Priority Registration for Spring 2009 begins November 11
Most students registered with SDS are eligible for priority registration. (Students who receive tuition discounts are not eligible for priority registration.) Any student who does not wish to have his/her U of M ID number submitted for priority registration should contact Susan
Te Paske, SDS Director, at 678-2880.
For other dates and deadlines, the Registrar’s Office website is: http://www.enrollment.memphis.edu/registrar/calendars
Advice About Your Spring Schedule
SDS staff members are available to review Spring 2009 course selections by appointment. Call 678-2800 to schedule a time to meet with your SDS Coordinator to discuss issues relating to your schedule, such as: number of hours, combination of classes, choice of instructors and style of course, and daily schedule.
Remember Rules for Test Accommodations
Students are reminded that Test Accommodation Forms are due into the SDS office 2 or more days before the scheduled test. Students who have
a problem getting the test form signed or who have questions about their test accommodations should contact their SDS Coordinator or Crystal Theobald, SDS Test Coordinator. Students should not give the Test Accommodation Forms to their professor to deliver to the SDS office; that is a student responsibility.
Final Exams!!!
Since it is more than halfway through the semester, final exams are not far away. Full session exams for most undergraduates are scheduled from Friday, December 5 through Thursday, December 11. Test Accommodation Forms for final exams are due 2 weeks prior to the final exam. To view the final exam schedule, see the Registrar’s website: http://www.memphis.edu/registrar/calendars/exams/08f_final.htm
It is Not Too Late to Schedule a Semester Plan Meeting for Fall 2008
Students registered with SDS are asked to meet with an SDS Coordinator each semester to review the courses they are taking and determine service and accommodation needs they have. To schedule a Semester Plan meeting, call 678-2880.
Weekly Meetings at SDS
All students new to SDS and all students who wish to work on specific disability-related issues may meet weekly for short meetings with an SDS counselor. Interested? Call your Coordinator and tell him/her that you would like to set up weekly meetings. Students needing only occasional meetings may call to set up appointments as-needed.
Join the SDS Student Advisory Panel
The SDS Student Advisory Panel serves as an advisory group to SDS Director, Susan Te Paske and works to educate the campus community regarding issues that concern students with disabilities. Meeting time for Fall 2008 is 2:00 PM Wednesdays in the SDS Conference Room. The Panel welcomes new members. Contact Susan Te Paske at 678-2880 for more information.
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
Last year 4 out of 8 students involved in the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) were offered internships or jobs. A WRP recruiter will be on campus early in Spring 2009 to interview University of Memphis students with disabilities who are interested in summer or permanent employment in the federal government or in participating private sector companies. Student information from the interviews is compiled in a database which is then provided to potential employers who make direct contact with the students they would like to hire. Interested in being a part of this program? Email Anna Tukivakala, SDS Graduate Assistant at atukivkl@memphis.edu or call 678-2880.
Academic Assistance at SDS
Steve Shaver, SDS Educational Specialist, wants to help you become a more successful student. Steve works to assist students with all aspects of paper writing, and with how to study for most social science and English courses. (The short version? Steve doesn’t tutor foreign languages, math, or most science courses. He can, however, assist students with the basics of how to study for most courses.) To set up an initial appointment, talk with your SDS Coordinator (Phil Minyard or Jennifer Murchison). After an initial appointment with Steve, students may make appointments directly with Steve. (SDS Office: 678-2880)
Math Lab
The SDS Math Lab is open to any student registered with SDS who desires help with U of M math courses. Priority is given to students with cognitive disabilities that effect math learning, but all SDS students are welcome, if there is room. Math Lab is conducted in small groups of 2-4 students and is provided for students registered for Developmental Math (DSPM0700, DSPM0800, DSPM0850), MATH1420, MATH1710, and MATH1830. Students are required to attend Math Lab at a scheduled time, 2 to 3 days per week. Students interested in Math Lab tutoring must discuss their needs during their Semester Plan meeting.
Assistive Technology at SDS
The SDS Assistive Technology Lab is located on the first floor of McWherter Library in the Learning Commons. The SDS AT Lab is located directly in front of the Main Desk, to the rear of the room. It is staffed by, Chris Goodell, SDS Graduate Assistant for Assistive Technology, from 9:30-2:30 Monday through Thursday. Call the SDS office (678-2880) to schedule an individual appointment time to meet with Chris.
- Training Offered by SDS
In an effort to give students with disabilities methods to process information in ways useful to school, career, and life, SDS continues its emphasis on assisting students to learn how to utilize Assistive Technology. If you want to learn to use Voice Recognition Software so that you can speak instead of type your papers, speak with your Coordinator. If you want to learn to use a screen reader, screen enlarger, or other assistive software in connection with your computer, speak with your Coordinator.
- Links to AT Demos on the SDS Website
The SDS website has links to several AT programs. To view these go to: http://saweb.memphis.edu/sds/g-aect.htm
Helpful Information and Training Sessions:
- Preparing for Academic Success
Fall Seminars conducted by the Educational Support Program:
Strategies for Exam Preparation and Performance.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1:00 to 1:45 pm, Mitchell 403
Tuesday Nov. 25, 1:00 to 1:45 pm, Mitchell 421
http://saweb.memphis.edu/cclt/HTML/espseminars.htm
- Adult and Commuter Student Services Fall 2008 Seminars
Tiger Technology: MySpace and Facebook Profiles
Tuesday, November 11, 11:20 a.m. - 12:45 pm
Rose Theatre (Entertainment Lobby)
Call (901) 678-2644 to RSVP or to receive more information.
- Career and Employment Services Lunch and Learn Series
TIME: 12:30PM – 1:30PM, Wednesdays
PLACE: Career and Employment Services - 400 Wilder Tower
Pizza and beverages provided
Get Ahead: Building Your Resume with Extracurricular Involvement
Wednesday, November 5, 12:30-1:30, Justin Lawhead, U of M
You’re Hired! Now What?
Wednesday, November 12, Terry Morris, Morgan Stanley
Call 901-678-2239 for more information.
How to Stay on Top of What’s Going On at SDS
SDS Announcements are available in the following locations:
- SDS Bulletin Board outside SDS (110 Wilder Tower)
- Notebooks in the reception area of SDS
- SDS Website — Click on Announcements http://saweb.memphis.edu/sds/
- In addition, periodic emails will be sent to all students registered with SDS.
