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1L Orientation—August 2012 Office of Student Affairs Kevin H. Smith, J.D., Ph.D. Thomas B. Preston Professor of Law Inte

1L Orientation—August 2012 Office of Student Affairs Kevin H. Smith, J.D., Ph.D. Thomas B. Preston Professor of Law Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Interim Director, Academic Success Program. Welcome! Congratulations!.

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1L Orientation—August 2012 Office of Student Affairs Kevin H. Smith, J.D., Ph.D. Thomas B. Preston Professor of Law Inte

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  1. 1L Orientation—August 2012 Office of Student Affairs Kevin H. Smith, J.D., Ph.D. Thomas B. Preston Professor of Law Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Interim Director, Academic Success Program

  2. Welcome! Congratulations!

  3. The Office of Student Affairs is devoted to promoting the quality of life for students at Memphis Law through academic and non-academic counseling, assisting student organizations, providing academic success programming, serving as a source of information for students, promoting diversity within the law school, and addressing the range of questions and concerns regarding student life.

  4. Academic Counseling *Course selection for 2L and 3L years (spring semester) *Long-range course planning *Dual-degree programs JD/MA in Political Science JD/MBA JD/Master of Public Health (Fast Track MPH) *Nature of law study *Adjusting to law school *Stress and anxiety management *Time management

  5. General Advising and Counseling *General non-academic matters *Referral to University Counseling Center— Confidential individual, couples, family, and group counseling services, as well as substance abuse issues, psychological and educational assessment services …, including learning disorders and ADHD testing. Contact at 678-2068.

  6. Assisting with Student Organizations *Student Organization Fair—current organizations *Starting a student organization *Advice to student organizations regarding programming and other matters

  7. Academic Success Program *Available to all students *Provides information and strategies and discusses skills to promote law school success—briefing, class preparation, outlining, exam-taking, stress management, and others *Presentations (with free pizza) and tutors *More information tomorrow morning!

  8. Source of Information Regarding Law School & University Parking *Do NOT park on Court Avenue or in reserved spaces around building except with handicapped sticker or pass from Paula Bethge, Dean’s Assistant, at pcbethge@memphis.edu, or 678-4922.

  9. *Escorts to and from cars—available at Security Desk (678-4075) *Smoking—on patio on river side, through lounge *Disability Services—class and exam accommodations (678-2880) *Student Health Center (678-2287) *Student Health Insurance—Student Health website http://saweb.memphis.edu/health

  10. *Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports http://www.memphis.edu/cris/ *University Child Care Services http://www.memphis.edu/childcareweb/

  11. Promoting Diversity within the Law School * Jacqueline O’Bryant, Coordinator of Law School Diversity, at jmbrynt2@memphis.edu, 678-2078, Room 254.

  12. Addressing the Range of Questions and Concerns about Student Life *Any issue, matter, or concern regarding the health, safety, and welfare of law students in a diverse community based on mutual respect and professionalism.

  13. Contact Information: Kevin Smith ksmith@memphis.edu (o) 678-3648 (M, W)—Room 370 (o) 678-2528 (T, TH, F)—Room 258 Dana Jackson, Administrative Assistant dljcksn3@memphis.edu (o) 678-2528 (Room 258) Security Desk: 678-4075 Police Services: 678-4357 (678-HELP)

  14. QUESTIONS?

  15. * Jacqueline O’Bryant, Coordinator of Law School Diversity, at jmbrynt2@memphis.edu, 678-2078, Room 254

  16. WHAT IS DIVERSITY? Diversity includes but is not limited to: • racially and culturally diverse students • 1st generation U.S. citizens • 1st generation college graduates • students with disabilities • socio-economically disadvantaged students and more…

  17. PROMOTING DIVERSITY & INCLUSION THROUGH… RECRUITING EFFORTS SCHOLARSHIPS COLLABORATION EVENTS

  18. WHY IT MATTERS THREE WORDS… PEOPLE PERSPECTIVE PROFESSION

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