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Bren 101 for MESM Students—The Nitty Gritty

Bren 101 for MESM Students—The Nitty Gritty. Laura Haston Assistant Dean Corlei Prieto Manager of Student Affairs Chelsea Houdyshell Graduate Advisor. Information Sources. http://www.bren.ucsb.edu Academic Programs Section www.bren.ucsb.edu/academics Services > Student Section

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Bren 101 for MESM Students—The Nitty Gritty

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  1. Bren 101 for MESM Students—The Nitty Gritty Laura Haston Assistant Dean Corlei Prieto Manager of Student Affairs Chelsea Houdyshell Graduate Advisor

  2. Information Sources • http://www.bren.ucsb.edu • Academic Programs Section www.bren.ucsb.edu/academics • Services > Student Section • www.bren.ucsb.edu/services/student/index.html • http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu • http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/academic/handbook/ • http://www.registrar.ucsb.edu Bren 101 for MESM Students

  3. Registration • Do it by the deadline or $50 fine! • See registrar’s Academic Calendar • Course Descriptions • Bren web: academic programs/courses • Curriculum Plan for 2007-08 • Bren web: academic programs/class schedule • Bren schedule of classes • www.bren.ucsb.edu/academics/class schedule • Do NOT use University’s printed schedule of classes for Bren; not up-to-date Bren 101 for MESM Students

  4. Registration con’t. • Must register before the end of your 1st Pass (maximum 12 units) • Don’t forget to add the rest later • Schedule changes without penalty by the end of 1st week of quarter • Any changes to schedule after 1st week is $3 per change • Can drop a class using GOLD up until the last day of classes • Any additions to schedule during the 2nd and 3rd weeks require an approval code Bren 101 for MESM Students

  5. Registration, con’t. • Approval Codes • Required to register if: • Course is restricted • Course enrollment is at max • After the first week of classes • Email scheduling@bren to obtain code for a Bren class • Enter when you register on GOLD • You may need an approval code to enroll in a class offered by another department • Ask instructor of course who you should obtain a code from • We can only give codes out for Bren classes Bren 101 for MESM Students

  6. Registration con’t. • What to do if GOLD says a Bren course is full • If a course: • email scheduling@bren and let Briny know • She will work to increase enrollment max and move room to new location, if necessary, so you will be able to enroll • If a section (i.e. one of a few discussion for a course) • Must enroll in another section; we have to balance sizes • Only exception is if the other classes that you are taking overlap with all other sections • In this case, you will be given an approval code Bren 101 for MESM Students

  7. Registration con’t. • You can not add a class using GOLD after the 3rd week • Must submit a Registrar’s Schedule Adjustment Petition • Copies in the student mail room • Get instructor’s signature if possible (out of courtesy mainly) • The only other signature you need is mine (graduate advisor) • Give to Chelsea, she’ll get my signature, and return to your mailbox • Once signed, you turn it into the registrar • Should rarely, if ever, be necessary • Enrollment counts are frozen after 3rd week so it hurts us if you don’t register by then Bren 101 for MESM Students

  8. Registration, con’t. • “Special” Courses • ESM 595 – Group Studies (Seminar Classes) • Double Letter courses are Ph.D. ONLY (i.e. ESM 595AA) • Only S/U Grading Option • ESM 596 – Independent Research • Requires petition and instructor approval • bren.ucsb.edu/services/student/ESM596_form.doc • Must enter instructor code when you register • List of codes on web at academics/class schedule • Maximum of 4 units of ESM 596 can count toward unit total Bren 101 for MESM Students

  9. Registration, con’t. • Variable Unit Courses • A range of units possible • Many workshops and short courses are variable • Be careful – only register in the number of units listed on the schedule of classes! • For example, this quarter 299-1, 299-2, 299-3 this quarter • Note: non-variable units classes can not be variable Bren 101 for MESM Students

  10. Registration, con’t. • Registration Problems • Guestimate: 20% of students have a registration problem that they are not aware of • Check your schedule before then end of the third week! • Check your schedule before the last day of classes!! • NO CHANGES AFTER THIS DATE • Retroactive changes are huge hassle for us and you and you run the risk that GRAD DIV won’t approve it Bren 101 for MESM Students

  11. Registration, con’t. • Questions? Or You Forget? • See “How to Register for Classes and Make Adjustments to Your Schedule” • www.bren.ucsb.edu/academic/sched.asp • Still confused? • Contact scheduling@bren or gradasst@bren.ucsb.edu Bren 101 for MESM Students

  12. The Top 2 Student Questions • Why won’t GOLD let me register for ESM XXX class (that’s not full)? • The answer depends on when you try during the quarter • Between week 1-3 • Answer: You must have an approval code • Email scheduling • After week 3 • You can’t do it using GOLD!; you need to submit an SAF Bren 101 for MESM Students

  13. Unit Load • Grads are supposed to enroll in a min of 12 units - No real consequence if at least 8 units though • Bren students = 13.5/qtr on ave to meet 81 unit requirement • Generally, not recommended that you enroll in more than 16 unit - Your graduate education also includes activities that don’t result in units • Do not load up in winter of 1st year • You have impt & time consuming career development work to do Bren 101 for MESM Students

  14. Unit Load Fall ‘07 • 200 Orientation Case Study Course (0.5) • 203 Earth System Science (4 units) • 201 Ecology of Managed Ecosystems (4 units) • 210 Business and the Environment (4 units) • 206A Statistics and Data Analysis (1 unit) • 251 Introduction to Policy Analysis (2 units) • Total = 15.5 • Plus no-credit career workshop, all need to take • Plus no-credit stats workshop, if needed (probably most) Bren 101 for MESM Students

  15. Core Courses Fall (‘07)--previous slide Win (‘08) ESM 202: Env. Biogeochemistry (4 units) ESM 204: Economics of Env. Mgmt (4 units) ESM 206B: Data Analysis/Stats (1 unit) ESM 241: Environmental Politics and Policy (2 units) Total = 11 units Many of you will also want to take ESM 437: Writing for Environmental Professionals (2 units), a “LINKS” class to 241 Spring (‘08) ESM 206C: Data Analysis/Stats (2 units) ESM 207: Environmental Law and Policy (4 units) ESM 401A: Group Project (4 units) Total = 10 units Bren 101 for MESM Students

  16. Core Course Waivers • Waiver of a Core Class • You already have a SUBSTANTIAL portion of the knowledge & skills • Not a lot of waivers approved BUT definitely pursue if appropriate • Many courses have waiver policy/procedures posted on web (academics/courses) • Your responsibility to contact professor and make arrangements for evaluation • If instructor approves, have him/her sign petition • You must make up units with another class • Special circumstance: since 207 is taught be a visitor, submit a petition to me Bren 101 for MESM Students

  17. Core Course Deferrals • The following are NOT deferrable • ESM 251 • ESM 206ABC • ESM 401A • Appropriate only if your load will be too heavy because you need to take electives for your specialization that are only offered biennially • No reason for a deferral this fall • Must make sure that that you won’t lack prerequisites for important elective classes for specialization • e.g. defer 204 (econ) -> can’t take 245 (cost benefit) - See guide at academics/class schedule Bren 101 for MESM Students

  18. Core CourseDeferrals con’t. • Submit Bren School petition at least 2 weeks before the start of the quarter • Policy document on deferrals and waivers:http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/services/student/documents/Deferrals_Waivers_000.doc • Be clear on the risk: • If you defer a class to your second year, and you don’t pass the class, you won’t graduate; you will have to come back and re-take the class (no exceptions) Bren 101 for MESM Students

  19. Grades • Core Courses • University rule that you must earn at least a “B” in all core course • Elective Courses • Only “C” or better counts toward degree requirements • S/U or P/NP • S/U for graduate classes; S = B or better • P/NP for undergraduate classes; P = C or better • Must take all courses that will count toward 81 unit min requirement for a grade unless only offered as S/U or P/NP Bren 101 for MESM Students

  20. Grades, con’t. • Undergrad course work • Lower division can’t count toward graduate degree requirements • Up to 8 units of upper division can count with approval • In Progress (“IP”) • For sequence classes like 206ABC and 401ABC • Earn IP until last quarter • Grade given last quarter applies to all previous quarters • Incomplete (“I”) • Must file form before last day of classes • Must have good reason • Grade submitted when work completed and replaces “I” Bren 101 for MESM Students

  21. Grades, con’t. • No Grade (NG) or No Record (NR) • May have on transcript temporarily if instructor does not submit grades before reporting deadline • No need to worry; goes away once grades are submitted and we make sure they are • Will receive if “I” submitted but no paperwork submitted • Permanently turns into “F” “U” or “NP” if not rectified by the end of following quarter • If GPA < 3.0, Grad Div places you on probation • If performance does not improve you can be dismissed Bren 101 for MESM Students

  22. AcademicIntegrity • The University has standards for academic conduct and Bren expects students to uphold and adhere to these standards • We are required to report known instances of inappropriate academic conduct • No collusion • Working together when not allowed • Not following the rules governing group work • e.g. can only work in pairs • No plagiarism • Make sure you thoroughly understand what this means • Increasing incidents suggests that many students are unclear • Info on academic integrity web at services/ASA Bren 101 for MESM Students

  23. Petitions • Bren School Petition • To address issues governed by Bren School policy/procedures • http:/www.bren.ucsb.edu/services/documents/petition_form.doc • Free! • Graduate Division Petition • To address issues governed by University policy/procecures • http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/forms/acad/pdf/GradPetition.pdf • $20 Bren 101 for MESM Students

  24. Class Scheduling • Extremely difficult; we try very hard to create an overall optimal schedule • Generally no classes on Fridays except classes with special schedules, labs, field trips, workshops • Have to overlap some classes; try to choose those that are not likely to be of interest to the same students • We welcome odd schedules if they allow good opportunities • Weekends are fair game • Some classes don’t begin until mid-quarter (e.g. ESM 251 and ESM 206 this quarter) • Some classes taught in intensive format (e.g. every day for week) • 207 will be two 4-day session (incl. weekends) Bren 101 for MESM Students

  25. Special Circumstances • “3-year program” • Need advise on what to take now and what to take later • Start group project in 2nd year not 1st • Fee/tuition etc the same price no matter how many units you take so if you take longer it will cost more Bren 101 for MESM Students

  26. Special Circumstances, con’t • “Early Graduation” • Not recommended or encouraged • Workload too heavy and too little time to fully participate in the non-course part of your education • Possible if all requirements are satisfied at the end of winter quarter of 2nd year • However, students must complete an adequate program of study (POS) for their specialization • Often not be possible within 5 quarters since some classes are offered biennially in spring • POS must be academically sound and will not be approved solely to enable and accommodate early graduation • Policy document at: http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/services/student/documents/EarlyGraduation.doc Bren 101 for MESM Students

  27. Group Projects • Preliminary group project info meeting • Oct 30; 9:00-10:45; BH 1424 • Begin preparing group project proposals fall quarter • Project proposals due late Jan (exact date TBA) • Last year’s info on submitting a suggestion: • On the web at research/group projects • This year’s to be posted soon • Last year’s project proposals • On the web at research/group projects Bren 101 for MESM Students

  28. Group Projects, con’t. • Group project selection committee formed in fall, which includes 3-4 students • Proposal selection and group assignments in winter quarter • Group project kickoff meeting in late winter • Group project guidelines • http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/services/students/documents • Updated version for your class posted in winter • Enroll in ESM 401ABC starting Spr ‘ 08 (4,4,4 units) • ESM 401A includes formal class meetings Bren 101 for MESM Students

  29. Group Projects con’t. • Defense in mid-winter • Please go to a few of them this year to gain understanding of what to expect and what’s expected of you • Final report, policy brief, and draft presentation due at the end of winter quarter • Practice videotaping and critique finals week of winter quarter • Grades assigned winter quarter (therefore groups MUST be done) • Group project public presentations usually 1st week of spring quarter (oral and poster) • Check out previous years’ briefs and reports: • http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/research/gp_past.html Bren 101 for MESM Students

  30. Group Projects con’t. Corlei= Group Projects projects@bren corlei@bren Bren 101 for MESM Students

  31. Specializations • MESM students must develop depth in one of six specialization areas • CMRM: Coastal Marine Resource Management (Lenihan) • CP: Conservation Planning (Frank Davis) • CEM: Corporate Environmental Management (Gary Libecap) • Special program within CEM on EcoEntrepreneurship • PEE: Political Economy of the Environment (Matt Kotchen) • PPR Pollution Prevention & Remediation (Trish Holden) • WRM: Water Resources Mgmt (Christina Tague) • Faculty specialization leaders noted in parentheses • Not sure what do specialize in? • You need to figure this out soon! • Attend specialization info meetings this fall • Dates/Times announced soon via email Bren 101 for MESM Students

  32. Program of Study (POS) • An individual curriculum plan for developing depth in your area of specialization • Complete a Class of 2009 POS Form • On the web at services/ASA • Must be approved by the specialization leader • Must be submitted to Chelsea by middle of win’ 08 • Can be modified with approval • May include classes in other departments and, in some cases, should Bren 101 for MESM Students

  33. Creating a POS • Guided by the specialization description • On the web academics/MESM • An advisement and guidance document • Does not dictate the POS precisely • Students in the same specialization will have different POS’s depending upon their unique background, interests, and goals • Sample programs of study on web • Academics/MESM & Services/ASA • Your POS form will not will not be a precise list of classes but a sensible set of possibilities • Too much & too soon to go into depth now, so special session later • “How to Prepare Your POS Form” Oct 31, 12:30 pm, BH 1424 Bren 101 for MESM Students

  34. Summary ofMESM Degree Requirements • 81 units minimum • Core courses (32.5 units) • 401ABC (12 units) & group project • An approved set of electives that develop strength in a specialized area • 36.5 units minimum • Minimum 3.0 GPA & B or better in all core courses Bren 101 for MESM Students

  35. MESM Advisors • MESM students don’t have an advisor • MESM not like an academic research degree in which your work with a particular faculty member who guides your education • MESM students have • Group project advisor • Specialization leader (SL) • Approves program of study • Another faculty member(s) (or not) from whom the student wants to seek advice • Can help you craft your initial POS but only SL can approve Bren 101 for MESM Students

  36. Who’s Who in theBren School • Deans • Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker • John Melack, Associate Dean • Faculty • “Ladder track” / Permanent • Governance/Decision-making • Sabbaticals/Leaves • Costello (Win & Spr) • Delmas (2007-08) • Keller (Win) • Kolstad (Fall & Spr) • Young (Fall & Spr) • Faculty Recruitment 2007-08 • Env Law, (continuing from last year) • Ecotoxicology • Climate, Energy, and Resources Bren 101 for MESM Students

  37. Who’s Who con’t. • Adjunct Faculty - Main affiliation elsewhere but involved in teaching and research at UCSB • Affiliated Faculty - Ladder track faculty in other UCSB dept with 0% appt in Bren because they interact in some way(s) • Professional Researchers • Visiting Faculty & Lecturers • Visiting Researchers Bren 101 for MESM Students

  38. Who’s Who con’t. External Constituents • Advisory Board • See web at people/advisory board • University-wide Advisory Committee that provides high level direction • Includes 1 Bren Student Rep • Dean’s Council • See web at people/Dean’s Council • Conduit between the School and the local community • Corporate Partners • See web at giving/corporate giving • Mutually beneficial alliances with local and national corporations and NGOs • More on Wed… Bren 101 for MESM Students

  39. Who’s Who con’t. • Faculty Committees of Interest • On the web at people/committees & organizations • MESM Program • Chair = Davis; Staff Support = Haston/Parker; Student Rep = TBD • Group Projects • Chair = Tague; Staff Support = Prieto; Melack = liaison to external clients; Reps for selection = TBD • Recruitment, Admissions & Support (RAS) • Chair = Lenihan; Staff Support = Houdyshell • Colloquium • Chair = von Weizsäcker; Staff Support = Danetra; Student Rep = Canepa • These and other leadership opportunities will be discussed on Wednesday Bren 101 for MESM Students

  40. Who’s Who • Staff • On the web at people/staff • Org chart at services/administration • Coming soon to the web: • List of who does what @ services/administration Bren 101 for MESM Students

  41. Info & Assistancefor MESMs The PRIMARY CONTACT for MESMs students seeking information, advice, and assistance CHELSEA gradasst@bren (unless confidential) When it doubt about who to ask, contact gradasst@bren Bren 101 for MESM Students

  42. Info and Assistancefor MESMs • With the exception of the following specific matters, use Chelsea at gradasst@bren • Group Projects • projects@bren • Registration & Scheduling • scheduling@bren • Computing • request@bren • Building/Space/Sustainability • brenhall@bren • Web • webmaster@bren • Inform or request distribution of newsworthy info • media@bren • This info on the web at services/administration Bren 101 for MESM Students

  43. Communication • Bren Aliases • grad2008 = 2nd year MESMs • grad2009 = 1st year MESMs • all-phd = all (Bren and non-Bren) PhD students housed in Bren • bren-admin = all administrative staff • faculty = all ladder track faculty • allfaculty = faculty + visitors and lecturers • Bren aliases are for business use only! • Need to voice your opinion, announce a party, sell something, find a ride, etc • random@bren Bren 101 for MESM Students

  44. Communication, con’t. • To view who is in an alias • Go to services/computing • Go to alias management system (under email and scheduling • Type in esm\your name and then your password • Click on view members from alias affiliation • Click on alias of interest; then “view alias” at bottom of page Bren 101 for MESM Students

  45. Communication con’t. • Schedule meetings that involve the Dean via the Dean’s Assistant = Doris (doris@bren) • Note: by and large Deans have open door policy but we’re very busy so if it is important and time sensitive you probably want to schedule a meeting • Laura’s fall office hours • Mon 230-330 & Wed 130-230 • On my people page on the web • Direct scheduling of faculty with CT not advisable without their permission • Follow-up after reasonable amount of time with 2nd email if no response • Use subject line to everyone’s advantage Bren 101 for MESM Students

  46. Communication con’t. • Forward emails with extreme caution and respect • Be careful what you put in email; you can never be 100% sure who will end up seeing it • Don’t say anything over random@bren that you personally would not want the world to hear or may reflect poorly on others in the Bren community or the community itself • Use My Space etc with caution; many employers etc. now use this as part of “background check” Bren 101 for MESM Students

  47. Room Scheduling • Student “schedulable” rooms • Bonsai & Visitor Center • Use Corporate Time • Instructions at Services/Academic and Student Affairs Bren 101 for MESM Students

  48. Bren School Events • Event calendar on web http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/news/events/index.asp • Event calendar on Corporate Time • View by opening agenda www.bren.event • Emails/email flyers • Non-public events distributed through all@bren • Open to the public events distributed through bren-alerts • You’ve automatically been subscribed • If you have something appropriate for announcement, please send it to media@bren for distribution Bren 101 for MESM Students

  49. Colloquia • Talks by visitors or Bren faculty/students • MESM students’ colloquia • $2,000 budget • Research colloquia • Faculty hosted • Generally high level talks about research in particular areas of ES & M • Bren School Colloquia • Arranged by colloquium committee • Generally of broad interest and geared toward a diverse audience Bren 101 for MESM Students

  50. The BrenWriting Center • What do employers want more than anything? • Employees that have strong communication skills • If you want a good job after Bren and you want to advance more quickly into bigger and better positions, invest time now to improve your writing skills • Most incoming Bren students have adequate skills at best and many have less than adequate • We are giving you opportunities to move from adequate or less to great; take advantage! • Tutoring available at the Bren Writing Center • You’ll hear more from Monica Bulger (Co-Director) tomorrow Bren 101 for MESM Students

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