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Academic coaching is a free resource on campus designed to help you achieve your goals. Academic coaches can help you identify and implement personal solutions to challenging issues or areas of performance. The goal of coaching is to help you reach your full potential and achieve optimal performance. Coaching is for students of all GPAs, majors, and interests. Schedule an appointment today!

Trained Academic Coaches can help you:

• Create a time management system that works for you
• Identify ways to motivate yourself
• Create a plan for studying for upcoming exams
• Identify study strategies that are more efficient
• Set goals and create structure for meeting those goals

Appointments are available now! and can be made by:
1) Calling the office (541) 737-2272, or;
2) Stopping by the Academic Success Center, located in 102 Waldo Hall.

For more information, visit http://success.oregonstate.edu/academic-coaching

Have you ever thought about working for the federal government?  There are many advantages to working a federal job, including many jobs to choose from, but the application process can be daunting at times.  The College of Agricultural Sciences and the Career Development Center have partnered to host a Federal Job Series.  These workshops were designed especially for students in the Colleges of Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, and Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.  Mark these dates on your calendar to get tips on how to apply and land a federal career!

• How to Apply for a Federal Job/Internship– January 20th 2:00-3:00 pm in Kidder 202
• The Federal Job: Employer Panel-February 12th 2:00-3:00 pm in the MU Multipurpose Room
• Federal Job Networking Event-February 12th 3:00-4:00 pm in the MU Multipurpose Room

If you have any questions about how to prepare for these events, please contact the Career Development Center at 541-737-4085 or email them at career@oregonstate.edu.

As always, keep checking the College of Forestry Student Employment Opportunities page to stay updated on all of the job and internship openings available for College of Forestry students!

Welcome back from Winter Break!

We hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season and that everyone is geared up for a successful winter term!  Since the start of a new term can be a bit overwhelming, here are some important dates that you should be aware of!

University Deadlines

January 10: Last day to add/drop classes online without department permission

January 15: Deadline to apply for winter term graduation

January 17: Last day to add/drop classes online with department permission

January 18: No classes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Student Services Office Closed

Professional Development Events

CDC Drop-In in the SLC: January 13 & 20 at 9:00-11:00 am.  Drop-in to update your resume, write your cover letter, or get interview tips!

Test Prep/Anxiety Workshop: January 19 at 12:00 pm in Richardson 107

Stress Management Workshop: January 26 12:00 pm Richardson 108

Employer Info Nights

Stimson Lumber: January 12 at 4:00 pm in Peavy 276.  Pizza provided!  Interviews will be conducted on January 19-20.

AKS Engineering: January 14 at 4:00 pm in Peavy 252.  Pizza provided!

Lone Rock Timber: January 21 at 12:00 in Peavy 276.  Food and drink provided! Interviews will be conducted on January 22.

If you have any questions about any of the things coming up here in the College of Forestry, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Services Office at 541-737-1594 or at forestrystudentservices@oregonstate.edu to get more information.  We are here for you!

Happy Week 1!

Finals week is over! That means it is time for a break from the responsibilities of school.  While some people may be working during this winter break, or working on packing as many Netflix episodes into one day as possible, everyone should find time to fill out the 2016-2017 College of Forestry Scholarship Application.

To be eligible to receive a CoF scholarship award ALL students must:

• Maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credits) during Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.
• The College of Forestry must be on record as your primary college (for students who have double majors).
• Make reasonable and continued progress toward your College of Forestry degree program while receiving a scholarship.
• If dual enrolled in the Degree Partnership Program, at least 6 of the minimum 12 required per term credits must be at OSU.  You also must provide the CoF proof of your community college registration.
• Maintain high academic standards (generally considered to be at least a 3.0 OSU Accumulative GPA for continuing students; minimum GPA expectations are similar for first-year students and transfer students).

If you have questions regarding the process or your eligibility, please direct them to (541) 737-1594 or email Kira Hughes at kira.hughes@oregonstate.edu.

Scholarship applications are due on February 15, 2016! So, get it done over winter break when you aren’t worried about classes!

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season and we will see you next term!

Happy Week 10!
As fall term begins to wind down, it is a good time to look back and reflect on all that has happened in the past ten weeks. We in the Student Services Office are always reflecting on our events and programs of the past term, and we want to know how you, our target audience best receive information on all of the events and opportunities that are going on in the College of Forestry. The only way to find out is by hearing from YOU!

Here are some questions to consider:
• What is the best method for you to receive information?
• If you feel you receive too many emails about events and program, how else might we keep in touch with you?
• Do you notice the flyers hanging around Peavy and Richardson Halls, and plan to attend the events?
• If you don’t attend events and programs offered by the CoF, why not? How might we entice/encourage you to attend?
• Do you follow the Student Services Office on Twitter?
• Is the Fernhopper Newsletter where you get your information? If not, what other sources do you use?
We need your feedback! Please either comment below or send us an email at forestrystudentservices@oregonstate.edu to let us know how we can best share information about all the great things that are happening in the College of Forestry.
Good luck on finals!

Hello College of Forestry Undergrads!

Oregon State Ecampus, The OSU Career Development Center, and the OSU Alumni Association is hosting virtual career fairs for students to meet and network with employers interested in hiring OSU students!  This is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with employers and land a job before graduation or a great summer internship.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 10 from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm for the Natural Resources Virtual Career Fair!  Make sure to register before the event!

View a demo of what you will experience at the virtual career fair!

Other virtual career fairs being offered are shown below:

• December 11: Government and Public Services
• February 10: Liberal Arts
• February 11: Nonprofit
• April 20: Computer Science
• April 21: TBD

This is a new experience for many students and employers.

These events are virtual, so all you need is a computer and an internet connection. On the day of the event, simply login and “get in line” to chat with a recruiters.  Registration links, along with a list of employers, will be sent out a couple weeks prior to each event.

Make sure to review the eight helpful tips for making connections at virtual networking events to learn how you can make a lasting impression with employers.

If you have any questions about the virtual career fair, please contact the Career Development Center at 541-737-4085.

Happy Week 7!

Key Deadlines this week:  The S/U and withdraw (from an individual class) deadline is this Friday, November 13^th before 5:00pm. The Office of the Registrar closes at 5pm and forms must be turned in before 5pm.

Seniors: Apply for Graduation:  Seniors are able to apply to graduate up to 3 terms in advance. This is a good time to apply for graduation, indicating which term you plan to graduate.

Incompletes (“I/” grades)

Did you know that if you received an “I” grade and have not hit the year mark where the “I” grade rolls to the letter grade, you SHOULD NOT register for that previously incomplete class.   If you re-register for the class and the “I” grade remains from your earlier attempt  (if it has not been a year since you took the class), it can have negative effects in terms of GPA and Financial Aid.   If you have questions or concerns about Incompletes, please contact the Registrar’s Office.

Good luck finishing up your second round of midterms!

This week’s topic: Accountability

What does it mean to be accountable? In short, it means that you accept the responsibility of being liable, answerable, or obligated. There are many ways that one can be accountable:

As a student, one can show accountability by showing up to class each day – on time and prepared for the lecture, lab, or activity. Compel yourself to be present and engaged in class. Knowing that there are occasions in which life happens and despite valiant efforts one cannot make it to class, be accountable for the absence and inform professors of the situation. Take accountability a step further by proactively by asking what topics were covered during lecture, and visit office hours with special questions or to seek additional information or assistance. When assignments are due, turn them in on time. Don’t wait to study for an exam the night before, rather, study regularly, ask questions, seek assistance, accept one’s own role in learning process and don’t blame others for disappointments (learn from them!).

As an employee, one can be accountable by arriving to work on time, listening and following instructions, offering constructive criticism with asked, and by being a contributing member to teams or groups. Be sure to take notes so you don’t forget what you’ve been asked to do, ask questions when something is unclear. And above all show respect for your workplace, and your colleagues. The commitment and accountability one shows on the job can result in new and exciting opportunities, growth, and a bright future!

As a member of the OSU and local communities, accountability starts by treating our surroundings with respect: pick up trash, value and help our neighbors, and become involved in community service activities. Take the time to be an involved and contributing member of the community – your home or home away from home.

In summary, taking accountability for one’s life means understanding and accepting that we alone are in charge of it, and responsible to ourselves and others. Be empowered! Make responsible choices and decisions! Either be accountable to yourself, or you will be made accountable by your circumstances.

College of Forestry Undergrads- remember these tips when looking at jobs!

This week’s topic:  What does RSVP mean?

RVSP is an acronym for the French Répondez s’il vous plait.

In other words, RSVP is a request for a response from the invited person or people.  It means that the organizer or coordinator of an event or party or activity is asking you to let him or her know if you will or will not attend.  Not only is it good manners to respond, but it also helps the event coordinator plan for the event.  Will food be ordered?  Do special diets or other accommodations need to be arranged or planned for?    The event coordinator will ask invited guests to respond by a specific date if they will or will not attend so that this, and much more, can be arranged.

Why do guests need to RSVP by a specific date?  Well, event coordination can be time consuming and complicated.  In order for the event coordinator to plan for a successful event, advanced notice and planning is required.  Therefore, when you are asked to RSVP by a certain date, it is not only good manners, but also professionally wise, to reply in the given time frame.  It can be difficult for an event coordinator to accommodate late RSVPs to attend an event.  Therefore, it is good manners and professionally wise to RSVP by the given deadline.  If you would like to attend an event, but unique circumstances prevented you from RSVPing by the deadline, you will want to contact the event coordinator to politely ask if an accommodation is available (after all, catering, seating, handouts, etc. likely have already been prepared).  You should not expect that your request can be accommodated.  The event coordinator will do his or her best, but it is not always possible to make last minute changes.  If you RSVP late for an event, you should not plan to attend unless you hear from the event coordinator that your request has been accommodated.

When you RSVP for an event, it means:

• You confirm with the event coordinator that you will or will not attend.

If you RSVP that you will attend an event, it means:

• You agree to attend the event.
• You commit* to attending the event, and do not change your mind at the last minute if different or “better” events come along.
• You attend the event.
• You contact the event coordinator if extenuating circumstances arise at the last minute which prevent you from attending.

*Commit means “to bind or obligate, as by pledge or assurance”.

If you RSVP that you cannot attend the event, it means:

• That you have told the event coordinator you will not be at the event, and not to plan for you (this means that food, seating, handouts or other information will not be created or ordered for you).
• You acknowledge that you will not attend the event even if your plans change and you are suddenly free.
• You do not attend the event.
• You do not expect to be accommodated if you change your mind and want to attend the event.

Please note:  the same can be said for confirming employment interviews, social activities, etc.

 

Happy midterm week!

If you have some extra time and are looking to land a job with the federal government, check out these awesome opportunities!

November 4 – How to apply for Federal Jobs/Internships

11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Richardson 115

Learn to navigate usajobs.gov and how you can stand out! Scott Kincaid of the BLM will be presenting.

November 18 – Federal Jobs Panel and Networking Event

11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Richardson 115

Hear more about federal jobs from a panel of federal employees. Ask our panel about career paths and their experiences on getting there. Then connect in small groups and one-on-one during an hour of networking and light refreshments.

Please register for these workshops using your Beaver Careers Account!

Also, don’t forget these other upcoming employer information nights:

November 9 – Silvaris: 4:00 pm, Peavy 256

November 16 – Timber Products Company: 4:00 pm, Peavy 256

In partnership between the Career Development Center, Ecampus and the Alumni Association:

Natural Resources Virtual Career Fair November 19th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Join us for one of our first Virtual Career Fairs, meeting with companies throughout the industry to talk about opportunities they have in natural resources. The event is free and open for students/alumni to check out at your leisure on the 19th. Register here!

If you have any questions about how to prepare for these events or need more information, please contact the Student Services Office at 541-737-1594 or stop by Peavy 250!

Have a safe and happy Halloween Weekend!