Deans’ Office

Student Academic Resources – Apply Now to join the Peer Advising team

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Do you feel like you’ve mastered course registration and WesMaps? Are you interested in working one-on-one with your peers? Want to learn more about study skills, organization, and meta-cognitive learning strategies?

Student Academic Resources is looking for talented students to join the Peer Advising team for the coming academic year. Both Academic PeerAdvisors and New Student Orientation Peer Advisors are paid positions.

Academic Peer Advisors (APAs) will receive extensive training, will help lead workshops, and will mentor students one-on-one. Please find an extended job description and the application here: http://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/resources/peeradvisors/peeradvjobdesc.html

If you cannot commit for a full year but you are interested in helping new students with the academic transition to Wesleyan, consider applying to be a New Student Orientation (NSO) Academic Peer Advisor. NSO Academic Peer Advisors receive a stipend for their work and will help throughout orientation. Please fine an extended job description and the application here: http://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/resources/peeradvisors/NSO%20Peer%20Advisor%20job%20description.html

All applications are due on Monday February 27th at 5pm.

If you have additional questions regarding the position please contact Dean Patey (lpatey@wesleyan.edu).

Best Wishes for Productive End of Semester

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Dear Class of 2018,

It is 10:30 P.M. on Monday night. It is raining outside and buzzing with excitement in the Exley Science Center Lobby where I am taking in the vibe of this time of the school year. Several students dressed in festive colorful costumes, capes, and masks just skipped through the lobby joyfully tossing candy and spreading the joy. The Office of Residential Life has set up a table of free coffee and snacks.

Whether you are alone in your room or in one of the bustling common spaces like the one I am in, you are likely writing a paper or studying for one or more exams at this time. As your dean, I wish you all the best and I want to share a few tips to make it through this hectic time of year.

  1. Pace yourself

If you have several papers and/or exams ahead, it is unrealistic and unwise to hold multiple consecutive “ALL NIGHTERS.”

  1. Eat healthy snacks

Moderate your intake of caffeinated beverages and sweets. Opt instead for apples, bananas, power bars, and nuts.

  1. Move your body

Pay attention to the length of time you spend in a particular location. Move every couple of hours, stand up, walk around, stretch, and maybe even change your location.

  1. Practice stress management.

Pickup a stress ball or a jar of Play-Doh from one of the Study Break tables on campus or the WesWell Office.

Remember – you are surrounded by resources. If you need to talk to someone, don’t hesitate to drop-in to see me, your Class Dean.

Very truly yours,

Dean Thornton

Be an Academic Peer Advisor and NSO Peer Advisor

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The Deans’ Office is looking for talented and motivated students to become Academic Peer Advisors and New Student Orientation Peer Advisors. Academic Peer Advisors are juniors, seniors and exceptional sophomores who work over the summer and throughout New Student Orientation to support Wesleyan’s faculty advising program and enhance student access to academic resources. NSO Peer Advisors are rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who meet with new students during NSO as they prepare to meet with faculty advisors. Position descriptions and applications for these positions are now available at http://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/resources/peeradvisors/index.html. Applications and supporting documentation are due by Monday, April 6th at 5 pm. Questions should be directed to the Associate Dean for Student Academic Resources, Laura Patey (x5581, lpatey@wesleyan.edu).

Looking for Academic Peer Advisors & New Student Orientation Peer Advisors!

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The Deans’ Office is looking for talented and motivated students to become Academic Peer Advisors and New Student Orientation Peer Advisors. Academic Peer Advisors are juniors, seniors and exceptional sophomores who work over the summer and throughout New Student Orientation to support Wesleyan’s faculty advising program and enhance student access to academic resources. NSO Peer Advisors are rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who meet with new students during NSO as they prepare to meet with faculty advisors. Position descriptions and applications for these positions are now available at http://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/resources/peeradvisors/index.html. Applications and supporting documentation are due by Monday, April 6th at 5 pm. Questions should be directed to the Associate Dean for Student Academic Resources, Laura Patey (x5581, lpatey@wesleyan.edu).

Course Withdrawal Deadline 11/25

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The last day to withdraw from full-semester and second-quarter classes for the Fall 2014 semester is Tuesday, November 25. Completed forms are due in the Registrar’s Office by 5:00 p.m. and must include the following signatures: instructor, faculty advisor, and class dean.
If you are thinking about withdrawing from a course:
• Do use this time to talk to your professors, your advisors, and me about your concerns. If you can’t make my drop-ins, please email me at mmelendez@wesleyan.edu or call me at x2765 to schedule an appointment.
• Do make sure you are taking advantage of all the resources available to you.
• Do get the signatures of your instructor and advisor on your drop/add form. I cannot sign for either without his or her permission, so please save yourself the trouble of waiting to see me during drop-ins just for me to tell you that.
• Do not wait until Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. to see me or you may find yourself waiting in a very long line!!!
Drop-in Hours: M 2-3; Tu 3-4;

Pre-Registration Sessions Next Week!

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PRE-REGISTRATION BEGINS November 4!

Want to refresh your memory on how to proceed successfully with PRE-REGISTRATION?

Then these sessions are for you. Come to any of the following sessions:
Tuesday, November 4
4-6 PM
Clark Hall, Ground Floor Lounge
Or
Wednesday, November 5
4-6 PM
Butterfield C Lounge

Paul Turenne, Associate Registrar, will lead a presentation with questions in large group. He also will be available to meet with students individually to address specific questions.
A Peer Advisor also will be present to address questions.
Be in the know!! Bring your friends!

Sponsored by Division of Student Affairs/Residential Life, Dean’s Office and Registrar’s Office

First-Gen, Low-Income Social Hour

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Wednesday, October 8
4-5PM
Usdan 110

Invited all students, staff, and faculty
Hear stories of upperclass students who are first-generation and low-income on how to successfully navigate through Wesleyan and college life. Meet some of those involved with the resources on campus.
Share your stories of resiliency and what you want from Wesleyan.
The format is designed for all students to actively participate in the conversation and learn from each other how to be supportive to thrive academically and socially.

First-Gen Table Talk