Opportunity from Beyond Barnard: "Career GPS: Seniors"

 

New! Career GPS: Seniors

Monday, September 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Beyond Barnard Library| Register
As you begin planning life BEYOND Barnard, you'll start thinking about critical topics like effective job-seeking, full-time employment, or graduate studies. We'll give an overview of your job market tool kit and recruiting timelines, tips on how to effectively network with hands-on practice creating your 30-second pitch, and discuss the transition from college to the 'unspoken rules' of the professional workplace and graduate school. In addition, you’ll learn more about Beyond Barnard resources and how to make the most of them throughout your senior year and after you graduate.

Degree Audit Drop-In Hours Wednesdays 4-5pm

 

Sure you could just go over your degree audit and transcript by yourself to make sure you're on track to finish all your requirements and 122 credits (121 for transfer students) by your expected graduation date. 

Or you could also stop by in person or via zoom any Friday afternoon this fall to go over everything with your friendly neighborhood senior class dean!

 

When: Wednesdays during the semester, 4-5PM

Where: THIS ZOOM LINK or 105 Milbank

 

Pros:

- Get the Dean Grabiner seal of approval that you are on track to graduate as planned!

- Find out early if there are any issues so you can fix them and graduate as planned!

- Brainstorm together to come up with alternate plans if something comes up, so you can graduate as planned!

 

Cons:

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On-campus job opportunity: apply to be a peer tutor!

 Email peertopeer@barnard.edu for more info if interested

 

 

I reviewed my degree audit and I think there's a mistake! How can I get it fixed?

Reminder that, as long as all of your General Education Requirements are complete, waived, pending completion (or you plan to take them in the future), your audit does not need to be updated. It's okay if your personal color-coded spreadsheet has different courses in different slots, as long as they are all accounted for. 

Additional reminder, that the major audit may be updated in any semester except your last one. Since the Registrar will run all transcripts by major departments to confirm graduation eligibility regardless of the major audit, they need to prioritize doing that in your final semester over updating the audit online.

If you believe you have completed a requirement and instead see a blank in that section of your degree audit, there may be a technical issue, or you may need adviser approval for a course that the computer isn't aware can count for a major requirement.

You can request an update using the Degree Audit Change Request Form. 

If you took a course that you think should count for a Foundations General Education Requirement but it's not actually on the list of approved Foundations courses, now would be a good time to submit a GER Appeal, so you can have an answer in plenty of time to make registration decisions for spring.

Final Incomplete DEADLINE for Spring 2023 classes: Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023

If you took an Incomplete in any of your Spring 2023 classes, be sure to turn in all remaining written work to both the instructor and registrar@barnard.edu (so that it can be time-stamped as on time) no later than Tuesday, September, 5, 2023.  

Once the instructor submits the new final grade, it will completely replace the temporarly placeholder "I" grade, and your transcript will show no evidence of the former incomplete.

In between you submitting the work and the instructor entering the updated grade, you may see your grade temporarily changed to "WS" -- do not panic if you see this! It stands for "Work Submitted" and means you have done everything correctly and by the appropriate deadline.

If work is not submitted by the deadline, the instructor will be directed to enter the contingency grade, i.e. a final grade factoring in a zero for any missing work. The contingency grade will be preceded by an asterisk on the transcript (e.g. *B, *C-, *F). If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances and would like to discuss the possibility of petitioning to extend an incomplete, please contact your class dean.

When/where/how to take your approved deferred exam from spring 2023

Deferred exams for Spring 2023 classes

Deferred exams from Spring 2023 will be held on September 8, 2023 and September 11, 2023.  The Registrar will be in touch with you to confirm the details regarding your exam details the week before classes begin.

For most in-person deferred exams, we will follow a self-scheduled exam model. You will be contacted directly if your exam has a specific day and time. Otherwise, this model, followed by a number of peer institutions, allows students to select when to take their exams from among a number of blocked exam time periods:

Friday, September 8^th 9:30AM – 12:30 PM

Friday, September 8^th 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Monday, September 11^th 9:30AM – 12:30 PM

Monday, September 11^th 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Spring 2023 deferred exams must be completed by Monday, September 11, 2023. 

For more information regarding Spring 2023 deferred exams, including location information, please check this page in August 2023.

Pro Tips:

• If you have an unavoidable conflict between a deferred exam and a current class, prioritize the exam and email your instructor, copying your class dean, to say you were advised to do this and ask how to catch up on missed content
• If you have a choice, plan to take your deferred exam at the earliest possible opportunity -- that will give you a Plan B option if anything goes awry.

Job opportunity: apply to be a peer academic coach!

 

Pack your Passport! What to Bring to Barnard if you Plan to Work this Fall

Whether you’re planning to work in a campus role, a paid internship, or off-campus at the local coffee shop, all new employees are required to complete a federal form called the I-9 within three days of being hired. This form is completed in two parts, including presenting both identity and work authorization documents in-person.

Which documents can you present? A passport is easiest, but you can also present specific combinations of documents that prove both your identity and your authorization to work legally in the US. Click here to view acceptable documents, but please note - they must be originals, not copies. Add these documents to your packing list, and you’ll be all set!

Haven't fulfilled the Language Requirement? Need to take a placement test? Check this schedule

 

African Languages: By appointment. Please contact Mariame Sy at sms2168@columbia.edu 

Arabic: Friday, September 1, 2023, 10am-1pm in Knox Hall. Please contact Taoufik Ben Amor at tb46@columbia.edu and Professor Zeina Sayegh at zs2562@columbia.edu. 

Armenian: By appointment. Please contact Charry Karamanoukian at ck2444@columbia.edu 

Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian: To schedule a test, contact Aleksandar Boskovic at ab3865@columbia.edu

Chinese: Placement test is online. The pre-exam registration period is open August 18, 2023. The exam period is open from August 23 to August 30 with the Speaking portion available September 1, 2023.

French: Placement test is online. Open exclusively for incoming first-year students: Monday, July 10th - Sunday, July 16th (closes 5pm). Exams will be graded daily during this week; August exams will be graded weekly. FAQs are available on our website. Please contact Professor Karen Santos da Silva at ksantosd@barnard.edu to request access outside our open exam period. 

German: Placement test is online. Open July 1st to July 31st. To gain access to the exam, please email Professor Irene Motyl-Mudretzkyj at imotyl@barnard.edu.  

Greek: Contact Prof. Nancy Worman at nworman@barnard.edu to determine Greek placement. 

Hebrew: Placement test is in person. Thursday, August 31, 2023, 10am-1pm in Knox Hall. Please contact Naama Harel at nh2508@columbia.edunh2508@columbia.edu 

Hindi-Urdu: The Hindi-Urdu faculty will administer written Placement and Proficiency Tests in Hindi and Urdu from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, September 1, 2023. Please contact Rakesh Ranjan at rr2574@columbia.edu for more information. 

Italian: Placement test is online. To schedule a test, please email italian@columbia.edu and aa2783@columbia.edu 

Japanese: Placement test is online. Dates available in June 2023. Please contact Naoko Sourial (nns2111@columbia.edu) for any questions 

Korean: Korean has both written and oral components of the placement exam. The online multiple-choice writing tests are available on CourseWorks from August 14, 2023 (Mon) until August 29, 2023 (Tue). You need to sign in with your UNI.The writing part of the test will be administered on August 31 (Thu) at 10:00 am. You are required to write about 3-5 topics. Upon completion of the writing test, you will then be guided to the speaking test, which takes about 15-20 minutes. Refer to the website for information on how to sign up and complete the exam. For any questions regarding the placement exam, please contact Prof. Joowon Suh (js604@columbia.edu).

Latin: Contact Prof. Kristina Milnor at kmilnor@barnard.edu to determine Latin placement. 

Persian: Please contact Saeed Honarmand at sh3468@columbia.edu. 

Portuguese: The Portuguese placement test is offered in the fall and spring semesters during the first week of classes. Please make an appointment with Ana Paula Huback (aph2129@columbia.edu) to take this exam. 

Russian: To schedule a test, contact Alla Smyslova  (as2157@columbia.edu)

Sanskrit: Please contact Shiv Subramaniam at: sks2184@columbia.edu. 

Spanish: Placement test is online. Please contact María Eugenia Lozano at mlozano@barnard.edu with any questions.

Turkish: Individual appointments will be scheduled with Prof. Colak for oral proficiency exams and written exams during the two weeks prior to the start of the Fall semester. Please contact Zuleyha Colak at zc2208@columbia.edu.

How to view your position on waitlists

To view your position on a waitlist for a course, you’ll need to log into SSOL (Student Services Online) using your Columbia UNI and password.

Once you log into SSOL, click on the “Registration” link on the home screen under the Academic Records section of the Your Data tab.

From there, click the “Continue with Fall 2023 Registration” button on the following screen.

You will be taken to a screen with both classes you are currently registered for and classes you are on the waitlist for. On SSOL, classes under the “Fall 2023 classes” refer to classes you are registered for and classes under the “Fall 2023 Wish List” refer to classes you’re on the waitlist for.

When you’re on the waitlist for a class, SSOL will tell you either your position on the waitlist or it will say “Pending Approval.”

If a class gives you your position on the waitlist, this indicates that the waitlist is automatic. This means that the waitlist for the class is managed by the online registration services. If a person drops the class, the student who is in position 1 on the waitlist will automatically be added to the class.

If a course says “Pending Approval” under the waitlist, this means that the professor for the course is self-managing the waiting list. Rather than students automatically getting into the class from the waitlist, the professor is individually reviewing students for admittance to the class.

Virtual Job Opportunity in Jewish Studies / Women's History for Fall 2023 -- app deadline Aug 28

The Jewish Studies Program of Barnard College offers a virtual internship program with the JewishWomen’s Archive (JWA). 

What is the JWA?

JWA is a national organization dedicated to collecting and promoting the extraordinary stories of Jewish women. JWA explores the past as a framework for understanding the issues important to women today; inspires young people with remarkable role models; and uses Jewish women’s stories to excite people to see themselves as agents of change. JWA.org is the world’s largest collection of information on Jewish women and draws nearly 3 million visitors a year seeking information, inspiration, community, and a sense of identity. JWA also hosts public and virtual programs; trains the thought leaders of tomorrow; sparks conversation with its blog, podcast, and social media presence; and is a leading voice in feminist and Jewish spheres. 

Who should apply?

The ideal internship candidates will be motivated and enthusiastic and have a strong interest in Jewish Studies, feminism, and public history. The intern must be a current student of Barnard College.

How many hours of work is the internship? What is the stipend amount?

Three internships are available for the fall semester. A commitment to 100 hours over the course of the spring semester is required for a stipend of $1500. All work can be done remotely. 

What will interns do? 

• Assisting with ongoing revision of the Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women by updating entries and adding multimedia illustrations. 

• Working with JWA’s extensive collections of oral histories by transcribing or reviewing oral history transcripts and cataloging, describing, and organizing oral history records. 

• Adding entries to the “This Week in History” feature. 

• Contributing to JWA’s robust social media presence. 

• Assisting in the marketing of JWA’s events and programs. 

What experience & qualifications do I need in order to apply?

• Strong writing skills 

• Detail-oriented 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

• Ability to meet deadlines 

• Excellent computer skills 

• Keen interest in the history of Jewish women and feminism Jewish Women’s Archive 

• Background in history, gender studies, or Jewish Studies; interest in public history a plus 

What opportunities and benefits does the internship offer? 

• Gain unique insight into the inner workings of a nationally recognized non-profit 

• Gain increased understanding of the editorial process 

• Learn about the rich history of Jewish women 

• Connect to an influential network of professional women and community partners 

• Receive professional advice and guidance from JWA’s talented staff 

• Build marketable professional skills 

How can I apply?

If you are interested in applying, send an email to Jenny Sartori, PhD, Chief Communications Officer and Encyclopedia Editor [jsartori@jwa.org] and Professor Rebecca Kobrin [rk2351@columbia.edu] that includes: 

• Current resume 

• Cover letter with at least one professional reference 

• 2 samples of (or links to) your writing 

When is the deadline for applications? When does the internship begin?

Application deadline: August 28, 2023 

Internship begins: September 11, 2023