College of Liberal Arts College of Liberal Arts Fine and Performing Arts Humanities Social Sciences Additional Programs

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1 College of Liberal Arts College of Liberal Arts Fine and Performing Arts Humanities Social Sciences Additional Programs Jennifer Keller, Assistant to the Dean

2 Dr. Eva Tsuquiashi-Daddesio Dean College of Liberal Arts Fine and Performing Arts Art Dance Music Theatre Humanities English History Modern Languages and Cultures Philosophy Gender Studies Social Sciences Criminology and Security Studies Interdisciplinary Programs Political Science Programs Language Center Asian Studies Frederick Douglass Institute

3 Slippery Rock University Degrees Liberal Studies Major Program 46 credits Free Electives

4 Liberal Studies Program Major Liberal Studies Program Basic Requirements The Arts Global Community Human Institutions and Interpersonal Relations Science, Technology & Mathematics

5 Students will go home with a schedule, prepared by an Orientation advisor. Next fall, they will work with an advisor from their program of study. Full course load = credits. Normally 5 courses/15 credits

6 Transformational Experiences Global Engagement Internships Research Service Learning

7 Where do I get information? Travel Abroad

8 Global Engagement Spring Recess Seminars Semester or Year Abroad Art Peru 2012/2016, Spain 2013, Italy, 2014, Spain and Morocco 2015 Dance Paris, France 2011/2015; Rome, Italy, 2012/2016 English Italy 2015; pre-session 2016; Canada (Summer 2016); Trinidad (winter 2017) History London, Belgium, France (pre-session 2016) Interdisciplinary Programs London (2014); Turkey (2014) Modern Languages every summer Costa Rica, Spain and France. Study in Japan also offered. Music Italy, 2016 Theater Scotland (alternate years)

9 Undergraduate Research Undergraduate Research SRU Symposium for Undergraduate Research. Students from ALL departments were represented. 50K per year for Faculty-Student Research 5K each semester for Student Research 2 Norton Undergraduate Research Scholarships per year Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Faculty mentorship for papers and conferences Faculty mentorship for creative research

10 Internships Geared toward upperclassmen Offered by most departments Apply classroom knowledge to real life experiences

11 Political Science History 2 internships every year in Harrisburg ($6,500 stipend) $8500 Fulton Gow Fellowship Interns with state senators local government and court system African American Museum of Philadelphia Butler County Historical Society Corbis Film Preservation Facility Fort Ligonier Museum Fort Pitt Museum Lawrence County Historical Society Mercer County Historical Society York County Heritage Trust

12 Service Learning Dance and Theatre Schools and retirement center performances Interdisciplinary Programs Ize Programs Art Empty Bowls

13 "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." -- Frederick Douglass

14 Get Involved in your College! Art Club Marching Pride Phi Sigma Tau Upsilon Potter s Guild SLAB Dance Theatre Rock Writing Phi Alpha Theta Japan Club French Club Dobro Slovo Arabic Club German Club Chinese Club Korean Club Criminology Club Spanish Club Philosophy Club Model UN/NATO Club Pi Sigma Alpha Rock Dance Sigma Delta Pi Pi Delta Phi Sigma Tau Delta

15 Minor Declaration

16 Second Major Declaration

17 Fall 2016 Semester 15 weeks of classes (August 29 December 12) + Exam Week First week is drop/add period Consult advisor if changes are needed Check current course schedule and availability at Second week ends add period Fall Break October 2 4 Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 23-Nov. 27 Attendance is key to success Final Exam week December Check Finals Week Policy

18 First semester measures of success Class preparation Attendance Grade point average Maintain a minimum C average (2.0 GPA) or more Academic success

19 Less than 2.0 Probation Repeated performance below 2.0 Suspension Faculty/University personnel cannot discuss grades with anyone other than the student.

20 University efforts to make the first year successful: Student Attendance, Performance, and Adjustment Midterm grade report Students with a grade concern should meet with the professor ASAP on posted office hours. November 9: last day to receive a W, with no grade penalty

21 Winter Session Classes 100% online Many Liberal Studies Courses offered Dec Jan. 13, 2017

22 Spring Semester Classes Resume: January 23 Spring Break: March 12 March 10 End of Semester: May 5 + Exams

23 SRU Summer 2017 schedule 15 credits maximum Pre-session: May 17 June 2 12 days x 3.5 hours one class or 4 credits Session I: June 5 June 30 2 hour classes x 5 days x 4 weeks 2 classes/6 credits Session II: July 5 August 1 2 hour classes x 5 days x 4 weeks 2 classes/6 credits Transfer Policy Pre-approval to take classes at other institutions D grades will not transfer unless from PASSHE school Can not transfer classes if the course was previously taken at SRU with D/F grade

24 Registration Information SPRING 2017 REGISTRATION November The Academic Calendar is available on the SRU Homepage! WHAT IS MY ROCK AUDIT? Checks progress within major What if scenarios The student and advisor have access 24/7

25 Fine and Performing Arts Art Mr. Jon Shumway Dance Music Ms. Ursula Payne Dr. Susan Hadley Theatre Mr. Gordon Phetteplace

26 Humanities English Dr. Danette DiMarco History Dr. Lia Paradis Modern Languages Philosophy Dr. Ana Caula Dr. Katherine Cooklin

27 Social Sciences Criminology Dr. Patrick Harvey Interdisciplinary Programs Dr. Armand Policicchio Political Science/Asian Studies Dr. George Brown

28 Other contacts in CLA Frederick Douglass Institute Dr. Christophas Walker, Director Gender Studies Dr. Cindy LaCom, Director Honors Program Dr. George Brown, Director

29 Any questions? Please don t hesitate to ask!