WELCOME to our first edition of the advisor for the Fall 2009 semester! The advisor is a monthly on-line resource for students, faculty and advisors in the College of Education and Public Policy, brought to you by the Office of Student Support Services (CEPP OSSS).

We have a new name...
As of July 1, the CHEP College adopted a new name: the College of Education and Public Policy. There were several very good reasons for this change, all of which are most eloquently expressed by our new Dean, Dr. Michael Gamel-McCormick in this UDaily interview. Check it out!

... and some exciting new programs!

The School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy (SUAPP) is offering a new Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy that provides students the opportunity to examine complex public issues and the policies developed to address them through a multiple set of disciplines such as Sociology, Education, Leadership, History, and Political Science. For more information check out their website.

The Center for Energy and Environmental Policy (CEEP) is offering a new Bachelor of Science degree in Energy and Environmental Policy (ENEP). The ENEP major offers an integrated set of courses in the fields of social and policy sciences, natural sciences, engineering and analytical methods to prepare its graduates with the necessary knowledge and tools to enter professional positions in the fields of energy and environmental analysis, planning and policy development. The ENEP undergraduate degree is the only program in the state or region providing an undergraduate major that integrates a cross-disciplinary set of courses in policy analysis, economics, the social and natural sciences, and engineering.

Are you interested in urban education?  The School of Education has a new minor in Urban Education for non-ETE majors and a concentration in Urban Education for ETE majors.  The Urban Education area provides students with the opportunity to engage deeply in urban education issues within their particular professional interests.  Please note that completion of the minor does not lead to teacher certification.   See the undergraduate catalog for course requirements.  After checking out the courses, if you need further information, please contact Vickie Lucas in the School of Education, 120 WHL.

We also have a new Minor in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)! The new HDFS minor is for students who want to inspire growth and positive development, and promote change within diverse communities and global contexts. Minors will also have numerous opportunities to learn how to achieve stronger interpersonal, family, and work relationships. In this interdisciplinary and interdepartmental minor, students choose 18 credits from a menu of courses within the following areas:
- Life span, child, and youth development
- Marriage, parenting, families, & diversity
- Mentoring & interpersonal relationships
- Development within Diverse Communities

Two of the courses in the minor meet the Arts and Sciences Group C breadth requirement.

To apply for the minor, head here.

Senior Year... Already?
Time flies when you’re having fun and it’s very important for you to take stock of what you’ve accomplished, but even more urgent is that you know what's left! Be sure to visit the "Just for Seniors" area of the CEPP OSSS web site.

The deadline to Drop or Add a course for the Fall 2009 semester is Tuesday, September 15th. The smartest thing you can do is to contact your advisor before making any changes to your schedule! Remember, just because your roommate’s boyfriend’s sister who’s a 6th-year senior says it’s okay to drop a class doesn’t mean that your advisor will agree. For more important information on advisement, check out our helpful hints.

Study Abroad in France - Winter Session 2010! Stay in a renovated historic dormitory in Paris and live with French families in Provence! Survey French Art, Architecture, Culture, Language and History! Explore and compare Parisian and Provencal socio-cultural environments and French family patterns & sexuality issues with those of American families! To find out more, attend an Interest Meeting on Tuesday, 9/8 at noon in 209 Alison West, or go to the Study Abroad web page.

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Summer is Over! And not only that – September and October will be very busy months for most of you.  Don’t let classes get away from you!  To help with this transition check out the Top Ten Reasons Why CHEP Students Succeed.

Reminder: Have you completed the online AlcoholEdu course yet? Please don’t wait until the last minute because it does take time. There are two parts to it, and remember – you will not be allowed to register for spring courses until you have completed both parts. If you have questions regarding the AlcoholEdu course please email alcoholedu@udel.edu.

A Date to Remember: Join students, families, faculty and alumni at the UD Parents and Family Weekend, October 9-11, 2009. There will be activities for all ages and interests, including a chance to watch the Fightin’ Blue Hens battle Massachusetts on the football field!

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1. Make sure that you forward your udel.edu email account if you are using a personal, non-UD account. Instructions on how to do this can be found here. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM YOUR PROFESSORS IF YOU DON’T! The same goes for your address in UDSIS: Please make sure that you have a local address listed, and that it is up-to-date.

2. The first thing you need to do when you receive your course syllabus for each class is to check out the attendance policies.

This is so important because every instructor may have a different one. If absence from class is not addressed in your syllabus, ask your professor for a clear statement of his or her policies. Communication is the key. The more you keep your professors informed of any anticipated absences, the more likely they will be willing to work with you. Students are responsible for making up any and all work missed, and keep in mind the authority for excusing all class absences rests with the instructor.

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Whether you are new to campus, or perhaps unfamiliar with parts of it, this campus map will help you to navigate from class to class, and find your way to the many exciting events that are available to students, faculty and staff at UD!