Thank you, Joanna!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by lkp1

We’ve been seeing a lot of Blue PAA shirts around campus… way to show off your advising pride!!!

In light of our new shirts, we would like to showcase Joanna Luo, fellow PAA at McMurtry College, for her work on our new PAA logo. For those of you who are new to the PAA program, we were logo-less until Joanna took on the project to give our organization a proper header. On behalf of the PAA program, we would like to give Joanna a hearty thanks for her design and her desire to fill a gap in the PAA program by making us a logo.

And a big thanks to all our PAAs who are sporting our new shirts around campus! Way to advertise us and look good while doing it 😉

Here’s a picture of our O-Week PAAs sporting their O-Week PAA shirts in white… the Yearlong PAA shirts are navy with a white and gray PAA logo!

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Sid Summer Internship and Research Opportunities Fair 2011

Posted on October 25, 2011 by scloots

Sid’s PAAs and Fellows are hosting a fair about summer internships and research opportunities this Wednesday (10/26) at 9 pm.

With deadlines for summer internships and research opportunities quickly approaching, there is no better way to learn about how to apply and how to find these opportunities than through your fellow Sidizens. We have people who have gone abroad, done research at Rice or other universities, interned with companies or the government, received service fellowships, and more!

 

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Who do I go to?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by scloots

Many students, faculty and staff get confused between the functions of PAAs and Academic Fellows or Mentors. Although, the two groups often work in collaboration, they also have separate functions and purposes in the college. This chart should help delineate the differences and similarities between the two roles. 

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Congrats to our October PAAs of the Month!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by scloots

Special congrats to our October PAAs of the month: Matthew Diasio, Sid Richardson & Rebecca McKinnell, McMurtry!

 

“Matt is one of the most passionate and active PAAs at Sid, and probably on campus. He consistently thinks of ideas to improve the PAA system, and more importantly, to improve his peers’ access to advising not only about classes, but other future endeavors – Matt was the impetus for Sid’s first annual Summer Internship Fair last fall. He is a stellar PAA whose excitement about providing academic advice is evident through his continual efforts, novel suggestions, and persistent pursuit to help others with any circumstance, academically or not.”
-Sachin Allahabadi, Sid Richardson ‘13

 

“During O-Week Rebecca went above and beyond the call of duty in all tasks. She is an excellent PAL and is a huge encouragement to new students. People on her floor frequently visit her room, which she keeps unlocked, with a cute designated “PAA corner” inside with candies. Rebecca is approachable, outgoing, kind, organized, and responsible. Her energy is contagious to the other new PAAs. I can tell that she is very invested and her energy encourages others to care about academic advising.” –Emily Pyle, McMurtry ‘12

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Spotlight: PAA of the Month

Posted on October 10, 2011 by scloots

In attempt to recognize our stellar PAAs more than just once a year, the Office of Academic Advising is asking for your help in nominating fellow PAAs who have done exceptional work in academic advising at your college or with your team.  Two PAAs will be selected per month and will be recognized online and on the OAA bulletin board.

Stay tuned for this month’s outstanding PAAs!

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Martel PAAs!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by scloots

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Hanszen PAAs!

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2nd PAA Meeting Minutes- 9/29/11

Posted on September 30, 2011 by scloots

International Programs

Follow Rice International Programs on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RiceInternationalPrograms

Stay tuned for our new website!  http://abroad.rice.edu

Step One This informative online video presentation serves as the introductory overview of study abroad, covering essential topics.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FDEfONZQQU

Rice-approved programs allow you to continue your academic learning in the context of another culture and earn credit toward your degree as well as maintaining eligibility for financial aid and retaining your Rice student status. There are over 150 Rice-approved programs in 68 countries for you to choose from during the academic year, semester or summer terms.

Financial Aid & Scholarships If you qualify for financial aid (federal aid, grants, loans, scholarships, etc.) through Rice University, your aid is transferrable to a Rice-approved study abroad program (semester or full academic year).  Rice International Programs offers a number of internal scholarships as well as promoting additional opportunities through Rice University’s Office of Fellowships and Undergraduate Research, professional/affiliate sponsored awards and external scholarships to assist students financially for their time abroad.

  • Deadlines
  • October 15 for SPRING semester study abroad
  • March 15 for SUMMER/FALL/ACADEMIC YEAR study abroad

Opportunities to Promote Study Abroad Study Abroad Ambassador Program & Study Abroad Fair Spring 2012

Academic Advising for Athletics

PAAs of the Month

  • The Office of Academic Advising needs your help to nominate fellow PAAs who have done exceptional work in academic advising at your college
  • Two PAAs will be selected per month and will be recognized online and on the OAA bulletin board

 Student Director of Peer Academic Advising Applications

  • Applications for SDPAA will go out via email next week
  • Applications will be due Monday, October 24 to scloots@rice.edu.
  • Email Stephanie (scloots@rice.edu) or Lilla (lkp1@rice.edu) if you are interested in the position or if you have any questions

Additional Information

  • T-shirts are on the way!
  • Next Meeting: October APS Workshop
  • Head PAAs: be on the lookout for a Doodle Poll for an All Head-PAA meeting
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1st PAA Meeting Minutes- 8/24/11

Posted on August 25, 2011 by scloots

 Introductions

o   Welcome Back! Lilla Pivnick, Jones ’12, will be serving as Student Director of PAAs for 2011-2012.

o   Nicole Van den Heuvel, Director of the CCD- upcoming Career Expo, September 12

o   Caroline Quenemoen, Director of Fellowships and Research- Discover Research Fair TODAY (Thursday, 6-7:30 in the Grand Hall), Fellowship/scholarship application process

o   Judy Le, Director of Leadership Rice – opportunities for LEAD classes, Summer Mentorship Experience

O-Week PAAs

o   Way to go O-week PAAs!

o   Dr. Gibson- Faculty Mentors for every O-week group on campus

o   COMM Exam- Mandatory this year, new scoring breakdown

 PALs program

Every PAA will be matched with new students as part of the PAL (Peer Academic Liaison) program. Please check in with these students every couple weeks so they know they have trusty PAA as a resource.

Announcements

o   T-Shirts- See upcoming email with order form!

o   Changes in Majors/Contact information- Check the website’s PAA list (http://www.students.rice.edu/uploadedFiles/Students/Academic_Advising/PAA%20List%2020110819.pdf) and let us know if any further updates are needed.

o   Like us on FB! Follow us on Twitter! (www.facebook.com/RiceAcademicAdvising) (http://twitter.com/#!/riceacademics)

Visibility

Talk with Head PAAs about goals and plans for the upcoming semester. Consider a study break early in the semester to introduce the group. Talk about ideas to increase visibility on campus and within your college

o   Door Signs & Posters

o   Announcements at college government meetings

o   Events within the college associated with academic advising

We’re looking forward to a great year! Thanks for all your help and service as a PAA.

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