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Show Your Campus PAGE A6 MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2005 Fully integrated UVSC's Integrated Studies program lets students create their own degree Where to take your problems and concerns If you have a concern about how the school is running or you notice a problem that is in need of fixing, there are four simple ways to bring that issue to the attention of student government. The first way is through your school specific senator. In each school there is a senator that attends faculty meetings for that school and the Academic Senate. From there, the issues are taken to the Student Executive Council and dealt with by student government. The job of a senator is to be aware of any issues in their respective school and to bring those issues to the attention of student government when necessary. If you don't know who your school senator is, you can find out in the student council office SC105. The second way is similar; you can go directly to the student council offices and make an appointment with a member of the executive council. While the council is usually quite busy they may be able to make time depending on the severity of the issue. They may also refer you to your respective school senator. The third option is one that guarantees confidentiality. There are a number of suggestion boxes strewn throughout the school. There is at least one in each building. They are checked frequently and those issues are addressed by the Academic Senate, and if necessary they are directed to either the respective school faculty or to the student council, The final option is to take it to the ombuds. This option still guarantees confidentiality, but gives you the added benefit of personal expression in a face-to-face meeting. From a meeting with me I will take it to the appropriate body, whether that body is student council, judicial affairs, or anywhere the issue needs to go. I will also keep in contact with you to let you know what progress I am making. As always, if you have these issues you can come and talk with me or you can use any of the above-mentioned ways to resolve any issue on campus. Errin julkunen Editor-at-Large T he Integrated Studies degree at UVSC has been in place for over ten years now, growing extensively every year. Director Scott Abbott said, "We have over 400 in the program. I'm not sure quite what the,,graduation numbers are, but they are probably around 60 or 70 this year." Degrees are offered for an A.S., A.A., B.S., and B.A., integrating emphases from numerous programs on campus. The different areas available for emphasis in the program include: American Sign Language, Ballet, BallroomDance, Behavioral Science,Biology, Business Management, Communication, Community Health, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Earth Science, English, French, History, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Military Science, Modern Dance, Multimedia Communication Technology, Music, Office Management, Outdoor Leadership, Philosophy, Physical Education, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Spanish, and Technology Management. Abbott offered that the past four student body presidents have been Integrated Studies Majors. Integrated Studies allows students to cater their degree using programs that would not necessarily be found together. It is not uncommon to see Integrated Studies Majors with combined emphasis in dance and behavioral science, to art and leadership. The degree requires students to complete 18 hours from two different areas of study. They complete their degree with a capstone, which is generally an intense thesis-driven paper that combines the two areas of study. Integrated Studies students are also required to take the course IS 3000. These courses vary every semester, providing students with the opportunity to do research in an area of study they may not be familiar with, by using the skills they have acquired within their fields of study. One section of IS 3000 being taught this semester is "Borders and Boundaries." Program director Scott Abbott teaches the course. The focus of this semester's course is Integrated Studies Director Scott Abbott leads a discussion in his IS 3000 class "Borders and Boundaries." Errin julkunen NetXNews to gather information that will potentially be used in a publication next spring on Latino culture in Utah County. According to the program statement, "many opportunities exist for transfer to advanced and professional degrees and to the business environment. Business leaders seek students with skills gained from liberal arts programs. These skills include the ability to comprehend diverse material, to write clearly, to think critically, to work cooperatively, and to become adept at problem solving." Students interested in becoming an Integrated Studies major can go to LA 109 for more information. Arrowhead Making Fire building •Hearts and Spades Tournament Thurs. April 14, 5 p.m. Upstairs Cafeteria Prizes will be given This Week's Club Events and other cool things on campus: LDSSA (Institute) •Fellowshipping Hour Friday, April 15, 11 a.m.-noon. Bring Gay-Straight investigating friends Alliance for a low pressure For those living or gospel message. supportive of an •Noon Devotional alternative lifestyle Fri. April 15 For more info, go to Rand Packer http:ll2wupsMhoo.coml Former Mission grouplUVSCGSk . President and Current Instructor at the Running Club Institute Want to Run a 5k, 10k, North Chapel Marathon? Runners of all Skill Levels Munch & Mingle After •Dance Welcome Fri, April 15 Call 863-6292 for more 9 p.m.-midnight Information Cultural Hall Fencing Club Beginners to Experts Welcome Meetings Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. 728 S. State Street Orem. For More Info. uvscfencmg@dextertown.com The whole WORLD responded ^ a tsunami struck southeast Asia. NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally III) Wanted: Officers for the 2005-2006 school year American Red Cross put who answered the call When a flood, a blizzard, an avalanche, and 29 housefires devastated Utah families last year? The Mountain Valley chapter of the Red Cross did. We can do more, but we need your help. Visit mountainvalley.redcross.org to find out how you can reach out to people in YOUR community. REACH OUT. DONATE TODAY. Together, we can save a life. Students serious about making a difference contact Kayelyn @ namiuvsc@yahoo Future Doctors of America Medical School Application Seminar Thurs. April 21 6 p.m. SC 206 g & h Refreshments Intramurals •Camp Activities Challenge Wed. April 13,10-2 Tent-building contest Outdoor ED Havasupai Backpacking Excursion April 14-17 $125 Sign up in SC 103h Executive Lecture Series James Lee Sorenson CEO-Sorensen Media "Tenacity: A business success story" Thurs, April 14, Noon Ragan Theatre UVLeft Club Meeting Thurs. April 14 2 p.m., Downstairs Cafeteria Flash Club Learn from flash veterans Pete Hawks, Chad Garrick, and others Sign up in GT 535 Lost and Found Sale 2 Day Sale All items from past 3 months April 21-22, 8-5 Put Your Club Info in the College Times Email info, to wilcoxri@uvsc.edu |
