Volume 5, Issue 1

We would like to welcome back our adult and commuter students to the University of Memphis, and extend a warm welcome to the freshmen beginning their studies here. While most students are only just gearing up to get back into action, ACSS is already in full stride. We are excited to be launching a new Online Housing database on Monday September 10, 2007. Feel free to visit our office, located on the

WELCOME, WE’VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU!

EDITOR: Who are you? ACSS: Adult and Commuter Student Services, but you can call me ACSS for short. E: OK, ACSS, what do you do here at the university? A: Well, a lot of things. To put it simply, we provide variety of forms support and information

Interview With the Director and Staff of Adult and Commuter Student Services

to balance and organize their academic lives with their social, family or professional lives. E: Maybe you could describe some of the services you provide. A: Good idea. We provide students with information on campus and community resources, off campus housing, childcare, referrals transportation, adult scholarships, educational seminars and student events. We can also advocate for the unique issues facing adult and commuter students. Don’t get the wrong idea, though. We’re not all business. We also like it when students come by just to study, use the computers, relax between classes, and connect with other adult or commuter students. We always have a pot of coffee ready. E: Wow, that’s very hospitable of you. A: We know it can be tough trying to balance school life with life outside of school. There are so many issues facing adult and commuter students. We like to do what we can to reduce their stress levels and make their lives easier. Whether its providing information, a service, or just a place to study , relax, and meet people.

Continued on Page 3 Adult student enjoying a cup of coffee and studying at the ACSS student center.

fifth floor of Wilder Tower, to connect with other commuter students and learn how you can get involved. You can also visit our website, www.memphis.edu/acss, to find information on public transportation, local traffic and weather reports, gas prices, and more. We hope you have a great semester!

Joy Rogers Stout

Director of Adult and Commuter

Inside This Issue:

Adult Student

Association 2

Commuter Student

Association 2

Terrific Tuesdays &

Wild Wednesdays 3

New Online Housing

Listings 3

What’s Happening 4

Sudoku Puzzle 4

Start Your Day

With Us 4

Tutoring Available 4

Volume 5, Issue 1 September 2007

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Adult & Commuter Connection

Adult Student Association (ASA)

Commuter Student Association (CSA)

Frequently, adult students must juggle work and home lives, along with student life. The ASA serves as a support and advocacy group for the unique needs of adult students, which differ from those of traditional-aged students. On Monday, August 20, the ASA was present at the adult scholarship reception hosted by the ACSS. Fifteen (15) full-time adult (non-traditional aged) students received a scholarship for full and/or part time tuition. They were also paired with a faculty/staff mentor who will assist them in navigating the academic system, and provide support in balancing their campus lives. The ASA would like to Con-gratulate all of the 2007 scholarship recipients. The ASA meets on the first Thursday of every month. The first meeting was held on Thursday, September 6th, on the 5th floor of Wilder Tower from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Membership dues are $20 for the entire year. All members will receive a ASA T-shirt. On Friday September 21, in 407 Mitchell Hall at 1:00 pm, the ASA will present a workshop with Dr. Bekis entitled “How to Get an A.” A Blood drive is also planned for September 27 between noon and 4:00 pm.

You can pick up information and an application to join the ASA in the Adult & Commuter Student Services office, fifth floor, Wilder Tower, or contact either the president of the ASA, Joan Rayman at jrrayman@memphis.edu or Michele Wieland, Vice President at mtolson@memphis.edu.

ASA and CSA : Organizations with You in Mind

If you drive a car, take a seat on the bus, hail a taxi, fly a helicopter, ride a tiger, or shoot yourself out of a cannon to get to school, then the Commuter Student Association (CSA) is the organization for you. The CSA is dedicated to representing stu-dents who live off-campus (i.e. anyone not living in university owned property). They deal with issues ranging from transporta-tion and parking, to apartment living and safety on and off campus. On Friday August 17th, the CSA hosted a Commuter Student Mixer at the Panhellenic Building. The mixer provided an opportunity for commuter students to meet and get ac-quainted, as well as become familiar with the CSA and thei in-terests. The CSA also participated in the student involvement fair on August 27th, 2007. The CSA is scheduled to meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 3:00 pm. The first meeting was held on August 30th. You can come by the ACSS office on the fifth floor of Wilder Tower or email the CSA at commuterstudents@memphis.edu for more information

Commuter students enjoying the fun and partying at the CSA mixer, August 17th, at the Panhellenic building.

From left to right: Treasurer, Gloria Anderson; Vice President, Michele Weiland; President, Joan Rayman; and Secretary, Heidi Basinger.

Adult & Commuter Connection

Did you know that, currently, more than 90 % students, faculty and staff live off-campus? In order to serve this huge population, Adult & Commuter Student Services is proud to be launching a brand new website in the coming weeks. This website is designed to help students, faculty, and staff search for off- campus housing. The Off-Campus housing listings will be accessible from the ACSS website, www.memphis.edu/acss. You will also be able to access this information from several other locations on the University of Memphis website. The new website will be easy to use, designed with a variety of features to facilitate the housing search experience.

For example: • Customizable search criteria for

narrow, refined results • Rental and For Sale listings. • Maps for locating properties.

• Listings may include pictures and floor plans to give you a clearer perspective on the property before you view it.

• Links to e-mail, and websites allow you direct and easy contact with property owner/managers.

• Message Board allows users to post notices for roommates, buy/sell notices, etc.

• The Off-Campus Housing website will save you time, and present you with more housing options than you may find on your own. It’s not just about finding a place, it’s about finding the place that’s right for you. This new website will help you do that. Check the ACSS website for more info.

ACSS To Launch New Online Housing Database

Terrific Tuesdays and Wild Wednesdays! Keys to successful Apartment Living:

When: October 9th, 2007 from 9:40—11:05am. Where: 220 Brister Hall. What: Learn how to effectively search for apartments, understand leasing agreements, and receive tips for successful apartment living.

Stress Management: When: November 7, 2007 from 12:40—2:05pm Where: 220 Brister Hall What: Learn how to recognize, manage and cope with stress.

Adult and Commuter Student Services invites you to attend our Terrific Tuesdays and Wild Wednesdays! Training Seminars. Free refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Heather Hampton at 678-2644.

Staying Safe on and off Campus: When: September 11th, 2007 from 9:40—11:05am. Where: 220 Brister Hall. What: Receive tips and information on remaining safe on and off campus.

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Adult & Commuter Student Services: Here to Work For You

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E: Do you have any advice for adult and commuter students right now? A: Yes! But we think the best advice we can offer is to come see us, and see what we can do for you. We’re located on the fifth floor of Wilder Tower. Our regular hours are between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am to 4:30pm on Friday. Or you can visit our website at www.memphis.edu/acss.

Joy Rogers Stout, Director, Adult & Commuter Student Services.

Heather Hampton, Office Co-ordinator, Adult & Commuter Student Services.

Adult & Commuter Connection Volume 5, Issue 1 September, 2007

The University of Memphis

Adult & Commuter Student Services

500 Wilder Tower

Memphis, TN 38152-3460

Phone: 901-678-2995/901-678-2644

Fax: 901-678-4894

The mission of the Adult and Commuter Student Services Office is to provide a

supportive environment for non-traditional and commuter students that promotes

intellectual, social and academic growth and development through services and

programs that foster lifelong learning.

September:

09/10: September Movie Mondays: Blades of Glory. 8:00 pm, Johnson Auditorium. 09/13: Mentalist, Wayne Hoffman. 7:00 pm, Rose Theatre. 09/15: Software Freedom Day. Have an open-source day. 09/15: Tiger Football. Vs. Jacksonville State. 7:00 pm. 09/17: September Movie Mondays: Oceans Thirteen. 8:00 pm, Johnson Auditorium. 09/18: Visiting Artist Lecture: Anne Beffel. 7:00 pm, Meeman Journalism Audito-rium. 09/19: Talk Like a Pirate Day. Y’arrrr-Gribble. 09/20: Ask a Mexican. 8:00 pm, Rose Theatre. 09/24: September Movie Mondays, Disturbia. 8:00 pm, Johnson Auditorium. 0 9 / 2 6 : Ca r e e r F a i r . 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Holiday Inn Ballroom. 09 /27 : Grad ua t e a nd P r o f e s s i o n a l s c h o o l recruitment fair. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Holiday Inn Ballroom 09/29: Inventors Day. Have an idea that no one else ever had.

What’s Happening on Campus

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October:

10 /1 : World Raccoon Appreciation Day. Knock over your neighbor’s garbage cans. 10/1-5: Domestic Violence Awareness week. 10/01: D.V.A. Movie & Dis-cussion. 7:00 pm, Psych Auditorium. 10/02: Lecture with Domestic Violence Abuser. 3:00 pm, Panhellenic Building. 10/02: Tiger Football. Vs. Marshall. 7:00 pm. 10/03: Student Health Fair. 10:00 am—2:00 pm. 10/03: Domestic Violence Survivor Panel. 4:00 pm, Rose Theatre. 10/03: WNL - Asia - Spoken Word. 8:00 pm, Tiger Den. 10/04: Discover Your Major Day. 9:00 am, Rose Theatre. 10/04: Jackson Katz. 8:00 pm, Rose Theatre. 10/05: World Teacher’s Day. Learn something new.

Start Your Day With Us At the crack of dawn on the first days of school, ACSS was already up and at it with the Start Your Day With Us campaign. The campaign was designed to increase student awareness of ACSS. They were stationed at the train crossing on Walker Avenue, ready with cold bottles of water and information flyers to welcome students to school. The water was much appreciated after students were delayed up to forty-five minutes by a train which stalled, blocking the crossing. The following day, water was provided for students arriving to school on Central Avenue. To cap off the event on Wednesday and Thursday, ACSS offered free breakfast on the fifth floor of Wilder Tower. Students stated that they enjoyed the breakfast and that they looked forward to taking advantage of the services that ACSS provides.

Tutoring Available English, History, and Mathematics tutoring will be offered this semester. English tutoring will be available on

Wednesdays, beginning September 12th, from 2:30-3:30 pm, provided by Kay Driver. Mathematics and U.S. History tutoring is available by appoint-ment only. Please call 678-2644 for more details.

Insert a number in each box so that each row, column, and square (3x3 box) contains the numbers 1-9 without duplicating any of the numbers. Bring the completed puzzle to the fifth floor of Wilder Tower by September 21st and win a prize.

Sudoku

Students enjoying Start Your Day With Us complimentary Breakfast in the ACSS office.

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