Monthly Archives: November 2021

The Center for Student Learning is Hiring SMART Coaches

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Get paid to support your peers and sharpen your mentorship skills in the process

A SMART (Students Meeting, Achieving, + Reaching Together) Coach meets with students who request an academic coaching appointment through the Center for Student Learning website. Coaching appointments may include: time and self-management support, development and implementation of effective study strategies, and goal-setting. Appointments may be scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, and may be held in person or on Zoom. SMART coaches will be asked to enroll in TEDU 205: Exploring Peer Leadership, a 2 credit hour (elective), P/F, Express 1 or 2 class (details TBD) as well as participate in CSL-led training.

Qualifications for SMART Coaches include:

  • Minimum sophomore standing or min. 24 CofC credit hours
  • Min. 2.0 cumulative and major GPA
  • Recommendation from one professor, advisor, or other CofC staff who has witnessed your academic ability
  • Demonstrable knowledge of a wide variety of academic success strategies and techniques
  • Demonstrable qualities including: empathy, kindness, active listening, respect for others

Rate of Pay: $9.50/hr

Hours per Week: varies based on need/request

How to apply: https://app.joinhandshake.com/login

The Cougar Scholarship Award System is Now Open

by chamberslm
Returning students can apply now to scholarships for the 2022/23 academic year

The College of Charleston has an online scholarship awarding system for departmental and specialty scholarships called the Cougar Scholarship Award System (CSAS). Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are now OPEN!

CSAS is how you apply for all departmental scholarships, specialty scholarships, Alumni Association scholarships, and more! The system matches you with scholarships based on your interests and experiences, so all Honors students are encouraged to fill out an application.

To submit an application, log in to https://cofc.academicworks.com.

If you have questions or concerns about the Cougar Scholarship Awarding System (CSAS), please contact us via email: foundationscholarships@cofc.edu.  

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  • CSAS is the system that you MUST use to submit the application
  • The deadline to submit your application for departmental/specialty scholarships is January 15, 2022.
  • The CSAS portal can be accessed here: https://cofc.academicworks.com
  • As a current student, you are able to use single sign on to access this portal and submit an application
  • You must select “submit” on all applications within the portal to be considered for funding.
  • If you are the recipient of a renewable scholarship, please be on the lookout for a communication from your departmental liaison about additional steps to complete.

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Looking for Research Opportunities? Find Your Match at the SSM Matchmaking Session

by chamberslm
Take the first step in connecting with faculty-led research

Each year, the School of Science and Math holds a research matchmaking session focusing on undergraduates potentially interested in conducting research. For those who might think finding research is a daunting task, this is a great opportunity to connect with faculty in a welcoming environment.

CofC faculty, and those from neighboring institutions and agencies (such as MUSC, SCDNR, and NOAA), who are interested in recruiting and mentoring students in research projects will be available to discuss research opportunities. Hundreds of students have been placed in labs as a result of this event.

Tuesday, November 9, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
SSMB Atrium and Courtyard

Financial Wellness Initiative kicks off in Cougar Mall

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Sharpen your financial skills with Career Center’s new program

Wondering about the personal finance decisions that await you in post-grad life? The Career Center can help! Join us on Monday, November 8, from 1-3:30 p.m. as we kick off our brand new Financial Wellness Program.

Enjoy cookies, candy, and Clyde in Cougar Mall as you meet with local banks and learn about our new financial wellness services

RSVP HERE for the in-person event. Can’t make it to Cougar Mall? Join us on Zoom from 5:30-6:30 for an overview of our services and a chance to meet in small groups with local financial leaders. REGISTER FOR ZOOM EVENT HERE.

Looking for an on-campus job? Dining Services is hiring!

by chamberslm
Flexible work schedules and free meals for student employees

Dining Services is hiring for a number of positions, including…

–Baristas
–Cashiers
–Cooks
–Supervisors
–Concessions Workers
–Dishwashers
–Food Service Workers
–Catering servers

Perks Include:

–All shifts after 5 PM and weekend shifts receive shift differential pay of $2.00 more per hour
–Full and part-time positions available
–Employee parking discount
–Free meals

Apply today: cofc.edu/diningservices/careers

Former UN Ambassador to Speak on Campus About the Global Refugee Crisis

by plasmatinc
World Affairs Colloquium Series presents “The Forcibly Displaced: Global Response to Refugee Crises”

Today millions of people are displaced around the world due to conflicts, violence, persecution, and natural disasters.  Displaced people face many challenges related to basic needs such as safety, shelter, food, health, and education, to name just a few. Who is responsible for the safety and protection of displaced people? Allan Rock will discuss the role of individual countries, international organizations, and the international community in protecting the lives and the rights of displaced people.

When: 6pm, Monday, November 8

Where: Wells Fargo Auditorium (Beatty 115). This is a live in-person event and masks are required during the talk. Space is limited. RSVP to join the in-person event http://shorturl.at/ckBI6. We will also stream the talk via zoom. Register for live-streaming at http://shorturl.at/cmqwF

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About the guest speaker: Allan Rock has a rich experience as a diplomat, educator, lawyer, politician, civic activist, and human rights advocate. He is president emeritus and a professor of law at the University of Ottawa and senior adviser at the World Refugee and Migration Council. Between 2003-2007 he served as Canadian Ambassador to the UN and led the successful effort to secure the adoption of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) populations from genocide, ethnic cleansing, and other mass atrocities. He participated in the negotiation (in Abuja, Nigeria) of the Darfur Peace Agreement in May 2006. He later served as a Special Envoy for the United Nations investigating the unlawful use of child soldiers in Sri Lanka during its civil war.

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