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Academic resources for
students
Study skills
consultation at the Psychological and Counseling Center
This program is designed to assist students in improving
their reading and study techniques on a developmental, rather than a
remedial, basis. While it is very helpful to students who are experiencing
academic difficulties, it is also beneficial to anyone who wishes to become a
more efficient learner.
Topics that may interest your student include:
- improving
reading speed
- comprehension
and retention
- test
preparation and test taking skills
- note taking
- writing papers
and reports
- memory
strategies
- time
management and organizational/study skills
- stress and
anxiety due to academic issues
For more information, contact:
Rosanne Awbrey, M.Ed.
(615) 322-2571
vanderbilt.edu/pcc
2015 Terrace Place
The Writing Studio is a free and confidential writing
resource for Vanderbilt students. Writing consultants work with students on
any piece of writing, from course assignments to extracurricular projects.
The focus of a consultation session varies according to the individual writer
and project; for example, consultant and writer may discuss strategies for
clarifying and developing a thesis, or they might talk about issues regarding
organization and word choice. Because we encourage students to understand
writing as a process, we work with writers at any stage, from brainstorming
to revision. A writing consultation provides students with opportunities for
thinking critically and responsibly about the choices they make as writers.
Students may make their own appointments through our online scheduling system
at vanderbilt.edu/writing.
The studio also sponsors extracurricular events, including Dinner and a Draft, On Writing,
and the Undergraduate
Writing Symposium.
For more information, contact:
(615) 343-2225
vanderbilt.edu/writing/
Commons Center 217
Calhoun Hall 007
Arts and Science
Tutoring
Arts and Science Tutoring offers free, individual,
appointment-based tutoring to all Vanderbilt undergraduates for introductory
classes in the following departments: biological sciences, chemistry,
economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and most of the foreign
languages. While students should always consult their instructors as academic
resources first, they can find additional assistance at the Help Desks
offered by various departments; their schedules are posted on the A&S
Tutoring website.
Note: Engineering offers Help Desks for all students, not just engineering
students, in many science and math classes.
For more information, contact:
vanderbilt.edu/tutoring
(615) 322-5218 or tutoring@vanderbilt.edu
1801 Edgehill Ave., Suite 106
Dean's Office Contacts
by School
For specific academic concerns by school:
- Blair School
of Music dean's office: (615) 322-7651
- College of
Arts and Science dean's office: (615) 322-2851
- Peabody School
of Education dean's office: (615) 322-7444
- School of
Engineering dean's office: (615) 322-2762
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Important dates and
deadlines
Nov.
17–25
Thanksgiving break—undergraduate residence halls close at 9 a.m. on
November 17 and reopen at 9 a.m. on November 25
Dec. 6
Last day of fall semester classes
Dec. 7–15
Undergraduate examinations and reading days
Dec. 10
Spring 2013 open enrollment/change period begins on YES
Dec. 16
Residence halls close at 9 a.m.
Jan. 3
Deadline for students to pay spring charges without a late fee
Jan. 4
Residence halls open at noon
Jan. 4–6 and 11–13
Panhellenic recruitment
Jan. 7
First day of spring semester classes
Jan. 11–13
Interfraternity Council recruitment
Jan. 14
Spring 2013 open enrollment/change period ends on YES
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Reminder: Share your
opinion on Family Weekend 2012!
The Parents and Family Programs office thanks the more than
4,800 parents and family members who attended Family Weekend 2012. We'd like
to get your thoughts about Family Weekend. Please take a few moments to
complete our online evaluation.
We are in the process of finalizing dates for Family Weekend 2013 and will
communicate those as soon as we have them.
Upcoming campus events
The Original Cast Presents: Memory in Retreat
Nov. 29–Dec. 1
8 p.m.
Blair School of Music, Ingram Hall
Alternative Gift Fair
Nov. 29
3–7 p.m.
St. Augustine's
Blair ProRecital: World Premiere—Piano Etudes by Richard
Danielpour
Dec. 4
8 p.m.
Blair School of Music, Ingram Hall
Panhellenic Recruitment 101
Dec. 5
6–8 p.m.
Student Life Center Ballroom
Mega Stress Fest
Dec. 7
7–11 p.m.
Student Life Center
Around Nashville
THE GRAMMY® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE
Dec. 5
8 p.m.
Bridgestone Arena
Dickens of a Christmas
Dec. 8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Dec. 9, noon–5 p.m.
Downtown Franklin, Tenn.
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Dec. 9
7:30 p.m.
Ryman Auditorium
A Nashville Symphony Christmas
Dec. 13
7 p.m.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Aerosmith with Cheap Trick
Dec. 13
7:30 p.m.
Bridgestone Arena
Amy Grant and Vince Gill: Christmas at the Ryman
Dec. 18–20
7:30 p.m.
Ryman Auditorium
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Career Corner: Five
center resources every parent should know
Brought
to you by the Center for Student Professional Development (formerly the
Career Center)
Parents can play an important role in their student's career journey by
offering encouragement, advice and stories from their own lives about success
and failure. Here is a list of key resources available through the Center for
Student Professional Development to keep in mind as you have career
conversations with your student:
- Walk-in hours
Students can get information on resumé writing, finding a job or
internship, career direction, or general services during 20-minute
coaching sessions offered Monday through Friday.
- Career
clusters and listservs
Center coaches work with students in the framework of industry career
clusters instead of advising by academic majors. Cluster activities
include employer information sessions, networking opportunities, career
fairs, and job and internship postings promoted through opt-in
listservs.
- Opportunities
to explore and discover
Networking events, industry field trips, alumni panels, career
assessments and meetings with coaches are a few of the resources
available to students who are exploring career options.
- DoreWays for
jobs and internships
DoreWays is the Center's Web-based database of job and internship
postings and employer interview schedules. During the 2011–2012 academic
year, full-time and internship postings increased by 27 percent.
- On-campus
recruiting
More than 100 top companies come to campus throughout the academic year
to recruit students for internships and full-time opportunities.
Students can access these opportunities through DoreWays.
For more information about these
and other resources, visit the Center website or contact our office at
(615) 322-2750.
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Planning ahead for
Commencement
Looking for a way to celebrate
Commencement with family and friends? Worried about long waits at
restaurants, the hassle of sitting in Commencement traffic or dealing with
logistics?
Spend more time celebrating and let us take care of the planning for you!
There is no need to worry about ordering food, décor, and event logistics.
We've already taken care of the details for you. For package pricing and
information please click here. The reservation deadline is
April 19. For more information please email jordan.carnell@vanderbilt.edu
or call (615) 343-0371.
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Parent conversations:
Turkey Day tips for parents of college students
Thanksgiving reunites family members, evokes memories of
past holidays, fills the kitchen with mouth-watering foods and—for parents of
college students—conjures up piles of laundry and a student ready to cash in
on several months' worth of sleep deprivation. Adjusting your expectations
can make the difference between a stressful holiday and a peaceful one.
Consider these tips to not only survive—but enjoy—Thanksgiving with your
student.
Expect a sleepy
student. Spending a semester working toward As may leave your
student needing her ZZZZs. There's nothing quite like coming home to a
familiar bed, home-cooked favorites and the comfort of living in pajama pants
for days. If your Thanksgiving schedule is traditionally jam-packed, allow
your student time to spend relaxing and resting.
Discuss house rules.
If this is your student's first trip home since she started college, a lot
has changed since her last night under your roof. Before you enforce her
previous curfew or other rules, remember that she's experienced a lot of
freedom over the past few months. As she matures over these next few years,
your relationship and expectations will change as well. Communicate what you
expect when she comes back home, but treat her like the adult she is.
Don't be surprised.
Students—especially if first-years—have several months of freedom under their
belts. For many parents, the first prolonged visit with their students
reveals changes they hadn't expected: new friends, tattoos, feathers weaved
into hair, and strong new philosophies. Even if you've stayed in close
communication, seeing those changes in person can be a shock.
Share your student.
You won't be the only one hankering for good, quality time with your student.
Siblings, other relatives and high school friends may want to spend time with
her also. Explain family commitments, and expect her to tell you when she'll
be off meeting up with friends. The long weekend will likely fly by, so enjoy
every minute of it!
Article reprinted with
permission of University Parent Media.
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