Dean’s Notes 12-4-23 | Trumbull College

December 4, 2023

TRUMBULL COLLEGE DEAN’S NOTES: December 4, 2023

Here we are: the last week of classes. You’re busy with assignments/exams/papers/projects – hang in there everyone! Get your rest – sleep is very important. Take care of yourselves and one another.

This will be the last issue of Dean’s Notes for the fall term. Keep an eye out for End-of-term messages from me in the coming days/weeks. Please also take note of the “Upcoming Dates & Deadlines” below – we’ll send a reminder later in the week about Friday’s deadlines.

Know that I’m here to talk and so is Alice. I will have blocks of open Zoom hours this week in addition to appointments (see below). Please know that I will hold office hours until the last day of finals. I’ll shift to more Zoom appointments and open Zoom hours during reading period and finals, so you know. One important note, however: Today, December 4^th, I’m in an all-day meeting and this afternoon and tomorrow, Alice will be out of the office.

Have a wonderful week! Know that we’re cheering you on!!

Meeting with me – please take note of my OPEN Zoom hours (below)
To make an appointment, please use the Calendly scheduling tool, https://calendly.com/dean_c. Please reach out to Alice with any scheduling issues. For in-person meetings, please come to the office. We’re right here in Trumbull G104, which you can access across from Entryway A or through Entryway G. Zoom meetings (including open Zoom office hours) will be through my Zoom page: https://yale.zoom.us/my/skchandhoke.

My OPEN ZOOM office hours for each week are listed on the top of my Calendly page. When you click on the Zoom link, you will be placed into a waiting room. I will speak to students (one-on-one) in the order they “arrive”. My upcoming open hours are on Tuesday (tomorrow), December 5^th (3:30-4:30pm) and Friday, December 8^th (10am-noon & 2-4pm).

Please note that I teach on Wednesday mornings during the fall term.

UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES
December 8     Classes end; reading period begins
December 8     Last day to convert from a letter grade to the Cr/D/F option for a full-term course and/or a course offered in the second half of the fall term
December 8     Last day to withdraw from a full-term course and/or a course offered in the second half of the fall term

December 14 Reading period ends, 5:00pm; Final examinations begin, 7:00pm
December 14 Deadline for all course assignments, other than term papers and term projects. This deadline can be extended only by a Temporary Incomplete authorized by the student’s residential college dean

December 20 Final examinations end, 5:30pm; winter recess begins.
December 20 Deadline for all term papers and term projects. This deadline can be extended only by a Temporary Incomplete authorized by the student’s residential college dean

December 21 Residences close, 12 noon
December 21 Spring term registration closes, 5:00pm; student waitlists are cleared

HOUSING OFFICE
Spring Housing: If you were away from Yale this fall and plan to live on-campus for the Spring 2024 term, please request housing through the Housing portal (the earlier the better).

Next Year’s Housing: January 25, 2024 is the deadline to request a housing accommodation from Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for the 2024-25 Academic Year. Note that the application includes a form completed by your treatment provider. If you are seeking housing accommodations for the 2024-2025 Academic Year, follow these steps:
   1. Complete an SAS accommodation request form in the Accommodate system.
   2. Have your current provider that you have been working with this year complete the SAS housing form and return it via email to sas@yale.edu or secure fax at (203) 432-8250. Be sure to allow enough time for your provider to complete the form by January 25^th.
   3. Schedule an appointment with SAS.
Questions should be directed to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at sas@yale.edu.

FROCO APPLICATIONS
The application to serve as a FroCo in the 2024-25 Academic Year is open through January 22, 2024. read more about the program and access the application on the first-year counselor website. Applicants must be in their fifth -or later- term of enrollment in Spring 2024 and in a position to their complete their degree no later than Spring 2026. Dean C and the current FroCos will hold an info session in January – more info to come!!

ACADEMICS
SENIORS: Check Your Major and Degree in Yale Hub. Please take a moment to check your major(s) and degree (BA or BS) in Yale Hub. Ensure any certificates or MAPs you are completing are listed on your Degree Audit. Your ability to make updates on your own ends on January 1, 2024 when the Registrar’s Office starts preparing your record for May degree conferral. See their November 30 email for more details.

Yale Degree Audit: Yale Degree Audit (YDA) is a tool that tracks your progress toward the bachelor’s degree. You can access Degree Audit through Yale Hub. Degree Audit displays the Yale College degree requirements that you have already completed and those that are still pending. A “Look Ahead” feature shows you how future course enrollment might apply toward your degree. If you believe that academic information in your degree audit is incorrect, contact our office.

TUTORING
Advising Resources: http://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu
Sc/QR Tutoring: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/stem-tutoring-programs/small-group-and-1-1-tutoring
Language Tutoring: http://cls.yale.edu/foreign-language-tutoring
Writing Center/Tutors/Partners: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/undergraduate-writing-and-tutoring; https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/writing-center

Trumbull Writing Tutor: Adam Reid Sexton is the Trumbull College Writing Tutor. Adam teaches three courses in the English department (The Craft of Fiction, Reading and Writing the Modern Essay, and Writing About Music) and is a Critic in the graduate School of Art. During summer 2022 he taught Writing About Music for Yale in London. Adam is also a writer; his next book, Difficult Listening, is due to be published soon.
To meet with Adam, please reserve a half-hour by logging on to https://www.yalewco.com/index.php, and be sure to email him the document you want help with by 7am on the day of your appointment. Include the instructor’s prompt, your focus for the meeting, and when the paper is due. Adam looks forward to working with you!

Yale Academic Strategies Program/Office of Educational Opportunity
https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/PoorvuAcademicStrategies/club_signup
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/academic-strategies-program
Our mission is to help all Yale undergraduate be active, empowered learners at Yale. Though peer academic mentoring, interactive workshops, and connections to resources, we hope to provide you with the tools that can propel you towards your goals.

STEM Navigators. Want to learn the best practices for succeeding in introductory STEM Courses? Join STEM Navigators, a mentoring network that provides you with information, events, and support to guide you through these crucial first courses. Sign up via this link: STEM Navigators sign up

Disability Peer Mentorship Program (DPMP). DPMP pairs students with peers of similar backgrounds to create networks of support for people with disabilities at Yale. The diverse experiences of disability in our community include physical & mobility disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental illnesses & psychiatric disabilities, neurodiversity & learning disabilities (including ADHD, dyslexia, autism), sensory disabilities & processing disorders (including vision impairments, blindness, and d/Deafness), and other conditions. You do not need to have a formal diagnosis to participate. Disability Peer Mentors help individual students develop critical self-advocacy skills, connect them to institutional resources, and find community around disability identity. Request a DPMP Mentor here.
First-year students can also request mentorship and guidance about Student Accessibility Resources through the SAS Peer Liaison Program.

Meet with our Learning Specialist. Have a learning difference or other condition that affects how you accomplish your academic work? We can talk with you about new approaches for meeting Yale’s academic challenges. Contact our new Learning Specialist, Geoffrey Canales (geoffrey.canales@yale.edu), for an appointment.

Individual Mentoring. Get organized for the semester by meeting with an Academic Strategies Mentor. Mentors will help you develop a weekly study routine, offer strategies for approaching complicated readings and p-sets, and help you develop a plan for prepping for those first exams. To request a mentor please email at academicstrategies@yale.edu.

Workshops. Our famous workshop sessions are available in person and online! Register via the YaleConnect links below. FYI: Poorvu CTL M104A is upstairs from the York Street Entrance to Sterling Memorial Library. Poorvu CTL 120 A, B, C, and 121 are the classrooms on the first floor. Questions? Contact us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.

Exam Study Strategies. Reduce exam stress by learning new strategies for preparing and studying for midterms and finals. This workshop offers suggestions for preparing for and taking problem-based, short answer, and essay exams. Monday, December 4, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

Senior Thesis Power Hours. The Academic Strategies Senior Thesis Power Hours are designed to help students stay motivated and accountable while working on their senior theses. They will be held throughout the semester to give students a chance to help each other with solidarity and accountability in the development and writing of their senior theses. The sessions are facilitated by an Academic Strategies Peer Mentor. Monday, December 4, 7-9pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A

Approaches To Your Leave Of Absence. Advice for connecting with mentors as you transition into and out of your leave of absence, and for creating a purposeful leave of absence that provides meaning and personal satisfaction. Tuesday, December 5, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

Procrastination: How to Work Through It. We all procrastinate. When your procrastination habits get in the way of your goals, however, it’s time for a change. This workshop offers strategies for identifying the sources of procrastination and pursuing productive habits that can get you back on track. Wednesday, December 6, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

Wait – Someone Will Pay Me to Do That?! (Arts and Humanities). Oh, the places you’ll go! Dr. Seuss might well have been talking about YOU if you come to this session. This workshop aims to demystify undergraduate fellowships/funding for Arts and Humanities students. You will learn from other Yale students about some of the big resources for Arts/Humanities funding, and together discuss how to find opportunities, how to talk with faculty and staff about your dreams; and why to make this a part of your Yale education. Friday, December 8, 2-3pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: https://cipe.yale.edu
Follow CIPE on Instagram and Twitter. Yale students also have a free subscription to the Daily Chatter, a great resource for keeping up with global news presented from a non-partisan perspective.

OFFICE OF CAREER STRATEGY (OCS)
Students can engage with the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) in ways that align best with their personal academic and professional path. OCS can help you brainstorm career paths, apply for positions, network with ease, negotiate offers, and consider graduate school.
For the most up-to-date information, sign up for newsletters from our Career Communities, Affinity/Identity Communities, and Applying to Graduate School Communities.

STUDY ABROAD
Study Abroad Upcoming Events
Yale Study Abroad International Student Panel. Join Yale Study Abroad and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) to learn about study abroad opportunities for international undergraduate students! The session will include a Q&A discussion with a panel of students who recently returned from a program abroad and are excited to share their experiences. This event is Zoom only. A recording will be available afterwards for those who cannot make it. No registration required - just use the Zoom link. Monday, December 4, 3-4pm, Online Event

Planning for Your Summer Study Abroad. Attend this webinar to get an overview of your 2024 summer study abroad options including Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad and Non-Yale Summer Abroad. Study Abroad advisers will go over the application processes and timelines, credit transfer, funding opportunities, planning tips, and helpful resources. The Fellowships team will provide an overview of the International Study Award (ISA). There will also be time for Q&A. This event is Zoom only. A recording will be posted to our website. No registration required - just use the Zoom link. Wednesday, December 13, 3-4pm, Online Event

Thinking about studying abroad? Head to the “Get Started” tab to search programs that fit your personal and academic interests, check application deadlines, review costs and funding options, get advice on your plans, and more. Learn about fulfilling distributional and major requirements with study abroad coursework here.
Thinking about studying abroad for a semester or year but worried about the time you’ll be missing at Yale? You’re not alone. Check out So You Want to Study Abroad by Edmund Zheng! Edmund’s article addresses this common concern based on his experience of returning to Yale after a semester abroad.

Need to Get or Renew Your Passport? Don’t wait to ensure you have the necessary travel documents! All passports should be valid at least 6 months beyond the end date of your anticipated study abroad program. Even if you are not yet sure that you will study abroad, you should have a valid passport at least three months in advance, if possible.
U.S. citizens should visit the U.S. Department of State’s website for information about applying for or renewing a passport. You can apply at the Yale Station post office in New Haven or the New Haven Free Public Library. You can also get a passport photo from the Yale ID Center (55 Lock Street). Passport photo services at the Yale ID Center do not require an appointment.
Current estimated wait times for U.S. passport processing are 10-13 weeks, and expedited processing is estimated at 7-9 weeks. This process starts once the State Department receives your application and does not factor in mailing times. For additional information, visit our Travel Planning & Logistics page.

FELLOWSHIPS AND FUNDING
Yale and outside funding options can help support research, study abroad, public service, unpaid internships, and self-designed projects, in New Haven and around the globe. Postgraduate fellowships support independent projects, graduate study, and much more. The Office of Fellowships and Funding helps students identify funding opportunities and navigate the application process.
Customize your Fellowships and Funding Newsletter for timely opportunities in your areas of interest: https://funding.yale.edu/connect/newsletter-review-subscription

Fellowships/Funding Upcoming Events
Light Fellowship Information Session #7. The Richard U. Light Fellowship Program fully funds Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students pursuing intensive language study in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean for terms ranging from a single summer to a combined summer plus academic year. Learn more about the Light Fellowship. Attending a Light Fellowship Information Session is a requirement to be eligible for the Light Fellowship. Monday, December 4, 4-5pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369

Yale College Postgrad Fellowships - Application Q&A. Attend this information session to learn about Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships for research, study, and projects after Yale. Tuesday, December 12, 12:30-1:30pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369

Yale College Postgrad Fellowships – Info Session #5. Attend this information session to learn about Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships for research, study, and projects after Yale. Friday, December 15, 10:30-11:30am, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369

Fellowships/Funding Approaching Application Deadlines
DEADLINE_Light Fellowship (Late Fall Competition) -> Thursday, January 4, 1pm ET

DEADLINE_Davis Projects for Peace -> Friday, January 5, 1pm ET
Interested students are strongly encouraged to meet with a fellowship adviser to discuss their application – ideally at least 2 weeks before the deadline.

DEADLINE_Davis Projects for Peace Alumni Award -> Friday, January 12, 1pm ET

Fellowships/Funding Resource of the Week
Not sure where to begin the fellowships process? Refer to this step-by-step guide on How to Apply for Fellowships. The first step in planning a strong fellowship application is to identify your short-term or long-term personal and academic goals, which will help you determine the kind of project you want to pursue. Read about Yalies who have previously won fellowships.

OTHER
SOM Silver Scholars Program - Opportunity for Seniors. The Silver Scholars Program at the Yale School of Management allows students to earn a Yale MBA degree within three years, directly after graduation, spring-boarding them toward their career goals and leadership positions. The program is designed for exceptional students with strong leadership potential. These students enroll in our full-time MBA program where they make up about 5% of the student body. Rather than the traditional summer MBA internship, Silver Scholars complete a year-long internship, extending their experience to three years. All Yale College students receive a 50% tuition discount and an application fee waiver.
The admissions committee seeks applicants with a combination of intelligence, maturity, and curiosity who aim to be future leaders in their field of interest. Candidates from all majors are welcome to apply; we enjoy the diversity of interests and backgrounds that Silver Scholars bring to the broader MBA class at Yale SOM.
If you would like to speak with an admissions representative, please email maria.derlipanska@yale.edu to schedule an appointment.
Application deadlines for the 2023-24 application cycle:
Round 2: Application Deadline January 4, 2024, 5pm ET (decisions announced by March 26, 2024, 5pm ET)
Round 3: Application Deadline April 9, 2024, 5pm ET (decisions announced by May 16, 2024, 5pm ET)

SOM Master’s in Asset Management - Opportunity for Seniors. Do you have a quantitative skill set and an interest in finance or investing? Or do you have a background in computer science or engineering and are considering different fields to apply your expertise?
The Master’s in Asset Management program is a quantitatively intense nine-month program that was developed by the late David Swensen ’80 PhD, Yale’s former chief investments officer and the pioneer of the “Yale Model” and Tobias Moskowitz, Dean Takahashi ’80 B.A., ’83 M.P.P.M. Professor of Finance and a principal at AQR Capital Management. Focusing on ethical and responsible investing, they designed a unique program dedicated to the merging of academic theory and practice.
Students in this program will receive training in all aspects of asset management, including investment selection, asset allocation, portfolio management, and risk management, with a focus on forward-looking quantitative methods and new technologies in this rapidly changing field.
We are pleased to offer the following to Yale College students:
- One-to-one consultations with an admissions officer to answer questions about the program or the admissions process. To request a consultation, please email assetmgmt.admissions@yale.edu
- Application fee waiver
- Exemption from the standardized test (GMAT, GRE) requirement for anyone with a 3.7 GPA or higher. The admissions team would welcome the chance to speak with anyone with a lower GPA who is concerned about the test requirement
- Special consideration for two of our premier scholarships – the Swensen Scholars in Asset Management and our Dean’s Scholarship
Interested in learning more? Attend a Master’s in Asset Management event or visit our website.

Walden Peer Counseling. Walden Peer Counseling is one of the oldest anonymous and confidential hotline and walk-in peer counseling services in the US. Staffed exclusively by Yale undergraduates, we are available to talk about anything that’s on your mind. We are open every weekday and weekend night during the academic year when classes are in session; the hotline operates from 8pm to 8am every night. Our office, in the Welch B basement, is open from 8pm to 1am Sunday through Thursday. The number for the hotline is (203) 432-TALK (203-432-8255).

From YC3
Take it Easy Tuesday. Take it Easy Tuesdays is a monthly series hosted by YC3 for students to take a break and engage in artistic activities. While focusing on the importance of rest, this program aims to create a culture of wellness in an environment where all students can feel as open, expressive, and creative as they would like to be. Stop by and join YC3 and the Chaplains office to color and enjoy hot cocoa … anytime between 2–4pm! Tuesday December 5, 2-4pm, at the the Good Life Center in Schwarzman

Wellness Wednesday. Join YC3 for Wellness Wednesday! Each month we will explore a new wellness topic. We will explain the science behind this topic and give you ways to incorporate it into your day-to-day life! This month is focused on well-being skills for finals and how to manage your time at home during break. Wednesday, December 6, 2-4pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman

Wellness Winter Book Club. Join YC3 for Wellness Book Club winter break edition. We’ll be reading “Real Self-Care” by Pooja Lakshmin, MD. Which is described as “a paradigm-shifting program for practicing real self-care that will empower, uplift, and maybe even start a revolution.” Wednesday, December 13, 4-4:30pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman (2^nd floor)

From the Yale Library
First Steps with Zotero. Join us for 30 minutes to learn about Zotero, free software to help you manage your research. Monday, December 4, 12-12:45pm, Online Event (register for link)

Organizing and Managing Files for Research Productivity. You have downloaded articles from Yale Library’s resources, installed a reference management tool, and picked a writing tool. Now … how do you organize everything to keep your digital workspace in top shape? Tuesday, December 5, 12-1:15pm, Online Event (register for link)

Introduction to EndNote. This workshop focuses on using the web version of EndNote at my.endnote.com. (Search separate listings for are interested in workshops on the desktop version). Wednesday, December 6, 4-5pm, Online Event (register for link)

Therapy Dog Thursday. Join us for a chance to meet Heidi, a 4-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, whose sole job is to be a calming, comforting presence. Thursday, December 7, 2-3pm, Bass Library

Latte With A Librarian. Meet with a librarian for a drop-in research consultation. Any student who asks a library or research-related question will receive a FREE Yale Library travel mug. Monday, December 11, 11am-12:30pm, Thain Café, Bass Library

Next Steps With Zotero. For experienced users of Zotero, or anyone who has already attended ‘First Steps with Zotero’ and is ready to learn more. Topics include removing duplicates, adding tags and notes, creating a shared library, and integrating with Microsoft Word. Tuesday, December 12, 12-1pm, Online Event (register for link)

Self-Care Goodie Bags + Raffle. Grab a self-care goodie bag with a variety of items to help you feel your best during Reading Week! Monday, December 11, 10am-5pm, Bass Library Service Desk

See all Reading Week Study Break events from Yale Library: guides.library.yale.edu/RECHARGE

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