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Friday, March 27, 2009

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS - JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
2 Available Positions

Summary of Summer Program: Prior to their fall enrollment, entering first-year program participants attend a mandatory five-week Summer Program. During the summer program, participants take courses in Calculus, Writing, Literature Humanities, Physics and Chemistry in order to prepare for the academic work required of Columbia students.

How to Apply: Application forms are available in 103 Furnald Hall. If interested, please submit a cover letter, a resume, one letter of recommendation, a copy of your Degree Audit Report (DAR), and a completed application form by Friday April 10, 2009 to:

Tamara White
Administrative Assistant
103 Furnald Hall, MC 4747
(For additional information: 212.854.3514)
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp


Position Title: Residential Counselor


Summary of Residential Counselor Position: This is a full-time five-week live in position. The dates for the program are Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Friday, August 8, 2008. A mandatory training program will be scheduled prior to the summer program.

Responsibilities: Live in residence hall; assist in peer counseling pre first-year students; supervise recreational activities; assist with all summer program activities; complete student evaluation forms; attend orientation and staff meetings; assist instructors in classroom activities; and perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be able to work effectively with students and staff, both in classroom and residential setting; current full-time upper division undergraduate student in good academic standing at time of employment; prior peer counseling experience preferred; experience working with diverse communities; experience working in group settings; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills; responsible and mature.

Compensation: Residential Counselor will receive a stipend commensurate with experience, room and board for the duration of summer program and training, access to Dodge Physical Fitness Center, and admission to Summer Program sponsored cultural trips and activities.

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Position Title: Help Room Tutor

Summary of Tutor Position: This is an evening part-time position. The dates for the program are Monday, July 7, 2009 – Friday, August 8, 2009. Attendance to a mandatory training meeting is required. Housing is not provided.

Responsibilities: Facilitate evening help rooms tutoring pre first-year students; attend orientation and staff meetings; assist instructors in classroom activities and perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be able to work effectively with students and staff, both in classroom and residential setting; current full-time student in good academic standing at time of employment; prior tutoring/counseling experience preferred; experience working with diverse communities; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills; responsible and mature. Must be proficient, grade of “B” or higher, in course seeking to tutor (Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Literature Humanities, Contemporary Civilization and Writing).

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tutoring, Writing Center, Help Rooms

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What should I do if I am having difficulty in a course?
If you are struggling in a course, you should contact your academic adviser or class dean to help you assess the source of your difficulty and brainstorm strategies for improvement. Some recommendations might include: speaking with your instructor and/or teaching assistant, visiting a departmental help room, using the Writing Center, attending an Academic Success workshop, or requesting a tutor.

Why should I meet with my instructor?
If you have questions related to your coursework: preparing for midterms or exams, improving participation, conducting research, or developing papers, you may want to meet with your instructor during their office hours. Meeting with your instructor can be a great first step toward improving preparation or refocusing a writing assignment; but he/she may also refer you to resources within the department, such as help rooms or teaching assistants, or elsewhere in the University. Read on for more advice about these resources.

Where should I go for help with writing and editing papers?
Free writing assistance is available at the Writing Center, located in the Undergraduate Writing Program office in 310 Philosophy Hall. This Center is staffed by trained and experienced writers and teachers. It is open Monday to Friday. For more information on hours and making an appointment, see the website at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/uwp/wc/main/main-page/index.html

What tutoring services are available on campus?
Academic Success Programs (ASP) coordinates the CC/SEAS Tutoring Service, which provides free group tutoring for those undergraduates who are receiving financial aid. Tutoring is offered in a broad range of courses, including introductory sciences, languages, core classes, and engineering subjects.

How and by when must I request a tutor?
You may request a tutor in any subject, up until the midpoint of the semester (third week of October, for the fall term, and the first week of March, for the spring term) by filling out a tutor request form. Groups are formed on a first-come, first-served basis with available tutors. If you anticipate you will need a tutor, you are encouraged to request one as early as possible. You may access the tutor request form online at http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp/tutoring/ or visit Academic Success Programs in 103 Furnald Hall.

What are departmental help rooms?
Help rooms are located in particular departments and are open to all undergraduate students who have specific questions about the subject. The help rooms are staffed by graduate students and teaching assistants; no appointment is necessary. There are help rooms for math, physics, and statistics. Help Room schedules are available on the relevant departmental websites.

Math Help Room: http://www.math.columbia.edu/programs/main/one/helprooms.html
Stats Help Room: http://www.stat.columbia.edu/misc-pages/help-room.html
Physics Help Room: http://phys.columbia.edu/~preceptor/student/helproom_hours.html

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Academic Success Programs – CC/SEAS Tutoring Service
103 Furnald Hall, (212) 854-3514
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp/

Undergraduate Writing Program – The Writing Center
310 Philosophy Hall, (212) 854-3886
www.columbia.edu/cu/uwp/index.html

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: SEAS Residential Counselor, Summer Program

Summary of Summer Program: Prior to their fall enrollment, entering first-year program participants attend a mandatory five-week Summer Program. During the summer program, participants take courses in Calculus, Writing, Literature Humanities, Physics and Chemistry in order to prepare for the academic work required of Columbia students.

Summary of Residential Counselor Position: This is a full-time five-week live in position. The dates for the program are Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Friday, August 8, 2008. A mandatory training program is scheduled prior to the Summer Program

Responsibilities: Live in residence hall; assist in peer counseling pre first-year students; supervise recreational activities; assist with all summer program activities; complete student evaluation forms; attend orientation and staff meetings; assist instructors in classroom activities; and perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Engineering Student who is able to work effectively with students and staff, both in classroom and residential setting; current full-time upper division undergraduate student in good academic standing at time of employment; prior peer counseling experience preferred; experience working with diverse communities; experience working in group settings; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills; responsible and mature.

Compensation: Residential Counselor will receive a stipend commensurate with experience, room and board for the duration of summer program and training, access to Dodge Physical Fitness Center, and admission to Summer Program sponsored cultural trips and activities.

Application forms are available in 103 Furnald Hall. If interested, please submit a cover letter, a resume, one letter of recommendation, a copy of your Degree Audit Report (DAR), and a completed application form by Monday April 14 to:

Tamara White
Administrative Assistant
103 Furnald Hall, MC 4747
(For additional information: 212.854.3514)