COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Howdy! Congratulations! We commend you on your outstanding academic accomplishments thus far and welcome you to one of the top public universities in the nation. As a student in the College of Liberal Arts, you will receive a well-rounded, diverse education and learn from some of the world’s most esteemed scholars who teach at Texas A&M University. The College of Liberal Arts emphasizes high-impact education. With our goals of conducting research that matters, offering transformational learning, creating understanding among people, and engaging with our communities, our college aims to provide each student with a set of academic skills we consider essential for continuing to learn for a lifetime. Among these vital skills are the ability to think critically and deeply, excel at written and spoken communication, solve problems creatively in diverse settings, and practice engaged and responsible global citizenship. In order to prepare you to address global issues and gain knowledge of the world outside of the U.S., the College of Liberal Arts encourages study abroad for all students, and we pledge to do our best to provide support for your global education. We recognize that you and your family are making a significant investment in your future by supporting your college education. You might not know it from the popular press, but recent reports demonstrate that during peak earning years in an individual’s career, liberal arts graduates actually earn more, on average, than students in majors we think of as more lucrative. Unemployment rates are low for liberal arts graduates, and they decline over time. Finally, 93% of employers say that prospective employees’ ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve complex problems is actually more important than their undergraduate major. In other worlds, your liberal arts education will prepare you for a lifetime of engaged employment as well as satisfying personal growth. As you embark on this new phase of your academic journey, we remain fully committed to providing ample opportunities for your success: developing your analytical thinking abilities, connecting you with distinguished faculty, and exposing you to diverse cultures and topics. In turn, if you make a commitment to getting the most out of your education, you will achieve more during your college career --and beyond it-- than you ever thought possible. Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University! We look forward to helping you in your path to lifelong success. Good luck and Gig ‘em,

Pamela R. Matthews, Dean College of Liberal Arts Texas A&M University

301 Coke Building 4223 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4223 Tel. 979.845.5141 Fax 979.845.5164 http://liberalarts.tamu.edu

Advisor Contact List

MAJOR DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORS LOCATION /WALK-IN HOURS PHONE Anthropology (ANTH)

Marco Valadez mlvaladez@tamu.edu 228 ANTHROPOLOGY BUILDING (MS4352) Walk-in hours: M-F 9:00-12:00; 1:30 – 4:00 Other times by appointment

845-9333

Communication (COMM) & Telecommunication/Media Studies (TCMS)

Nancy Street n-street@tamu.edu Kristy Kulhanek kristykulhanek@tamu.edu Cassin Dyson cassin.dyson@tamu.edu Ashley Bell ashleyb-23@tamu.edu Chris Larkin chrislarkin@tamu.edu

107 BOLTON HALL (MS 4234) Make appointments at comm.tamu.edu on the Undergraduate tab OR may come in during walk-in hours. Change of major call 862-6968 for change of major meeting times.

862-6968

Economics (ECON) Roy Mitchell roymitchell@tamu.edu Bat-Sheva Tabakman btabakma@tamu.edu Savannah Maxwell savannahfm@tamu.edu

3035 ALLEN BUILDING (MS4228) Walk-in hours: 9am-11:30am Mon-Friday, Mon-Thursday 1:30-4:30pm By appointment only for prospective students

845-7351

English (ENGL) Jaclyn Upshaw-Brown jbupshaw@tamu.edu Brianna Doucet bdoucet@tamu.edu

352 LIBERAL ARTS and ARTS & HUMANITIES (MS4227) Either appointments or walk-ins. Change of major by appointment only. M - F: 8:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00 pm

845-8361

Hispanic Studies (SPAN) Dr. Rosalinda Aregullín-Valdez aregullin@tamu.edu

205 ACADEMIC (MS 4238) Walk-in hours: T-TH 9:00-11:00 Appointments: T-TH 1:30-3:00 **Change of Major by appointment only**

458-0672

History (HIST) Robyn Konrad robyn-konrad@tamu.edu Dr. Philip Smith pms@tamu.edu

105 GLASSCOCK (MS 4236) Walk-in hours: M-F 8:30-12, 1:15-4:30 By appointment only.

845-5987 862-2061

International Studies (INTS/MODL: F/G/R/CLSS) Laura Stratta l-stratta@tamu.edu Rebecca Buckalew rebeccabuckalew@tamu.edu

107 ACADEMIC (MS 4215) Walk-in hours: 9:00-11:30 Appointments: 1:30-3:30

845-5144

Performance Studies(MUSC/THAR) Brianna Doucet bdoucet@tamu.edu

246 LIBERAL ARTS and ARTS & HUMANITIES (MS 4240) PERF- Appointments M-TH: 8:00-12:00 ENGL – Appointments M-TH: 1:00-5:00 Walk-in hours: Friday 8:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00 (PERF & ENGL)

458-0940

Philosophy (PHIL) Barbara West barbwest@tamu.edu Dr. Dwayne Raymond raymond@exchange.tamu.edu Marco Valadez mlvaladez@tamu.edu

301 YMCA (MS 4237) 318 YMCA: W,TH: 1:00-5:00

845-5660 845-3601

Political Science (POLS) Vince Hernandez vhernandez@tamu.edu Emily Baumann baumann.emilya@tamu.edu Savannah Maxwell savannahfm@tamu.edu

2024 ALLEN BUILDING (MS 4348) M-F: 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30 pm

845-3127

Psychology (PSYC) Zuleika Carrasco-Martinez zuleika@tamu.edu Jennifer Fleming jennifer-fleming@tamu.edu Lori Johnson lorielizabeth@tamu.edu

Lisa Bowden lisa.bowden@tamu.edu

205 Milner Walk-in hours M-F: 9:00-11:30 Appointments M-F : 1:30-3:30

845-7146

Sociology (SOCI) Jennifer Runnels jrunnels@tamu.edu Zuleika Carrasco Zuleika@tamu.edu

306 ACADEMIC (MS 4351) Walk-in hours M-F: 9:00-12:00, 2:00-4:00

845-4241 862-2523

University Studies—Journalism Dale Rice dalerice@tamu.edu

107 BOLTON HALL (MS 4234) By appointment.

862-6968

Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) Julia Jakab jakab@tamu.edu

202 COKE (MS 4223) By appointment.

845-5143

Updated 5/9/16

Advisor Contact List

MINOR ADVISORS LOCATION /WALK-IN HOURS PHONE Africana Studies Dr. Violet Johnson vmjohnson@tamu.edu

314 BOLTON HALL (MS 4456) By appointment.

845-0264

Modern Languages Laura Stratta l-stratta@tamu.edu Rebecca Buckalew rebeccabuckalew@tamu.edu

107 ACADEMIC (MS 4215) Walk-in hours (only): 9:00-11:30

845-5144

Comparative Cultural Studies (INTS) International Studies

107 ACADEMIC (MS 4215) Walk-in hours: 9:00-11:30

845-5144

Film Studies Dr. Juan Alonzo jjalonzol@tamu.edu

540 LIBERAL ARTS and ARTS & HUMANITIES (MS4227) By appointment.

845-3452

Journalism Dale Rice dalerice@tamu.edu

107 BOLTON HALL (MS 4456) Please call or email for an appointment

458-1802

Religious Studies Dr. Donnalee Dox dox@tamu.edu

106-B ACADEMIC (4119) Please e-mail for appointment.

845-5143

Women’s and Gender Studies Julia Jakab jakab@tamu.edu Dr. Marian Eide meide@tamu.edu

202 COKE (MS 4223) By appointment.

845-5143

Hispanic Studies (SPAN) Dr. Rosalinda Aregullín-Valdez aregullin@tamu.edu

205 ACADEMIC (MS 4238) Walk-in hours: MWF 8:00-11:00

458-0672

SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS/ADVISORS LOCATION /WALK-IN HOURS PHONE Office of the Dean-Undergraduate Programs Office Andy Armstrong andyarmstrong01@tamu.edu Shedrick Johnson shedjohnson@tamu.edu Julia Jakab jakab@tamu.edu Tabitha Foreman tforeman@tamu.edu Patty Muchow p-muchow@tamu.edu

202 COKE By appointments only: M-F: 9:00-11:30am TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: www.swan.tamu.edu/la-upo Walk-in hours: M-F 1:15-3:30pm

845-5143

Liberal Arts Honors Program Cassin Dyson cassin.dyson@tamu.edu

202 COKE Contact by e-mail 862-6968

Transition Academic Programs Allison Maderia allisonmaderia@tamu.edu

300 Hotard Hall Call for walk-in hours or to schedule an appointment.

845-5916

Academic Success Center Lyle Slack successcenter@tamu.edu Dr. Bari Brookins Dr. Kathleen Speed

9th/10th floor Rudder Tower Email ASC for current workshops offered

Liberal Arts Career Services

TAMU Career Center – 209 Koldus Undergraduate Students- Call for appointments

845-5139

Updated 5/9/16

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS OFFICE OF THE DEAN

WHY SHOULD I GO SEE A COLLEGE ADVISOR? The Undergraduate Programs Office can assist with issues that need approval of the Dean or can refer you to the appropriate resources. They act on behalf of the Dean to deal with academic affairs, college and university requirements, and scholastic honors. Consult a college advisor for help with the following:

• Processing of requests for double majors and double degrees • Graduation problems • Petitions regarding college and university policies, procedures, and

requirements • Referrals to support services for personal or academic difficulties • Rescheduling a final exam when you have three exams in a single day • Semester or cumulative academic probation • Withdrawal from the University

Academic Advising appointments can be made by contacting our office at 979.845.5143 or by visiting the following website: www.swan.tamu.edu/la-upo. Advisors are located in 202 Richard Coke Building.

Office hours: M-F 9-11:30 a.m. (by appointment only) or 1:15-3:30 p.m. (walk-ins).

202 Coke Building 4223 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4223 Tel. 979.845.5143 Fax 979.862.4938 http://liberalarts.tamu.edu

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS OFFICE OF THE DEAN

WHY SHOULD I GO SEE MY DEPARTMENTAL ADVISOR? Your departmental advisor will be the most help with your major. They know the faculty, department's courses, and special opportunities offered by the department for undergraduates. They can ensure that your schedule meets the requirements of your degree plan. Additionally, they can assist you with the following:

• Selecting courses before you register each semester • Declaring your minor field of study • Changes of major • Q-dropping a course • Substituting courses transferred "by title" into your degree program • Locating general information about career opportunities in your major • Writing recommendations for awards, prospective employers,

graduate and professional schools

202 Coke Building 4223 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4223 Tel. 979.845.5143 Fax 979.862.4938 http://liberalarts.tamu.edu

COMMIT TO STUDY ABROAD

The College of Liberal Arts encourages all students to study abroad, and consider the experience an integral part of their undergraduate studies and career preparation.

Study abroad can be affordable. Financial aid often applies, and there are many scholarships. The College of Liberal Arts dedicates $300,000 annually toward study abroad scholarships for our majors.

Study abroad is career preparation. Globalization demands a workforce knowlegable of other countries and cultures. An international experience develops global perspectives and the marketable skills employers desire.

The programs we create, the providers with whom we affiliate, and the destinations which students select, are all highly scrutinized to ensuresafety and quality.

Study abroad will not delay graduation. There is no difference in time to degree between A&M students who study abroad and those who remain on campus.

Discover the resources and opportunities available to students in the College of Liberal Arts:

Facebook: Texas A&M Liberal Arts GlobalTwitter: @LibArtsGlobalhttp://liberalartsglobal.tamu.edu

COMMIT TO STUDY ABROAD

Plan ahead two semesters

HAVE A

PLAN

Consider priorities &

interests

Discuss with

academic advisor

Study Abroad Peer Advisors

Walk-in hours every semester

Meet with Global

Ambassador

@LibArtsGlobal

Texas A&M Liberal Arts

Global

SAVE THE DATE:

Liberal Arts Gig ‘Em Week Carnival

Friday August 26th

@ Academic Plaza

TRAC Fair

Wednesday September 21st @ TBA

Common Ground Speaker Event

Monday September 26th

@ Annenberg Presidential

Conference Center

Liberal Arts Career Fair

Thursday September 29th

@ TBA

Mid-term Seminar

Tuesday October 25th

& Wednesday October 26th

@

TBA

Q-Drop and Withdrawal Deadline

Friday November 18th

(this better be on your

calendar)

Cornerstone Honors liberalartshonors@tamu.edu

The Liberal Arts Cornerstone Honors Program provides a community of highly motivated students the means to become significant citizen-leaders of tomorrow. From conducting research with renowned professors, engaging in cultural and international exploration, participating in interdisciplinary events, and reaching out to the community for service learning opportunities, our Honors stud-ents hone their critical thinking and interpersonal skills to become leaders for a complex world.

Admission Requirements:

• Top 10% class rank

• Minimum SAT score (V+M) of 1250 or ACT score

composite of 28

• Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA in order to remain in the Program

To ensure that students receive a broad liberal arts experience, the program requires:

• 18 hours of Honors coursework in the Liberal Arts

• 12 of the 18 hours must be taken in at least 4 different Liberal Arts departments

• 9 of the 12 hours must be taken at the upper-level (300-400)

For a broader experience, students have the option to use any com-bination below to earn up to 6 hours of the total 18 needed:

• Up to 3 hours of honors course credit from an Honors under- graduate research course

• Up to 3 hours of honors course credit from an Honors Service Learning course • Up to 3 hours of honors course

credit after completing 12 or more upper-level credit hours via study abroad at a foreign institute

• Up to 6 hours of Texas A&M Honors coursework from outside the College

970 LIBERAL ARTS

STUDENTS STUDIED

ABROAD IN 2014-2015

EXPERIENCE

Knowledge for Life

Honors Program PERKS include:

• Priority registration

• Small classes

• Honors housing opportunity

• Global awareness through study abroad

• Honors distinction on transcript

• Enhanced critical thinking and communication skills

• Leadership training through service learning opportunities