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TLT – Thank you, Victor!

Thank you to Victor Ruiz for 3 years of assisting the School of Business through TLT! April 30th will be Victor Ruiz’s last day at the College. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here assisting the School of Business over the last 3 years and connecting with you all, along with many other individuals and…

Advising Drop-In Support for Fall Registration

Fall registration begins next week based on students’ earned credit hours. To learn more about when students register, visit this webpage: https://charleston.edu/registrar/students/registration-dates.php The advising team in the Student Success Center will offer extended drop-in hours through fall registration to support students. Drop-in hours are as noted below: Monday, March 25 – 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday,…

Last Call – Faculty Development Opportunity

Our colleague Chris Mothorpe is a past participant and is happy to speak with anyone who is interested in the opportunity. ** from Deanna M. Caveny, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs ** Faculty colleagues, Via a partnership between CETL, the Office of the Provost, and your dean, sixteen faculty members (two from each school) will be provided…

Summer/Fall Course Registration

Summer Course Registration: CofC students will register for summer courses Thursday, March 14 starting at 7:30 a.m. Non-CofC (visiting) students will register for summer courses starting Thursday, March 21. Fall Course Registration: Students will register for fall courses on a rolling schedule based on their number of earned hours. To view the registration schedule, visit…

Accessing the SB After Hours – Door Opening Requests

We have a new procedure for accessing our spaces for events which occur outside of normal business hours – after 5 p.m. during the week and on the weekends. Public Safety now has access to the Astra Schedule system and will use the information in the system to allow people to access space at the…

Reminder: Readiness Course Applications Due 1/12

TLT is now accepting applications for the (seven-week) Spring 2024 Online Education (OE) Readiness Course (January 24 – April 5). “Faculty planning to teach online beginning Fall 2022 and in all future semesters must complete, or have already completed, the seven-week OE Readiness course” (Policy on Alternative Online Education Certification, 2022). To apply today, please visit: bit.ly/oercapp. The deadline to…

Advising Drop-In Support

The spring semester kicks off Wednesday, January 10—and our advising team is providing drop-in support throughout the Drop/Add period! Advising drop-in support is available: Tuesday, January 9: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, January 10-Friday, January 12: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, January 15: No drop-in hours; no classes and College closed for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr….

Upcoming Academic Dates/Deadlines

Below are important dates and deadlines on the horizon as we bring the fall semester to a close: Monday, December 4 – Last day of full semester courses Tuesday, December 5 – Reading day Wednesday, December 6 – Full semester and Express II grading open for faculty Wednesday, December 6-Monday, December 11 – Full semester…

Upcoming Training with Public Safety

Public Safety is hosting an active shooter training session with the School of Sciences, Math, and Engineering this Friday, November 10 from 2pm-430pm. The event is in SSMB 129; there will be light refreshments afterward. To RSVP click HERE. If unable to attend an in-person event, campus safety also provides videos regarding staying safe during…

Upcoming Academic Dates and Deadlines

Here are a few key dates on the horizon: Friday, October 27 – Last day for students to withdraw with a “W” from fall full semester classes Tuesday, October 31-Wednesday, November 15 – Spring registration opens. Students register based on their earned credit hours. See the schedule here: https://registrar.cofc.edu/calendars/entrytimes.php Thursday, November 16 – Last day…

Headshot Day: 10/26

Join college photographer Mike Ledford next week in the Cistern Yard for Headshot Day! October 26, from 2-4pm in the Cistern Yard You do not have to RSVP for a specific time. Headshots are first come, first serve and are open to faculty, staff and students. Professional headshots are good for… updating your *NEW* faculty/staff…

Upcoming Academic Dates and Deadlines

Here is a look at important academic calendar dates on the horizon: Thursday, October 5 – Express I final exams for Tuesday/Thursday classes Full semester Mid Term and Express I Final grading open to faculty Monday, October 9 – Express I final exams for Monday/Wednesday classes Tuesday, October 10 – Express II classes begin Wednesday,…

Building Safety

A reminder to make sure doors secure behind you when you leave. Especially be cautious when the building has been locked for the night and you close the external doors. Campus has had incidents of people checking doors to get in after hours. Thanks!

New Study Abroad Pre-Proposal Form

In efforts to be more strategic in our study abroad offerings, there is now a new pre-proposal form for spring break and summer faculty-led study abroad programs. The goal is to have the right number of programs in a variety of geographic locations. Additionally, this new form will help us identify potential conflicts earlier in…

Updated New Website Launch Dates

Here’s a website update: Everything on the website at the School level (the pages the Dean’s Office has historically been responsible for) is still due for rebuilding on the new templates by Sept. 30 for a Dec. 15 launch. All academic departments, programs and centers now have until Friday, Dec. 1 to rebuild in Cascade…

Sign Up for the Majors/Minors Fair

Dear School of Business Colleagues, The Majors and Minors Fair is next week, and we invite you to join our Student Success Center advising team and Ambassadors as both declared and potential Business majors/minors stop by to learn more about all that’s possible in the School of Business! One-hour time slots are available for sign…

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines: End of September/Early October

Regularly, we’ll provide a look ahead at critical dates and deadlines on the academic calendar. Here is what’s on the horizon over the next several weeks: Thursday, September 21 – Last day for students to withdraw (with a “W”) from Express I classes Monday, October 2 – Last day to submit an Undergraduate Application to…

Don’t Forget: Student Success Insights (SSI) Training

As the College moves toward a unified approach for faculty and staff advising, the Center for Academic Performance and Persistence is excited to invite you to a brief training on how to leverage Student Success Insights (SSI) in your day-to-day work with students. SSI provides you with valuable information about your advisees in just one…

Spreading the word about a deadly disease

Today, I want to share a heartfelt story about our colleague who experienced the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The former dean of the College of Charleston School of Business, Dr. Alan Shao, lost his son to fentanyl overdose. This tragic event emphasizes the urgency of understanding and addressing this crisis. By sharing personal…

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines: September

Regularly, we’ll provide a look ahead at critical dates and deadlines on the academic calendar. Here is what’s on the horizon over the next several weeks: Thursday, August 31 – Departmental chairs’ SZAAREG deadline for full semester Tuesday, September 5 – Attendance verification for faculty opens in MyPortal Thursday, September 7 – Last day for…