2

2 for 1: For most courses, you will be expected to spend an average of two hours in preparation or study for each hour of lecture or recitation.

A

A, grade of-: Highest performance score for a course; Grades are based on a 4.0 scale, A=4.0 and A-=3.67.

Academic Advisement: A meeting between a student and an advisor to discuss career plans, program of study or class selections prior to registration.

Academic Calendar: A calendar that describes the start date, finals dates, end term date, and breaks.

The Academic Year Calendar can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/calendar/academic_cal.html

Academic Probation: A status resulting from unsatisfactory academic work. If you have less than 20 credits you must maintain at least a 1.8 University of MN GPA and if you have 20 or more credits you must maintain at least a 2.0 University of MN GPA.

If your UM GPA falls below the GPA's listed than you are placed on academic probation and you will have 1 semester to get your GPA above the required GPA. If your GPA does not increase to the required GPA than you will be academically dismissed from college.

Accreditation: An endorsement given to educational institutions (colleges) or academic degree programs by an organizations that reviews qualifications.

add/drop: Enrolling in or stopping enrollment in a course.

Admission: Acceptance into program of study. All CEHSP students are admitted into UMD as a pre-major. Then you are admitted into the program (upper division coursework).

Advisement: Meeting between the academic advisor and the student where program of study, class selection, career plans, and educational goals are discussed.

APAS Report: This report stands for Academic Progress Audit System and is used to track your progress towards degree completion. This report shows you what you have completed, what you still need to take, and what you are in progress with. Since this is the report that is used to clear your degree you need to be sure you check it on a regular basis.

The APAS Report is found online by going to www.d.umn.edu/Register and click on View Your APAS Report

Assignment: Required coursework completed in-between class meetings.

Audit (AUD): When registering for classes you must choose a grading basis for the class. The AUD (Audit) options means you attend the class without receiving credit or a grade for the class. This option is rarely chosen. Typically, those who utilize this are those who are working and look to take a professional development class.

B

B, grade of-: Above average performance score for a course; B: 3.0, B+: 3.33,  B-: 2.67,

Bachelor's Degree: A four year degree from a college, university or professional school. Requires a minimum of 120 credits to be completed and all degree requirements are satisfied.

Bagley Nature Center: Bagley Nature Area is 55 acres of forest, pond, and open area right here on the northwest part of campus (near Oakland Appointments). This is a wonderful place for running, cross-country skiing, walking, or any other quiet outdoor activity with sections of old growth forest and wildlife galore. Ski trails are groomed for classical style skiing by RSOP.

Information regarding Bagley can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/recreation/(RSOP%20Web)/Facilities/bagley/bagley.html

Ballroom: A large room located on the 3rd floor of the Kirby Student Center. There are a variety of activities and events held in this room throughout the semester.

Banded Tuition Rate: This means that you will pay per credit from 0-12 credits then if you take 13 credits or more you will pay a flat rate. Rates can be found online at the Registrar's Tuition and Fees: http://www.d.umn.edu/registrar/feerate_2008-2009.html

Blocks: Your upper division teacher education coursework. The blocks consist of your last three semesters. Block I and II are teaching methods coursework and block II is your student teaching. You need to apply for admission into the blocks one semester prior to admittance, at this point is when you change from a pre-major to in the program.

Bookstore: Sells text books and other items of use to students.

Bulldog Taxi: A $2.00 taxi ride service that is available to UMD students with UCARD + Bulldog Taxi Pass. To sign up go to the Student Activities office on the 1st floor of Kirby Student Center.

C

C, grade of-: Average performance score for a course...C: 2.0, C+: 2.33, C-: 1.67

Call Number: The red identification number found in front of each course listed on the class search or UM class schedules. This 5 digit number is what you will enter in order to register for the class during semester registration.

Campus: The buildings and grounds of a college.

Cash to Card Machine: This is a machine that you can use to put money onto your UCARD. The machines are located right by the Kirby Information Desk and the 1st floor of the library. The UCARD can be used to pay for parking in the pay lot and to pay for printing across campus.

CEHSP: The abbreviation for the College of Education and Human Service Professions. The website found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/

Chancellor: Chief Administrative Officer. UMD's Chancellor is Kathryn Martin.

Meet the Chancellor online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/about/
***Click on the Welcome to UMD Video***

Chester Bowl: A park located near campus. There is a ski jump, hiking trails and activities for anyone to go and participate in.
Details can be found on the website: www.chesterbowl.org

CIS: College In the Schools. This is when you enroll in a class at your high school and receive college credit for it.

CLA: The Abbreviation for the College of Liberal Arts. The website can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/main/index.php

Class Schedule: Course details for the current semester; when and where class meets.

Clicker: A small device that looks like a remote control. This device is used to answer questions during lectures and for attendance purposes. Also known as an Electronic Response Card.

Code of Conduct: Rules and regulations establishing acceptable student conduct.
UMD's Code of Conduct is found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code/

Collegiate Unit: At UMD there are five colleges: the College of Education and Human Service Professions, the College of Liberal Arts, the Labovitz School of Business & Economics, the School of Fine Arts and the Swenson College of Science & Engineering. Each college is also considered a collegiate unit.

Computer Corner: This is a located in the bookstore and is a spot where you can purchase computers and computer accessories. The computer corner website is found online at: www.umdcc.com.

Course Abbreviation: The subject abbreviation and number assigned to the class. For example, Writ 1120 is College Writing.

Credit Hour: Credit given for attending one lecture hour of class each week for 15 weeks or equivalent. Most college classes are three credit hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week is three hours.

D

D, grade of-: Below average performance score for a course...D: 1.0, D+: 1.33,  C-: .67

DC: Dining Center. The place on campus where students who live in the Residence Halls eat their meals. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kirby Student Center.

Dean: Director of an academic division. Each collegiate unit on campus has a Dean. The Dean of CEHSP is Paul Deputy.

Dean's List: Students who receive a 3.5 semester GPA that is 3.5 or higher, complete all credits attempted in the semester, complete a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits in the semester, and have no grades of "I," "F", or "N" will be placed on the deans list.

DECC: The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. This is the place where the UMD men's and women's hockey teams play their games since UMD does not have a official sized hockey rink. The DECC is located down on the lake front near the Ariel Lift Bridge.

Declare a major: To officially tell a college the program in which you intend to study. There is a form that you will need to complete. The forms are found in the Student Affairs Office within each college.
LSBE: 111A Labovitz School of Business
CEHSP: 120 Bohannon Hall
SFA: 212 Humanities
SCSE: 140 Engineering
CLA: 310 Kirby Plaza

Degree: A certificate of completion of a course of study.

Dining Dollars: Money that you can put onto your UCARD by going online to the Dining Dollars Website. This money can be spend at any of the food service locations on campus: the Northern Shores Coffee Shop, the Food Court or the Dining Center.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

1. You simply apply an amount of dining dollars to your card by going online to: http://www.d.umn.edu/food/ucard/index.htm

2. Go to one of the food service locations

3. Purchase your food with your UCARD and it is TAX FREE!!!!

ON CAMPUS STUDENTS:
If you are an on campus student UMD Food Service has added a $60 Flex Dine (Dining Dollars) amount to your U Card for you to use each semester. Any unused Dining Dollar’s from the Fall Semester will carry forward to your Spring Semester Dining Dollar account.
OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS:
You may also enjoy the tax free meal purchases by opening a Dining Dollars account. To initiate your account, just stop by the U Card Office. Show your valid Identification Card/U Card and make an initial deposit. Any unused Dining Dollars from Fall Semester will carry forward to your Spring Semester Dining Dollars account.

Discussion: The discussion is also led by the same graduate student as the lab. In the discussion students will take quizzes, turn in assignments and ask any questions they may have from lecture. Classes with discussions include the math and science courses. This is held with the same 30 students in the lab. It is a great way to learn in a smaller environment instead of the large lecture.

Dismissed: If you do not make adequate academic progress (1.8 UM GPA for less than 20 credits and a 2.0 UM GPA for more than 20 credits) you will be dismissed. You will no longer be able to live on campus, you coursework will be dropped and you will not be allowed to re-enroll until your GPA reaches the minimum requirement as stated above.

Double Major: Any program of study in which a student completed the requirement of two majors concurrently.

DTA: Duluth Transit Authority. The bus system that goes throughout Duluth. On campus there are 2 pick up areas for the DTA: One is located by the Darland Administration Building and the other is located outside of Kirby Student Center.

NOTE: As a student, the DTA is free with your UCARD.

Dual Degree Form: The form that is to be completed if you are interested in majoring in 2 programs. This can be completed and submitted at any of the college student affairs offices. It is turned into the college in which you are adding the second degree. For example, if Psychology is your first degree and you are adding Sociology as your second degree than you would submit your dual degree form to the College of Liberal Arts Student Affairs Office.

F

F, grade of-: Unacceptable performance in a course, no credit is awarded

Faculty: The teaching staff which include: Instructors and Professors

Final Exam: A test that is given at the end of the semester during the last week of classes. The exam may be cumulative of the entire semester or it may just assess a portion of the class, this varies from class to class. The teacher will announce the final exam time and location typically a few weeks before the test. Sometimes your final will not be in the same classroom or same time as when your class meets.

The final exam schedule can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/registrar/regular_exams.html. (Note: some professors may deviate from the assigned time...be sure to confirm with your professor when your date and time is before the final exam.

Freshman: A student who has completed less than 30 college credits.

Full Time Student: 12 or more credits per semester

FYESIT: Abbreviation for the First Year Experience & Students in Transition Office. Website online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/fye/

G

Game Room: The room located in the basement level of Kirby Student Center where students can go and listen to music, watch the big screen tv, play pool and there are tables available for studying.

Good Academic Standing: Status that reflects achieving or surpassing the minimum GPA requirement.

GPA: Grade Point Average: The average of your grades, on a 4.0 scale.

GPA: Cumulative: This is the GPA that is used for admission into a major. This GPA includes all University of MN coursework and any transfer work.

GPA: Major: The Grade Point Average (GPA) that includes only the coursework that are required for your major. This GPA is considered for admission into your program.

GPA: University of Minnesota: The GPA that is used to determine probation and graduating with honors. This GPA includes only classes that are taken within the University of Minnesota System. It DOES NOT include any transfer work from other colleges.

Graduation Plan: A plan that you can use as a guide as you work through completed your degree. This includes all of the class that need to be completed in order to satisfy your degree.

Graduation Planner:

Graduation Planner is an interactive planning tool for University of Minnesota students on all campuses. Use Graduation Planner to:
*Explore the requirements for majors and minors
*Discover what courses you need to take, and when you should take them
* Make a plan that will help you stay on track for graduation

Your adviser will be able to review and comment on the plans you create. Be sure to work with your adviser as you plan for your degree. Some majors or programs have application procedures or special requirements, and your adviser is the best source for this information.

This planning tool can be found online at: https://onestop2.umn.edu/gradplanner/home.jsp

Griggs Beach: The grassy platform outside of the Griggs Residence Hall.

Group Fitness: Over 30 classes a week during fall and spring semester: yoga, toning, spinning, Pilates, pump and tone, stretch and aqua fit. There is most likely a class or two that fits your fitness level and interests. All of our instructors are nationally certified and highly motivated. Classes are offered at varied times throughout the day.

Try out classes they are free the second week of the semester!

Group Fitness Website: http://www.umdrsop.org/(RSOP%20Web)/Fitness/

H

Help Desk: The place to call when you are having problems with your computer. The help desk telephone number is 218-726-8847, if you are calling from an on campus phone you can simply type in 8847 and you will be connected.

HPER: Abbreviation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Athletic Training Department

I

Incomplete (I): Signifies satisfactory but incomplete coursework. Changes to an F if coursework is not completed within 1 year of the Incomplete.

INI: INI stands for Individualized Instruction courses. These courses are offered online. Typically the teacher will set deadlines for completion and exams and you need to independently learn the materials and you are responsible for meeting all deadlines. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you do not take independent study courses right away your first semester.

Internship: A job in a student's field of study; may be required in some academic programs and may include salary and college credit. If you are interested in completed an internship you should start discussing it with your advisor sophomore year to ensure you take any pre-requisite coursework.

Intramurals: Intramural sports include over 20 action packed activities for students, featuring teams and individual/dual competition throughout the school year! We will do everything we can to provide diverse opportunities regardless of ability. Students can play a wide variety of sports all you need to do is create a team with friends. Intramurals is a great way to meet people and play the sports you played in high school without the commitment of being on a team.

The Intramural Website is found online at: http://www.umdrsop.org/(RSOP%20Web)/Intramurals/

ITSS: Information Technology Systems & Services. This is the department that houses computer repair, AV rental equipment, maintains the UMD help desk and assists with any student, staff and faculty technology needs, issues or concerns.

The ITSS website if found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/

J

JTerm: This is the term over winter break and stands for January Term. There are a few classes offered for 2 weeks during the beginning of January.

The JTerm classes are found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/registrar/jterm.htm

Junior: A student who has completed 60 to 89 credits.

K

Kirby Information Desk: The Kirby Information Desk is a place that you can go to rent out a conference room in Kirby Student Center, get directions if you are lost, and purchase a newspaper. This is located on the first floor of the Kirby Students Center.

KMC: Knowledge Management Center (KMC). The KMC is a basic wireless lab with 22 laptop computers for your use, and movable tables for your setup preference. Computer presentations are displayed on our projector and two 37 inch LCD Televisions which also have DVD and video capabilities.

The KMC Lab offers the following services for your benefit:

* ePortfolio (individual, class, group, department)
*document scanning
*video editing
*lab space to use for presentations, training, meetings
*open student lab space for studying or group work
*laptops available for in-lab use

KMC Website: http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/

KUMD: The UMD Radio Station, 103.3 FM.

KUMD Website: http://www.kumd.org/

L

Lab: Some classes require a lab where you will experiment with the materials that were discussed in the lecture. The labs are typically led by Graduate Students in the area of study. Labs are about 30 students and will be a smaller setting where you can learn concepts outside of the large lecture hall.

For example, in Writ 1120-College Writing you will learn about the concepts in the lecture and then apply the concepts by writing and completing assignments in a computer lab. In Chem 1151 General Chemistry I you will learn about the concepts in the lecture and then perform different science experiments in the lab that will enhance your understanding of in class concepts.

Lecture: This is what the majority of your lower division and liberal education requirements will be. It is a method of instruction where the professor will deliver the information verbally and via PowerPoint to the students.

Lib Ed: A class that satisfies the Liberal Education Requirement. Lib Ed is simply abbreviated.

Loans: Financial assistance that must be repaid.

Lower Division Course: A course that is intended for freshman and sophomore level students. Typically, the entry level coursework in relation to your major.

LSBE: The Abbreviation of the Labovitz School of Business & Economics. The website can be found online at: www.d.umn.edu/lsbe

M

Major: The subject or area of study in which a student concentrates

May Term: An intense three week period to learn a semesters worth of coursework during the month of may.

May term information is found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/ce/summer/

Mid-term Alerts: Half way through the semester if you are not maintaining adequate progress you will receive an email notification stating you are at a grade level that is unsatisfactory. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your advisor or professor to find ways to change your course performance and increase your grade.

Mid-Term Examination: An (often major) examination given in the middle of the semester to assess knowledge and understanding of the class half way through the semester.

Mid-Terms: Week 8 of the semester when all of your classes will give exams since it is the half way mark during the semester. This is a way for professors and you to really know where you are at in the class and what you need to do to maintain good academic progress.

Minor: A subject or area of study in which a student concentrates to a lesser degree than his/her "major." Some UMD programs require minors and some do not.

MTC: The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is a collaborative effort among two- and four-year public colleges and universities in Minnesota to help students transfer their work in general education.

You can view the requirements online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/registrar/mtc.htm

O

Office Hours: The time period that the professor is available for questions in their office. Because faculty teach numerous classes typically they will set days of the week and hours where students can walk-in with any questions or concerns. This is the time that you can go and meet with your professor. They will also typically also schedule individual appointments if you have other commitments during the assigned office hours.

P

Practicum: Outside of class volunteer experience. Some education classes require a practicum along with the lecture.

Pre-Major: All CEHSP students are admitted as a pre-major. During your freshman and sophomore year you will complete your lower division requirements which are pre-requisites to getting into the program along with some additional requirements such as: GPA, volunteer hours, etc. When you meet all the admission requirements you are then changed from the pre-major to being in the major.

Pre-Requisite: a course that must be completed to qualify for enrollment in another course For example, Writ 3140 Advanced Writing for Human Services must be taken at 60 credits and you must complete and pass Writ 1120 College Writing. If you do not have the 60 credits and you didn't take Writ 1120 you would not be eligible for the class because you do not me the pre-requisite.

Program: The subject area in which students earn a degree.

Program Worksheet: A planning document that shows all of the required courses you need to complete, any deadlines, requirements for admission and any other pertinent information regarding your program.

Program Worksheets can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/studentaffairs/worksheets/index.html

PSEO: Post Secondary Enrollment Option. This is an option that you have as a high school student, when you take courses at a community college during high school and obtain college credit for the classes.

Psy: Abbreviation for Psychology

R

Rafters: A room located across from the Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Kirby Student Center. This is where the Kirby Late Night activities are held. Kirby Late Night details can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/kirby/latenight/

Registrar: The office in charge of maintaining student records.

Registration: Officially enrolling in classes for the upcoming grading period. This typically happens in November for the spring semester and in April for the fall semester.

Rock Hill: A hill located at northwest part of campus overlooking Bagley Nature Center. This is an outlook of the campus and the lake.

Rotunda: The 4th floor study lounge in the library. This is a comfy study room with tables, couches and has the best view of the entire campus!

S

S-N: This means that you take a class with the option of Pass-No Pass. Typically all required coursework for your major needs to be taken as a graded class. The S-N option is only allowed under certain circumstance. Be sure to consult your advisor before choosing this grading option during registration.

SCSE: The Abbreviation for Swenson College of Science & Engineering. The website can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/scse/

Semester: One of the two grading periods during an academic year, each is about 15 weeks long. UMD's semester dates can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/calendar/academic_cal.html

Senior: A student who has completed 90 or more hours of college credit but has not received a bachelor's degree.

SFA: The Abbreviation for the School of Fine Arts. The website can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/sfa/

Sophomore: A student who has completed 30-59 college credit hours.

Statesman: The UMD newspaper. The paper is published every other Thursday and is free for student pick up at a variety of newspapers stands scattered throughout campus. The paper includes: sports, arts & entertainment, student life, events, opinion, outdoors, humor among other interesting articles. This is a great publication to read and stay caught up with the things going on around campus. The website is found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/statesman/

Student Activities: Extracurricular Activities

Study Abroad: Going to a college in a different country to study your major/subject area for a semester or for a year. To learn more about Study abroad options at UMD you can look at the UMD International Education Home Page: http://www.d.umn.edu/ieo/

Summer Session: Term conducted during the summer.

Syllabus: Written description of course content (including: grading criteria, assignments, course outline and other information pertaining to the class) distributed by instructors to students

T

Transcript: The official record of a student's educational process, usually including classes taken, grades received, major, and degrees earned.

Tuition: Cost for courses, not including certain student fees. Tuition and Fees can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/registrar/tuition_and_fees.html

Tutoring Center: A place located in the Solon Campus Center where students can go to get free tutoring assistance for varies areas subject areas.

Subjects and schedules are found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/tutoring/

Tweed: The Tweed Museum of Art is located in campus across from Humanities Hall. In the museum they have a variety of exhibits, art students hold their senior exhibits and there is a gift shop with jewelry and artwork from artists around the Duluth area.

U

Undergraduate: A student working on a bachelor's degree.

Upper Division: The courses that you complete during your Junior and Senior year. Typically these courses require the completion of the lower division courses.

UROP: Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. This is an opportunity for students to work with a faculty member and research in their area of students. Students submit an application to receive a grant for researching the subject area.

UROP information can be found online at: http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/urop.html

Typically students look at completing a UROP during their Junior or Senior Year.

V

Venden: An area located in the basement level of Bohannon Hall. If you are craving a snack, you will get it here. This area has booths and a variety of vending machines.

W

Wait List: A document that is either kept online electronically or in a paper-based version within the department when a class closes. Within CEHSP we have both electronic and electronic wait lists. When you put yourself on a wait list you need to be sure to not enroll in any classes during that same time, be patient-as seats open the wait list will be worked, and if you don't hear anything by the first day of class whether you are in or not--attend the first day and talk with the professor to see if there is room.

Web Lab: A computer lab that is located in the Solon Campus Center "The Wedge" and is available for students to use. **This is also a place where you can go to print off papers**

Wedge: The Wedge is also known as Solon Campus Center. This is the central hub of the UMD campus. It includes: Admissions, Financial Aid & Registrar, Career Services, Tutoring Center, First Year Experience & Students in Transition, and the Knowledge Management Center.

Withdrawl (W): Official removal from enrollment in a course; appears as a "W" on a students record if class is dropped after second week of the term. Depending on the situation, tuition may or may not be refunded.