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Academic Advising • Congratulations ! • Gaitskell Contact Information: http: //gaitskell. brown. edu Office hours: (See Calendar Link) B&H Rm 516 Other ways to contact me including • email (warning: 24 hours turn around) • office phone, mobile (immediate, don’t be reluctant to use it) Web. CT (Advising Group - currently being set up) • Meiklejohn Scott Wolin (Sophomore) - Scott_Wolin@Brown. EDU (m) 847 858 6567 (dorm) 867 4800 • Deans & Professors • Resources http: //www. brown. edu/advising • Note the “Available Courses” link for current opportunities Course Announcement Bulletin • http: //boca. brown. edu Critical Review • http: //www. brown. edu/Students/Critical_Review/ Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Alexander Meiklejohn • Professor of Philosophy and Dean of College at Brown • 1912 Moves to be President Amherst • 1923 Fired from Amherst Radical Curriculum Changes • 1933 Fired from University of Wisconsin Experimental College: 5 th century Athens & Modern America • Founder of American Civil Liberties Union and President of American Philosophical Association • 1963 Dies “Here passed Alexander Meiklejohn, with a twinkle in his eye, the truth by his side, freedom in his bines, conviction in his heart, and scorn for no man. ” Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

• Mode of advising will be very different from that in High School • You should try to make it clear what kind of advising you want “Self-directed” selection effect • We are committed to your success Never be in Doubt - even if you are having a problem getting time with a Professor. Strong Interest in your intellectual growth, choices, opinions • Advisor/MJs: Trusted/ Familiar Contact Point with Brown Different relationship Guide to myriad of Deans (if necessary) Letters of Recommendation Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Freshmen Seminars • http: //www. brown. edu/Administration/Dean_of_the_College/First_Year_S eminars/ • Limited to a maximum of 20 students and often enrolling even fewer students • First Year Seminars are an ideal way to get to know one of your professors well in an Academic setting • Small size and therefore congenial setting encourages participation in lively discussion and provides regular opportunity to receive feedback from the instructor on the work you produce for the class. • If you didn’t get a course in Fall, then please look out for a suitable opportunity when choosing courses for Spring Prof Rick Gaitskell semester. Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising

Strategy • Intellectual Adventure • Balance - Science vs Non-science courses Science - Social Sciences - Humanities - Multi-disciplinary Reading - Labs - Calculations • Breadth That’s why your at Brown? Work the Network - active participant Developing a language is worth considering • Build from Strength Take at least 1 course that will build on your know strengths • Grades Don’t become obsessed…, better to keep load at 4 course/sem, and keep grades up Typically 1 SN/C is appropriate • Challenge traditional perspectives No course is closed to you by virtue of content • Looking to develop a theme Overlaps between courses Don’t take too many introductory courses • Explore • 4 course per semester Shop and then stick with it Use advising resources at start of semester Confidence to trust your own instincts Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Suggested Reading • Course Announcement Document Become familiar with sections (inc Concentration requirements) http: //boca. brown. edu/ • Brown Web http: //www. brown. edu/advising/ • Information Booklets Sexual Harassment Racial/Ethnic Harassment & Discrimination First Year Seminars - (suggest web for updated info) • Study Skills Time Management / Reading Strategies / Note Taking • Courses start very soon - register soon Also do presentations for study groups http: //www. brown. edu/Student_Services/Resource_Center/studyskills/schedule. html Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Specifics • Math Change in Reg Please go to Kassar House (151 Thayer) if you intend to change your initial Math registration Selecting Math Course • See http: //www. math. brown. edu/mathguide. html Placement Tests • Fri Aug 29 11. 30 am Lower Salomon 001 • RISD Separate system -> Registrar • Signature In first two semesters my signature is required on Reg/Change forms • Additional Tutoring - if you need extra help on a subject http: //www. brown. edu/Student_Services/Resource_Center/tutorin g/ • Deans - Regular Office Hours Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Rules & Regs: Summary • Signature Required to convert selection into firm registration No penalty if make changes before deadline (see list at end) • Take & pass 4 courses each semester Expected to complete 32 courses at graduation (30 abs. min) 8 semester of full time study • Flexibility 3, 4 or 5 courses in a semester (although taking 3 in freshman or sophomore year erodes flexibility) • Special Course Sequences Many can take courses in any order However, Premed, Sc. B (in general), Engineering do have very specific requirements See course announcement bulletin Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Dates • • See Web. CT + Gaitskell Calendar Sep 2 (Thu) - First Meeting + 2 -on-1 Friday morning Sep 17 (Fri) - Second Meeting Sep 20 (Mon) - Last day to add course without fee • • • 22 for RISD Oct 4 - Last day to select grade option (e. g. SNC) Oct 15 - Last day to add course Oct 20(? ) - Lunch at Faculty Club Oct 18 -25 - Third Meeting with myself/Scott Oct 18 -29 Choosing Spring Courses Also dinner hosted by Scott (date tbc) Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Freshman - Views • Tell us a little about yourselves Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell

Scott Wolin • From Chicago, IL • Sophomore • PH 7/8, MA 54/101, Cog. Sci 1 & Neuro 1, Phil 20, Eng 52 & GEO 16 • Discussion includes Opportunities (e. g UTRA …) Other resources Aug 2004 - Brown Academic Advising Prof Rick Gaitskell