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Identification Number Conversion

AS OF FRIDAY JULY 11, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY WILL NO LONGER UTILIZE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AS IDENTIFIERS. ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A NEW IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. WE URGE YOU TO START USING THIS NEW IDENTIFIER IMMEDIATELY!

QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR @ EXT. 6170, HUMAN RESOURCES @ EXT 6188, THE GOLD CARD HELP DESK @ EXT. 6150, OR CITS @ EXT 6182!

Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom (TASC): A New Standard for Enhanced Student Learning

July 1-29, 2008

The Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Education and Psychology at Alcorn State University will host a four-week workshop for middle school and high school science teachers from the surrounding school districts from July 1-29, 2008. The workshop entitled “Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom (TASC)”, is funded by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning through “No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Grant Professional Development Program”. Fourteen teachers from surrounding school districts will participate in the program. Participants will receive a stipend, daily lunch, Science software and supplies. The main objectives of this program are:

1. To provide a four-week summer workshop, exposing the participants to computer applications in science.

2. To involve teachers in “hands-on” laboratory activities in molecular biology.

3. To prepare teachers with methods to reach the varied interests and abilities of today’s students (Team building, critical thinking and computer presentations).

4. To host two follow-up sessions, one per semester in the following academic year.

5. To help participants develop an awareness for science project and implement at their school.

If you need more information please contact Dr. Babu P. Patlolla, Director of TASC Program at (601) 877-6242 email bpatlolla@alcorn.edu or Mr. Leroy Johnson, Science Coordinator at (601) 877-2303 or Dr. Jan Duncan, Education Coordinator at (601) 877-6208.

Alcorn State University
College For Excellence

2008 Summer Developmental Program

Dr. Yinka Oredein, Assistant Dean/Program Director

Mrs. Jiardine McDonald, Summer Development Program/Academic Advisor

Bowles Hall Room 110, tel. 601-877-3952

Ms. Lore Green, Administrative Assistant, Bowles Hall Room 108, tel. 601-877-6226

Accuplacer Pre-Test……………….Bowles Hall Room 205 ………February 11-May 27, 2008

Dormitory Opens………………………………………………………Sunday, May 25, 2008

Memorial Day Holiday ………………………………………………Monday, May 26, 2008

Student Orientation…………………………………………………Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Classes Begin………………………………………………………….Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Accuplacer Post Test………………………………………………July 14-16, 2008

Final Exam………………………………………………………………July 22-24, 2008

Dr. Edward Vaughn, Dean, College For Excellence

"Where Great Minds Come To Be Born"

What is the Summer Developmental Program?

The Summer Developmental Program is a nine week summer enrichment program designed to enhance the academic skills of students who do not meet all the criteria for admission into Mississippi's eight public universities. Qualified students will take course work in English, mathematics, and reading. This program will include classroom instructions, seminar, career counseling/mentoring, as well as, computer-assisted tutorials. In addition, the students will receive counseling and support needed to matriculate successfully in the academic and social community of the university. These courses will not count toward graduation. However, with successful completion of the Summer Developmental Program, the student will be able to enroll as a freshman in Fall Semester 2008. Students who failed to meet the exit requirements for 2008 Summer Developmental Program will be advised of other educational alternatives and will be assisted in pursing those options.

The year-long academic support program will be required of those students who successfully complete the 2008 Summer Developmental Program. The program is designed to assist those students admitted with academic deficiencies, as well as other volunteer students, with their freshman courses.

Things You Should Know About The Summer Developmental Program....

Term: Nine Weeks
Dates: May 27, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Credit Hours: 12 credit Hors for all students ( Hours do not count toward graduation)

Course Work:             English - (EN-098)
                                  Mathematics - (MA -098)
                                  Reading- (Re-098)
                                  Academic Support Lab/Seminar (LA-098)

Course Description:   Developmental English
                                 Developmental Mathematics
                                 Developmental Reading
                                 Academic Support Lab

Contact Hours: 2450 contact minutes are required for each 3 credit hour Lecture based course. The Lab Section will require 4900 contact minutes.

Alcorn Student      Academic Honesty
Profile:                 Academic Integrity
                             Work Ethics                                                                                    Good Citizenship

Fees to attend the Summer Development Program

In State ( On Campus) $3,296.00

In State (Off Campus) $2,004.00

Out of State (On Campus) $6,040.00

Out of State (Off Campus) $4,778.00

There will be a $75.00 housing fee. This fee is not added un the cost of tuition. You will be responsible for paying the housing fee upon your arrival on campus. The student is responsible for purchasing books, approximately $200.00. For information on financial assistance, please call (601) - 877-6190.

List Of Contacts

Dr. Yinka Oredein, Associate Dean/Program Director
Mrs. Jiradine McDonald, Academic Advisor, Summer Developmental Program (601)-877-2329
Mr. Emmanuel Barnes, Director of Admissions (601) 877-6147
Mrs. Juanita Russell, Director of Financial Aid (601) 877-6190
Mrs. Laura Johnson, Director of Housing (601) 877-6478

	Weekly Bulletin Online	From the Office of University Relations
	Volume 30 Issue 18	July 24, 2008
Inside: Campus News Spotlight on Excellence Communiversity News Calendar of Events Job Announcements WB Main Archive Alcorn Home	In other news... Identification Number Conversion AS OF FRIDAY JULY 11, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY WILL NO LONGER UTILIZE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AS IDENTIFIERS. ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A NEW IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. WE URGE YOU TO START USING THIS NEW IDENTIFIER IMMEDIATELY! QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR @ EXT. 6170, HUMAN RESOURCES @ EXT 6188, THE GOLD CARD HELP DESK @ EXT. 6150, OR CITS @ EXT 6182! Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom (TASC): A New Standard for Enhanced Student Learning July 1-29, 2008 The Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Education and Psychology at Alcorn State University will host a four-week workshop for middle school and high school science teachers from the surrounding school districts from July 1-29, 2008. The workshop entitled “Technology Assimilation in Science Classroom (TASC)”, is funded by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning through “No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Grant Professional Development Program”. Fourteen teachers from surrounding school districts will participate in the program. Participants will receive a stipend, daily lunch, Science software and supplies. The main objectives of this program are: 1. To provide a four-week summer workshop, exposing the participants to computer applications in science. 2. To involve teachers in “hands-on” laboratory activities in molecular biology. 3. To prepare teachers with methods to reach the varied interests and abilities of today’s students (Team building, critical thinking and computer presentations). 4. To host two follow-up sessions, one per semester in the following academic year. 5. To help participants develop an awareness for science project and implement at their school. If you need more information please contact Dr. Babu P. Patlolla, Director of TASC Program at (601) 877-6242 email bpatlolla@alcorn.edu or Mr. Leroy Johnson, Science Coordinator at (601) 877-2303 or Dr. Jan Duncan, Education Coordinator at (601) 877-6208. Alcorn State University College For Excellence 2008 Summer Developmental Program Dr. Yinka Oredein, Assistant Dean/Program Director Mrs. Jiardine McDonald, Summer Development Program/Academic Advisor Bowles Hall Room 110, tel. 601-877-3952 Ms. Lore Green, Administrative Assistant, Bowles Hall Room 108, tel. 601-877-6226 Accuplacer Pre-Test……………….Bowles Hall Room 205 ………February 11-May 27, 2008 Dormitory Opens………………………………………………………Sunday, May 25, 2008 Memorial Day Holiday ………………………………………………Monday, May 26, 2008 Student Orientation…………………………………………………Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Classes Begin………………………………………………………….Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Accuplacer Post Test………………………………………………July 14-16, 2008 Final Exam………………………………………………………………July 22-24, 2008 Dr. Edward Vaughn, Dean, College For Excellence "Where Great Minds Come To Be Born" What is the Summer Developmental Program? The Summer Developmental Program is a nine week summer enrichment program designed to enhance the academic skills of students who do not meet all the criteria for admission into Mississippi's eight public universities. Qualified students will take course work in English, mathematics, and reading. This program will include classroom instructions, seminar, career counseling/mentoring, as well as, computer-assisted tutorials. In addition, the students will receive counseling and support needed to matriculate successfully in the academic and social community of the university. These courses will not count toward graduation. However, with successful completion of the Summer Developmental Program, the student will be able to enroll as a freshman in Fall Semester 2008. Students who failed to meet the exit requirements for 2008 Summer Developmental Program will be advised of other educational alternatives and will be assisted in pursing those options. The year-long academic support program will be required of those students who successfully complete the 2008 Summer Developmental Program. The program is designed to assist those students admitted with academic deficiencies, as well as other volunteer students, with their freshman courses. Things You Should Know About The Summer Developmental Program.... Term: Nine Weeks Dates: May 27, 2008 to August 1, 2008 Credit Hours: 12 credit Hors for all students ( Hours do not count toward graduation) Course Work: English - (EN-098) Mathematics - (MA -098) Reading- (Re-098) Academic Support Lab/Seminar (LA-098) Course Description: Developmental English Developmental Mathematics Developmental Reading Academic Support Lab Contact Hours: 2450 contact minutes are required for each 3 credit hour Lecture based course. The Lab Section will require 4900 contact minutes. Alcorn Student Academic Honesty Profile: Academic Integrity Work Ethics Good Citizenship Fees to attend the Summer Development Program In State ( On Campus) $3,296.00 In State (Off Campus) $2,004.00 Out of State (On Campus) $6,040.00 Out of State (Off Campus) $4,778.00 There will be a $75.00 housing fee. This fee is not added un the cost of tuition. You will be responsible for paying the housing fee upon your arrival on campus. The student is responsible for purchasing books, approximately $200.00. For information on financial assistance, please call (601) - 877-6190. List Of Contacts Dr. Yinka Oredein, Associate Dean/Program Director Mrs. Jiradine McDonald, Academic Advisor, Summer Developmental Program (601)-877-2329 Mr. Emmanuel Barnes, Director of Admissions (601) 877-6147 Mrs. Juanita Russell, Director of Financial Aid (601) 877-6190 Mrs. Laura Johnson, Director of Housing (601) 877-6478
University Relations Staff Lljuna Grennell Weir, Interim Director Elena Dobrynina, Staff Writer/International Student Recruiter
Mail: P.O. Box 389, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 ~ Phone: (601) 877-6130 ~ Email: elenad@alcorn.edu ~ Office: WWACB, Suite 511 ~