Month: October 2022

Missing Transfer Work? Slate Access

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Any time a transfer course is missing from a student transcript, take the following steps:

  1. Check the Materials Tab in Slate to see if the transcript has arrived
    1. Need access to Slate? Here is the form: https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/pdfs/request_access_slate_or_onbase.pdf
    2. Slate website: https://apply.memphis.edu/manage/
  2. Email the Admission Analyst to request to have the work posted. This list is constantly updated to check with the CAS Dean’s office to make sure you have the most current list.              Analyst Alpha Breakdown-5-1-22
  3. Example email to Analyst is below. Note: If you are looking for a specific course, list the transfer course and title, ex. POLS 1010, Intro to Political Science

Email Subject: Student Name U00000000

Dear Analyst,

When you have a moment, would you please post transfer credit from Columbia State Community College from the Spring 2021 semester?

Thank  you.

 

 

AAN Meeting Oct 19, 2022 Tiger Smart Start

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AAN Recap

Topics Discussed:

  1. Center for International Educational Services presentation – Bethany Purdunte, blprdnte@memphis.edu
  2. Tiger SmartStart – Amanda Lowe, alowe5@memphis.edu, FAQs https://www.memphis.edu/auxiliary/smartstart.php

PowerPoint Presentations

Recording

 

Center for International Educational Services presentation – Bethany Purdunte, blprdnte@memphis.edu

Serve only F-1 Visa students

  • Must be registered for 12 hours for undergrad
  • Must be registered in 9 hours for grad
  • Can take ONLY 1 online course per semester unless otherwise approved due to course offerings.

Work Options

  • Students attending with an F-1 Visa can work on campus up to 20hrs per week
  • F-1 visa students CAN do an internship. As long as they receive academic credit for the experience, they can work off site! CPT/OPT Program (slide 6 for link to law and description)

Health Insurance

  • F-1 Visa holders must have insurance, the IES team assists students. If you advise an international student that has a hold due to insurance, refer the student to the Center for International Services to get it resolved.

Tiger SmartStart – Amanda Lowe,General Manager, Certified Textbook Trainer. ​Phone: (901) 678-2011 Ext 3976

Tiger Smart Start will go into effect for Spring 2023. The $24 per credit hour is a rental fee. Students will return the books at the end of the semester. At that point, they will have the option to buy the books. Full time students now only spend $360 based on 15 credit hours.

All students are automatically enrolled. Students must choose to opt out and should speak with their advisor to see if this is the best chose for them. Student cannot cherry pick the books. It’s either all in our all out. Jan 27 is the last day to opt out.

Student can make choices or delivery method of opt out beginning 30 days prior to the start of classes.

Student will follow 5 steps:

  1. Register for class
  2. Verify materials
  3. Select fulfillment methods
  4. Receive materials –
    1. Students decides how they want to receive the materials, either pick them up from the book store or have them mailed to their house.
    2. Access codes will be automatically loaded to Canvas
  5. End of term: Return Materials

Summer 2023 NSO Dates

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You can begin planning for Summer NSO. Our college will see transfer students. Those dates are attached and posted below. I will continue to send you the lists of students how have been newly admitted. It desirable to get them advised prior to the NSO date.

Transfer Orientation is May 16th and July 26th.

Lambuth NSO is July 27th (freshmen) and August 8th  (freshmen and transfer).

Summer 2023 NSO Dates_share

 

Book program – Tiger Smart Start

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Tiger SmartStart Program is a more affordable way to gather your course materials at the start of the semester. Students must register for classes like normal

  • Student are automatically enrolled once they register for classes. Students must opt out.
  • It is all or nothing. Students cannot pick and choose classes.
  • there is a rental fee of $24 per credit hour
  • Students can choose how they want to pick up their books, either in person at the book store or have the books mailed. Digital materials will be delivered in the students’ Canvas.
  • Contact alowe@bncollege.com with questions

 

 

 

CARES Withdrawal Workshop – Fall 2022

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The last day to withdraw from a full session course is Oct 14th. To help students make an informed decision, the CARES office is hosting a virtual workshop on Oct 12th and 13th. The times and passcodes are listed in the attached flyer. You are also welcome to attend as an advisor.

Whenever students withdraw, strongly encourage them to speak with the Financial Aid office as there may be negative implications that may affect future financial aid eligibility. A financial aid representative will be at this workshop.