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Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Academic Advising

• Congratulations !• Gaitskell Contact Information: http://gaitskell.brown.edu

Office hours: (See Calendar Link) B&H Rm 516 Other ways to contact me including

• email (warning: 24 hours turn around)• office phone, mobile (immediate, don’t be reluctant to use it)

WebCT (Advising Group - currently being set up) • Meiklejohn

Scott Wolin (Sophomore) - [email protected] (m) 847 858 6567 (dorm) 867 4800

• Deans & Professors• Resources

http://www.brown.edu/advising • Note the “Available Courses” link for current opportunities

Course Announcement Bulletin• http://boca.brown.edu

Critical Review• http://www.brown.edu/Students/Critical_Review/


Alexander Meiklejohn

• Professor of Philosophy and Dean of College at Brown• 1912 Moves to be President Amherst• 1923 Fired from Amherst

Radical Curriculum Changes

• 1933 Fired from University of Wisconsin Experimental College: 5th century Athens & Modern America

• Founder of American Civil Liberties Union and President of American Philosophical Association

• 1963 Dies “Here passed Alexander Meiklejohn, with a twinkle in his eye, the truth by his

side, freedom in his bines, conviction in his heart, and scorn for no man.”


• Mode of advising will be very different from that in High School• You should try to make it clear what kind of advising you want

“Self-directed” selection effect

• We are committed to your success Never be in Doubt - even if you are having a problem getting time with a Professor. Strong Interest in your intellectual growth, choices, opinions

• Advisor/MJs: Trusted/ Familiar Contact Point with Brown Different relationship Guide to myriad of Deans (if necessary) Letters of Recommendation


Freshmen Seminars

• http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Dean_of_the_College/First_Year_Seminars/

• Limited to a maximum of 20 students and often enrolling even fewer students

• First Year Seminars are an ideal way to get to know one of your professors well in an Academic setting

• Small size and therefore congenial setting encourages participation in lively discussion and provides regular opportunity to receive feedback from the instructor on the work you produce for the class.

• If you didn’t get a course in Fall, then please look out for a suitable opportunity when choosing courses for Spring semester.


Strategy

•Intellectual Adventure•Balance - Science vs Non-science courses

Science - Social Sciences - Humanities - Multi-disciplinary

Reading - Labs - Calculations •Breadth

That’s why your at Brown? Work the Network - active participant Developing a language is worth considering

•Build from Strength Take at least 1 course that will build on your

know strengths •4 course per semester

Shop and then stick with it Use advising resources at start of semester Confidence to trust your own instincts

•Grades Don’t become obsessed…, better to keep load

at 4 course/sem, and keep grades up Typically 1 SN/C is appropriate

•Challenge traditional perspectives No course is closed to you by virtue of content

•Looking to develop a theme Overlaps between courses Don’t take too many introductory courses

•Explore


Suggested Reading

• Course Announcement Document Become familiar with sections (inc Concentration requirements) http://boca.brown.edu/

• Brown Web http://www.brown.edu/advising/

• Information Booklets Sexual Harassment Racial/Ethnic Harassment & Discrimination First Year Seminars - (suggest web for updated info)

• Study Skills Time Management / Reading Strategies / Note Taking

• Courses start very soon - register soon Also do presentations for study groups http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Resource_Center/studyskills/schedule.html


Specifics

• Math Change in Reg Please go to Kassar House (151 Thayer) if you intend to change your initial

Math registration Selecting Math Course

• See http://www.math.brown.edu/mathguide.html Placement Tests

• Fri Aug 29 11.30 am Lower Salomon 001

• RISD Separate system -> Registrar

• Signature In first two semesters my signature is required on Reg/Change forms

• Additional Tutoring - if you need extra help on a subject http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Resource_Center/tutoring/

• Deans - Regular Office Hours


Rules & Regs: Summary

• Signature Required to convert selection into firm registration No penalty if make changes before deadline (see list at end)

• Take & pass 4 courses each semester Expected to complete 32 courses at graduation (30 abs. min) 8 semester of full time study

• Flexibility 3,4 or 5 courses in a semester (although taking 3 in freshman or sophomore

year erodes flexibility)

• Special Course Sequences Many can take courses in any order However, Premed, Sc. B (in general), Engineering do have very specific

requirements See course announcement bulletin


Dates

• See WebCT + Gaitskell Calendar • Sep 2 (Thu) - First Meeting + 2-on-1 Friday morning• Sep 17 (Fri) - Second Meeting• Sep 20 (Mon) - Last day to add course without fee

22 for RISD

• Oct 4 - Last day to select grade option (e.g. SNC)• Oct 15 - Last day to add course• Oct 20(?) - Lunch at Faculty Club• Oct 18-25 - Third Meeting with myself/Scott• Oct 18-29 Choosing Spring Courses• Also dinner hosted by Scott (date tbc)


Freshman - Views

• Tell us a little about yourselves


Scott Wolin

• From Chicago, IL• Sophomore• PH7/8, MA54/101, CogSci1 & Neuro1, Phil20, Eng52 & GEO16

• Discussion includes Opportunities (e.g UTRA …) Other resources

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