2013 SUMMER COMPS

2013 SUMMER Comps

Summer comps will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Chafee Hall, Room 219.

Dr. Ma will be proctoring.

Students who are planning to graduate in August must submit a Nomination for Graduation form, which can be found on the GSLIS Sakai site. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of MONDAY, April 15^th.   Please do not submit the form electronically.    The Nomination form is all that is necessary to register you for the comps. There are no fees.

Please remember that an up-to-date Program of Study is a graduation requirement. If you have diverted from your plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.

If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop by the Student Affairs Office to drop off your Nomination form. If mailing, please use the following address:

Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881

Any student with special needs should contact Professor Ma (874-2819) or Jan Hromi (874-2878) to inquire about alternative arrangements.

CHANGE IN COMPS LOCATION (APRIL 2013)

The GSLIS April 2013 Comps has been changed to a new location:

Please mark your calendar as the April 6th Comps will now be held in:

Ranger Hall
Room 103

2013 April Comps / May Graduation

Spring comps will be held this year on Saturday, April 6, in Rodman Hall, Room 109, from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Students who are planning to graduate in May 2013 must submit a Nomination for Graduation form which can be found on the Sakai site:  http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/documents/NomMasters.pdf.  It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Friday, February 1st.

Students scheduled to take the exam are encouraged to visit the Student Guide Sakai site.  This site offers detailed information about preparing for the comps, test taking procedures, as well as previous exams.  It is also a great opportunity to organize study groups on line and "converse" with other students through a chat room.

Anyone with special needs should speak to their advisor so that alternate arrangements can be made for taking the exam.

Please remember that an approved Program of Study is needed to graduate.  If you have diverted from your original plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.

If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop into the Student Affairs Office to drop off your form.  If mailing, please us the following address:

Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881

Site Change for Student ALA Monthly Meeting

The Student ALA will be having  a social time and short monthly meeting on December 14, 2012, 6:30 p.m. at Cafe Fresco in East Greenwich.  You don't have to be a member to attend!

2012 November comps / December graduation

Fall comps will be held this year on Saturday, November 17, in Rodman Hall, room 109, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Students who are planning to graduate in December 2012 must submit a Nomination for Graduation form which can be found on our website: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/forms.html.  It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Monday, September 24.

Students scheduled to take the exam are reminded to visit the GSLIS Sakai site (Student Guide).  This site offers detailed information about preparing for the comps, test taking procedures, as well as previous exams.  It's also a great opportunity to organize study groups on line and "converse" with other students through a chat room.

Anyone with disabilities should speak to their advisor so that alternate arrangements can be made for taking the exam

Please remember that an approved Program of Study is needed to graduate. If you have diverted from your original plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.

If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop into the Student Affairs Office to drop off your form(s).  If mailing, please use the following address:

Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881

HARRINGTON SCHOOL INVITATION 9/7/2012

School Year Kick Off!!!!

Please join the Harrington School of Communication and Media's Graduate Faculty to celebrate the start of the school year. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks while meeting faculty and new and returning students.

   Friday, September 7th, 6-8 pm

Celestial Cafe
567 South County Trail

Exeter, RI

       Please RSVP:  Cynthia Weller                                  

       cynthiaweller@uri.edu
       By:       August 31^st

GSLIS Graduates - Technology Self-Assessment

GSLIS Graduates  /  Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 and upcoming Summer 2012

Our Interim Director, Renee Hobbs, is reviewing the technology courses of the GSLIS program and would like your candid assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/graduateGSLIS

Would you please take a few minutes to complete the survey.  The information will be used to build a more productive library and information studies program within the Harrington School of Communication and Media.

Thank you!

Summer Comps Update

Summer Comps will be next Saturday(7/14/12) in Chafee Hall, Room 244, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The room was chosen for its comfort in providing air conditioning in anticipation of a hot summer day.  While you may bring drinks and snacks, you will not be able to take any food items with you into the classroom.

Dr. Yan Ma will be proctoring the  exam.  Remember that exams and all scratch notes must be turned in at the end of the exam. 

Parking should be easy as Parking Services no longer requires passes for weekends.

As always, we wish you continued success!

GSLIS 2012 Summer Comps Update

Students who are preparing to take summer comps on Saturday, July 14, are encouraged to view the GSLIS website: (http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/comps.html) for Strategies on Studying, Taking the Exam, and Practice Exams.

The exam will be held in Chafee Hall, Room 244, and will begin at 9:00 a.m.   Please arrive early to give yourself enough time to “settle in.”    Professor Yan Ma will be proctoring the exam.

As always, we wish you continued success.

Kappa Delta Pi Initiates

Congratulations to Jennifer M. Cohen, Joanne M. Gongoleski, Eric R. Maynard, Cynthia A. Proffitt, Matthew J. Quilitzsch, Tara N. Quilitzsch, and Laura Gladding. On Monday evening, April 9th, these seven students were inducted into the IOTA SIGMA Chapter of KAPPA DELTA PI, the International Honor Society in Education.

Professor Cheryl McCarthy had the distinct honor of recognizing Laura Gladding as the 2012 recipient of the Library and Information Studies Outstanding Masters Degree Student Award.

Spring Comps March 31, 2012

Spring comps will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Rodman Hall, room 109, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Professor Cheryl McCarthy will be proctoring the exam.

Students who are planning to graduate in May must submit a Nomination for Graduation form, which can be found on the GSLIS Sakai site. It must be clearly filled out and returned to the GSLIS Student Affairs Office prior to the deadline of Friday, February 3rd. The Nomination form is all that is necessary to register you for the comps. There are no fees.

Please remember that an up-to-date Program of Study is a graduation requirement. If you have diverted from your plan of study, you must contact your advisor to fill out a new form.If you are on campus, you are welcome to stop by the Student Affairs Office to drop off your Nomination form. If mailing, please use the following address:
Jan Hromi
GSLIS
University of Rhode Island
Rodman Hall
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881

Any student with special needs should contact Professor McCarthy (874-4654) or Jan Hromi (874-2878) to inquire about alternative arrangements.