By Samantha Flores |Staff Writer| It is important to know where to go when you need advice for example, how to graduate on time, where to go to pay for your grad check, and how to find internships. "There are students that don't know about us and that we are here for them," said Peer Advisor Luis Jimenez. The Academic Fair featuring advising, financial, and academic services answered any questions students had on May 3 and 4. "Instead of students going from departments, buildings, and programs, they get to come here for a one-stop shop," said Star Kafovalu Advisor and the host of the Academic Fair. Star Kafovalu and Erika Hernandez, advisors, hosted this event in regards to … [Read more...] about The Academic Fair: A One Stop Shop
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Writing Center
By Seungkyung Baek |Staff Writer| With papers coming closer to due dates, the writing center is at its peak with appointments. It helps students by reviewing their paper and giving proper feedback through one on one tutoring system. "The writing center is supporting student's academic service. It can be both of academic course and non-academic such as resume, scholarship applications, and personal writing," said Assistant Director Nathan Jones. Not many people realize it, but trying to apply for jobs when you are an international student is difficult, it is something they also help with. "We help students any stage of process in writing to organize," continued Jones. The … [Read more...] about Writing Center
CSUSB’s for year graduation program
By Joel Cruz |Staff Writer| The Four-Year Graduation Pledge Program offered by CSUSB promises to help incoming college freshmen graduate in four years with a signed commitment contract. The program, which is offered by Advising and Academic Services, is an optional contract in which willing college freshmen students who qualify for the program must meet certain obligations to ensure their completion of a degree in the allotted four years. These obligations include enrolling in at least 15 units per quarter, maintaining a 2.7 quarterly and CSUSB grade point average, submitting an educational plan within their first academic year, and meeting regularly with their … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s for year graduation program
Once on academic probation, now academic winners
By Stephanie Para |Staff Writer| Two CSUSB students who were struggling academically at the university last quarter have turned their educational careers around, earning $500 in scholarship money. Sociology major Asia Wilson, and liberal studies major Sandra Saldivar, were awarded the Dianna Pelletier Scholarship last Winter quarter, a financial award that is given as an incentive for students on academic probation. Dianna Pelletier, the scholarship’s namesake, was a CSUSB staff member who dedicated her life to advising and helping students in need. She passed away due to multiple bouts of cancer in October 2012. According to Matt Markin, a CSUSB Academic Advisor, the office … [Read more...] about Once on academic probation, now academic winners
Come to college with a plan
By Marie Fernandes | Staff Writer| Students entering college as an undeclared major should have a plan. They can take general education classes until they decide on their major of choice. General education classes are one way to explore options in terms of possible majors, especially if a student has trouble deciding. Electives are a way to explore a variety of majors while still earning some units. “I think students should take their G.E.’s first so that they can get a feel of what major would be the best fit for them,” said student Joe Castro. Undergraduates should have a plan or at least an outline of what they would like to major in, so that they can maximize their … [Read more...] about Come to college with a plan