May 2014 - maenglish@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[MAEnglish] Survey for MA and MS.ED Programs - please complete!
by Andrea J Walkden 21 May '14

21 May '14

Dear Graduate Students, Thanks to all who have already completed the short survey for the English department's self-study. If you haven't yet done so, please take five minutes out of your day to fill it out. The self-study only happens once every ten years and so it's important that the department feedback from as many current students as it can. All responses are anonymous. The link to the MA survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7Q5P57S The link to the MS.ED survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7BGGPN5 If you have any questions about the survey, please don't hesitate to be in touch. With thanks for your time, Andrea Walkden Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> English Department Klapper Hall, Room 604 Queens College, CUNY

1 0

[MAEnglish] Re: announcements - beginning of summer
by Andrea J Walkden 21 May '14

21 May '14

Dear Graduate Students, I hope that the semester is now winding down for everyone. Thank you all for such a wonderful year. Below are a few brief beginning of-summer announcements to read over and file for future reference. Summer Advising Advising hours over the summer will be via email: andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>. Please plan for a response time of up to one week for all messages, although we'll likely get back to you sooner than this. I'll be in touch with details of pre-semester advising days and times at the beginning of August. Caroline (Hong) will be taking a parental leave in the fall, and so all inquiries should be directed just to me. (She'll be returning in the spring!) Summer Courses There are still seats available in the two graduate courses running in the 6-week second summer session: English 723 taught by Professor Marotta and English 781 taught by Professor Moreland. Course descriptions are attached to this message. Unfortunately, all seats are now taken for both courses in the 4-week first summer session. Questions about summer courses should be directed to the Summer Chair, Professor Rhoda Sirlin: bklynheights(a)hotmail.com<mailto:bklynheights@hotmail.com>. http://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/specialprograms/summersession/Pages/welcom… Fall Registration Registration for fall 2014 courses is undergoing; course descriptions are attached. If you have questions about any of the courses being offered, don't hesitate to get in touch. If you plan to sign up for 791 (the thesis essay writing course) or 795 (the independent study course), please contact me as soon as possible so that I can explain the additional paperwork you'll need to fill out. Fall 2014 academic calendar http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/calendars/Documents/Fall_2014-IMPORTANT_DA… Please keep the calendar handy on your desktop and note any important dates that pertain to you. Graduate Handbook I'm attaching a copy of the recently re-issued Graduate Studies handbook to this message. It's a useful first place to look for college policies and procedures on various academic matters. And finally . . . congratulations to all our graduates! I hope to see many of you at the commencement celebrations next Thursday - May 29. The English department ceremony will be in the Goldstein Theater, starting at approximately 11:30am once the main ceremony on the quad has ended. http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/graduation/commencement/Pages/default.aspx All good wishes, Andrea Andrea Walkden Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> English Department Klapper Hall, Room 604 Queens College, CUNY

1 0

[MAEnglish] Re: Advising hours for the next three weeks
by Andrea J Walkden 09 May '14

09 May '14

Dear Graduate Students, The end of the semester is fast approaching and I know everyone is very busy, but just a few very short announcements: Self-service registration for summer/fall 2014 courses Everyone should now have registration privileges for summer and fall 2014 courses via their student account on CUNYFirst. If you're uncertain about what courses to register for, please make sure to schedule an advising appointment before the end of the month. Advising Hours Advising hours are always more crowded towards the end of the semester so it's best to email ahead to schedule an appointment. Caroline and I are also available via email through the May. We receive lots of messages so please be patient as we work through them. Be assured that we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Monday May 12 in Klapper 604 (Andrea) 4:30-7:00pm Tuesday May 13 in Klapper 636 (Caroline) 4:30-6:30pm Wednesday May 14 in Klapper 604 (Andrea) 1:30-2:30pm; also 6:30-7:30 by appointment Wednesday May 21 in Klapper 604 (Andrea) By appointment only: 11:00-4:00pm; 5:00-7:00pm Monday May 26 in Klapper 604 (Andrea) By appointment only: 12:00-5:00pm Taking an Incomplete: If you find yourself needing to take an incomplete in your coursework, please make sure to discuss with the instructor an alternative arrangement for handing in the outstanding work. You have one calendar year to complete an INC grade (so for grades this semester you'll have until the end of spring 2015). With all our good wishes for the end of the semester, Caroline and Andrea Andrea Walkden Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> English Department Klapper Hall, Room 604 Queens College, CUNY

1 0

[MAEnglish] Re: Survey about MA and MS.ED programs - please read and respond
by Andrea J Walkden 09 May '14

09 May '14

Dear Graduate Students, The Department of English is conducting a self-study in order to improve its programs, including its graduate programs. Gathering information from current students is vital to this goal. The department joins me in thanking you for taking 5-10 minutes to fill out this short survey. All responses are anonymous. The link to the MA survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7Q5P57S The link to the MS.ED survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7BGGPN5 I know it's close to the end of a long and busy semester, but the department is eager for your input. So please do take a moment to do this, ideally before Monday May 19. If you have any questions about the survey, please don't hesitate to be in touch. With thanks for your time, Andrea Walkden Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> English Department Klapper Hall, Room 604 Queens College, CUNY

1 0