Hello Meteorology-Climatology Majors,
I hope that things are going well for you so far this semester, and if they are not, please schedule a meeting with me or visit me for a drop-in meeting. I know that you have likely just had your first exams or your first exams are coming up in the next week, and I hope that studying for you is going well for these exams.
I don't know how you feel right now, but for me, time seems to be moving more and more quickly since the major changes due to COVID-19 took place. It seems like I have blinked and the first two months of 2021 have passed. In these times where things seem to be moving so fast, you must do your best to manage your time and to keep track of the important items that you need to do each day and week. If you are struggling with time management and/or managing your to-do items, please consider meeting with one of our Academic Success Coaches in the Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) or meeting with me. Academic coaching is for everyone at every level of their education as everyone has something that can be improved upon or could adopt a new strategy that would help in their success.
Summer and Fall 2021 Classes
Enrollment for Summer 2021 classes starts on Monday, March 1, and you should be able to see the schedule of Summer 2021 classes on MyRed now. Summer semester is completely open and first come, first served. Most summer classes don't fill up to quickly, but there are exceptions like the fully online versions of ENGL 150 and ENGL 151. The format of summer semester classes appears to be similar to the format of classes right now.
Priority Enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester will start on Monday, April 5, which is a week later than normal You will be able to see the schedule of classes for the fall semester on MyRed starting on Monday, March 22. The Priority Enrollment period will run from April 5 to April 20, and you should be able to see your Priority Enrollment date on Monday, March 22 as well. Right now, I don't know if there will be any changes to the format of classes for the fall semester.
I know that we are only in the fifth week of the regular session courses for the Spring 2021 semester, but NOW is the time to start thinking about classes for the summer and fall semesters.
Thanks, Doug
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Spring 2021 Meteorology-Climatology Advising
All academic advising for the Spring 2021 season 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 winter season.
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 every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Appointments – 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm every Wednesday and Friday
Drop-In Advising - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm every Wednesday and Friday
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, or by emailing him at dpellatz@unl.edu. Doug is also taking drop-in meetings from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at https://unl.zoom.us/my/casadvising.
Professor Kopacz's Advising Hours
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM-12PM (walk-ins welcome) and 2-3PM (appointments only)
Where: Bessey Hall Room 220C or ZOOM
Instructions: You can meet with Professor Kopacz virtually or in person. To join Professor Kopacz's virtual office hours, use this link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/94859295542. If visiting in person, her office door will be closed but you are still welcome - just knock to let her know you are there.
To schedule a meeting with Professor Kopacz outside of her office hours, please email her at dawn.kopacz@unl.edu.