Program Advising

Naomi Kamins, Assistant Director for Student Services, is available to answer questions about courses, registration, the matriculation process, degree requirements, plans of study, and general questions about final projects and essays.  Students are encouraged to contact Naomi on a regular basis, and students who are considering applying for matriculation are strongly encouraged to speak with Naomi prior to applying to matriculate. 

Naomi R. Kamins, Assistant Director for Student Services
Email    Phone:  (860) 685-3345

GLSP Student Support

The GLSP offers the following workshops to help acquaint students with the resources available at Wesleyan and to make the transition to graduate study.

New Student Orientation
Prior to the start of each term, the Assistant Dean and the advising staff meet with students in an informal setting designed to foster better understanding of the program and its policies and procedures.  Students are encouraged to bring questions, comments, and suggestions to the meetings and take this opportunity to meet fellow students as well as the advising staff. 
 

Upcoming Orientation:

January 21, 2010 6:30 - 7:30 pm Location: Downey House 294 High Street RSVP by email or 860-685-3345

Library Research Workshop
GLSP students meet with a University Reference librarian from Olin Library for an introduction to the University research technology. Students learn how to use the Library's on-line services. All students and prospective students are welcome. 
 

Upcoming Session:

January 21, 2010 7:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Downey House 294 High Street RSVP by email or 860-685-3345

One-on-One Personal Research Sessions with a Librarian
The Wesleyan libraries offer Personal Research Sessions in which a GLSP student may meet one-on-one with a librarian to work on a particular research project. These sessions are offered on your schedule: click here to schedule a session today.

Master's Essay and Project Workshop Series
The GLSP conducts a series of information sessions to provide assistance and answer questions from students completing the final essay or project for the MALS or CAS.  These sessions will answer questions about the guidelines, requirements, timeline for completion, and will provide support in completing the proposal.  We encourage all students who are planning to undertake an Essay or Project to attend the full series of information sessions at least once.
 

	Writing the Proposal TBA Spring 2010 6:30 - 8 p.m. Location: GLSP Building 284 High Street RSVP by email or 860-685-2900	Designed for students who are interested in writing the MALS or CAS final essay or project who have not yet submitted a proposal, the session presented by GLSP staff, will focus on the components of a successful proposal.
	Research and Writing Saturday, November 14, 2009 10 am - 12:30 p.m. Location:  Fisk Hall 412 262 High Street RSVP by email or 860-685-3345	This workshop, with the GLSP Writing Preceptor, will focus on conducting effective academic research and on the writing process.  This discussion will be helpful for students who are currently working on their final essays or projects, as well as those who have not yet begun. Students may submit a draft and/or specific question to the preceptor, Marie Clark, at least 2-3 days in advance at mclark@wesleyan.edu
	Student Workshop Time, date, and location to be announced	This workshop is run by and for students  working on their final essays or projects, who are looking for conversation with others who are grappling with similar issues.
	Ample free parking is available; click here for a campus map
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