Message of the Week


 

GRADUATION CEREMONY SUNDAY 12/12:

Students and faculty will assemble in the Pylon lobby of Health Sciences North at 9:30 am.  Faculty will lead the procession into the auditorium at 10:00 am.  Buffet brunch will be served in the HSC cafeteria immediately following the convocation.

SUMMER NURSING COURSES FOR UNDERGRADUATES:

Plans are now being made to schedule summer nursing courses.  Undergraduate students who would like to be considered for junior or senior level nursing courses should submit a written request by email to Dr. Shelton at eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu by January 14, 2005.  Even if your progression plan calls for summer course work or you have already discussed this possibility with faculty, you must submit a written request.  Decision criteria include academic achievement as evidenced by overall GPA and the space available.   

TRANSFER COURSES:

If you have taken a class at a college other than WVU this semester, be sure to request a transcript to be sent to WVU.  If we do not receive a transcript the class will not be posted on your WVU official transcript.  The WVU address is:  WVU, Admission and Records, Health Science Center, PO Box 9815, Morgantown, WV 26506.

PROGRESSION PLAN REQUIRED:

Undergraduate students who do not attain a grade of C or better in Nursing courses or required pre- and co-requisite non-nursing courses must submit a formal progression plan for consideration by the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee before January 5, 2005.  Consult with your academic advisor for assistance in preparing your plan and to obtain the advisor’s statement to the committee regarding your plan.  Progression plans and advisor support statements may be submitted in writing or by email to Dr. Shelton in Student Services, eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu.

TOY DRIVE:

Please consider supporting the Christian Help Toy Drive for Children.  A Toy Drive barrel will be in the Department of Health Restoration now through December 10 for donations.  Toys are needed for children of all ages.  Teenage gifts are always needed.  Gifts are not to be wrapped, but if anyone wants to throw in rolls or sheets of gift wrapping and bows and small decorations, those are always welcome.  Monetary donations are also welcomed, and checks can be made payable to Christian Help (indicate Toys Drive in the memo section).  For more information, contact Betty Jurick in Health Restoration.

LIBRARY BOOK DROP:

The location for leaving books and journals outside the Health Sciences Library has been moved. This  book drop is now located at the right of the entrance to the library. Signs are posted indicating its new location.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS IN HEALTH SCIENCES NORTH:

Maintenance and repairs are being made on the 2nd floor hallway of Health Sciences North starting left of stairwell in front of HSC Library and ending at Room 2172.  This area will be temporarily disrupted to continue the Learning Center construction project.  A tunnel is in place for pedestrian foot traffic.  Those with carts, wheelchairs, etc. will have to take back hallway around the construction site.  During the disruption the ceiling will be removed and necessary repairs/installations made.  The area will be disrupted for a 3 week period beginning December 1 and ending the week of December 20, 2004.  If you have questions or concerns about the repairs in the area please contact Neil Wilson at 293-1752 or e-mail at nwilson@hsc.wvu.edu.

POLICY FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE COURSES:

The following policy is an addition to the Undergraduate Student Handbook and the Graduate Student Handbook, and is in effect immediately for all students participating in online courses:

            Students in online courses have the professional responsibility to devote their full attention to the class while it is in session, just as they would in a traditional classroom setting.  Students may not engage in patient care in the workplace while attending an online class session.  If a student is permitted by an employer to participate in an online course during working hours, he or she must do so away from the clinical setting and only after being completely relieved of patient responsibilities.  Students will not be permitted to make up course work or testing that is missed if called back to the workplace unless arrangements have been made with the course faculty member ahead of time. 

PARKING GARAGE SPACES AVAILABLE AT HOULY RATE:

Two sections of the parking garage, located behind the WVU Eye Institute, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on a first come, first served basis, to employees of WVUH, UHA and WVU Health Sciences, as well as to students, patients and visitors.  Rates are $4 for 0-9 hours; $8 for 9-17 hours; and $10 for 17-24 hours. It's important to note that each time an individual moves his/her car from the garage (i.e., for lunch or a meeting), he/she will be required to re-pay when re-entering the garage.  A security officer will man a parking booth at the entrance of the garage to collect payment (cash only) and to monitor the garage for safety. There will continue to be a section of the parking garage on Level 2 reserved for those accessing the Emergency Department. These individuals are not required to pay to park in the garage. There's also spaces reserved on Level 1 for individuals who are leasing a space in the garage on a monthly basis.  Questions? Call the Parking Office at 598-4029.

STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY:

Student Appreciation Day will be Monday, January 10, 2005.  All students of the School of Nursing are invited to stop by the table outside Student Services to receive a gift of appreciation.  We are glad you are here.

BLOOD DRIVE:

There will be a Blood Drive on Thursday, December 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the John Jones Conference Center.  To schedule an appointment log on to www.redcrosslife.org.  Please be reminded that there is always a critical need for blood during the holidays.  Make your appointment today and thanks for giving the gift of life.  

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

The Women and Children Rape and Domestic Violence Center (RDVIC) needs volunteers to wrap gifts at malls in Morgantown, December 3rd-24th.  The hours set up for wrapping and the locations are as follows: Morgantown Mall, M-R 10am-9pm, F 9am-10pm, Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm and Mountaineer Mall, M-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 12pm-7pm.  You can choose any hours within the ones listed above.  To set up a time slot contact Carol or Jeanette at the RDVIC office, at 292-5100.  Their business hours are M-F 9am-5pm.  All of the profits go to benefit the Center. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Garrett County, Maryland, has an 8 week summer externship program available for nursing students.  For more information, contact Bethany Browning, education coordinator, at 301-533-4138, or human resources at 301-533-4000. 

Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, has an 8 week summer extern program for rising seniors.  For more information, contact Sharon Bishop at 434-982-7592.

SEND US YOUR NEWS:

No news is too big or too small for the weekly message!  Send your news to eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu.

Office of Student Services

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