Hello Meteorology Majors,
I hope things are going well for you so far this semester. Now that we have entered the fourth week of the fall semester, the heart of the semester has begun. I expect that you have at least one exam or major project or assignment coming due soon, and you might be looking for some assistance with a class or two. UNL has many academic resources to help you with your academics, and I just wanted to review a few of them.
Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) Success Coaching - identify areas for enhancement, learn study and life skills, and create action plans; help you to be academically successful throughout your UNL career
CAST Success Workshops - free and open to all UNL undergraduate students; cover a variety of topics to assist students through their transition to college and success in the classroom
CAST Study Stop - offers free academic support to all Nebraska students; meet one-on-one with a learning consultant for extra help with coursework
Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) Study Studio - located in the computer lab on the second floor of the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center. Meet with a Learning Consultant for additional assistance with coursework - for free!
OASIS Student Success Program - build connections with professional staff and peer mentors while being exposed to many cultural and academic programs
Chemistry Resource Center - access to free Chemistry tutoring by teaching assistants; see your Chemistry course on Canvas for how to access tutoring
Tutoring in the Modern Languages Lounge - Spanish, French, and German basic language tutoring on Zoom, Skype, or in-person
English as a Second Language Support Lab - free service offered by Programs in English as a Second Language to all international students at the university who need language-related assistance
Math Resource Center - committed to providing support for students enrolled in First-Year Mathematics courses (Math 100A, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, and 107/107H)
Physics Resource Center - in need of help or assistance with an introductory Physics course (PHYS 1XX or 2XX); access the UNL Physics Resource Center Discord server to interact with our TAs
The Writing Center - undergraduate and graduate Writing Consultants work with writers at all levels, from all disciplines, at all stages of the writing process
Military & Veteran Success Center - dedicated to helping Military Dependents, Veterans, Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve Students accomplish their academic goals
The Explore Center - academic advising home for students who are undecided on a major, transitioning between majors, pre-health, and pre-law; explore your interests, skills, and values and connect with majors and pre-professional fields
Need help with something but don't see a resource that fits your needs? I might have a few ideas. Remember, I want to see you succeed academically, professional, and personally at UNL, so please contact me if there is anything I can do to help.
Thanks, Doug
Updates Regarding the University Health Center
There has been a number of updates to the University Health Center in these uncertain times. Some of these include changes to hours, services, access for prescriptions and telehealth among others. You can see more detailed information about these updates by going to the news story at https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/nextatnebraska/11497/67425.
Cornhusker Commitment
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Fall 2020 Meteorology Advising
All academic advising for the Fall 2020 semester will be completed virtually. This means that all advising meetings and interactions will be conducted on Zoom, over the phone, or via email. Doug and Professor Kopacz are available to meet your academic advising needs, and we look forward to meeting with you and working with you throughout the fall semester. Even though advising will continue to be virtual, we will do everything we can to support you for the fall semester.
Due to social distancing even if Doug is in his office, you will need schedule an advising appointment that will be conducted via Zoom, phone, or email or join drop-in advising on Zoom. If an in-person meeting is absolutely required, arrangements will need to be made well in advance so we can accommodate social distancing in the meeting.
Doug’s advising hours will be:
Appointments – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Appointments – 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Wednesday and Fridays
Drop-In Advising – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays
You can schedule an appointment with Doug by using the MyPlan system via this link, by calling the College of Arts and Sciences Academic and Career Advising Center at 402-472-4190, by calling him at 402-472-4319, or by emailing him at dpellatz@unl.edu.
For the Fall 2020 semester, Drop-In Advising will replace Walk-in Advising. For Drop-In Advising, you can enter the Zoom waiting room by navigating to https://unl.zoom.us/my/casadvising for quick questions that would not require a scheduled appointment. The College of Arts and Sciences Academic and Career Advising Center will be facilitating all drop-in advising for the fall semester.