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TRUMBULL COLLEGE DEAN’S NOTES: January 29, 2024
Hi Trumbullians! I hope you are settling in nicely for the term and hope you enjoyed the weekend. This week looks sunnier than last week, thank goodness! The days are getting a little longer each day, which is wonderful, too!
Class schedules are set, and this is typically when academic work suddenly picks up! It’s a great time attend an Academic Strategies Workshop (“Organize Your Time!” is fitting :) Wednesday, January 31, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A). Please scroll down to check out the upcoming workshops. Under “Other” (at the end of Dean’s Notes), there are several new job/volunteer opportunities along with blurbs from YC3 and the Yale Library, which are updated regularly. Alice also puts excerpts from the Dean’s Notes (and other academic notices) in the glass case near the main Trumbull gate, if you haven’t already noticed.
Please note that the Peer Liaison Application deadline is coming up next week on February 6th @11:59pm: https://yalecollege.yale.edu/communities/student-leadership/peer-liaisons
I’m starting to sound like a broken record, but thankfully, there are many of you who realize the benefits of doing %20alice.kustenbauder@yale.edu">this one thing: Please %20alice.kustenbauder@yale.edu">cc Alice on e-mails, particularly those with academic questions. Have a great week! :)
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 Friday, February 2nd (10-11:30am).
ACADEMICS
Double credit: If you are interested in petitioning to earn double credit in a single-credit course, please read the relevant section in the YCPS, and then consult with me. The deadline to submit this petition is Midterm (March 8th at 5pm), but I recommend that you do so well before that date.
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. You can confirm which courses you are enrolled in by checking your Degree Audit “Class History” (click the three dots on the upper right of the page). Degree Audit also 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.
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES
January 30 Final deadline to apply for a spring-term Leave of Absence, 5pm (see section J, Time Away and Return).
January 30 Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles the student to a full rebate of spring-term tuition (Undergraduate Regulations).
February 6 Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the spring term without the course appearing on the transcript.
February 6 Applications for Yale 2024 Summer Session Abroad close, 11:59 pm.
February 9 Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-half of spring-term tuition (Undergraduate Regulations).
HOUSING-RELATED DEADLINES
Housing Intent: Monday, February 12th, 5pm is the deadline to declare your intent to live on campus or off-campus for the 2024-25 Academic year. If you do not receive this month’s “Intent Invitation” from the Yale College Housing Office, please let Alice know.
Change of College Affiliation Requests: Monday, February 5th at noon is the deadline to request a change of college affiliation by completing this form. The Yale College Dean’s Office is accepting change of college affiliation applications. As in previous years, this process is being handled centrally, therefore while your Dean, Head of College, or FROCO may be able to answer some general questions and offer guidance on whether a change is right for you, meeting with your current or prospective college leadership team prior to approval is not necessary or recommended. This process does not require or invite students to make appeals to their current residential college staff, or that of the college to which they are applying to transfer beyond the information being requested in the form.
Please keep the following in mind if you are considering a change of college affiliation transfer: Transfer requests are not guaranteed, and you are strongly encouraged to have a housing option within your own college should your transfer be declined.
- Approved transfers are effective beginning the 24-25 academic year. Students do not relocate to their new residential college until the fall.
- Transfer applicants DO NOT need to contact their prospective college to meet with either the Dean or Head of College until after their transfer has been accepted.
- Transfer applicants need a current student in the prospective residential college sponsor your transfer. Please note that any single student may sponsor no more than two candidates to transfer into their college in an academic year.
- If your transfer is approved it is a binding decision, so please consider your request carefully before submitting your application.
- If your transfer is approved and you later try changing the housing arrangement (i.e. suite configuration) you had committed to on your form, your transfer may be revoked. You may also be subject to the policies and penalties of the applicable residential college housing rules.
- Students will be notified of the transfer on or about two weeks after the form submission deadline.
- The deadline is Monday, February 5, 2024 at noon and you can access the application at https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CHlkaI3Tif8a22
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
Yale College Writing Center: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/writing-center
Writing Partner Drop-In Hours Begin the First Day of Class. Writing Partners (Yale undergrads and graduate students who are talented writers who love helping others) can meet with you to talk through ideas or give feedback on your draft on a first-come, first-served basis. During drop-in hours, join us on the Poorvu Mezzanine (301 York St, accessible via stairs or elevator) for free snacks and a supportive work environment! Spring Drop-in Hours are:
Sunday–Thursday: 3-6pm & 7-10pm
Friday: 10am-12pm & 3-5pm
Saturday: 3-5pm
Online Appointments. You can also sign-up to meet with a Writing Partner via Zoom. Online appointments will begin the second week of classes.
Fellowship Writing Partners. Planning to apply to a scholarship or fellowship program and would like to team up with a Writing Partner as you prepare your materials? Fellowship Writing Partners have been through the process themselves and will meet with you at least three times to help plan, revise, and polish your materials! Request a Fellowship Writing Partner here.
Weekly Writing Partners. Taking a writing intensive course or working on a long-term writing project and want to meet with the same Writing Partner each week? Request a Weekly Writing Partner!
Residential College Writing Tutors. Make an appointment with a professional writing tutor. Scheduling for the Spring 2024 term is already available! 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!
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 Karin Gosselink (karin.gosselink@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. Poorvu North is a collection of rooms in Kline Biology Tower accessed down the stairs opposite Steep Café. Questions? Contact us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
Summer Fellowships and Funding Information Session. Planning your Summer 2024? Learn about fellowships and other funding options for independent projects, research, language study, and more! Monday, January 29, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
STEM Navigators: Introductory Genetics Lab Techniques. Are you unfamiliar with biology genetics & development lab techniques and would like more exposure/explanation of concepts from the course? Our STEM graduate mentors are here to help! Come to this workshop for clarification on the most confusing and tested lab techniques in introductory genetics & development courses! Monday, January 29, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
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, January 29, 7-9pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
Reading Effectively for STEM. Learn strategies for reading purposefully and efficiently for STEM courses. Topics of discussion include how to effectively read textbook chapters and scientific articles, how to navigate jargon, data, and figures, and how to use readings to prep for problem sets and exams. Tuesday, January 30, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
STEM Navigators “Let’s Join a Lab”: How to Write CVs & Emails/STEM Professional Correspondence. This workshop is part of the 3-session series, Let’s Join a Lab!
Are you struggling to write a CV, or email those intimidating lab PIs and STEM professors? Come to this workshop where we’ll go over the process together - just bring your research interests and your laptops! Tuesday, January 30, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Optimize Your Reading. Learn general strategies for effectively reading texts for any Yale class. Learn how to preview a text, effectively interact with the text while reading, and review your reading for class, essay, or exam preparation. Tuesday, January 30, 8-9pm, Zoom
Organize Your Time. When was the last time you asked yourself “How am I going to get all of this done??” You are not alone! This interactive workshop offers evidence-based strategies and the opportunity to start figuring out what will work best for YOU: you will not only learn about ways to make the most out of your time, but also do some actual work toward your own scheduling and planning needs. Wednesday, January 31, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A
STEM Navigators: Math Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)/SUMRY Panel. Come to this info session to learn more about Math research experience programs, including Yale’s own SUMRY program. Hear from past students’ experiences and how they gained skills and expertise from the program! Insomnia Cookies will be provided. Wednesday, January 31, 4-5pm, Poorvu North in Kline Biology Tower
Getting the Most Out of Mentorship. Join Yale undergraduates for a conversation on how to make the most of any mentorship opportunity, including peer, graduate student, faculty, and alumni mentorship. Thursday, February 1, 8-9pm, Zoom
CAREER STRATEGY
The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) offers career advising, professional school advising, employment and internship opportunities, and career development resources. The office works with students and alumni to clarify career aspirations, identify opportunities, and offer support at every stage of career development. Check out OCS’s events, opportunities, and services at https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/student.
Teach for America on campus this week. Teach for America (TFA) is a non-profit company focused on ending education inequity. We are looking for passionate creators, advocates, and activists who want to create an impact in education and beyond. We have opportunities for internships for all years/majors as well as post-graduate employment.
Teach for America Coffee Chats. Sign up for a 1:1 session at Common Grounds, 276 York Street on either Thursday, February 1, 10am-4pm or Wednesday, January 31, 10am-4pm
Teach for America – Yale Mixer. You’re invited to connect informally with local TFA community members: current Yale students applying to the corps or involved in Ignite, TFA alumni living and working in New Haven, and TFA staff members. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 30th and feel free to bring a guest. We will serve food and beverages. The dress code is casual, ensuring a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees. Wednesday, January 31, 6-7:30pm, Afro American Cultural Center, 211 Park Street
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. Visit https://funding.yale.edu to learn more.
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.
STUDY ABROAD
Yale Study Abroad helps students choose from hundreds of study abroad options including Yale Summer Session Abroad, Non-Yale Summer Abroad, and Year or Term Abroad.
Understanding Your Summer Study Abroad Options. In the summer, there are two pathways to study abroad for credit:
1. Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad: Intensive, highly structured programs led by Yale instructors for Yale College credit.
2. Non-Yale Summer Programs Abroad: Programs run by other institutions that have been deemed eligible for transfer credit.
To learn more about these options, watch our Planning for Your Summer Study Abroad webinar (sign in with “SSO” on the Zoom page).
Applications are now open for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025 Study Abroad! Apply by the deadlines below, and visit the Study Abroad website for more details and list of designated programs. All deadlines are 11:59pm ET on the date listed.
Summer 2024
Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad: February 6
Application for Yale in London Summer Courses: February 6
Credit for Non-Yale Summer Abroad: March 5
Petition for Summer Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: March 5
Full Year 2024-2025 Abroad
Credit for Full Year Abroad: April 2
Petition for Full Year Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 2
Balliol College, Oxford University: Junior Year Abroad Program for Yale English Majors: April 2
Fall 2024 Abroad
Credit for Fall Term Abroad: April 2
Petition for Fall Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 2
YALE SUMMER SESSION
Yale Summer Session (YSS) offers a broad range of courses, taught by Yale faculty, for Yale College credit in New Haven, online, and abroad. Visit https://summer.yale.edu to learn more.
OTHER
Volunteers Needed at a New Haven Public School. Located in the Hill neighborhood of New Haven, Truman School serves 485 students in grades K-8. Over 80% of students are low income and many are new to New Haven and learning English as a second language. We are seeking 10-15 Yale students willing to make a commitment to tutoring and mentoring a Truman student. Training will be provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters and transportation to and from the school (114 Truman Street) will be provided by Dwight Hall. The enrollment process for volunteers includes an application, a brief informational interview, and a zoom training. Apply now if you would like to join a deeply committed group of educators and help these students succeed! Thursdays 2:30-5:30pm. Questions? Reach out to sophia.deoliveira@yale.edu.
Student Volunteers Needed. Yale Undergraduate Science Olympiad (YUSO) is looking for volunteers for our 11th annual Invitational on February 10, 2024! Hundreds of high school students come to Yale’s campus to compete in a team-based Science Olympiad competition, participating in events across scientific disciplines! Volunteers will help ensure everything runs smoothly (guiding participants, grading papers, ushering during the award ceremony, etc.) No prior experience in Science Olympiad/Science Background is required! If you are interested, please fill out the Google Form by 11:59pm on February 1st! All volunteers will get a free T-shirt and food on the day of the competition. Please reach out to sheel.trivedi@yale.edu and jing.lin@yale.edu if you have any questions or concerns!
Apply to be a Campus Tour Guide. The Yale Visitor Center and The Yale Admissions Office are recruiting Tour Guides. The Campus Tour Guide program is a job that requires a high level of personal responsibility, great interpersonal skills, knowledge about Yale, and an interest in connecting with diverse groups of people. Guides represent all backgrounds and interests on campus. They commit an average of 2-4 hours per week and are frequently called upon to give special tours on request. Applications are open to students who are members of the Classes of 2026 and 2027 (graduating no sooner than the Fall 2025 semester).
1) Complete an official application and submit it online. It is due Wednesday, January 31st at 11:59pm (ET)
2) Sign up for a 5 minute in-person panel introduction on Friday, February 2nd or Saturday, February 3rd. Sign-ups will be available via a GoogleDoc linked in the application.
3) Come to your in-person panel introduction at the assigned time and answer a few quick and easy questions.
Applicants who advance through the first round will be invited to second-round interviews in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the Campus Tour Guide program, please contact the Head Tour Guides: Tarel Dennie ‘24, Joshua Leffler ‘25, and Halli Watson ‘24 at yale.headtourguides@gmail.com.
The Yale Sustainable Food Program is hiring students for term-time positions. If you are a current Yale College student excited about food systems, ag, cooking, justice, music, storytelling, sustainability, and/or spending more time on the Old Acre in 2024, we invite your application. You can view descriptions of our opportunities here and fill out our common application here by 5pm on Sunday, February 11th.
Yale Pathways Summer Scholars Programs is seeking Yale students to serve as Teaching Assistants or Residential Advisors. Every year, the Yale Pathways Summer Scholars Programs welcomes over 150 local public high school students to campus free of cost to take part in STEM and Arts & Humanities classes with Yale faculty and students. Students will have the unique opportunity to learn about coding, neuroscience, engineering, art-making, art history, college essay writing, and more. From start to finish, the Scholars Programs run for one month, July 1st to August 2nd.
Teaching Assistants (TAs). TAs help with logistical needs of the program, plan activities, serve as mentors and chaperones to students, and aid instructors in the classroom. To get a better sense of what Summer Scholars looks like, check out last summer’s Closing Ceremony videos for the STEM and Arts & Humanities programs!
Prospective TAs must be able to commit to a one month-long commitment, July 1st - August 2nd. This is a full-time position with an hourly wage; we’ll be working from 8:30am to 4:30pm five days a week.
We’re looking for folks with maturity, enthusiasm, organizational skills, a sense of humor and a genuine interest in young people and outreach. If you have worked or volunteered in education, tutored young people, or anything else that’s related, we want to hear it in your application. Previous work with youth is preferred but not required, and content knowledge in STEM or Arts & Humanities is not required.
Residential Advisors (RAs). During the STEM program, about 40 rising high school seniors are granted the special opportunity of living in one of the Residential Colleges, returning home on the weekend between each one week-long session. RAs live with students in the Residential Colleges and their primary responsibility will be to supervise and mentor residential students. They will also be asked to help with logistical needs, plan activities, and participate in college readiness programming. Each RA will be responsible for about 10 students.
Prospective RAs must be able to make a three week-long commitment, July 1st-19th. This is a full-time paid position; with shifts starting at 3pm. Room and board are provided for the duration of the program in addition to a $1600 stipend.
Join us this summer in inspiring the next generation! For more information and to apply, search “Pathways” at www.yalestudentjobs.org
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
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’s theme is focused on Nurturing Self and Relationships. Welcome back to the semester! This Wellness Wednesday is all about nurturing relationships and yourself. We’ll have a giveaway item, snacks, and a beverage. You won’t want to miss out.
Wednesday, January 31, anytime between 2-4pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman
Tired of Being Tired? (Part 2 of 3). Interested in increasing your focus, memory and retention when studying & not feeling so tired? Join this 3-part sleep series to help you improve your sleep routine, learn the science behind getting good sleep and stay on track! Thursday, February 1, 12:15-1pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman (click to register)
Intro to Mindfulness (Part 2 of 4). Have you ever tried mindfulness meditation? Would you like to cultivate your practice over the course of four weeks? The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults MIEA (previously Koru) is an evidence-based four-session course designed to help you build the habit of meditation. Research shows that MIEA reduces stress, improves sleep, and boosts self-compassion with 10 minutes of daily practice. Class meets once weekly for 1 hour. You must be able to attend all four classes to enroll. Friday, February 2, 1-2pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman
From the Yale Library
First Steps With Zotero. Join us to learn about Zotero, free software to help you manage your research, take notes, and create a bibliography. Monday, January 29, 7pm, Online Event (register for link)
Boost Your Google Image Searches. Learn tips and tricks on how to get better image results from Google Images. We will also cover basics of copyright and using image citations for your work. Tuesday, January 30, 2pm, Online Event (register for link)
Sketching Yale: Drop-In Session at Paul Rudolph Reading Room. Join the Haas Arts Library and the Yale School of Art for a program dedicated to documenting the remarkable built environment at Yale. Each month during the Spring 2024 semester, a different Yale building will be selected for documentation, and a different MFA student from the School of Art will be on hand to provide insight and advice. Wednesday, January 31, 1:30-3pm, Haas Arts Library (click to register)
Let’s Find Books For Class. Learn how to optimize Quicksearch to find books (including e-books and audiobooks). Bring your course syllabus and save a trip to the bookstore! Thursday, February 1, 7pm, Online Event (register for link)
Tour Of Sterling Memorial Library. A one-hour walking tour of Sterling Memorial Library. You’ll learn about the building’s history, architecture, and collections, along with library services for students, staff and faculty. Friday, February 2, 2-3pm, Sterling Library Nave (click to register)
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