Services Offered:
 Computer labs, study rooms, student lounge
 Campus Veteran’s Association
 Veteran Work Study Program
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Types of Student Employment:
1. Student Assistantships
2. Federal Work-Study Program
3. Off-campus Employment
Student Employment Resources:
 http://financialaid.ua.edu
 http://jobs.ua.edu
BAMA ESSENTIALS
Thank you
and have a great day!