Thursday, July 2, 2009

Holiday Hours

Argosy University Atlanta's Administrative Offices will be CLOSED July 3rd and 4th in observance of Independence Day.

The Library will be CLOSED on Friday July 3rd and OPEN on July 4th and 5th from 8:00 - 6:00.

All classes will be held as scheduled.

Have a safe and relaxing holiday!

Student Health Insurance Update

Our student health insurance provider, Collegiate Insurance Resources, has improved their student portal page with improved functionality, user friendliness, and allows student to navigate their health insurance options. There are also options for dental, vision, property and international travel insurance.

Here is the link to the new site:
www.cirstudenthealth.com/argosy

More information regarding the student health insurance program may be found to the right under "Useful Websites".

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Student Right to Know

Dear Students,

The following information is available at your request.

According to regulations published by the Department of Education based on the Student Right-to-Know Act, the graduation/completion rates for first-time, full-time students who entered the institution (main and branches) in 2002 and who graduated/completed within 150 percent of the normal time to complete the program is 50%. This rate combines the graduation/completion data from the main school campus and all its branch campuses. First-time, full-time students at this location have not yet had the opportunity to complete 150% of the normal time to complete the program and therefore we do not have graduation/completion data to be included in our unified school rate.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – this act explains your rights and procedures regarding inspection and review of your education records, correction of inaccurate or misleading information, consent to disclose information, institutional criteria for who is a school official, what constitutes a legitimate educational interest, and filing complaints with the Department of Education. Information is available through the Admissions Office and in the school catalog; it is also available on request to your parent, if they meet the definition of a parent under FERPA.

Financial Assistance Information – a description of all the financial assistance programs available to students is available in the Admissions and in the Student Financial Services Offices. The information available includes eligibility requirements, application procedures, forms and deadlines, criteria for receiving and continuing to receive financial assistance, student rights and responsibilities, criteria for satisfactory academic progress, terms of loans, terms of employment, frequency of and method by which aid is disbursed, entrance and exit counseling, terms of any loan repayment deferments for service.

Institutional security policies and crime statistics (called “Crime Report”) are available through the Admissions Office, Student Services, and the http://www.auastudentservices.blogspot.com/. This includes a breakdown of crimes occurring on campus reported to local police agencies or to campus security. It also includes school policies and programs for reporting crimes, law enforcement and security on campus, drug and alcohol offences, prevention of sex crimes, and other information related to campus crime and security.


Drug and alcohol abuse prevention information is available in the Student Handbook and through the Student Services Office.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Children and Visitors on Campus Policy

Argosy University Atlanta (AUA) takes great pride in the level of care, concern, and flexibility that we extend to our students. However, due to mounting concerns about the safety and health of your children and visitors; the following statement is official as of December 12, 2008 and supported by potential consequences set forth by Argosy University Code of Conduct, page 14 of the Argosy University Academic Catalog, 2008-2009.

I. POLICY STATEMENT

“Children are not allowed on campus unless they are accompanied by an adult student conducting administrative business in Admissions, Financial Aid, and/or Student Services. Non-student visitors must be accompanied by an AUA student at all times. Students are responsible for the actions of their non-student visitors.”

II. SCOPE

This policy applies to students and their visitors. For the purpose of this policy, the term "children" refers to persons under the age of 18 who are accompanied by an adult student and are not otherwise enrolled as students at AUA. The term "non-student visitors" refers to persons aged 18 years or older who are not otherwise enrolled as students at AUA visiting or accompanying active AUA students.

III. VIOLATIONS OF POLICY

1st violation - WARNING: Student will be warned, and documentation of the warning will be submitted to the Director of Student Services and kept on file.

2nd violation - REFERRAL: Student will be referred to the Student Conduct Committee for disciplinary action.

Summer II Writing Lab Schedule

Writing Center Room 109
Academic Resource Center

Tuesday 3:00 pm–8:00 pm

Thursday 3:00 pm–8:00 pm

Saturday Noon–6:00 pm

Sunday Noon–6:00 pm

This schedule is good at least through August 22, 2009

Director, Academic Resource Center: Brenda Young, Ph.D.
Research Support: Clara Williams, M.L.S.:crwilliams@argosy.edu
Center Coordinator: Donald Gregg, M.A.: dgregg@argosy.edu

What will the Writing Center do for me?
The Center is located next door to Admissions and will help you with:
· APA format and academic writing style, including reference list
· Organization, clarity, grammar, and punctuation

Will the Center proofread, edit, and fix all of my errors?
· No. The Center will teach you how to fix your own written assignment.
· Leave yourself enough time to apply what you have learned, and then come back for a second session.
· The Center will not give last-minute help. Make your first visit at least 5 days before due date.

Do I need to make an appointment?
No. There are usually two assistants in room 109, so you won’t have to wait long. Come in and fill out a contact sheet. You will be next!

I live very far away. Can I still get help?
Yes! E-mail your doc (not docx) to Donald Gregg: dgregg@argosy.edu

“Come to Learn—Plan to Return.”

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Argosy Scholarship Application

The deadline for submitting Argosy University Scholarship applications for the 2009-10 academic year is June 30, 2009. Any applications received after this deadline will not be considered.


You may bring your completed application to the Student Services window loacted on the 1st floor, fax it to 770-407-1110, or mail it to the address below.

Argosy University Atlanta
980 Hammond Drive, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328
Attn: Student Services

Jim Kivikoski
Assistant Director of Student Services

Important Dates to Remember

Dear Students,

Please adhere to the following deadlines:

June 30, 2009 (6:30pm) - All Argosy University Atlanta Scholarship applications are due. Fax them to 770-407-1110. Scholarship applicants will receive a confirmation email on August 14, 2009.

July 1, 2009 (6:30pm) – All Petition to Graduate Forms + $100 dollar fee are due to Student Services IF your intention is to participate in the commencement ceremony on October 2, 2009 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Graduates will begin receiving communication via email July 15, 2009. If you do not receive communication from me on that date, please email me immediately.

July 7, 2009 (6:30pm) – Last day to add or drop a course without financial penalty for SUMMER 2.

June 22, 2009 – ONLINE Registration for FALL semester is OPEN. There are 2,400 of you so classes fill-up very quickly. Register Early.

July 16, 2009 – Register by this date and avoid the LATE registration fee.

Kim Ousley
Director of Student Services