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October 2020 I hope your semester is off to a good start. The beginning of this academic year has brought many unique challenges, in addition to those that normally accompany the start of a school year, and I want to make sure our department provides you with all the support available and access to resources you may need. Please find some time in your busy schedules to complete the Academic Success Partnerships survey. Surveys allow us gather information about your individual circumstances and needs, allowing us to adjust programming and services as necessary and when possible to best accommodate all of you. Contact us know if you have any questions about accessing or filling out the survey. I want to thank you all in advance for taking the time to complete the survey and leave you with a quote that inspired me this week. Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player who broke a number of records in his lifetime, including being the first (and still only) African American male player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles. He was also the first to earn the No. 1 ranking in the world and the first to be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame. His life and accomplishments, in spite of difficulties, can serve as an inspiration to us all. "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Arthur Ashe These profound yet simple words will guide our work this academic year. I strongly encourage you to embrace this motto and take a deep breath and jump into the challenges and obstacles that will come your way. No procrastination and no fear. We will together remain optimistic, encourage each other, embrace what lies ahead and strive to be exceptional in all we do! The best of luck to all of you this semester and beyond! Your ASP Family is here for you. New Student Survey Returning Student Survey Greetings!
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October 2020
Hi Elise,
I hope your semester is off to a good start. The beginning of this academic year hasbrought many unique challenges, in addition to those that normally accompany thestart of a school year, and I want to make sure our department provides you with allthe support available and access to resources you may need. Please find sometime in your busy schedules to complete the Academic Success Partnershipssurvey. Surveys allow us gather information about your individual circumstances andneeds, allowing us to adjust programming and services as necessary and whenpossible to best accommodate all of you. Contact us know if you have any questionsabout accessing or filling out the survey. I want to thank you all in advance for takingthe time to complete the survey and leave you with a quote that inspired me thisweek.
Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player who broke a number ofrecords in his lifetime, including being the first (and still only) African American maleplayer to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles. He was also the first toearn the No. 1 ranking in the world and the first to be inducted into the Tennis Hall ofFame. His life and accomplishments, in spite of difficulties, can serve as aninspiration to us all.
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Arthur Ashe
These profound yet simple words will guide our work this academic year. I stronglyencourage you to embrace this motto and take a deep breath and jump into thechallenges and obstacles that will come your way. No procrastination and no fear.We will together remain optimistic, encourage each other, embrace what lies aheadand strive to be exceptional in all we do!
The best of luck to all of you this semester and beyond! Your ASP Family is here foryou.
New Student Survey
Returning Student Survey
Greetings!
It's FAFSA Time!The 2021-2022 FAFSA is now open! Filingearly for FAFSA maximizes opportunitiesfor scholarships, grants and work studyeligibility. File your FAFSA online todayat www.fafsa.gov
NEED HELP WITH YOUR FAFSAThe office of Financial Aid will be hostingFAFSA Friday and four additional filinghelp sessions using Zoom (see linkbelow). Students will have the opportunityto work with a Financial Aid Advisor onany area of the FAFSA that they havebeen unable to complete.
Friday, October 9 | 11:30a.m.-1:00 p.m.Monday, October 12 | 10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m.Thursday, October 15 | 7:00p.m.-8 p.m.Sunday, October 18 | 4:00p.m.-5:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 21 |10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m.
FAFSA Filing Help | Zoom Link
EMU Financial Aid Resources
Important Deadlines
Thursday, Oct. 22nd | Last day for25% tuition refund with W grade
Thursday, Oct. 22nd | Last day toadd courses with departmentalauthorization
Monday, Nov. 9th | Last day forIndividual class withdrawal - Norefund
Friday, Dec. 11th | Last day for totalwithdrawal from term - No refund
Friday, Dec. 11th | Last day toremove pass/fail option and receiveletter grade
HALLE LIBRARYNew hours beginning 9/21/2020
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 9:00pmFriday and Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00pmSunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
All building users mustcheck in at the stationinside the entrance.Only the ground and firstfloor will be open, withlimited individual studyspaces.Meeting rooms are notavailable and group studyis not allowed.Library instruction, researchconsultations, andreference services will beprovided to the campuscommunity in a variety ofremote forms, available onthe library website
Counseling and PsychologicalServices (CAPS)
CAPS is offering virtual Telehealthsupport. To make an appointmentemail [email protected] orcall 734.487.1118.
Telehealth appointmentsoccur Monday- Friday between9:00am-5:00pm.A consent form for treatment anda consent form for Telehealthservices will be emailed to you.You must sign and email thesedocuments back to CAPS beforescheduling an appointment.
Chromebooks and TextbooksThe Holman Success Center has a grantto purchase textbooks for students toborrow this semester. They currently have
Confidential Mental HealthScreening
Monday: 12:00-5:00pmWednesday: 12:00-6:30pmThursday: 12:00-5:00pm
Or email for, [email protected],for an appointment.
If you are a new student shopperto Swoop's, students are requiredto complete a Swoop's FoodPantry Intake Form prior tovisiting the pantry. Visitors to Swoop's can enterthrough the main entrances onthe north side of Pierce Hall nearthe elevator. Online Shopping and Pick-up:Clients are requested tocomplete an Online ShoppingRequest Form before arriving. Items will be bagged by staff andbrought out to clients when theyarrive at 105 Pierce at theirscheduled time.
The Math LabThe Math Lab is offering tutoring virtuallyduring the Fall 2020 semester. Options toreceive assistance with math include:emailing [email protected],live chatting through Discord, or setting upa one-on-one virtual meeting with tutorsthrough Zoom or Google Hangouts. For allone-on-one meetings, look for a tutorhere.
University Calendar
Wednesday Nov. 25th | No Classes -University Open
Thursday Nov. 26th - 29th |Thanksgiving Recess - UniversityClosed
over 100 textbooks on reserve forstudents to check out and can expandtheir book list to include what you need, ifit's not on the list. Additionally, the HSChas nearly a dozen Chromebooks that canbe reserved for the semester.
Note: The HSC cannot purchase accessto online course materials with thesefunds - they are restricted to purchasinghard copy books that students can use infuture semesters.
If you need to borrow a textbook orChromebook, complete the belowform(s). Reach out to the HSC directly, forquestions or concerns.
Phone: 734.487.2133Email: [email protected]
ScholarshipsDepartments across campus now havetheir scholarships up for you to apply for.Visit the financial aid website to begin yoursearch for departmental scholarships andexternal scholarships.
Gregory Peoples Degree Completion
Book Loan Program
Chromebook Loan Program
Discounted Computers!
Monday Nov. 30th | ClassesResume
Friday, Dec. 11th | Last Day ofClasses
Monday, Dec. 14th - 18th | FinalExams
Thursday, Dec. 24th - Jan. 3rd |University Closed
Deadline to apply: October 30th
Writing is a skill, not a talent, and this difference is importantbecause a skill can be improved by practice. - Robert Stacy McCainWriting well is one of those skills that can help you in life. Writing is important in every day-
to-day tasks, in higher education, and in your career, no matter what you do. Your writingproficiency is a direct reflection of yourself! If you want instructors and future employers totake you seriously and recognize your talents, you must hone and polish your writtencommunication skills.
Before writing anything, the most important step is to read the instructionscarefully.When writing a research piece, use one of the databases available from the EMULibrary to ensure that your scholarly sources are properly vetted.Use Purdue Owl and verify citations are properly formatted. Don’t forget to includein-text citations to avoid being penalized for plagiarism.Proof read. Read rough drafts thoroughly to make sure your writing is free of bothgrammatical and spelling errors. Read drafts aloud to hear how it flows. Changewords or sentences that seem awkward and you find yourself stumbling over. Remember not to use casual language or clichés in your academic andprofessional writing.Take advantage of the writing resources that are available to you.
The University Writing CenterThe University Writing Center is now open for the Fall 2020 semester. All writing supportwill be virtual. To request support, visit the UWC Request Form.
Campus COVID-19 ProtocolWhat you can expect:
Physical distancing everywhere! Seating inclassrooms and common areas has beenadjusted to maintain a minimum of 6 feet. Foot traffic will be more organized, with clearlymarked entry and exit doors.Face coverings. Students, faculty and staff will wear face coverings oncampus, both in buildings and on the grounds.Hand sanitizer stations. These will be highly available and visible throughoutcampus.“Grab and go” carryout dining. Students will be able to order ahead forpickup.Daily health screenings. Students will be asked to complete a self-screeningprocess every day to identify symptoms of COVID-19For more information visit EMU's COVID-19 website
Academic Success Partnerships | 301 Pierce Hall | Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 | 734.487.8413
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