Did You Know?.......

Study Abroad is not just for undergrads. Webster University’s international campuses provide a study abroad option for graduate students as well.

To be eligible, graduate students must have completed 9 credit hours, be in good academic and financial standing, and submit their application by the program deadline. Study abroad program deadlines are as follows for 8-week terms:

• Summer :   February 15
• Fall :    March 15
• Spring :  September 15

Before applying, students must review projected schedules at Webster's Study Abroad Web site (visit “course offerings” at each campus link) and discuss their options with their academic advisor.  Courses are often not finalized until one month prior to departure.  It is best to choose alternate courses, be flexible and possibly take an elective. For more information, check out the following links:

• Apply for an 8-week term
• Review short-term course options  Short Term courses require a separate application, available from this link                     

Other global graduate study options:

• Global MBA
• Global MA in International Relations

For more information, visit the International Opportunities Web site or the Study Abroad Web site.

The home campus was host last week to the third and final regional counseling workshop for directors and faculty coordinators to discuss implementation of changes in Webster's counseling program. The other workshops were in Charleston, SC, and Jacksonville, FL.

Pictured here are (seated, clockwise from front left) Julie Loyet, Carolyn Cottrell, Richard Recor, Brian Daly, Heather Henderson-Galligan, Stacy Henning, Ellen Driber-Hassal, Randy Wright, El Bolsen, Ben Shriver, and Harry Schuler. Standing are Gene Chavez and David Wilson.

While We're on the Subject........

You may recall our recent correspondence regarding the handling of COUN 6500 in CARS. If you need a refresher on that issue, please consult the following information put together by Lori Sherrill:

New Admission Service Line for Extended Campuses

The Office of Admission is pleased to announce the implementation of a new Service Line for the Extended Sites: 314-246-8952. 

This line is intended to allow direct access to the Processing team for the extended sites and should not be given to students.  In addition, we have created a new general email address to reach the Processing Team: admprocessing@webster.edu  

By using the Service Line and the general email address, your question can be answered even if your primary contact person is not available. 

Shaw AFB Graduation

On August 7, fifteen students (top photo) were graduated at the Shaw Air Force Base Campus in Sumter, SC.  The Commander of the Mission Support Group, Colonel Ted T. Uchida, was the speaker. 

Pictured in the bottom photo are John Anthony Dukes (Faculty Coordinator, Shaw AFB), Colonel Ted T. Uchida (Commencement speaker), his wife Denis, Shentilla Ballard (Webster Representative, Shaw AFB), Michelle R. Deatrick Cannon (Director, Shaw AFB) and Dr. David Dunlap (SC Regional Director).

Mr. Dukes observed that the spontaneous congratulatory handshakes between students and faculty at the end of the ceremony "clearly demonstrated ...that Webster professors are focused on good teaching... It is nice to see that our students recognize this. It is also rewarding to know that...the priorities of the University and its professors are aligned."

Important Numbers!

For the most efficient service, please use these numbers when calling Academic Affairs:

Coming to an Inbox Near You:
Adjunct Faculty Letters of Appointment

As we announced recently, Academic Affairs has begun e-mailing letters of appointment to adjunct faculty, as of the Fall 1 term. As a means of transition, hard copies were also mailed for the Fall 1 term. However, beginning with the Fall 2 term, letters of appointment will only be e-mailed to the faculty member's Webster e-mail address. Therefore, it is important that faculty know and use their Webster e-mail address. We have provided a handy flyer that you may print and post to help your faculty prepare for this new method of delivery for their letters of appointment.

Instruction Support @ Your Library

Using videos in your classroom this fall?
Webster University Library offers videos [DVD & VHS] that support classes at Webster. It’s a good idea to locate and reserve those videos early.

Use Video Search Express to search the video collection. From the library homepage, click on Videos/DVDs.

Need help searching?

Want to suggest videos to add to our collection? Contact the liaison librarian for your area.

To reserve videos submit the online DVD/Video Reservation form.
A link to the form is located at the top of the Video Search Express page. The library sends DVD/videos to US locations via UPS (United Parcel Service) 3-4 day delivery service. They insure the contents of each package and include packaging materials and labels for return shipment.

For reservation and borrowing questions, contact the Library Audiovisual Services Department
at 314-968-5994 or toll-free at 800-985-4279 or send e-mail to av@webster.edu .

And for Other Helpful Information....

Don't forget to visit our Academic Affairs Extended Campus Administration Web site.

We are continually improving it to help you find the information you need quickly. You can help us keep it up-to-date and relevant by letting us know how you use it and what information you would like to see included. E-mail the Office of Academic Affairs with your suggestions.

Separated at Birth?

Fort Stewart/Hunter Graduation

Senior Director Dan Duggan (first row, middle) congratulates the Class of 2009 at a ceremony on June 25. AVP Randy Wright (first row, far right) was special guest.

The Webster Family Tree

Welcome to those staff members who recently joined our worldwide community:

Karen LaPrell-Fudala, Rep/Academic Advisor, Edwards AFB, CA, replacing Nichole Taylor

Julie Loyet, Assistant Director, Rolla, MO, replacing Denise Whitehead

Beverly Mason, Core Faculty, Columbia, SC, replacing Connie McCants

Marilyn Wagner, Lab Assistant, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, replacing Raymund Morgan

Farewell and Best Wishes to:

Raymund Morgan, Lab Assistant, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Billy Schackelford, Lab Assistant, Fort Leavenworth, KS

Nichole Taylor, Representative, Edwards AFB, CA

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