Summer plans may have changed due to COVID-19. Have you thought about taking a summer class? Take a look at courses that still have seats open.

Danielle Dion

Summer is a great time for internships and vacation, but COVID-19 has changed a lot of summer plans. Tippie is offering quite a few summer offerings that would help you stay busy and continue to make progress toward graduation. There are open seats in these classes and more could be coming:

Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Business Law, Business Computing Essentials, Information Systems, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Individuals, Teams, and Organizations. 

If you want a particular course that you can’t find, let your advisor know!

Looking for a professional mentor this summer?

Melissa Baker

The Summer Mentor Program targets Tippie students and graduating seniors (December 2019 and later) who have an internship or volunteer opportunity during the summer. The program matches students with an alum in their target industry, and, where applicable, in the same city. The mentor serves as a professional resource for the student and helps the student build their professional network in that industry and city. The program is based primarily on virtual meetings. The application is due May 13 and can be found here.

Below is a bit more information about the program:

Who are the mentors? Tippie alums working in the mentee’s target industry and, where applicable, in the same city of their internship / volunteer opportunity.

How does it help? Provides access to the Hawkeye community outside Iowa City as well as insight into careers and professional opportunities.

How does it work? The mentor will contact the mentee at the beginning of summer and will meet with them several times virtually throughout the summer.

How big of a time commitment is it? We provide guidelines and resources in the program kick-off call, touch base in the mid-summer survey, and will wrap up the program at the beginning of August. You will meet with your mentor ~3 times. This is a low to moderate time commitment.

How do I sign up? The application period is open until May 13. You will receive your match by May 22.

Looking for extra support before finals in Micro, Macro or Stats for Biz? Tippie Learning Coaches are tutoring virtually

Jennifer Blair

As you head into your final weeks of Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, or Stats for Business, get additional support from our Tippie Learning Coaches.  They are tutoring virtually now through the end of the semester.  It’s a great way to review content and get specific questions answered.

Tutoring will be offered 5-7pm, M/T/W.  Here are the Zoom rooms:

·         ECON: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/760230024

·         STATS: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/956389606

Questions?  Contact Lead Tutor Kyle  Apple at kyle-apple@uiowa.edu

Campus Mental Health Panel

Kristin Wurster

The University Counseling Service hosted a panel discussion focused on caring for our mental health and the mental health of those around us. It featured representatives from the University Counseling Service (UCS), University of Iowa Student Government (UISG), the Women’s Resource & Action Center (WRAC), the Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP), Student Health, Student Wellness, and Student Care & Assistance.

00:00-09:10 – Barry Schreier, UCS, Moderator
09:10-15:31 – Kelly Clougher, UCS
15:31-22:35 – Noel Mills, UISG
22:35-33:56 – Linda Kroon, WRAC
33:56-44:10 – Adam Robinson, RVAP
44:10-50:34 – Jeneice Nott, Student Health
50:34-54:21 – Karen Grajczyk, Student Wellness
54:21-58:37 – Nikki Hodous, Student Care & Assistance
58:37-71:04 – Q&A with the panelists

New Career Series and Resource Page Available

Dana Dominguez

Couch to Career Logo - Yellow Couch on Black Background - "New Episodes Every Tuesday!"

 

New Weekly YouTube Series:

Couch to Career

is here! 

 

Get weekly tips on how to prepare and develop your skills in job searching, interviewing, and career advancement from PCC’s very own Courtney McClellan and Sauvik Goswami. Each week is a new topic.

Want Courtney and Sauvik to talk about a specific career topic on next week’s show?

Watch episode 5 on Personal Branding and drop a comment to let us know what things YOU want to hear our couch crusaders cover in future episodes (and please don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with #C2C #uiowa)!

Navigating COVID-19 while Job & Internship Searching

During this time of uncertainty, we realize many students have questions related to both employment and graduate school plans.  For others, class registration also brings questions about major and career decision-making.  We also know some are dealing with delayed, canceled or rescinded internship or full-time job offers.

The Pomerantz Career Center and many others are here to help.

 

Iowa Logo with Pomerantz Career Center written below

 

Drop deadline is Friday, May 8

Jennifer Blair

The drop deadline for semester-long classes is this Friday, May 8. 

The drop deadline normally occurs in the 10th week of the semester, but this extended date was provided to better serve students in the unique circumstances of this semester.

For this semester only, the drop deadline is also the deadline to withdraw from your entire Iowa schedule.  More information about that is here.  If you are considering a complete withdrawal, please reach out to your academic advisor as soon as possible. 

What is the drop deadline?

  • The drop deadline is the date by which you can drop a course without seeking Dean’s permission.  You need to fully complete the drop of a course in MyUI by 11:59pm on Friday, May 8.
  • After this day, a drop may only be processed with a Dean’s authorization, which requires a petition showing extraordinary circumstances.  Academic performance is not considered an extraordinary cause for dropping a course after the drop deadline.
  • Courses that last for less than a full semester likely have different drop deadlines.  Please see the Registrar’s Course Calendar for specific course dates.

Be sure to get permissions early if you need them!
When you initiate the drop process for your course in MyUI, you will also be told if you need permission(s) to drop the course (such as advisor or ISSS).  These permissions, if required, must be requested by 4:00pm on Friday, May 8.

Questions?  Please reach out to your academic advisor this week with questions about dropping.

 

 

 

Pass/Nonpass: Important Information and Updates

Jennifer Blair

Important reminders and updates about the Pass/Nonpass grading option this semester:

  1. The deadline to make your P/NP decisions is THIS Friday, May 8th at 11:59pm.  You make your selections on MyUI.
  2. There WILL be a process for you to change your decision after you see your final grade.  The UPO is developing a form that will be on the Tippie website for students to go back after their final grade is posted to either switch to the grade OR switch to the P/NP.
    • Please do not wait to see your final grade to make your decision.  Make your decision by the May 8 deadline with the information you have at that point, and only complete the form if you find this was not the correct decision for you.
    • The form to request a change should be submitted by Tuesday, May 26.

Other P/NP reminders:

  • Tippie’s FAQ page is your best resource for many questions about P/NP grading for Tippie students.
  • The University created a helpful guide to making your selection.
  • C- or higher is a Pass on the P/NP scale.
  • You have a GPA calculator on MyUI.

If you have questions on P/N, please review the links in this post. If your questions are not answered here, please reach out to your academic advisor.

Got a question for Tippie’s embedded therapist? Zoom into Let’s Talk, Hawks!

Kristin Wurster

Let’s Talk, Hawks! is a drop-in, one-on-one consultation service offered by UCS. At this time, you can speak individually (over Zoom) with Tippie’s embedded therapist, engage in problem-solving, learn about useful resources, or ask questions about counseling.

Tuesdays through Zoom
7:00-8:00 pm
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/850294424
Meeting ID: 850 294 424
Therapist: Kristin Wurster, Ph.D.

Please note, Let’s Talk, Hawks! consultations are:

  • First come, first serve – no appointments needed
  • Brief – up to 15 minutes
  • No information is collected and kept about you, and there is no paperwork to be completed
  • Not counseling or a crisis service

 

Pappajohn Business Building exterior.is available from the Communications Team

Want to help your advisor before finals week?

Undergraduate Program Office

The Tippie Undergraduate Program Office wants to hear from you!

In order to review and improve the advising offered through the Undergraduate Program Office, please take 5 minutes to fill out a brief survey.

https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Xfh73mKIgTO2sR

Deadline to complete is next Friday, May 16.

Your feedback is anonymous and will remain confidential; the data will be reviewed in summary form and will be used to help the Undergraduate Program Office evaluate student needs and areas of improvement.

Thank you; we value your opinions.

Additional Financial Help because of COVID-19- CARES Act

Danielle Dion

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund application (CARES Act)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) that provides emergency funding to higher education for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Through the CARES Act, University of Iowa Student Financial Aid has grant funding of $8.315 million available to assist UI students experiencing financial difficulties related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.

To be eligible for this assistance, students must:

  • Meet Title IV eligibility requirements
  • Demonstrate a financial hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic; and
  • Have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
    • Eligible students who have not filed the FAFSA and have not been awarded Federal Direct Stafford Loans must file a FAFSA to be considered for this assistance.

The application form will be available on May 4 and can be accessed at that time on MyUI/Financial Aid. Login requires a HawkID and password.

If you have questions regarding eligibility, timeline, or process, visit the UI Office of Student Financial Aid website.

Students who are ineligible for this Federal grant can still be considered for support through the Dean of Students Emergency Grant.  That application is available at https://dos.uiowa.edu/assistance/student-support-initiatives/.

Considering Pass/Nonpass vs Graded Courses This Semester?

Danielle Dion

The university deadline for electing P/NP for this semester is Friday, May 8.  Check out the Tippie FAQ  here.   Not sure what you want to do?   Students admitted to the Tippie College can complete a form to make change after May 8.  The form will be available after the deadline.  Students in other colleges (e.g. Prebusiness in Liberal Arts and Sciences) should check with their collegiate office.

Get answers to your library questions on 4/30 & 5/1

Danielle Dion

 

 

Join UI Libraries staff online for practical answers to making the most of the library from a distance and avoiding potential pitfalls as the semester ends with campus closed.

  • Returning or renewing library materials?
  • Avoiding fines.
  • Doing research from off-campus.
  • Book delivery.
  • More

Send your questions to lib-disted@uiowa.edu or ask them during the sessions.

Thursday, April 30 from 2:30-3:30pm – https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/92697699385

Friday, May 1 from 11:00am – 12:00pm – https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/98080871707

 

Pat Baird, Interlibrary Loan & Delivery Services Supervisor.

Connie Wade, Circulation & User Services Librarian

Dan Gall, Distance Education Librarian

 

Contact daniel-gall@uiowa.edu for more information.

See https://bit.ly/lib-uiowa-covid-faq for more answers about using the libraries while campus is closed.

 

 

Young Alumni Board Summer Mentorship Program

Melissa Baker

The Summer Mentor Program targets Tippie students and graduating seniors (December 2019 and later) who have an internship or volunteer opportunity during the summer. The program matches students with an alum in their target industry, and, where applicable, in the same city. The mentor serves as a professional resource for the student and helps the student build their professional network in that industry and city. The program is based primarily on virtual meetings. The application is due May 13 and can be found here.

Below is a bit more information about the program:

Who are the mentors? Tippie alums working in the mentee’s target industry and, where applicable, in the same city of their internship / volunteer opportunity.

How does it help? Provides access to the Hawkeye community outside Iowa City as well as insight into careers and professional opportunities.

How does it work? The mentor will contact the mentee at the beginning of summer and will meet with them several times virtually throughout the summer.

How big of a time commitment is it? We provide guidelines and resources in the program kick-off call, touch base in the mid-summer survey, and will wrap up the program at the beginning of August. You will meet with your mentor ~3 times. This is a low to moderate time commitment.

How do I sign up? The application period is open until May 13. You will receive your match by May 22.

Career Courses Available During Early Registration

Dana Dominguez

We know you have lots of choices when it comes to courses, and we have openings in our courses for you to choose from!

 

 

 

Summer/Fall:
Career Leadership Academy Part 1 and Part 2 (LS:2002 and LS:3002) 

Fall ’20:
Major and Career Explorations (CCP:1300)

 

Graduating this semester?

Did you know the Pomerantz Career Center offers services to UI students for up to ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION? That’s right. We are here to help, and our online resources are available for a lifetime!

Check out our latest resource page to help seek employment and internships during the pandemic.

Thinking of electing Pass/Nonpass? Review these resources to help with your decision.

Jennifer Blair

The feature in MyUI to select Pass/Nonpass for each of your spring courses is now operational in MyUI.

As you decide whether to take your courses for A-F grades or Pass/Nonpass this semester, we have two important resources to help you:

  • Tippie’s new FAQ page on Pass/Nonpass
  • This campus-wide flyer with guidance on when to choose Pass/Nonpass

Please refer to these resources and then reach out to your advisor if you have additional questions.

The deadline to select Pass/Nonpass is Friday, May 8.

And remember – you must earn a C- or better to earn a Pass!

 

Pre-Biz student with a question for a Tippie advisor? Submit query through our online form

Jennifer Blair

Are you advised by a Tippie advisor?  Please reach out to them with your questions while advising is remote.

Not advised by a Tippie advisor?  Please read on.

While the university has suspended face-to-face instruction, Tippie’s Undergraduate Program Office is conducting advising remotely. That includes our drop-in advising.

For usual advising matters (such as course planning for summer and fall), please connect with your assigned advisor according to any instructions you have received from them.

For questions that would normally be answered at Tippie’s drop-in hours, Tippie advisors are available to assist remotely by email or phone. Advisors can help with:
• Registration-related questions, such as permission for Tippie-restricted courses
• Admission to the Tippie College

Please complete this form to briefly set out your question.

An advisor will be in touch with you shortly to answer your question.

Pappajohn Business Building

Want to get admitted to Tippie?

Lindsey Aldrich

For students seeking fall 2020 admission to Tippie, follow these three easy steps:

  1. Review the admission criteria, and see your advisor or contact Mike if you have any questions.
  2. Apply to Tippie by Friday, May 1 via the Change of College Application on MyUI.
  3. Ensure transcripts for any transfer courses are received by the Office of Admissions by June 15.

Note: courses taken during the summer session may not be used to meet admission criteria for fall.

For students seeking spring 2021 admission to Tippie there will be some changes, but you can still follow these easy steps:

  1. Review the admission criteria, and see your advisor or contact Mike if you have any questions.
  2. NEW! Apply to Tippie by Tuesday, September 1 via the Change of College Application on MyUI. You can apply now for spring 2021 to ensure you meet the deadline and we encourage you to do so.
  3. NEW! Complete the Pre-Admission Requirement (PAR). The Pre-Admission Requirement (PAR) consists of two mandatory sessions. The first session is a large-group information session, and the second is a small group session more focused on your course planning. Dates will be announced in early August. Admissions will cancel the applications of students who fail to complete the Pre-Admission Requirement (PAR).
  4. Ensure transcripts for any transfer courses are received by the Office of Admissions by January 10.

Note: courses taken during the winter session may not be used to meet admission criteria for spring.

Contact Mike with any admissions-related questions.