Category Archives: Getting Things Done

WORKSHOP: Intimate Partner Violence

Getting Things Done, Healthcare Issues, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Part-time Students, PhD

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in this workshop will fulfill the University Life Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship requirement

Intimate Partner Violence: Understanding Power & Control and Giving Support
Tuesday, December 1, 2:00 – 3:30 P.M. in Alfred Lerner Hall, Room 569

A significant number of individuals have been impacted by intimate partner violence, either directly or indirectly. Recognizing controlling behaviors in a relationship can be difficult- it is important for students to be aware of warning signs that a relationship may become abusive and understand how to gauge next steps in the event that a relationship becomes violent. During this interactive workshop, participants examine the behaviors that may be indicators of an unhealthy or abusive relationship and learn about ways to effectively support someone who is in an abusive relationship. Please note that this workshop is only for Graduate Students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Participation in this workshop will fulfill the University Life Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship requirement. RSVP is required.

Announcement: new office locations for health services (Columbia Health)

Counseling/Psychological Services, Getting Things Done, Healthcare Issues

Alice! Health Promotion,

Student Health Insurance and Immunization Compliance Offices: John Jay Hall, 3rd floor

 

Alice! Health Promotion, Student Health Insurance and Immunization Compliance offices will move to the 3rd floor of John Jay Hall. The Gay Health Advocacy Project (GHAP) and Medical Services laboratory remain on the 3rd floor.  The central location in John Jay aligns these critical health operations with Medical Services and helps to streamline the student experience.  This change is Effective Wednesday, August 19th.       

 

Columbia Health Administration: 423 West 120th Street, Suite 107 

 

In order to make better use of space properly devoted to direct student services, Columbia Health Administration has relocated to 423 West 120th Street, between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive. Offices include my office—Associate Vice President and Medical Director, Dr. Samuel Seward–as well as the Columbia Health Business, Systems, and Information Technology teams. This move is effective Thursday, August 13th.

 

Counseling and Psychological Services Expanded Clinical Offices: Lerner Hall, 5th floor

 

In response to growing and evolving student needs, Counseling and Psychological Services has added clinical staff and will expand its operations to the 5th floor of Lerner Hall. Clinician offices will be located in the space formerly occupied by the Alice! Health Promotion, Student Health Insurance and Immunization Compliance offices. Counseling and Psychological Services offices also remain on the 8th floor of Lerner. Students will continue to check in at the main desk on Lerner 8 and will be directed to the 5th floor if applicable.   The 5th floor CPS offices will come on line at the outset of the fall semester. 

Medical Services: John Jay Hall, 4th floor

 

Renovations to the Medical Services space are now complete and all patient services, including routine and urgent care, will be conveniently located on the 4th floor of John Jay.   The completion of this important renovation project reflects our commitment to quality and comprehensive health care services for Columbia students on the Morningside Campus.  This redesigned service model is effective Monday, August 17th. 

 

Disability Services remains in Wien and Bard Halls.

 

Sexual Violence Response remains in Lerner, Hewitt and Bard Halls.   

 

Please visit the Columbia Health website for a full list of our hours and locations, www.health.columbia.edu

Instructions for Viewing Course Evaluations

Getting Things Done, Preparing for the School, Registration, Tips, Useful Websites

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING COURSE EVALUATIONS IN COURSEWORKS

STEP 1:   Log into OLD CourseWorks at https://courseworks.columbia.edu/welcome/ using UNI and password

STEP 2:   In the upper right hand corner, click VIEWABLE COURSES

STEP 3:   Under Search Viewable Courses, click Search for Evaluations

STEP 4:

  • Type in the last name of the Instructor you are interested in.
  • Under School Name, scroll to Graduate School of Journalism.
  • Under Department Name, scroll to Journalism.
  • Click on Show Instructor Evaluations.
  • Click submit.

STEP 5:    A list of courses will appear. Once you have selected a course click on Click Here at the left of the screen under Evaluation.

STEP 6:   Past evaluations from the course selected will appear. Click on one of the links and you can view that semester’s evaluation of the course.

See example: Screen shot 2015-07-10 at 11.30.32 AM

Finding Your PID

Getting Things Done, Newly-admitted students, Preparing for the School, Tips, Useful Websites

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PID)

You have been assigned a unique personal ID number that will be used around campus to identify you as a Columbia University student. This is your Student Identification Number or what we call your “PID #”. It is a ten digit ID number that begins with the letter “C”.

You can view your PID # by logging on to Student Services Online (SSOL) at https://ssol.columbia. edu

Please keep this number handy. In the future you will need to reference this number on all Columbia University documents (like registration, loans, etc.)

ACTION ITEM: Submitting Diploma Applications

Action Item, Applications, FAQ, Getting Things Done, Graduation, Knight Bagehot, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Part-time Students, PhD

Dear Students,

Degrees are awarded in October, February and May

If you plan to graduate in February or May of 2017, you need to submit a diploma application now!

Every candidate, regardless of graduation date, is invited to participate in the May Commencement ceremony that coincides with, or follows, completion of degree requirements.

This link – http://bit.ly/CU_DipApp will provide you with a pdf document that you may complete online, save to your computer, and then attach in an e-mail to mailto:diplomas@columbia.edu

If you are unable to save the completed form, you may print it and fax it to
212-854-8747.

Alternately you may mail it or hand deliver it to:

Diploma Division
Office of the Registrar
Columbia University
210 Kent Hall, MC 9202
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

Please Note The Following:

  • Doctoral and M. Phil candidates should follow instructions from the GSAS Dissertation Office (link is external) instead.  (Note: Doctoral students must deposit their dissertation at least a week before the conferral date in order to graduate.)
  • You may check the status of your degree application in SSOL. Please
    note that during peak times, it may take a week for your status to be
    updated in SSOL after you submit your application.
  • Knight Bagehots must complete this form! Spencer Fellows do not need to complete this form.  The 3rd semester doc students should not complete the form at this time.

Spring Prep Briefing with the Deans

Deans' Events, Getting Things Done, M.S. Program, Spring Prep

WHEN/WHERE:

Monday, Nov 10,  1:00-2:00pm – World Room

Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:00-6:00pm – Stabile Student Center

 

WHAT WILL BE COVERED:

Rest of the Fall

  • Fall evaluations of students (mid-term and final)
  • Fall grades
  • Fall evaluations of courses by students (FT via Reporting; PT via link)
  • Diploma applications
  • Honors in Class
  • Winter Break
  • Assessment

 

Spring Planning

  • Spring course types: S&Ps & Modules
  • Spring schedule
  • Application classes
  • Add/Drop

 

Graduation Preview

  • Grading
  • Honors
  • Awards

 

Key Dates

  • Spring Preview (aka Dog & Pony Show): Tuesday, November 18, Lecture Hall
  • Spring MS Registration: December 1, 2014
  • Winter Break: December 14 through January 19

 

MAJOR MEMO: Registration Instructions

Fall only, Getting Things Done, M.S. Program, Major memos, Registration

Dear Students,

Below are links to pdfs of the instructions for registration on Monday, July 14.

There are a number of tasks to do in advance of the registration appointment, so please read this document carefully and take action ASAP.

Please be certain to read the correct instructions.  There is a memo for FULL-TIME students and one for PART-TIME students.