Category Archives: Major memos

Countdown to Graduation 2019!

Action Item, Checklists, FAQ, Graduation, Graduation Awards, Information Session, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos

Graduation Checklist

Here are the key things you need to do for graduation! If you have done them all, you are ready to go!

1. Diploma Application. Not sure you have done this? You can check on SSOL to see! If not, complete and submit this form ASAP!
2. University Commencement Registration. You must register to attend and get tickets (up to 2) for the University ceremony – – Deadline: Friday, May 3.
3. Journalism Graduation Registration. You must complete this form to register and get tickets (up to 3) for the Journalism ceremony – Deadline: Sunday, April 14.

Other items that must be completed before you can participate in graduation

  1. Awards. Submit any suitable assignments for year-end awards consideration – Deadline: Monday, April 29, noon.
  2. Assessment. All M.S. and M.A. students must have submitted all the required assignments to the Assessment System– Deadline: Friday, May 17.
  3. Equipment fines & returns. All fines must be paid by May 8. All equipment must be returned by Monday, May 6.
  4. Empty locker. Lockers must be emptied out by Friday, May 17.
  1. Federal Loan Exit Interview. All students whose financial aid packages include federal loans are required to complete an exit interview with Student Financial Services via SSOL – Deadline: May 10.
  2. Account Holds. Please check SSOL to see if you have any HOLDS that will prevent you from receiving a diploma – Deadline: May 10.
  3. Cap & Gown. Academic regalia are worn only for University Commencement, not the Journalism School ceremony. Get yours at the Columbia Bookstore–  – Deadline: May 10.

Things to think about

  1. Does your family have a place to stay? If not, check out these ideas!
  2. Do any of your family members need a disability accommodation? For University Commencement, please contact access@columbia.edu. For the Journalism School, please contact Julie Pozo-Cepeda at jp3907@columbia.edu  –Deadline: May 3.
  3. Are you a veteran? Those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to wear a red/white/blue cord to their graduation ceremonies. To request your cord, please send an email to veterans@columbia.edu – Deadline: Friday, May 3.
  4. ColumbiaYou is the human story of Columbia University in the City of New York, told by the heart of Columbia – its people. It’s Columbia seen through You. Join the story by joining and submitting what Columbia means to You.

Summer 2017 – Master’s Project Submission Instructions

Action Item, FAQ, M.S. Program, Major memos, Master's Project, Part-time Students

TO: M.S. Students completing the Master’s Project this summer
FROM: Sheila Coronel, Dean of Academic Affairs
RE: Instructions on Submitting Your M.S. Master’s Projects

The deadline for submitting your finished Master’s Project is Friday, September 1, at 10 a.m.

We will begin accepting completed projects as of Monday, August 21.

All projects must be submitted to Chanel Roche and Evelyn Corchado in 207A.

You will be required to sign your name on the Master’s Project submission log when you turn in your final project. Only those students who received a formal extension from your faculty adviser and the Dean of Students Office have permission to miss this deadline.

There are multiple sections of the submission instructions. The portion marked General Instructions applies to all students. There are also sections with specific additional instructions for Hybrid/Video, Hybrid/Photo and Audio projects.

All Master’s Projects must be submitted to the Assessment System!

General Instructions:
Please submit your piece (and any other materials as specified by your type of project) in a 9 by 12-inch envelope (which can be purchased at the bookstore or across the street at the stationery shop). Label the envelope with your name, your class year, the title of your project and the name of your Master’s Project adviser. These copies will be turned over to the library.

Please submit the final version of your project to your adviser(s) via email or hard copy as stipulated by the adviser (Additional instructions below for hybrid projects).

This final version of your project will be available in the Columbia Library, so it must conform to the specific formatting guidelines.

Formatting: Margins and Numbers: The print version must be double-spaced on one side of white paper, leaving a 1½- inch margin on the left-hand side and a 1-inch margin on all other sides. Pages must be numbered. No binding or staples, please.

Title Page: Include a separate title page with the following information: Your name, class year, the title of your project, the name of your master’s adviser, and, at the bottom of the page in the center, add:

Copyright
Susie JSchooler (name of student)
2017

Source List: Submit a complete source list for your project at the end of your project. If you are not certain about the best way to cite a source, consult with your adviser. Be aware that source lists and your entire project, including the “P.S.” portion, will be available for reading and copying by all Journalism School library visitors. If you have confidentiality concerns about sources (i.e. names, phone numbers, personal addresses, etc.), you are responsible for removing the source list from the copy submitted to the Dean of Students Office for the library.

Post Script: At the end of your project, include a first-person narrative describing how you discovered, researched and reported your story. This will help future students see what goes into the making of a successful master’s project. This “P.S.” should be included with all copies of your project after the source list, and should run no longer than 1,000 words. Remember that this post script will be available along with your project in the library.

Hybrid/Video Project Instructions
•One copy of your print piece per the instructions above to the Dean of Students Office.
•Please e-mail final copy of your project to your print and video advisers. Ask your print adviser if he or she wants a hard copy as well. Include Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One thumb drive of the video portion of your project.
•Provide a second thumb drive directly to your video adviser and a third to your print adviser. Label all your thumb drives and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser). We suggest the video format to be an mp4 video file with an H.264 codec. It’s easy to export in Premiere and fits on most thumb drives.

Hybrid/Photo Project Instructions
•One copy of your print piece per the instructions above for print projects.
•Please e-mail one final copy of your project to your adviser. Ask your adviser if he or she also wants a hard copy. Include a Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One thumb drive of either your audio slideshow or jpgs. If your project includes both, please submit a separate thumb drive for each presentation.
•Provide a second thumb drive (s) directly to your adviser. Label all your thumb drives and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser).

Audio Project Instructions
• One copy of your script formatted according to the Columbia Script Template for the Dean of Students Office, email a second to the adviser, plus a hard copy to the adviser if he/she requests it. Be sure the title includes _final. Include a Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One copy of your final project as a .wav file and an .mp3 file on a thumb drive for the Dean of Students Office, and a second for your adviser. Be sure to label your thumb drive on the outside with complete project information (author, title, advisor).
•Send your adviser a copy of the .wav file via dropbox or wetransfer. .

Audio/Print Hybrid Instructions
•One hard copy of your print piece per the instructions above for print projects plus a hard copy of your audio script, formatted to the Columbia Script Template. Please e-mail one final copy of your print piece and your audio script to your adviser.
•One thumb drive with your both a .wav file and a .mp3 version of your audio piece for Dean of Students Office, and a second for your adviser. Label all thumb drives on the outside with complete project information (author, title, adviser).
•Send with your adviser a copy of the final .wav file (either by dropbox or wetransfer)

Personal Copy: We strongly encourage you to keep a copy of your project for yourself. Neither the Journalism School nor the Journalism Library is able to provide on-demand copies of your work.

Congratulations!

EXCITING ACTION ITEMS: Graduation 2017

Action Item, Checklists, FAQ, Graduation, Graduation Awards, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos

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Dear Graduating Students,

Graduation is just two months away!

To get you ready, we have prepared a Graduation Handbook with everything you need to know!

In addition, we will be holding four information sessions at which you can ask any questions you still have:

•Wednesday, April 5, 1-2 p.m. – Stabile Student Center
•Tuesday, April 11, 4-5 p.m. – Stabile Student Center
•Thursday, April 20, 1-2 p.m. – Stabile Student Center
•Tuesday, April 25, 6-7 p.m. – Stabile Student Center

And finally here is a checklist of items you need to do or think about before graduation!

 

Major Memo from the Office of University Life: Affirming protection for CU Community

Campus Services, Community Citizenship, Major memos, University Life

Affirming protection for transgender students and other Columbia community members

At a time when the federal government has withdrawn important protections for transgender students, it is ever more important to reiterate Columbia’s own policy: All students, faculty, staff and visitors should use whichever restroom is most consistent with their gender identity.

For many transgender and gender non-binary individuals, choosing which bathroom to enter is neither easy nor obvious. Each can present distinct concerns that most others do not face when going to the restroom.

Against this backdrop, the federal policy change has generated heightened concern among LGBTQ+ members of our own community as well as among allies and advocates both at Columbia and across the country.

For this reason, we will underscore Columbia’s commitment to protecting restroom access by posting temporary signs around campus that reiterate our policy. A map of gender-neutral restrooms is accessible on the University home page under “maps” and on the University Life app under campus services.

Because the now-withdrawn federal guidance also addressed other issues of importance for transgender students, I want to reiterate, too, that Columbia is fully committed to maintaining our “preferred name” option for CUID cards and to prohibiting discrimination against transgender students in all aspects of campus life, from housing to classrooms to extracurricular activities.

There are many resources and services available to LGBTQ+ students and allies at Columbia. Please visit the University Life website (Inclusion and Diversity) to learn more. For more information on the federal policy changes, The National Center for Transgender Equality has produced a helpful FAQ on the Withdrawal of Federal Guidance for Transgender Students.

At a time when many hard-won protections and policies are under scrutiny and challenge, our diversity is among our important – indeed, fundamental – institutional values, as our Nondiscrimination Policy affirms.

With a continuing commitment to all in our University community.

Suzanne B. Goldberg
Executive Vice President for University Life

Spring 2017 – Master’s Project Submission Instructions

Action Item, FAQ, M.S. Program, Major memos, Master's Project

TO: M.S. Students completing the Master’s Project this spring
FROM: Sheila Coronel, Dean of Academic Affairs
RE: Instructions on Submitting Your M.S. Master’s Projects

The deadline for submitting your finished Master’s Project is Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m.

We will begin accepting completed projects as of Friday, March 3.

All projects must be submitted to Chanel Roche and Evelyn Corchado in 207A.

You will be required to sign your name on the Master’s Project submission log when you turn in your final project. Only those students who received a formal extension from your faculty adviser and the Dean of Students Office have permission to miss this deadline.

There are multiple sections of the submission instructions. The portion marked General Instructions applies to all students. There are also sections with specific additional instructions for Hybrid/Video, Hybrid/Photo and Audio projects.

All Master’s Projects must be submitted to the Assessment System!

General Instructions:
Please submit your piece (and any other materials as specified by your type of project) in a 9 by 12-inch envelope (which can be purchased at the bookstore or across the street at the stationery shop). Label the envelope with your name, your class year, the title of your project and the name of your Master’s Project adviser. These copies will be turned over to the library.

Please submit the final version of your project to your adviser(s) via email or hard copy as stipulated by the adviser (Additional instructions below for hybrid projects).

This final version of your project will be available in the Columbia Library, so it must conform to the specific formatting guidelines.

Formatting: Margins and Numbers: The print version must be double-spaced on one side of white paper, leaving a 1½- inch margin on the left-hand side and a 1-inch margin on all other sides. Pages must be numbered. No binding or staples, please.

Title Page: Include a separate title page with the following information: Your name, class year, the title of your project, the name of your master’s adviser, and, at the bottom of the page in the center, add:

Copyright
Susie JSchooler (name of student)
2017

Source List: Submit a complete source list for your project at the end of your project. If you are not certain about the best way to cite a source, consult with your adviser. Be aware that source lists and your entire project, including the “P.S.” portion, will be available for reading and copying by all Journalism School library visitors. If you have confidentiality concerns about sources (i.e. names, phone numbers, personal addresses, etc.), you are responsible for removing the source list from the copy submitted to the Dean of Students Office for the library.

Post Script: At the end of your project, include a first-person narrative describing how you discovered, researched and reported your story. This will help future students see what goes into the making of a successful master’s project. This “P.S.” should be included with all copies of your project after the source list, and should run no longer than 1,000 words. Remember that this post script will be available along with your project in the library.

Hybrid/Video Project Instructions
•One copy of your print piece per the instructions above to the Dean of Students Office.
•Please e-mail final copy of your project to your print and video advisers. Ask your print adviser if he or she wants a hard copy as well. Include Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One thumb drive of the video portion of your project.
•Provide a second thumb drive directly to your video adviser and a third to your print adviser. Label all your thumb drives and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser). We suggest the video format to be an mp4 video file with an H.264 codec. It’s easy to export in Premiere and fits on most thumb drives.

Hybrid/Photo Project Instructions
•One copy of your print piece per the instructions above for print projects.
•Please e-mail one final copy of your project to your adviser. Ask your adviser if he or she also wants a hard copy. Include a Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One thumb drive of either your audio slideshow or jpgs. If your project includes both, please submit a separate thumb drive for each presentation.
•Provide a second thumb drive (s) directly to your adviser. Label all your thumb drives and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser).

Audio Project Instructions
• One copy of your script formatted according to the Columbia Script Template for the Dean of Students Office, email a second to the adviser, plus a hard copy to the adviser if he/she requests it. Be sure the title includes _final. Include a Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One copy of your final project as a .wav file and an .mp3 file on a thumb drive for the Dean of Students Office, and a second for your adviser. Be sure to label your thumb drive on the outside with complete project information (author, title, advisor).
•Send your adviser a copy of the .wav file via dropbox or wetransfer. .

Audio/Print Hybrid Instructions
•One hard copy of your print piece per the instructions above for print projects plus a hard copy of your audio script, formatted to the Columbia Script Template. Please e-mail one final copy of your print piece and your audio script to your adviser.
•One thumb drive with your both a .wav file and a .mp3 version of your audio piece for Dean of Students Office, and a second for your adviser. Label all thumb drives on the outside with complete project information (author, title, adviser).
•Send with your adviser a copy of the final .wav file (either by dropbox or wetransfer)

Personal Copy: We strongly encourage you to keep a copy of your project for yourself. Neither the Journalism School nor the Journalism Library is able to provide on-demand copies of your work.

Congratulations!

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL POLICY

Action Item, FAQ, Major memos, Master's Project, Master's Project Grants, PhD, Safety/Security

Dear Students:

I am writing to remind you that Columbia University has an International Travel Planning Policy that applies to students/fellows/faculty/staff who travel abroad for purposes related to the University, such as class trips, conferences, research or reporting for class papers, projects or dissertations.

This policy is intended to allow the University to follow the movement of student, faculty and others officially conducting University business abroad so we are prepared to provide you with assistance if needed. As stated on the University site: “Columbia University supports and encourages travel by individuals whose educational, research, or occupational activities are international in scope. At the same time, the University seeks to reduce risk to travelers and the University by encouraging thorough preparation and common-sense practices while abroad.”

The steps below are required of everyone who will be conducting reporting outside of the U.S.

1. Review the information and follow the steps detailed on the Columbia Global Travel Page.

2. Register your trip and itinerary with ISOS (Deadline December 14 for winter break travel)

3. Register your trip with the Journalism School Dean of Students Office (Deadline December 14 for winter break travel)

* Students who fail to register are ineligible for travel grants and lose their eligibility to submit receipts for grant based reimbursements.

* Students who fail to register will also be in violation of Columbia University policy and subject to disciplinary action.

ACTION ITEM – Review your schedule for next week

Action Item, Fall only, M.S. Program, Major memos
Dear M.S. Students,
Because the dates in SSOL can be confusing, I am writing to clarify your schedules for next week.
Please note there are no new classes meeting for the first time on Monday, 10/24 or Tuesday, 10/25.  Classes that began in September and are continuing through the semester will meet as usual.
START OCTOBER 26 (Wednesday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 004 ART OF THE PROFILE Span, Paula W
JOURJ6010 008 FEATURE WRITING Padawer, Ruth W
JOURJ6010 009 FEATURE WRITING Stabiner, Karen W
JOURJ6010 011 NARRATIVE NEWS FEATURES Isabel, Lonnie W
JOURJ6010 014 RISE AND FALL STORY Coll, Steve W
JOURJ6010 017 STORYTELLING FOR THE EAR: Alarcon, Daniel W
JOURJ6010 020 800 WORDS Coyne, Kevin W
JOURJ6015 006 DATA I McGregor, Susan W
JOURJ6015 009 PHOTO I Chin, Alan W
JOURJ6015 016 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Tu, Duy Linh W
JOURJ6018 005 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Ornstein, Charles W
START OCTOBER 27 (Thursday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 010 FEATURE WRITING Tsiantar, Doris R
JOURJ6010 012 NARRATIVE WRITING Shapiro, Michael R
JOURJ6010 013 NARRATIVE WRITING Weiner, Jonathan R
JOURJ6010 018 NARRATIVES OF INVI CITY Bruder, Jessica R
JOURJ6010 019 WRITING WITH STYLE Benedict, Helen R
JOURJ6010 021 WRITING WITH DATA Cohen, Sarah R
JOURJ6013 001 AUDIENCE & ENGAGEMENT Teeter, Adam R
JOURJ6015 007 DATA II Hansen, Mark R
JOURJ6015 008 PHOTO I Kamber, Michael R
JOURJ6015 013 VIDEO I BCAST Roth, Jamie R
JOURJ6018 006 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Ornstein, Charles R
START OCTOBER 28 (Friday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6016 009 BUSINESS Grueskin, William F
JOURJ6016 010 ETHICS Cobb, William F
JOURJ6016 011 HISTORY John, Richard F
JOURJ6016 012 LAW Karle, Stuart F
JOURJ6016 013 BUSINESS Grueskin, William F
JOURJ6016 014 ETHICS Solomon, Alisa F
JOURJ6016 015 HISTORY Tucher, Andie F
JOURJ6016 016 LAW Freeman, George F
START OCTOBER 29 (Saturday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6015 012 VIDEO I BCAST Bourin, Lennart S
JOURJ6015 014 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Surowicz, Simon S
START OCTOBER 31 (Monday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 003 ART OF THE PROFILE Bennet, John M
JOURJ6010 005 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL NEWS Herman, Tom M
JOURJ6010 006 DEADLINE WRITING Singer, Amy M
JOURJ6015 003 AUDIO I Donahue, Kerry M
JOURJ6015 005 DATA I McGregor, Susan M
JOURJ6015 007 DATA II Hansen, Mark M
JOURJ6015 010 PHOTO II Berman, Nina M
JOURJ6015 011 VIDEO I BCAST Maxfield, Jennifer M
JOURJ6018 003 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Weber, Tracy M
START NOVEMBER 1 (Tuesday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 007 WRITING TRUE STORIES Hancock, Lynnell T
JOURJ6010 015 OFF THE NEWS Hoyt, Michael T
JOURJ6010 016 STORYTELLING FOR THE EAR: Cooper, Ann T
JOURJ6015 004 AUDIO I Donahue, Kerry T
JOURJ6015 015 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Tu, Duy Linh T
JOURJ6015 017 VIDEO II DOC/WEB West, Betsy T
JOURJ6018 004 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Kissinger, Meg T

MISS REPRESENTATION

Action Item, Columbia Events, Community Citizenship, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos, Safety/Security, SVR

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Miss Representation is a 2011 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom

It explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of cis-gendered women in influential positions by circulating limited and often disparaging portrayals of women.

This screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion led by SVR staff and volunteers.

Tue, October 18, 2016

6-9pm; Lecture Hall

RSVP: http://bit.ly/SRI_Journ2

Attending this event will satisfy the

2016-2017 Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative

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Supporting Someone Who Has Experienced Intimate Partner Violence

Action Item, Columbia Events, Community Citizenship, Deans' Events, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos, Safety/Security, SVR

 

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Examine the behaviors and warning signs that may indicate an unhealthy or abusive relationship and understand how to gauge and take next steps if a relationship becomes violent. Participants will also learn how to effectively support someone who is in an abusive relationship.

Led by Sexual Violence Response staff and volunteers.

Thursday
October 13
6 p.m.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/SRI_Jour2

Attending this event will satisfy the
2016-2017 Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative

ACTION ITEM: Immunization Compliance

Getting Things Done, Healthcare Issues, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos

Dear New Students:

Welcome to the Journalism School! We look forward to meeting you soon! We will be in touch later in June about registration and mandatory orientation.

Right now, I am writing to notify you about something you must do before we will be able to register you for classes.

New York State public health law requires that all students document immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), as well as document that they either have received the Meningitis vaccine or have declined to receive it.

All students must be in compliance with these laws before being registered for classes.  Detailed information and instructions are available at http://health.columbia.edu/students/immunization-compliance-requirements/immunization-compliance-requirements

Please act as soon as possible to supply Health Services with the required documentation.  Please do not send me or anyone else at the Journalism School your health records.  Only Health Services can certify that you are cleared and can be registered.

The deadline for completion of this task is May 11 for new part-time students and July 1 for all new full-time students !  We will be unable to register you for classes without your having submitted this documentation.

Please DO NOT contact my office with questions about this requirement, you must contact Health Services at (212) 854-7210 with any questions regarding immunization compliance. Alternately, send email to immunizationcompliance@columbia.edu

Thanks!