School of Communication 5100 Brunson Drive, Wolfson Building (305) 284-5234 2015-2016 Student Advising Handbook Contents Dean’s Message & Mission Statement 2 School Administration, Staff & Faculty 4 Academic Requirements 7 Study Abroad 10 What do I do if..? 11 Financial Aid Facts 14 Camner Academic Resource Center (ARC) 16 Math Placement Information 17 University Calendar (Fall ’15/Spring ’16) 21 Final Exams Schedule (Fall ’15) 23 Class Scheduling Worksheet 25 Academic Progress Report - APR Sample 26 Dean’s Message On behalf of the faculty and staff in the School of Communication at the University of Miami, I want to say how happy I am to have you in our community. You have chosen to study communication in one of the most dynamic, international, and important cities in the world, on a campus that is among the most beautiful and inviting in the country, and in a School that is home to world class faculty and facilities. Together, we will make sure you take full advantage of all these assets.
Eva Alonso Marilyn Gonzalez Director, Undergraduate Advising Academic Advisor Advisor for Cinema & Interactive Media, Communication Studies CMP & COS (305) 284-1535 Strategic Communication CAD & CPR (305) 284-6627 Natieska Rivas Kebrina Maharaj Academic Advisor Career Services Coordinator Journalism & Media Management CBJ, CEM, CMM & CNJ (305) 284-6632 (305) 284-6631 Cristina Garcia Senior Administrative Assistant Vice Dean Dr. Paul Driscoll (305) 284-8048 Irmina Sheridan Administrative Assistant Assistant Dean Luis Herrera (305) 284-5234 Jessica Benjamini Receptionist (305) 284-5234 School of Communication Staff Members Sheyla Asencios Donor Relatiions Coordinator 305-284-8476 Wolfson 2005 Cristina Baldor Business Operations Sr. Manager 305-284-2197 Wolfson 2039 Gabriel Brackman Webmaster 305-284-5957 CIB 5051-A Carolyn Castro Office Manager Cinema & Interactive Media 305-284-6902 Wolfson 4028 Jackie Corea Building Facility Coordinator 305-284-1147 Wolfson 1003 Trae deLellis Cosford Cinema Manager 305-284-9838 CIB 3051 Pedro Delgado Communication Technician 305-284-3696 Wolfson 1053 Gabriel Gacharna Broadcast Production Coordinator 305-284-5178 Wolfson 1011 Marcia Gumbs Secretary Technical Operations & Engineering (305) 284-2198 CIB 3051 Valory Greenman Office Manager Journalism & Media Management 305-284-5350 Wolfson 2028 Roxanne Jimenez Executive Assistant Office of the Dean 305-284-6017 Wolfson 2002 Lauren Janetos Research Support Specialist 305-284-3575 Wolfson 1020-C Shane Kinsler Production Technician Technical Operations & Engineering 305-284-3864 Wolfson 1014 Tod Landess Production Equipment Supervisor Technical Operations & Engineering 305-284-3864 Wolfson 1014 Maria Lopez Office Manager Strategic Communication 305-284-1870 Wolfson 3003 Rodovaldo Lopez Production Technician Technical Operations & Engineering 305-284-3566 LC-15 Wayne MacDonald Broadcast Engineer Technical Operations & Engineering 305- 284-5348 LC-15 Tracey McSwiney-Kallaher Program Manager
Graduate Programs 305-284-5236 Wolfson 4002 Alexis Morales Manager, Broadcast Operations 305-284-3566 Wolfson 2049 Tomas Ortiz Director Technical Operations & Engineering 305-284-6819 Wolfson 3051B Thomas Rodriguez Production Specialist Technical Operations & Engineering 305-284-3864 Wolfson 1013 Ellis Rua Secretary 305-284-5236 Wolfson 4002 Tonya Sautier Executive Director Administration & Finance 305-284-1088 Wolfson 2039 Marcia Sierra Office Manager Communication Studies 305-284-5106 Wolfson 3028 Erasmo Terrero Help Desk Technician Technical Operations & Engineering 305-284- 3694 CIB1053 Austin Thaler Communication Technician Technical Operations & Engineering 305-284-5916 Wolfson 1053 Karina Valdes Communications Manager 305-284-2091 CIB 5051-B Kesha Wimbley Sr. Administrative Assistant Graduate Programs 305-284-5236 Wolfson 4025 Brian Weinblatt Sr. Development Director 305-284-9780 Wolfson 2005 Loretta Young Administrative Assistant Reception 305-284-2265 Wolfson 1003 School of Communication Full-Time Faculty http://com.miami.edu/directory/faculty Academic Requirements For more details about these requirements please refer to your academic bulletin at Core Communication Courses COM 250 Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics Your core and survey course are determined by your communication major. Please see your academic bulletin for each program’s requirements. You must complete your core requirements with in your first three semesters (45 credit hours).
Tuition Stabilization Plan allows you to pre-pay up to four years of tuition only at the current rate. The TSP relieves students of concerns relating to future tuition increases and may also offer substantial savings in future tuition expenses. This plan does not include mandatory fees or health insurance. Tuition Guarantee Plan (Offered to 1st semester freshmen and receiving financial aid and excludes student health insurance). It is a four-year budgeting plan that allows families to plan for only tuition and mandatory fee expenses over a four-year period. Florida Prepaid. The Office of Student Accounts does receive tuition, fees, and housing payments from Third Party Sponsors and the Florida Prepaid College Program. Students must submit the necessary paperwork to setup their student account to receive these types of 3rd party payments. Veteran’s Education Benefits. The Veterans’ Affairs Certifying Official is located in the Office of the Registrar; 305-284-2294, to assist veterans and dependents of veterans who are entitled to V.A educational benefits. Office of Student Account Services: (305) 284-6430 option 5; ; Office of Financial Assistance Services – (305) 284-6641; University Center, Suite 2275, 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146; ; Office of Student Employment Services: (305) 284-6641; ; The Camner Academic Resource Center (ARC) at the University of Miami will assess your individual needs and provide strategies to help you boost reading skills, enhance time management and organization, and strengthen relationships with professors and mentors. From tutoring to workshops to consultations with a learning specialist – the Camner ARC provides support services to University of Miami students, parents, and faculty across all academic disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels. And best of all, it’s free! One-on-One Tutoring Through the Peer Tutoring program at the Camner ARC, you can receive free tutoring in almost any course taught at the University of Miami. Our trained peer tutors work with you one-on-one to help you develop a deeper understanding of your most challenging subjects. Through the Math Lab, tutoring in almost any undergraduate math course is available on a walk-in basis. Learning Specialists Students may request a one-on-one meeting with a Learning Specialist to help develop the skills needed to achieve success in their academic careers. Some of the skills covered during these appointments include time management, effective note-taking, organization, test taking, and learning strategies.
If you do not complete the required 3 hours in the Prep and Learning Module within the 6 month subscription, you will not be able to repeat the assessment. Your progress in the Prep and Learning Module will not count towards your placement score. You must complete a new placement assessment to change your ALEKS score and placement result. Freshman Math Courses & Prerequisites Effective May 1, 2015 FRESHMAN LEVEL MATHEMATICS COURSES Course Prerequisites (students must meet one of the following) MTH101 Algebra for College Students ALEKS score >= 40 Or passing grade in MTH099 MTH105 Algebra & Trigonometry ALEKS score >= 55 Or passing grade in MTH101 MTH107 Precalculus I ALEKS score >= 55 Or passing grade in MTH101 MTH108 Precalculus II ALEKS score >= 65 Or passing grade in MTH107 MTH113 Finite Mathematics ALEKS score >= 60 Math SAT score >= 630 OR Math ACT score >=28 Or passing grade in MTH101 MTH130 Introduction to Calculus ALEKS score >= 65 Math SAT score >= 630 OR Math ACT score >=28 OR AP Calculus AB score of 3 Or passing grade in MTH107 MTH140 Calculus I with Foundations A ALEKS score >= 65 Math SAT score >= 630 OR Math ACT score >=28 OR AP Calculus AB score of 3 MTH151 Calculus I for Engineers ALEKS score >= 76 Or C- or higher in MTH105 or MTH108 MTH161 Calculus I ALEKS score >= 76 Math SAT score >= 700 OR Math ACT score >= 31 OR AP Calculus AB score of 4 or AP Calculus BC of 3 Or C- or higher in MTH108 MTH171 Calculus I For PRISM students only MTH172 Calculus II Fall enrollment for students with AP credit in MTH171 MTH210 AP Credit in MTH171 and MTH172