SPEA Undergraduate Programs and Advising Blog

Miss Us? We're Here all Summer

2011-05-09T09:38:00.002-04:00

Remember, just because you all leave town doesn't mean that we close down shop! The SPEA Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office remains open all summer long, with normal operating hours. We're happy to continue to schedule appointments, and, if you're away for the summer, can arrange for phone or Skype appointments to address advising needs.

The only changes for the summer months? We do not have walk-in hours--advising is by appointment only. Also, please be aware that many of our advisors are assisting in overseas programs, helping future SPEAons at orientation advising, or taking time for vacation during the summer--so please be flexible with our staff. Thanks!

Congratulations, Graduates!

2011-05-04T15:39:00.001-04:00

To all SPEA students concluding their undergraduate careers this week--congrats!

And--to all SPEA students attending the Recognition Ceremony this Friday, here's the basic info. Please remember that we do need you to RSVP!

We are very excited to celebrate the culmination of your undergraduate studies on the evening of Friday, May 6 with the SPEA Recognition Ceremony at the IU Auditorium! As a reminder, the reception will begin at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 for early check-in). The ceremony itself will begin at 8 p.m. All graduates need to be checked in prior to 7:30 in order to line up for the procession into the Auditorium.

If anyone in your party requires assistance because of a hearing, visual, or mobility disability, please let me know so that we can provide appropriate accommodation.

• Map: http://www.iuauditorium.com/site/images/Bus-Shuttle-Bottom-PRESSsm.jpg
• Directions: http://www.iuauditorium.com/site/directions.html
• Parking: http://www.iuauditorium.com/site/parking_info.html

We will provide substantial appetizers and desserts as well as beverages before the ceremony.
Attire for the event is business professional. We suggest a suit and tie for gentlemen and a suit, skirt suit, business-appropriate dress (with wrap or cardigan if needed) or skirt or dress pants and blouse/sweater for ladies. Though the ceremony is a celebratory event, we recommend thinking if your outfit would be appropriate for dinner with your boss or a similar professional situation when assessing your clothing selection for the evening.

Again, congratulations on arriving at this point in your college career, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

Scholars in Global Citizenship--Vietnam

2011-02-24T13:11:00.001-05:00

Have you been thinking about your summer plans, but haven't been able to come up with anything exciting? Consider this 3-week study abroad program in Vietnam, led by Prof. Matt Auer, the dean of the Hutton Honors College and SPEA professor. This program will be sure to open your eyes, expand your horizons, and stand out on your resume!

IU Summer Course in Vietnam! A Few Spaces Still Available!

* SPEA - V450 Scholars in Global Citizenship - Environmental Policy and Management in Vietnam

* Professor - Matthew Auer, Dean of Hutton Honors College and SPEA faculty

* Summer 2011 SPEA-V450 (Honors credit eligible) 3 credit hours

* June 24, 2011 - July 16, 2011

* To apply, please contact Stephanie Lewis (stelewis@indiana.edu) by February 28, 2011

The Scholars in Global Citizenship Program (SGCP) prepares groups of high-achieving IU undergraduates to discover and learn from countries that are in the midst of major economic and political changes. Our country of interest in 2011 is Vietnam.

More information at: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea/spea_abroad/SGCP.shtml

SPEA Abroad Deadline Extensions

2011-02-16T13:49:00.001-05:00

Deadlines have been extended for TWO SPEA Abroad programs! SPEA in Moscow requires all applications to be in by Friday, February 18, and SPEA in Speyer, Germany requires applications by Friday, February 25. The Moscow program will study Russia’s systems of public policy and administration, and the Speyer program will investigate policy and administration in the EU, Germany, and the US.

Study Abroad--Deadlines!

2011-02-09T14:37:00.002-05:00

Deadlines for application to two of SPEA's largest summer programs for undergraduates, SPEA in London and SPEA in Pamplona, are approaching! Applications are due Monday, February 14 for BOTH of these programs. Learn more and apply online.

Winter Weather...

2011-02-01T11:23:00.003-05:00

Here in the SPEA Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office, we try to be available to you, our students, as much as possible. However, winter weather conditions--especially poor road conditions--sometimes make this impossible. We'll do our best to alert you as soon as possible if we have to cancel. You can help us with this by watching your email, and, if you have an appointment scheduled during a winter storm, check your email before coming in.

Walk-ins have been cancelled for this afternoon. Tomorrow's walk-ins are tentatively on the schedule, but please watch your email for updates.

The Happy Dancing Snowflake thanks you.

SPEA Abroad

2011-01-26T11:25:00.002-05:00

Have you checked out the overseas opportunities available through SPEA for this summer? If not, now is a great time to take a look! SPEA has programs in England, Germany, Vietnam, Spain, China, Russia--have SPEA, will travel.

Applications for many programs are due soon, so don't delay in getting to know our programs and getting applications in. Each program has contact information on its individual page, and don't hesitate to get in touch with program directors with any questions.

SPEA USA Call-Out--TODAY!

2011-01-19T16:04:00.000-05:00

Please join SPEA USA for their semester-opening call-out meeting at 7:30 in the Undergraduate Lounge in SPEA. Learn about upcoming opportunities and get to know your fellow SPEAons.

Walk In Hours: First Week of the Semester

2011-01-11T09:59:00.005-05:00

The first week of the spring semester, Walk In Hours will be:

Monday through Friday, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Admitted students and students seeking SPEA minors and certificates only.

After the first week of the semester, normal Walk In Hours will resume:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1-3 p.m. Admitted students and students seeking SPEA minors and certificates only.

Pre-SPEA students: Please contact the UPO about Pre-Admissions Advising! We're very sorry, but we cannot accomodate pre-SPEA students during walk-in hours. To give your questions the attention they deserve, please reserve a space in one of our Pre-Admissions Advising sessions.

V450 Change, IT Policy and E-Government and Tech Policy

2011-01-07T11:31:00.002-05:00

There has been a change to a V450 course for spring--second eight weeks E-Government and Tech Policy, originally at 3 credit hours, will now be taught as a 1.5 credit hour class. It will be taught at the same time as first eight-week V450 course IT Policy, making the two a great companion pair of classes to equal the three credit hour requirement. If this change affects your schedule, please feel free to come to SPEA Walk-In Advising next week-9-11 and 1-3 every day.

Heads Up! First Day of Classes!

2011-01-05T08:58:00.002-05:00

In last summer’s orientation materials (a planner, for students, and a guide for parents) FYE mistakenly noted Tuesday, January 11 as the first day of classes for the spring term (instead of Monday, January 10). The mistake was discovered mid-term in the fall and FYE sent multiple mass e-mails to both students and parents to correct this error – and they included this update on their regular website and on the FYMe website.

So, if you have heard that the first day of classes isn't til Tuesday...sorry, but no such luck. See you back in classes on Monday the 10th!

Winter Break Office Hours

2010-12-21T09:11:00.004-05:00

Safe travels and enjoy your time away from school! Here in the SPEA UPO, we will observe normal office hours, open from 8-5 daily if you need to call to make an appointment or check into anything. However, we will be short-staffed as our employees take time to spend with family, so please be patient with us if your call is not answered or an email not immediately returned.

We will NOT have walk-in hours over the break. We will have limited appointments available; all advising over break will be by appointment only. We have phone appointments available if you can't wait to return to Bloomington to resolve an issue.

We will be closed:

December 24--closed for the Christmas holiday
December 31--closed for the New Year's holiday

The first week of classes of the spring semester will be walk-ins only.

Commencement...Graduation...What's the Difference?

2010-12-15T10:57:00.002-05:00

Around this time of year, we start to get a lot of questions about graduation and Commencement. We've just asked you to apply for spring and summer graduation, and December gradution is right around the corner! But many inquiries confuse something--the Commencement ceremony is not quite the same thing is graduating.

Let’s separate two thing out—there’s official graduation (the university conferring a degree and you receiving a diploma) and there’s Commencement. Graduation is certified after final grades are in, and, I know this seems odd, after the Commencement ceremony. This means that you walk in Commencement before you have officially graduated--and even means that, sometimes, if a requisite course is failed or is incomplete, a student may walk in Commencement but not actually graduate. Students sign up for Commencement in good faith that they will graduate, and we certainly have students who are short in the end because of transfer credits, failing grades, and internships not being completed—but this is all after Commencement. In short--just because you walk in Commencement doesn't mean you've graduated. Yet.

One more thing--your official graduation date isn't the date you walk in Commencement. It's the date your degree is conferred, so for summer graduates, this is particularly significant. If you finish your coursework in August, you graduate in August--even if you walk in May (which is very normal and many of our students do this).

To add one more wrinkle, in addition to the University Commencement Ceremony, SPEA holds its own private Recognition Ceremony each May to honor our graduates. If you run into any confusion when it comes time to graduate--or commence!--please don't hesitate to contact us, or to contact the Office of Universtiy Ceremonies, which handles IU Commencement.

Thanksgiving Break

2010-11-22T10:14:00.001-05:00

This Week: Walk-ins are cancelled for the Thanksgiving holiday (affecting Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, November 23, 24, and 25). Safe travels, and enjoy your turkey!

We will have limited appointments available through Wednesday, but the office will be closed on Thursday and Friday (November 25 and 26).

How to Apply for Graduation

2010-10-28T13:29:00.003-04:00

Graduating this spring or summer? Remember to apply for graduation! Students planning to graduate in May, June, or August 2011 will need to complete an application for graduation prior to December 1st, 2010.

In order to complete your application for graduation, you must be registered for your spring semester – we cannot help you to be sure you are ready to graduate until you have registered.
Students must complete a graduation application with an advisor. You may utilize:

1. A group session – meeting with a group of students, the academic advisors will preview your record and be ready to help you complete the application. Students must register here for these sessions so that we can prepare for you. Sessions are scheduled for 1 hour, and students should plan to spend an hour, and can be pleasantly surprised if finished early.
Sessions will be offered:
Wednesday Nov. 10th 10:00am – 11:00am
Thursday Nov. 11th 1:00pm-2:00pm
Wednesday Dec. 1st 9:30am – 10:30am
Wednesday Dec. 1st 11:00am -Noon

2. A walk-in – special times will be set aside for walk-in graduation applications only (10 minutes or less) and will be announced soon via email. You may also utilize walk-ins during our normal scheduled times. In order to use this method, you MUST:
a. Be sure that all transfer credits are in (if you have them)
b. Any outstanding Incomplete’s or R’s are complete, or are in the process of being completed.

3. An appointment - if you feel you will need additional time(30 minutes) to talk with the advisor. For grad aps only, we encourage you to check out a group session or walk-ins.

We are excited to help you apply for graduation!

Second Eight Weeks Class--V275

2010-10-13T09:51:00.001-04:00

Looking for a second eight-weeks class? Consider V275, Introduction to Emergency Management! The course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00-9:30 p.m. and counts as a major selection for:

Management
Public Management
Nonprofit Management
Environmental Management
Legal Studies
Health Administration
Policy Analysis

However, as it is not a regularly offered course, it will not automatically count in your degree. You will need to drop into our walk-ins or schedule an appointment to complete a substitution form for it to count properly—the course is approved, so this is merely a paperwork issue, but it is vital that you complete the paperwork. If you decide to register for this course, please remember to complete the sub form with an advisor.

More info on the course:

SPEA V275
Introduction to Emergency Management
2nd 8 Weeks, Fall 2010

Debra Schneck, Instructor
7:00-9:30 pm, Monday & Wednesday

Emergency management is a rapidly expanding multidisciplinary field that requires educated professionals with individual backgrounds in public, nonprofit, and for-profit management, policy analysis, public health, environmental studies, and risk communications, among many, many others. In fact, in the future, it is quite likely that professionals will have some relationship or role in emergency management, whether it relates to business and government continuity, the specific role and response of their organization, or as a professional responder or volunteer. This course provides a basic introduction and overview of the principles and practices of emergency management at the local, state, national and international levels; discusses intergovernmental and intra-governmental relationships important to emergency operations; provides an overview of the current U.S. emergency management system; outlines the general concepts of preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery; and, provides students with the resources necessary to critically assess media reports, popular culture, and political rhetoric related to disasters. This course will discuss basic best practices and proper methodologies for emergency managers as well as ways that students can further develop skills and capabilities that may be important to future employers, either directly or as part of other duties, as they seek individuals who are familiar with the language and general practice of emergency management activities.
The course will include some lecture, class discussion, reading assignments, internet-based assignments, and video presentations. Course requirements include two tests; the preparation of a case summary; and the completion of two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) online lessons. The case summary will describe the conditions surrounding a specific emergency chosen by the student and as seen through the lens of the student’s academic interests. For instance, a student interested in working for a nonprofit organization could choose to write about the Red Cross’ role in a particular hurricane response and recovery. Students will also be expected to complete two FEMA online courses: IS-230, Principles of Emergency Management, and IS-22, Citizen Preparedness. These take a few hours to complete; the lessons are free; the student receives an electronic certificate for each; and it introduces students to different types of online certification programs which students may pursue on their own through the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/FEMA.
Ms. Schneck has over 20 years experience in the areas of emergency preparedness, and licensing and regulatory support for nuclear facilities (both commercial nuclear power plants and defense facilities), as a consultant/contractor and after 9/11, as an employee of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). As an Emergency Preparedness Specialist at the NRC, her responsibilities included being the FEMA Coordinator for the Agency. Earlier as an independent consultant/contactor, she performed work for the NRC, FEMA, the Department of Energy, the Tennessee Valley Authority, private utilities, and various state and local emergency management agencies. Her projects, specific to emergency planning and preparedness, included providing assistance for drills and exercises; preparing revisions to emergency plans and procedures; performing reviews of regulations and related industry standards; acting as a Controller/Evaluator/Observer in emergency response facilities during emergency preparedness drills and exercises; and, reviewing state and local emergency plans and procedures for completeness and compatibility. Currently, she is a PhD student and Associate Instructor at Indiana University-Bloomington, and is still used occasionally in the summertime in a training role, and as a non-technical evaluator at NRC- and FEMA-evaluated radiological emergency preparedness exercises.

What is the Auto-W Deadline?

2010-10-06T09:56:00.003-04:00

The Auto-W Deadline is the final day that you can drop a course for an automatic grade of W. The W on your transcript indicates that you began a course but withdrew from it before completing the course. It does not affect your GPA, but dropping a course may affect your full-time student status--check with an advisor or the Registrar if you are unsure if dropping a course will take you below full-time status.

The Auto-W Deadline is set by the university. For full-term classes this fall semester, the date is Wednesday, October 27. You can always find these dates on the Registrar's Calendar.

Use Onestart to drop courses--the e-drop feature on Onestart will permit you to drop a course up through the unversity deadline. You do not have to see an advisor to drop a course or add a second eight weeks course, but we encourage you to utilize our walk-in hours or an appointment if you have quesitons or are concerned.

Students intending to drop a course for a grade of W must do so prior to the university deadline as set by the Registrar. SPEA abides by all university policies and deadlines, including those regarding withdrawals. After the Auto-W date you cannot access e-drop and cannot drop a course without extenuating circumstances, documentation, and an involved exception appeal process.

A Friendly Reminder to Plan Ahead

2010-09-09T09:03:00.002-04:00

As we get further into the semester, you may be beginning to think about next semester's classes, long-term academic plans, the possibility of studying abroad...all things that we're happy to help you with here in the Undergrad Advising office. But here's the catch--just as you need to plan ahead with these opportunities, you need to plan ahead when scheduling your advising appointment.

So, the reminders:

1) We don't do same-day appointments. Your advisor needs time to prepare for you, which means the soonest we'll ever schedule is next-day.
2) BUT--we're often booked further out than a day anyway. Right now, for instance, we're booking most appointments a week in advance. Please don't wait to make an appointment until you're on a deadline. We may not be able to make an appointment in time.
3) These big-picture, long-term plans need to happen in an appointment. We can't cover even half of what you'd need to talk about in a walk-in. Please continue to utilize walk-ins for schedule changes, adding minors, or other quick quesitons, but leave the study abroad, Washington Leadership Program, Accelerated Master's Program, and four-year plans to an appointment.

Have a great week, and we hope to see you all soon!

First Two Weeks of Classes--All Walk-ins!

2010-08-27T15:08:00.000-04:00

Our office is holding Walk-In Advising Only for the first two weeks of classes. Our daily schedule is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please note the following exceptions to this schedule:
Wednesday, Sept. 1: no afternoon walk-ins
Friday, Sept. 3: walk-ins from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. only
Monday, Sept. 6: closed all day—Labor Day Holiday (PLEASE NOTE: Classes still meet on Labor Day!)

If you have any questions about adjusting your schedule, adding/dropping a course, or making a course pass/fail, please visit us during these extended walk-in hours.

End-of-Internship Paperwork

2010-08-04T15:26:00.002-04:00

Nearing the end of your summer internship? If you're earning credit for a SPEA internship, remember that paperwork is due at the completion of your internship.

The following items must be filed before credit for your internship will be awarded:

Internship Summary Report: During the last week of your internship, you will be required to complete an online summary of your duties, responsibilities, and experiences. The information from the summary will be made available to current and future students via the online Internship Summary Database, so try to be as professional, yet honest, as possible.

Supervisor Evaluation: During the last week of your internship, your supervisor is required to complete an online evaluation of your work. The information regarding the evaluation is emailed to your internship supervisor when your internship is approved. Please note that students are NOT allowed access to this form. OCS can only email login information to the supervisor, not the student.

For more information, check out Career Services' webpage on internships, and take a look at their FAQs.

Summer to Fall Advising

2010-08-02T11:02:00.002-04:00

A quick reminder--we are in the office all summer, and are available for in-person or phone advising appointments. If you have questions before the fall semester begins, call us at 855-0635. You're welcome to email quesitons to speaugrd@indiana.edu, but be aware that many questions may ultimately require an appointment.

We do not have walk-ins over the summer, but our first two weeks of the semester will be all walk-ins. Watch for a schedule to be posted soon.

Have a safe and fun summer, and don't hesitate to get in touch with your questions before the semester starts!

V450 Courses Fall 2010

2010-06-25T14:18:00.003-04:00

Check the chart below to see which of our fall Topics Courses will count for your major

V450/V534 International NGO Management
Management, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450 American Intelligence Community
Management, Legal Studies, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/V550US Foreign Policy and Third World Regimes
Management, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management
V450/V550 Political Economy of Africa
Management, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/378 WLP Policy Process in US Fed. Agencies
Management, Environmental Management, Health Administration, Public Financial Management, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/E476 Environmental Law & Regulation
Management, Environmental Management, Legal Studies, Policy Analysis
V450/E400/H455 Controversies in Environmental Health (2nd 8wks)
Management, Environmental Management, Health Administration, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/A241Inside Community Arts Organizations
Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Arts Administration
V450 Political Economy and Public Policy
Management, Public Financial Management, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450 Climate Change and Electricity
Management, Environmental Management, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/V462 Community Development
Management, Environmental Management, Public Financial Management, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450 Advocacy, Community Service and Social Change
Management, Health Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Management
V450/E400 Leadership & Creativity in Environmental Policy
Management, Environmental Management, Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/V550 Introduction to Urban Planning
Management, Environmental Management, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/E555/V550/E400 Conservation for the 21st Century
Environmental Management, Policy Analysis
V450/V550 The European Union on the World Stage
Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis
V450/V550 International Organizations and Global Agendas
Management, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Policy Analysis

Remember to Register your Internship!

2010-05-11T09:10:00.000-04:00

See the reminder below from the Career Services Office, and please note your internship is a requirement for your degree.

*If you have already completed an internship and have submitted all your paperwork, please disregard this email!*

If you have an internship lined up for this summer and you would like to use it to fulfill your internship requirement, you need to submit an Internship Contract before you start interning.

If you have an internship set up for the summer, click HERE to complete the internship contract.

Internship contracts may be filed with our office after the end of spring semester as long as you file a contract for approval BEFORE you start interning!

If you have any questions regarding the paperwork or requirements, please call (812-855-9639) or email me at katbramb@indiana.edu.

Happy Spring Break!

2010-03-12T12:02:00.001-05:00

Stay safe, have fun, don't think about SPEA too much. Enjoy your time away!

Auto-W Deadline Wednesday the 10th

2010-03-09T09:41:00.001-05:00

Wednesday, March 10 is the last day for students to withdraw from a regular semester course with an automatic W. Deadline to withdraw is 9 p.m. SPEA abides by university policy and does not allow withdrawals from regular semester classes after this date.

Film Festival

2010-03-04T12:06:00.003-05:00

The MOSAIC film festival event will provide a great opportunity for education as well as participation in discussions, and involvement with Bloomington's social and public service organizations.

The event is Saturday March 6 at 1 and will be at the Ellettesville Public Library.

Sponsered by Diversity Theatre: Diversity Theatre exists to increase awareness of discrimination andinequity in race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation,aging, and homelessness. The company dispels myths about members of minority groups, promotes full participation in society, and serves as a catalyst for change.

SPEA Helping Haiti

2010-03-03T10:42:00.003-05:00

Students are raising money to benefit Partners in Health and their relief efforts in Haiti. Please consider purchasing a fun SPEA T-shirt or participating in our “Bowling for Haiti” event on Saturday, April 10th. The students are pre-selling T-shirts and tickets for the bowling event in the Tavis Smiley Atrium. Here’s what they have to say about the two fundraisers:

1) Do you wish you had more SPEA apparel to sport around campus and your family? Are you looking for a comfortable t-shirt to keep you cool during spring and summer? Well, here’s your chance! “Haiti Helpers” will be pre-selling “SPEA Toolkit” t-shirts in the Tavis Smiley Atrium through Thursday, March 11 during various hours from 9am-5pm.
The cost is only $10. Depending on how many are ordered, there will be at least a $5 donation made per shirt to help earthquake relief in Haiti.
Order now and have your shirt waiting for you when you get back from Spring Break!
Checks and cash accepted.

2) Do you like to bowl? Do you like to compete? Do you want to support a good cause? Then “Bowling for Haiti” is just for you! It only costs $10 for two games and shoe rental! Come as a team of as many as six or solo and make new friends and compete against other students and faculty for prizes. $8 from every participant will benefit Haiti earthquake relief.
What: “Bowling for Haiti” benefit competition
When: Saturday, April 10, 2010 3pm-6pm
Where: Classic Bowling Lanes, 1421 North Willis Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404Why: To support a great cause: raise donations for Haiti earthquake relief!
Checks and cash accepted.

Winter Sheet Mulchin' Party

2010-02-24T15:17:00.002-05:00

...presented by the IU Student Association and Sprouts

February 27, 1-5 p.m.

Take in the sun! Help IU become more sustainable. Learn how to grow organic food. Be part of the solution to hunger in our community.

The Sprouts garden is located at the corner of 8th Street and Fess, just north of Dunn Meadow.

More info at http://www.indiana.edu/~sustain/Clearinghouse/Students_Producing_Organics_under_the_Sun_(SPROUTS).html

Academic Support Centers

2010-02-10T09:46:00.002-05:00

Did you know that there are centers located on campus where you can receive help with math and writing, plus attend free workshops on improving your academic performance? They're the Academic Support Centers, or ASCs. Located in Forest, Briscoe, and Teter quads, they're open Sunday through Thursday for tutoring from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Check out their website as well for more information about free workshops on study skills, test-taking tips, and other academic topics that can help you excel.

Study Abroad Deadlines--Reminder

2010-02-02T10:10:00.002-05:00

Just a quick reminder--the application deadlines for Oxford and Pamplona are quickly approaching.

Oxford--apply by February 9

Pamplona--apply by February 15

And, since the Scholars in Global Citizenship Program deadline was extended, you have until this Friday, February 5 to apply.

See our study abroad webpage for application links.

Scholars in Global Citizenship - Deadline Extended!

2010-01-28T08:27:00.002-05:00

The deadline has been extended for the wonderful Scholars in Global Citizenship program, travelling to South Korea this summer. If you're interested in pursuing an individually crafted research project, exploring Seoul and other regions of South Korea, and spending a couple of weeks experiencing Asia first-hand, apply for this one-of-a-kind study abroad program!

The program includes a second-eight weeks course in addition to the trip to South Korea, which occurs right after the end of the spring semester. Please find more information at :
http://www.indiana.edu/~spea/prospective_students/undergrad/spea_opportunities/study_abroad/Scholars%20in%20Global%20Citizenship%20.shtml

The application is online, and don't hesitate to contact us with any questions! Applications are now due February 5!

Study Abroad--Three Great Opportunities!

2010-01-14T13:38:00.002-05:00

IU at Oxford
Information Session - Friday, Jan. 22 at 3:00 pm in BUS 209
Come learn about a “ludicrously good” summer program hosted by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs on Friday, January 22 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Kelley School of Business Room 209.

Participants will study governance and decision-making in public and private organizations at world renowned Oxford University’s Said Business School from July 2 – August 1, 2010. Because of the broad applicability of the course material, the program has been pre-approved for credit for all SPEA undergraduate majors and is always of interest to a variety of other majors, including students of business, political science, international studies, economics, history, English, religion, and more. . .

Course lectures will be led by Dr. Kenneth Richards, a Wharton Business School graduate who currently serves as an associate professor at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a senior visiting fellow at Oxford University’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. Throughout the program, there will be numerous guest lectures and weekly tutorial sessions led by Oxford University faculty and graduate students.

Students will stay in a recently renovated 20-bedroom house owned by Exeter College. They will dine in college at Exeter once each week and will have a unique opportunity to sample a variety of world cuisines, including British, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese, Indian, and Italian fare.

Participants will enjoy course-related field trips to London (Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Churchill War Rooms); the West Country (Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, and Bath); and Banbury (Plotting Sites for the English Civil War and the Washington ancestral home). They can also take advantage of optional Oxford field trips to the University’s colleges, the Ashmolean Museum, the Botanic Gardens, and more.

For more information, visit www.spea.indiana.edu/IUatOxford or contact Stephanie Hayes Richards, Associate Director, IU at Oxford Program at steprich@indiana.edu.

Pamplona, Spain

Study economic evaluation of health, safety, and environmental issues in Pamplona, Spain with Dean John Graham in summer 2010. In addition to six credit hours of SPEA courses, there will be three excursions, optional field trips, and plenty of opportunities for travel. Applications for this low-cost program are available at http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/applications/summer.shtml#app through February 15. For more information, go to http://www.speapamplona.info and http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/pamplona.html. Information is also available for undergraduates in room 240 and graduate students in room 260.

AND: Deadline Extended for Scholars in Global Citizenship application. Apply now!

Donate your old Cell Phones!

2009-12-01T11:09:00.001-05:00

Got an old or broken cell phone? Don't throw it away! The Giving Back to Africa Student Association (GBASA) has teamed up with Cell Phones for Cancer, LLC to collect old or broken cell phones for recycling. For each cell phone recycled, $2 goes to a cancer charity, and $2 goes to GBASA.

The importance of recycling cell phones does not just involve the environment, it also involves the Congo. The mineral, coltan, is very abundant, profitable, and greatly exploited in the Congo. It is also one of the main components in cell phone production. The mineral is mined and then taken from the country so that citizens don't see the profits of their labor.

Help us by donating your cell phones today!You can find collection boxes in the SPEA undergraduate office, the Pourhouse Cafe, and Boxcar Books.For more information visit http://www.givingbacktoafrica.org or email us at gba@indiana.edu.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-24T16:22:00.006-05:00

Have a great holiday, everyone! Be safe in your travels and enjoy your Thanksgiving meal!

Be aware that we won't be open Thursday or Friday of this week, and though we're open Wednesday there are no walk-ins and our staff is limited. We look forward to seeing you after the holiday for the last push toward finals!

World's saddest Thanksgiving turkey craft. Do not attempt, even if it is recycled!

Writing a Paper?

2009-11-16T12:07:00.003-05:00

Are you working on a paper for class, or looking ahead to final papers in your courses? If so, you may want to enlist the help of Writing Tutorial Services. WTS is available free of charge to students, and provides both hour-long consultations by appointment in their Ballantine office and half-hour help sessions in a walk-in atmosphere in Academic Support Centers on campus.

You can find more info and see how to make appointments on the WTS website. In addition, there are several pamphlets on writing issues like plagarism, creating an effective thesis statement, and using evidence and sources.

Graduation Application--Special Walk-in Hours

2009-11-10T09:10:00.002-05:00

As many of you know, you need to apply for graduation in order to receive your degree and diploma. For May graduates, the deadline is December 1. You may either make an appointment to visit us before that time, or you may come to our walk-in hours dedicated to graduation applications (deadline is extended for those coming to walk-ins).

Graduation application walk-ins are November 30 through December 3, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

If these times won't work for you, please make an appointment. Congratulations on your graduation!

If you need to come to a walk-in this week for anything other than graduation applications, please come during normal walk-in times and let the front desk know that you're not here for a graduation application.

Overseas Study--Get an Early Start

2009-11-04T11:01:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder--if you plan to study overseas and want to have courses transfer in as SPEA courses, come talk to us early! You will need to talk to an advisor, find a faculty member to agree to your course replacements, and have the director of the program sign off on the agreement. As I'm sure you can imagine, this takes a couple days at the least to work through, so please start well ahead of your deadlines.

Speaking of planning ahead--we are currently scheduling a week to a week and a half out for appointments. Please call early to schedule an appointment, and be aware that walk-in waits have been on the long side.

V450 Courses--What will Fit my Major?

2009-10-27T13:22:00.005-04:00

V450 courses are topics courses--and because different topics fit different majors, not every section of V450 will count in every major. Below is a list of the courses offered this spring and which majors they will count towards; below that is the list in reverse so that you can search the courses by your major.

SPEA V450 Courses—counts in:

Business and Government:
· Management
· Legal Studies
· Public Management
· Policy Analysis
Community Development
· Management
· Environmental Management
· Public Financial Management
· Legal Studies
· Nonprofit Management
· Public Management
· Policy Analysis
E-Government and Tech Policy
· Management
· Public Financial Management
· Legal Studies
· Public Management
· Policy Analysis
Environmental Law and Regulation
· Management
· Environmental Management
· Legal Studies
· Policy Analysis
Post Cold War Espionage
· Legal Studies
· Nonprofit Management
· Public Management
· Policy Analysis
· Management
Public Law and Federal Bureaucracy
· Legal Studies
· Public Management
· Policy Analysis
Inside Community Arts Organization
· Arts Administration
· Nonprofit Management
· Public Management
Public Law: Public Law and Contemporary Political Campaign Management
· All BSPA majors
Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics Policy
· Policy Analysis
· Public Financial Management
· Public Management
Environmental Policy: Balancing Initiatives with Public Interest
· Environmental Management
· Management
· Policy Analysis
· Public Management
Global Governance in the 21st Century
· Management
· Policy Analysis
· Health Administration
· Public Management
· Nonprofit Management
· Legal Studies
· Environmental Management
Planning in the Public Sector for Managers
· Environmental Management
· Management
· Policy Analysis
· Public Management
Research in Practice—Intensive Writing Course
· All BSPA majors
The European Union on a World Stage
· Management
· Policy Analysis
· Public Management
Urban Planning and the Environment
· Management
· Environmental Management
· Public Management

V450 Courses by Major:

All BSPA Majors:
· Public Law: Public Law and Contemporary Political Campaign Management
· Research in Practice—Intensive Writing Course
Environmental Management:
· Environmental Policy: Balancing Initiatives with Public Interest
· Global Governance in the 21st Century
· Radiological Hazard Management
· Community Development
· Environmental Law and Regulation
· Planning in the Public Sector for Managers
· Urban Planning and the Environment
Health Administration
· Global Governance in the 21st Century
Legal Studies
· Global Governance in the 21st Century
· Business and Government
· Community Development
· E-Government and Tech Policy
· Environmental Law and Regulation
· Post Cold War Espionage
· Public Law and Federal Bureaucracy
Management:
· Environmental Policy: Balancing Initiatives with Public Interest
· Global Governance in the 21st Century
· The European Union on a World Stage
· Urban Planning and Development
· Business and Government
· Community Development
· E-Government and Tech Policy
· Environmental Law and Regulation
· Post Cold War Espionage
· Planning in the Public Sector for Managers
· Urban Planning and the Environment
Nonprofit Management
· Global Governance in the 21st Century
· Community Development
· Post Cold War Espionage
· Inside Community Arts Organization
Policy Analysis
· Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics Policy
· Environmental Policy: Balancing Initiatives with Public Interest
· Global Governance in the 21st Century
· Planning in the Public Sector for Managers
· The European Union on a World Stage
· Business and Government
· Community Development
· E-Government and Tech Policy
· Environmental Law and Regulation
· Post Cold War Espionage
· Public Law and Federal Bureaucracy
Public Financial Management
· Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics Policy
· Community Development
· E-Government and Tech Policy
Public Management
· Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics Policy
· Environmental Policy: Balancing Initiatives with Public Interest
· Global Governance in the 21st Century
· Planning in the Public Sector for Managers
· The European Union on a World Stage
· Business and Government
· Community Development
· E-Government and Tech Policy
· Post Cold War Espionage
· Inside Community Arts Organization
· Public Law and Federal Bureaucracy
· Urban Planning and the Environment
Arts Administration
· Inside Community Arts Organization

Want to spend the summer in Oxford?

2009-10-27T10:15:00.001-04:00

Subject: “IU at Oxford Program” - Information Session, Friday, November 6 at 3:00 pm in SPEA Room 277

Come learn about a “ludicrously good” summer program hosted by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (Tenth Street and Fee Lane) on Friday, November 6 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm in Room 277.

Program participants will study governance and decision-making in public and private organizations at world renowned Oxford University’s Said Business School from July 2 – August 1, 2010. Students will receive 6 credit hours for the two courses: “Decision-Making in Public and Private Contexts: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” (SPEA V450) and “Governance in Public and Private Contexts: Herding Cats” (SPEA V450). Because of the broad applicability of the course material, the program has been pre-approved for credit for all SPEA undergraduate majors and is always of interest to a variety of other majors, including students of business, political science, international studies, economics, history, English, religion, and more. . .

Course lectures will be led by Dr. Kenneth Richards, a Wharton Business School graduate who serves as an associate professor at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a senior visiting fellow at Oxford University’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. Throughout the program, there will be numerous guest lectures and weekly tutorial sessions led by Oxford University faculty and graduate students.

Students will stay in a recently renovated 20-bedroom house owned by Exeter College. They will dine in college at Exeter once each week and will have a unique opportunity to enjoy meals from a variety of world cuisines, including British, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese, Indian, and Italian fare.

Students will enjoy course-related field trips to London (Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Churchill War Rooms); the West Country (Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, and Bath); and Banbury (Plotting Sites for the English Civil War and the Washington ancestral home). They can also take advantage of optional Oxford field trips to the University’s colleges, the Ashmolean Museum, the Botanic Gardens, and more.

To participate, students must be rising juniors or seniors during the summer of 2010 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications will be due by Tuesday, February 9, 2010.

For more information, visit www.spea.indiana.edu/IUatOxford or contact the program directors:

Kenneth R. Richards, PhD, JD
Director
kenricha@indiana.edu

Stephanie Hayes Richards, MPA, MBA
Associate Director
steprich@indiana.edu

Drop Dates for Second 8 Weeks Courses

2009-10-26T09:36:00.001-04:00

Second Eight Weeks courses have begun! We hope you're enjoying any courses that start this week. If not...

October 30th is the last day you can drop a 2nd 8 week course before the auto W kicks in.
November 24 is the last day for 2nd 8 week drop/add.

Have a great week!

Spring Schedule

2009-10-08T09:19:00.002-04:00

The spring schedule of classes has been posted to the Registrar's website and to OneStart. Take a look and begin planning your next semester. If you'd like to meet with an advisor to plan, be advised that things are going to be getting busy--many fellow SPEAons will be making appointments as well. Plan ahead, make an appointment soon, and print and bring your expanded advisement report to get the most out of your meeting.

Internship in Sustainability

2009-09-25T15:16:00.004-04:00

The 2009-10 IUB Academic Year Internship Program in Sustainability

Continuing the tradition of the Indiana University Task Force on Sustainability, the Office of Sustainability (IUOS) addresses issues of environmental sustainability in campus operations, academic programs, and university-community relations. This academic year, we are seeking another group of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to advancing sustainability at Indiana University Bloomington.

The IUB Academic Year Internship Program in Sustainability will run from mid-October through the end of the spring semester. Funding is available to support up to eighteen sustainability-related internships. Seven of these interns will work on ongoing IUOS projects, while the other eleven will work collaboratively with IUOS and the Sustainability Advisory Board on projects designed to meet the strategic goals of our seven working groups. Interns will be expected to work approximately ten to fifteen hours per week over the course of the academic year and meet regularly to discuss their progress. Student interns and their mentors will have discretion in setting their work schedules to accommodate varying academic load and other commitments.

To apply, send a brief statement of interest, specifying which of the following project(s) you would be interested in working on, a 1-2 page resume, and one letter of reference by email to sustain@indiana.edu or (if there are problems with electronic submission) by mail to Sustainability Program Director, Emilie Rex, at the Office of Sustainability, Geology 429, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405 no later than 5:00 PM, Monday, October 5th, 2009. General information about the IUB Sustainability Program can be found at https://www.indiana.edu/~sustain. Information on past internship projects is also available on the web at https://www.indiana.edu/~sustain/sustainabilityiu/internship-projects/.

Questions regarding internships or the application process can also be directed to sustain@indiana.edu.

Internships mentored through the Office of Sustainability

1. Energy Challenge Coordinator:
The 2009 IU Energy Challenge proved that students could achieve substantial reductions in energy and water use through simple conservation measures and a little competition. The 2010 IU Energy Challenge has even more potential by expanding the effort to include more dormitories in the competition, exploring new ways of engaging residents utilizing technology to raise awareness of energy use, and possibly expanding the competition to include other Big Ten universities in 2011. Achieving another successful round of the Energy Challenge will require coordination between the Utilities Department, Residence Halls Staff, and numerous student groups. Additional tasks associated with this project include technical work integrating utility data into a web interface and exploring funding opportunities for proposed interactive educational displays.

2. Funding Opportunities for the Office of Sustainability:
This intern will continue the work of our summer internship program, and will involve researching models for internal and external funding of campus sustainability initiatives and their relative fiscal impact. The study will continue to explore revolving loan funds for energy-efficiency upgrades and possible implementation of that strategy at Indiana University to fund more energy-efficient projects, with the loan fund repaid from energy savings. This internship would also help to develop the rules of how this fund would operate in such a way as to assure a sustainable return on investment. The intern will help research potential grant funding from government, foundation, corporate and individual sources and assist in creation of case statements, query letters, cover letters and grant applications.

3. Greening of the Athletic Department:
A well-executed sporting event utilizes a series of well-coordinated systems for transportation, lighting, building efficiency, food procurement, and waste management. Through each of these systems, IU has an opportunity to conserve resources and reduce our carbon footprint. This intern will collaborate with IU Athletics staff to create a strategic plan for greening athletic facilities and events. Special projects may include: implementing an effective and efficient recycling program at tailgating events, analysis of local offset and conservation opportunities for carbon-neutral events, sustainable site and landscape issues, and energy efficiency upgrades of existing sports facilities.

4. Greening of the IMU Charrette Coordinator:
In August of this year, the Duke Foundation awarded the Office of Sustainability a $50,000 grant to fund a green design charrette, an intensive planning exercise to improve sustainability practices, at IU’s most iconic building: the Indiana Memorial Union. Dozens of experts will join will join Indiana University students, faculty and staff to participate in the event. The intern will research baseline data; assist in finalizing the RFP and consultant logistics; and coordinate with a steering committee of key stakeholders to plan, promote and host this high-profile event. Following the event, the intern will work with IUOS staff and service-learning students to write up summaries of the charrette and explore short-term and long-term implementation strategies.

5. Green Team Coordinator:
Informal groups of students, faculty and staff are emerging in departments and schools across campus to discuss their roles in greening IU’s office and living spaces. Because each of these groups represents a unique set of perspectives, interests and skills, the need for communication and resource sharing is paramount. This intern will: (1) develop materials and resources to help encourage the initiation of new green teams in various campus departments and organizations, (2) coordinate a brown-bag series to facilitate communication between green teams and encourage new membership, (3) collaborate with green teams to develop Office resources, suggested campus-wide policy documents, and (possibly) funding sources for the groups, (4) develop an office, department, or school “green certification” program, and (5) develop a green reward system for recognizing individuals or groups for outstanding green practices.

6. Sustainability Reporting Research and Database:
Several campus sustainability rating systems such as the Sustainable Endowments Report Card, Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) STARS assessment program, and the Princeton Review are judging the sustainability of colleges and universities through a number of metrics, including a variety of operational, academic, and investment activities of these institutions. This intern will continue the summer intern’s efforts, expanding the groundwork for improving IU’s ranking in these areas by exploring more accurate and proactive reporting through research and database development. This intern would work closely with the Office and the Sustainability Advisory Board to evaluate IU’s progress toward sustainability.

7. Social Dimensions of Sustainability:
Sustainability breaks with the traditional environmental movement in its emphasis on human-environment interaction. A sustainable initiative is one that addresses the ecological, social and economic aspects of a problem to reach a long-term solution for people and the environment in which they live. This internship will examine the current program’s progress in addressing the social and economic equity aspects of sustainable policy. Focus areas will include: examining the need for academic programming and community projects in environmental justice; continuing the previous intern’s work by implementing recommendations for increasing underrepresented groups’ access to and participation in sustainability programming at IU; and helping coordinate student engagement events aimed at reframing sustainability to include social issues.

Internships mentored through the Sustainability Advisory Board and Operational Units

Academic Initiatives
8. Campus-wide Sustainability Studies Curriculum Development:
Various entities on campus are in the process of revising, adapting or creating academic programs in environmental or sustainability-related studies at the graduate and undergraduate level. The Academic Initiatives Working Group is interested in compiling this information and perhaps developing a campus-wide sustainability studies curriculum, likely in the form of a certificate program. This intern would collaborate with existing campus curriculum committees, build on previous interns’ work, and research peer institutions’ degree programs and class offerings to identify and/or develop a rigorous, inclusive and comprehensive curriculum in sustainability studies well suited to students with varying academic backgrounds and career interests. This would be used as a basis for a detailed programmatic recommendation for the IUB campus.

9. Preparing for the College Themester in Sustainability:
“The College Themester is a new initiative to engage the collective knowledge and creativity of the faculty and to involve undergraduate students in the exploration of ideas across the disciplines” (College of Arts and Sciences, 2009). This spring, the College approved a collaborative proposal for a sustainability-based themester: “Sustain.ability: Thriving on a Small Planet” scheduled for the Fall 2010 semester. This intern would assist the College in coordinating new course development, service-learning opportunities, outside speakers, and community events. Other opportunities include recruiting interested faculty in other schools to participate and helping plan spring semester workshops segueing into the Themester.

Energy and the Built Environment
10. Water Conservation in Academic Buildings:
This intern would continue the Utilities department’s ongoing efforts to increase water conservation in some of the highest usage buildings on campus. Duties will include examining usage data for trends and inconsistencies, developing communication materials on water conservation and attempting to link trends in usage to implementation of conservation messages. This year’s intern would be challenged to coordinate with facilities managers to expand current methods to new buildings, including the Wells Library.

11. Non-academic Building Energy Audits:
IU owns a number of historic homes and other buildings surrounding the campus used for housing various research centers, office space, and support functions. This intern would continue the summer intern’s work analyzing past utility consumption in these buildings, formatting utility data, and establishing priority areas for conservation measures. The intern also will focus on implementing several low-cost and efficient building modifications identified by the previous intern. Lastly, the intern will work closely with several engineers on several buildings with especially high electricity usage to evaluate efficiency needs.

Environmental Quality and Land Use
12. Wetland and Stream Inventory of IUB and the Five Regional Campuses:
Indiana University’s Master Plan includes building projects that may impact jurisdictional waters of the United States. When jurisdictional waters are affected, permitting and mitigation are often required. A complete inventory of wetlands and streams on each campus will help guide future construction projects including site planning, permitting, and mitigation. This intern will complete the partial wetland inventory conducted in the summer of 2009 at IU Bloomington and add a stream inventory. In addition, each of the five regional campuses will be inventoried for wetlands and streams. Identified wetland areas would provide an educational resource to be utilized by IU students for future monitoring and enhancement projects.

Food
13. Sustainable Food Procurement:
Past investigations into how to best provide sustainable local or organic food and composting to IUB’s nearly 50,000 students, faculty, and staff have unveiled significant barriers. This intern will collaborate with the Sustainable Food Working Group to develop solutions to these barriers. Potential projects include but are not limited to: a feasibility study of pilot RPS cafés serving only local and/or organic foods, a cost-benefit analysis of a central composting facility on campus, or an analysis of on and off-campus financial and physical access to sustainable food options.

Resource Use and Recycling
14. Increased Awareness of and Initiatives for Recycling:
Given that IUB and the Bloomington community have limited space, financing and other resources for recycling, it is essential that each of the campus entities providing recycling (housing, IMU and academic buildings) coordinates its efforts to increase consistency, efficiency and user awareness. Building on previous interns’ work, this internship project will involve implementation of several strategies targeted at unifying recycling systems and making them more user-friendly by encouraging cooperation between departments to seek agreement on signage and material recycled. This intern will also assist with current efforts for the campus to collaborate with city and county officials on a more effective regional recycling system. He/she also may create a guide to recycling services available in the community.

15. Reclamation and Resale of Reusable Student Move-out Waste:
Based on similar events at Penn State, Miami University of Ohio, and other universities, the proposed student move-out event would expand previous efforts to divert student move-out waste from the landfill by collecting reusable furniture, clothing, etc. for resale and donation to the campus and community. The intern will begin by researching efforts at peer institutions; analyzing previous efforts at IU; collaborating with off-campus landlords and RPS and several community agencies to manage acquisition, transport and storage of goods; and investigating options for sale of items and donation of profit. He/she will then synthesize these findings in an implementation plan and collaborate with the working group, community organizations, campus units, and volunteers to host the event at the end of spring semester.

Sustainable Computing
16. E-waste Solutions:
During IU’s inaugural E-waste collection event, the IU and Bloomington community recycled over 800,000 pounds of e-waste, preventing bulk sale of these goods into overseas markets and risk of environmental contamination from improper disposal. Apple Inc. has agreed to sponsor the event for a second year, possibly expanding service to include monthly e-waste pick-ups. Apple will pick up old monitors, cell phones, and other types of e-waste for proper handling and zero cost to the community. The intern will be responsible for planning this year’s event, communicating with multiple stakeholders including departments across campus, residence hall managers, and community and corporate partners, and working on implementation and reporting on the event.

Transportation
17. Feasibility of Acquiring Alternatively Fueled Buses:
The IUB campus will soon be replacing its campus bus fleet. The intern will investigate the feasibility of acquiring alternatively fueled buses for the IUB campus. The intern will evaluate alternatives such as electric battery powered buses and natural gas powered buses in comparison to diesel-powered buses, including diesel hybrids. Included in the feasibility study will be the evaluation of a compressed natural gas fueling station that could be made available for use by all University vehicles and municipal vehicles in Bloomington.

18. Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure:
IU's campus master plan contains goals for improving/expanding bike and pedestrian infrastructure, particularly in conjunction with new roadway plans. Furthering other work by the Office of Sustainability, this internship would help to identify and evaluate ways to support the University and Bloomington community as they develop short and long terms ways to implement alternative transportation projects.

Overseas Callout Meeting

2009-09-24T15:39:00.001-04:00

SPEA Overseas Study
Student Callout
Friday, October 2
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
SPEA Building
1315 East Tenth Street
Room 277

Considering study abroad? The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) offers a number of overseas programs that will be of interest to students from a variety of majors, schools, and campuses.

Join us to learn about SPEA’s programs for 2010. For more details, scroll to the bottom of this message.

• Scholars in Global Citizenship Spring second 8 week course with International Field Component at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea: May 12 – 26, 2010
• Decision-Making and Governance in Public and Private Contexts at Oxford University in Oxford England: July 2 – August 1, 2010
• Economic Evaluation of Health, Safety and Environmental Technologies and Policies at University of Navarro in Pamplona, Spain: May 24 – June 18, 2010 (Proposed Program)

Also, find out about:

• Programs in the works: Germany (Hertie/Berlin and Speyer), Kenya, and more
• Scholarship opportunities
• The benefits of studying abroad

After the presentation, join us for light refreshments and an informal Q&A.

For more information, please contact Rowenna Miller of the SPEA Undergraduate Programs Office at rawkmill@indiana.edu or (812) 855-0635.

IHSA Call-Out, Tuesday September 15

2009-09-11T08:59:00.003-04:00

The call-out for the Indiana Health Student Association is Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm in SPEA 274.

IHSA is an organization for public health majors or for anyone interested in the current trend of the healthcare industry. We welcome anyone! The objectives of IHSA are: to stimulate professional career development and leadership of its members; to provide the opportunity to assemble with students and faculty whose professional interests are in public and environmental health; to keep members informed of recent trends in health-related areas; and to encourage students to enter the many facets within the health field.

Tuesday's meeting will provide information about plans for this year, a chance for students to meet peers and faculty, and an opportunity to voice interests and ideas pertaining to the healthcare field and the organization.

Don't miss out! IHSA has great things in the works for this year! If you're interested in any aspect of the healthcare industry, this organization is for YOU!

Indiana Health Student Association
ihsa@indiana.edu

Visit their website and check them out on Facebook!
http://www.indiana.edu/~ihsa/
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=100418565919

Reminder about Walk-Ins!

2009-09-02T11:15:00.004-04:00

Remember to bring your advisement report to all walk-in and scheduled appointments! This will help you to get the most out of your meeting. Plus, I won't let you sign in unless you have one :)
It's easy, and you can print from the computers in the library downstairs if you arrive and have forgotten to bring your AAR.

Log in to onestart.iu.edu
Click the Student Self-Service tab and then click the "SIS Go to Student Center" link in the middle of the page
You will see your student center main page. Click on "My Academics and Grades" in the left-hand side list of links.
Click on "View my Advisement Report" on the next screen
Select "Bloomington" and "AAR and Transcript" on the next screen.
Select "Expand" to see all the information.
Print the report and bring it with you to your advisement appointment or walk-in!

Make sure you bring an up-to-date report, not an older report. Thanks!

First Two Weeks of Classes--All Walk-ins!

2009-08-26T15:42:00.003-04:00

Just a quick announcement--the first two weeks that classes are in session here at IU, we will be having only walk-in advising (no appointments except for special circumstances--call to see if your situation warrants an appointment!). Hours will be:

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
and
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are first-come, first-served, and are for quick, pressing issues like needing to find a course to fill in your schedule, making a course pass-fail, or other immediate and contained concerns. For extensive academic planning, discussing going abroad, or talking over post-graduation plans, please make an appointment later in the semester.

We will be closed for walk-ins:
Friday, September 4 in the afternoon for orientation
Monday, September 7 for Labor Day (but yes, you do still have class on Labor Day).

Diplomas

2009-08-04T16:12:00.002-04:00

Did you graduate in May and still haven't received your diploma? Don't worry--we've been told that it will likely take upwards of 12 weeks for our May graduates to receive diplomas in the mail. If we're a couple weeks past the 12 week mark and still no sign of your hard-earned diploma, give us a call and we'll see what's going on.

You can see if your graduation has been processed, by the way, by checking out your unofficial transcript on OneStart. Log in and proceed as though checking your Academic Advising Report, but select "Unofficial Transcript" instead. It will list your degree under "Degrees Awarded." And, even before you receive your diploma, your official transcript from the University will show that you're a graduate!

And, of course, congratulations!

Summer Appointments

2009-07-27T11:50:00.002-04:00

It may be summer, but things are still busy here in the UPO and Advising office! Because we don't have walk-ins over the summer, this means that you need to plan ahead when booking appointments. We've been booking up to two weeks in advance this July, and though the timing is getting a bit more favorable, we don't recommend waiting to call. If you have a deadline or plan to make an appointment while you're in town on a visit, make your appointment as soon as you can. Thanks!

Of course, if you aren't in need of advising, keep on enjoying your summer!

Good Luck, Jessica!

2009-07-14T13:56:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to Jessica, SPEA UPO admin assistant (and founder of this blog)! After helping many undergraduates navigate the SPEA programs, Jessica is returning to school to pursue her own academic goals. We'll miss you, but wish you success in your new grad school adventures!

Needless to say, Jessica won't be in the office any longer, and, as her replacement, I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming months. And just a reminder, we will have advising by appointment only until walk-ins resume in the fall semester. Our schedule is booking quickly, so we recommend calling a couple weeks in advance of your needs this summer.

SUMMER UPDATE

2009-06-10T16:03:00.005-04:00

Hello, all. My apologies for being a little, er, absent, from the blog. Things have been busy around here! We have just admitted 380 new Speons! Welcome, all of you, to the SPEA family!

Updates: There are no walk-ins during the summer. To schedule an appointment, please call 812-855-0635 or stop by the office.

Also, there are changes to the DPR. It will now be called the AAR (Academic Advising Report) and it is found almost the exact same way as the DPR. I will have instructions posted ASAP for how to find that.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Finals Week Announcements!

2009-05-04T08:21:00.003-04:00

Walk-ins this week are ONLY for students who need to apply to graduate for December 2009. They are Monday-Thursday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you are not applying to graduate but need to see an advisor, call 812-855-0635 or stop by the office to schedule an appointment.

If you are planning to graduate in December, you MUST apply to graduate at this time.

Also, are you doing your internship this summer? If so, have you submitted your paperwork? Please call 812-855-9639 or visit speacareers.com for more information on internship approval and submitting the appropriate paperwork.

SPEA USA Midterm Study Session TONIGHT!

2009-03-09T09:11:00.002-04:00

(To see a larger version of this image, you can just click on it!)

Won-Joon Yoon Memorial Scholarship

2009-03-09T08:50:00.003-04:00

Students:

See the scholarship opportunity below!

Won-Joon Yoon Memorial Scholarship

On Sunday, 4 July 1999, a bright and promising young Korean graduate student was killed as he was entering his church. He was the victim of a random act of extremist violence. Indiana University is united in deploring the hatred and intolerance that caused this senseless tragedy and is committed to the principles and ideals that make this university a place where people from all walks of life and from all nations and religions, can join together in pursuit of knowledge and mutual respect. As a way of underscoring Mr. Yoon’s legacy, Indiana University established this scholarship.

The Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship will provide financial support for IU students who have exemplified tolerance and understanding across racial and religious lines through service, personal commitment, academic achievement and future potential.

Candidates may be graduate students or undergraduates who have completed at least one academic semester of study at Indiana University at the time of application. Candidates may be citizens of any country.

Candidates must be full-time students pursuing Indiana University degrees.

Candidates may be self-nominated (apply themselves) or be nominated by Indiana University faculty or staff members.

Candidates must submit a statement (not to exceed 750 words) describing what the scholarship will enable them to accomplish in their academic programs. The scholarship should be taken up during summer 2008 or the 2008-2009 academic year.

Candidates must submit a resume or curriculum vitae.

Three letters of support are required, at least one of which should be from an Indiana University faculty member.

Faculty or staff who nominate candidates, please provide a letter of nomination and at least one additional letter of support. If possible, please also enclose a copy of the student’s resume or curriculum vitae.

The scholarship has a value of approximately $2,500.

The application deadline is March 30, 2009

Completed applications/nominations should be sent to the Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship Committee, Bryan Hall 104, Indiana University, 107 S. Indiana, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405.

Please direct questions to Edda Callahan, Office of the Vice President for International Affairs,
Bryan Hall 104, phone: 812-855-5021; e-mail egcallah@indiana.edu

THIS WEDNESDAY! Last Day for Auto W

2009-03-09T08:35:00.003-04:00

This Wednesday, March 11 is the last day to drop a course and receive an automatic "W" in the course. Please see http://speaupo.blogspot.com/2009/01/edrop-and-eadd.html for late drop/add procedures!

Walk-in hours this week are, as usual, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Remember, you must have your advisement report with you before you sign in.

Bear in mind that walk-ins are for admitted students with brief, specific questions or students adding a minor. If you do not fit these criteria, please call 812-855-0635 to schedule an appointment. We are now booking about a week and a half out.

If you need to talk about studying abroad, a walk-in is not appropriate for you. Please schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor and don't forget to visit the Office of Overseas Study.

New Public Health Study Abroad Opportunity!

2009-03-09T08:29:00.002-04:00

Public health students,
There is a new study abroad opportunity for you in Denmark through the office of Overseas Studies. This program will allow Health Administration students to receive credit for H455 which fulfills a requirement from the “pick 5 list” and a potential second course from this list approved on a case by case basis. See the links below and call us to schedule an appointment if you have further questions/would like to fit this into your academic program!

General Summer Program description:
http://www.dis.dk/AcademicSU/mpp/index.php

Syllabus: Human Health & Disease: A Clinical Approach:
http://www.dis.dk/Academic/coursesSU/syllabi/mpp1.pdf

Syllabus: Health Care in Northern Europe
http://www.dis.dk/Academic/coursesSU/syllabi/healthcareeurope_su.pdf

General Semester “Public Health” Program description:
http://www.dis.dk/Academic1/ph/index.php

List of Relevant Electives to Public Health:
http://www.dis.dk/Academic/Courses1/major/SEMpublichealth.php

National Teach-In on Global Warming Solutions TODAY!

2009-02-05T09:50:00.002-05:00

Help Be Part of the Solution

The National Teach-In on Global Warming Solutions

Climate change poses serious challenges for people and natural systems across the planet. Public and private policy decisions about global warming made in the next few years will have impacts lasting for generations. To engage national attention on this critical issue, the Human Biology Program at IU would like to invite you to a National Teach-In on Global Warming Solutions.

WHEN: Febuary 5, 2009 from 9-4pm

WHERE: Georgian Room at the IMU

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BRING YOUR INK CARTRIDGES, CANS, NEWSPAPER, CELL PHONES AND ANY OTHER RECYCLABLES!!

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UPDATED SPEAKER SCHEDULE (as of 2/3/09):

10:00 am - Vicky Meretsky, School of Public and Environmental Affairs "The Conservation Landscape and Climate Change."

11:00 am - Terry Usrey, School of Public and Environmental Affairs "The Potential for Renewable Energy in Southern Indiana and Intro to Photovoltaic's."

12:00 pm - Steve Akers, RPS Environmental Operations "Moving the IU-Bloomington Campus Toward Sustainability."

1:00 pm - Danilo Dragoni, Department of Geography "The role of a temperate forest in south-central Indiana as a net carbon sink."

1:30 pm - Lisa Sideris, Department of Religious Studies "Religious and Ethical Responses to Climate Change."

2:00 pm - Heather Reynolds, Department of Biology
"Biofuels: Challenge and Opportunity."

3:30 pm: Open mic on Global Warming

SPEA USA MEETING TODAY!

2009-02-05T08:47:00.002-05:00

The SPEA Undergraduate Student Association will be holding a meeting TODAY, Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the SPEA Atrium.

Topics discussed at this meeting will include the upcoming bowling night, future fundraisers, and other events being planned for the SPEA student body. They are also looking for a few people that consider themselves technically savvy that may be interested in assisting with website development.

All SPEA undergraduates are invited and encouraged to attend.

They look forward to seeing you tonight! Don't forget about the first SPEA USA Social Event next Tuesday 2/10 at the IMU Bowling Alley.

SPEA Undergraduate Student Association
speausa@indiana.edu

If you haven't already, don't forget to join their new Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58934826971

Walk-ins Cancelled 2/3/2009

2009-02-03T10:00:00.002-05:00

Walk-ins today, Tuesday, February 3, are cancelled. They will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

SPEA UPO Celebrates Black History Month

2009-02-02T12:41:00.002-05:00

If you're in the building, stop by the Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office to see our display to celebrate Black History Month! During the month of February, the Undergraduate Programs Office is exhibiting photographs of prominent blacks involved in the arena of public and environmental affairs. Please visit our exhibit in SPEA 240 any day in February during regular business hours.

Walk-in hours for February 2-February 6

2009-02-02T09:43:00.002-05:00

Walk-in hours this week are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Remember, you must have your advisement report with you before you sign in.

Bear in mind that walk-ins are for admitted students with brief, specific questions or students adding a minor. If you do not fit these criteria, please call 812-855-0635 to schedule an appointment. We are now booking about two weeks out.

If you need to talk about studying abroad, a walk-in is not appropriate for you. Please schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor and don't forget to visit the Office of Overseas Study.

Kaplan FREE PRACTICE TESTS!

2009-02-02T09:36:00.003-05:00

Interested in some form of graduate study? Kaplan is offering free practice tests!

On February 21st Kaplan will be offering a campus-wide opportunity for students to take a free practice GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, and OAT administered under simulated testing conditions at the IU Kelly School of Business.

Kaplan’s Practice Test is a terrific opportunity for prospective business, graduate, law, medical and dental students to answer a critical question, "If I took the exam today, how would I score?"

Last year, tens of thousands of Kaplan Practice Test participants assessed their test-taking skills while learning valuable strategies to help them ace the real test. Since admission to LAW, BUSINESS, GRADUATE, MEDICAL and DENTAL school is fierce, a high exam score is crucial to the admissions process.

Kaplan would like to invite your students to participate in the Kaplan Practice Test Event taking place on your campus on February 21st. To register, students may call 1-800-KAP-TEST today or visit Kaplan online at www.kaptest.com/practice.
They may also contact Keely Davenport via email at Keely.davenport@kaplan.com

Also, Kaplan would like to inform all IU students that between now and the end of January, they are offering $100 OFF for any Kaplan Graduate Course.

Higher Scores Guaranteed!! Register at 1-800-KAP-TEST or KAPTEST.com

SAVE THE DATE!

2009-01-29T11:28:00.003-05:00

The SPEA Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony and Reception will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the IU Auditorium on Friday, May 8, 2009. There will be plenty of food (hors d'oevres, desserts, and beverages) and much merriment. This is SPEA's own special ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of its seniors graduating in December 2008 and May, June, and August 2009.

You will receive additional information about these events at a later date.

Friday, May 8, 2009: SPEA Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony and Reception
IU Auditorium
7:00 p.m. - Reception
8:00 p.m. - Ceremony

Saturday, May 9, 2009: IU Graduation
10:00 a.m. - Assembly Hall

See you on May 8!

Want to earn some cash?

2009-01-29T09:43:00.004-05:00

I sent this message out via e-mail, but I thought it would be a good idea to post it here as well:

My name is Michael Greene and I am an academics intern within the athletic department. I work with Jackie Strobel, our Tutor Coordinator, with our Tutor Program that provides services to all student-athletes to complement the classroom experience and assist with course content questions. We are looking to hire tutors for the SPEA introductory courses, V160, V161, and E162.

Typically we hire undergraduates who have recently been successful in the class, but we also hire graduate students and others who are qualified. We pay $11 per hour for graduates. If you have an interest in becoming a tutor for a SPEA course, please contact me at the information provided below.

Thank you for your assistance,
Mike Greene
Indiana University Athletics
Academic Services
(812)856-6885
mtgreene@indiana.edu

If you are interested in tutoring (GREAT opportunity), be sure to contact Mike via his e-mail.

Snowed Out

2009-01-29T08:54:00.002-05:00

For those of you trying to reach the office yesterday, we were not in due to the campus being closed. For those of you who had appointments with us, please call 812-855-0635 so we can reschedule as soon as possible!

During winter storms like the one we've had the past few days, be sure to keep an eye on http://indianauniversity.info/.

We are back in session today, however, so all appointments scheduled for today are still on and our walk-in hours are still from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Be safe and stay warm!

Walk-in Hours for January 26-January 30

2009-01-26T11:02:00.001-05:00

Walk-in hours this week are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Remember, you must have your advisement report with you before you sign in.

Bear in mind that walk-ins are for admitted students with brief, specific questions or students adding a minor. If you do not fit these criteria, please call 812-855-0635 to schedule an appointment. We are now booking about two weeks out.

If you need to talk about studying abroad, a walk-in is not appropriate for you. Please schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor and don't forget to visit the Office of Overseas Study.

SPEA Undergraduate Student Association Meeting Today 6:00

2009-01-22T09:54:00.003-05:00

This was sent to your e-mail, but I thought I'd re-post as a reminder:

You are invited to attend the SPEA Undergraduate Student Association’s first meeting of the semester at 6:00 p.m. in the SPEA Atrium. SPEA USA is a new organization looking to improve the undergraduate experience. Thus, your input is paramount. If you are unable to attend but have comments or suggestions, please send an e-mail to speausa@indiana.edu. We hope to see you there!

What: SPEA Undergraduate Student Association meeting
When: Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: SPEA Atrium

Scholarship Deadline

2009-01-22T09:11:00.002-05:00

The SPEA Scholarship deadline is tomorrow, January 23. Please visit the web site for more information and to apply. There is a wide variety of scholarships, so check them all out and see if you qualify. It never hurts to submit an application!

eDrop and eAdd

2009-01-22T09:02:00.003-05:00

At this point, the waitlist has dissolved and if you want to adjust your schedule, you will need to use eDrop/eAdd via OneStart.

If you need help, the Office of the Registrar made these great screen print-out instructions:

For eDrop: http://registrar.indiana.edu/pdfs/eDrop.pdf

For eAdd: http://registrar.indiana.edu/pdfs/eAdd.pdf

For all late drop and late add procedure, please refer to the registrar’s guidelines: http://registrar.indiana.edu/dropadd.shtml#late

Important Dates

2009-01-22T08:40:00.003-05:00

Just wanted to highlight some important dates for you:

January 27: Last day for pass/fail option for first eight week classes
February 7: Last day for pass/fail option for full-term classes
February 11: Last day for course drop with Automatic "W" for first eight week classes
March 7: First eight week classes end (Final exams during week of March 2)
March 9: Second eight week classes begin
March 11: Last day for course drop with Automatic "W" for full-term classes
March 14: Spring recess begins after last class
March 23: Spring recess ends; classes resume at 8 a.m.
March 27: Last day for pass/fail option for second eight week classes
April 14: Last day for course drop with Automatic "W" for second eight week classes
May 2: Last day of classes (full-term and second eight weeks)
May 4-May 8: Final exam period (full-term and second eight weeks)
May 13: Grades are official as of this date. Term and cumulative GPA's are now available in Onestart Student Center.

I will be reminding you of these deadlines as they approach throughout the semester.

Walk-ins for the Week of January 19-January 24

2009-01-20T10:05:00.002-05:00

Walk-in hours this week (and most weeks throughout the semester) are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Remember, you must have your advisement report with you before you sign in. Bear in mind that walk-ins are for admitted students with brief, specific questions or students adding a minor. If you do not fit these criteria, please call 812-855-0635 to schedule an appointment. We are now booking about two weeks out.

If you need to talk about studying abroad, a walk-in is not appropriate for you. Please schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor and don't forget to visit the Office of Overseas Study.

How to Find Your Advisement Report

2009-01-14T15:57:00.008-05:00

1. Go to onestart.iu.edu.
2. Log in.
3. Click "Student Self Service."
4. You should see this screen. Click on "SIS Go to Student Center" (circled below)

5. Once you've clicked that, you should see this screen and click "My Academics & Grades."

6. Once you've clicked that, you should see this screen. Click "View My Advisement Report."

7. Once you've clicked that, you should see this screen. Select "Bloomington" and "Degree Progress & Transcript" from the given drop boxes (as selected and circled below). Then click "Go" and you should arrive at your Advisement Report. Make sure to select Expand All so that all of your information shows on the report. Please print and bring to all of your advising appointments!

Walk-in hours: January 12 - January 15, 2009

2009-01-14T11:54:00.002-05:00

Walk-in hours for the first week of classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. YOU MUST BRING YOUR ADVISEMENT REPORT TO ALL APPOINTMENTS AND WALK-INS, SO PRINT IT BEFORE YOU COME!

Some of you ask, “Why do I need my advisement report? I just have one little question! It doesn’t even have anything to do with that!”

The answer is this: Your advisement report gives the advisor tons of information about your academic history and current registration. It shows exactly how what you’ve taken is fulfilling your degree requirements, as well as which requirements you have yet to fulfill. That is why it is so important to making walk-ins and appointments as productive and helpful for you as possible!

If you are concerned about the environmental ramifications of printing your advisement report, be sure to print it front and back, two pages per sheet, and recycle it once it’s become obsolete (for example: you’ve changed your registration, a grade has been changed).

As always, post your questions here or send me and e-mail (jsimendi@indiana.edu) and I’ll be sure to answer as soon as I can!

New Semester, New Speons, New Blog!

2009-01-14T11:52:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the brand-spanking-new, SPEA Undergraduate Blog! This will be an up-to-date resource for you to check our hours for walk-ins, our policies for appointments, reminders, and deadlines. You will be able to post comments, ask questions, and have those questions answered! Please let us know what you think!