Welcome from the Office of International Education, Reminders, Accommodations for Students with Disabilities, Pet Policy, and JOB OPPORTUNITIES
WELCOME FROM THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
"Welcome to MICA! As part of Graduate Orientation, we look forward to meeting you at our required VISA Workshop on Friday, August 23rd at 2PM in the Lazarus Center Auditorium for new international Graduate Students with F-1 and J-1 visa status. International students with other visa types are welcome, but not required to attend. All students are welcome to join current international students and ELL faculty for a student panel discussion: International Perspectives on Grad Communities @ MICA, on Wednesday, August 21st from 11AM - 12PM in the Lazarus Center Auditorium.
MICA is an amazing place with a robust and dynamic student life. Should you have any questions about your transition to MICA, please call or email the Office of International Education 410-225-2243 or internationaleducation@mica.edu
Sincerely,
Lauren Hill
Assistant Director, International Student Services"
Welcome from Sukyun Weaver, Graduate ELL Specialist
Graduate English Language Learning (ELL) Specialist and Liberal Arts faculty member, Sukyun Weaver received an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Her research interests include culturally and linguistically responsive student support, intercultural training and corpus-based linguistics. She has held ELL-related positions at NYU, Columbia, Pace, and Johns Hopkins. In the classroom, Weaver believes in empowering students to gain authentic language through autonomous learning for lifelong success.
"Hello! My name is Sukyun Weaver and I am the Graduate ELL (English Language Learning) Specialist. In my role, I provide academic linguistic and cultural support for multilingual learners at the graduate level. I am here as a resource for you, come visit me at Lazarus 161! Share your questions and concerns or simply stop by and say hello! I’d love to meet you face-to-face. I will also be around during orientation and hope to speak with you there. You can also email me anytime at sweaver@mica.edu
MICA also has a separate Writing Studio where you can make appointments. Please contact the Writing Studio anytime at 410-225-2418 or writing@mica.edu "
Health & Insurance Forms Final Reminder! Due this Friday, August 2nd!
A Message from Dr. Judith M. Kinney, Associate Dean for Student Health and Wellness:
Dear New Student:
This is a final reminder, if you haven't already done so, to complete and forward the Health History Form and Meningococcal waiver, if applicable, to MICA's Student Health Center. Forms can be either emailed (healthservices@mica.edu) or faxed to 410-225-0252.
Please note that if you are planning to live in on-campus housing, and have not received a meningitis vaccine, you will not be allowed to move in without first having signed and returned the Meningococcal Vaccine Waiver.
We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
Warm Regards,
Dr. Judith Kinney
REMINDER: New Students submit your photo by this Friday, August 2nd!
WANT YOUR MICA ID?! SKIP THE LINE, SEND YOUR PHOTO TODAY!
Make sure your image meets the requirements listed! Your ID will be ready and waiting for you at Orientation.
August 2, 2019 is the priority deadline to submit your digital photo for your MICARD (your student identification card). Your ID card will be ready and waiting for you at Orientation Check-in on Tuesday, August 20th. IDs are not guaranteed to be ready for students who submit photos after the deadline.
How do I submit my digital photo?
Submit a color photo of yourself against a solid background. The picture should be only of yourself from the neck up, or it will not be accepted.
Since ID cards are fairly small, we need to have as much of your face clearly visible in the picture as possible. Please do not wear sunglasses, hats, or other props for the photo. If photo is exaggerated in any way, it will not be accepted.
Save your photo in JPG format. Please use the LOW image size setting. This typically is 640 X 480 pixels.
Take the picture in PORTRAIT orientation (in other words, in a passport/vertical orientation).
Once you have taken the picture and are satisfied that it is clear and sharp, please send it as an attachment in an email to idcards@mica.edu.
Please include in your email:
Your full name
Please specify you are a Graduate student
Where you will be living (i.e. On-Campus or Off-Campus)
If you are living on campus please specify your residence hall.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Orientation is just a few short weeks away! Now is the perfect time to contact the Graduate Office if you require support services or physical accommodations. Orientation will include walking tours of campus, a number of presentations, and information sessions. If you think you might require accommodations for Orientation, please get in touch with our office! Email graduatestudies@mica.edu or call 410-225-5274.
Students wishing to request accommodations or support services for the academic year may do so through MICA's Learning Resource Center (LRC). Contact the LRC for more information and to discuss your needs, at LRC@mica.edu
In addition to providing support services and accommodations for students with disabilities, the LRC houses MICA's Writing Studio, where students can access tutoring and other writing resources!
MICA Pet Policy - Pets Welcome!
If you're interested in bringing your pet to campus, take a few moments to read MICA's Pet Policy! Click here for more information from Environmental Health and Safety, and forms you need to have filled out, including your vet!
All animals on campus must be registered with the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager.
Once the registration process is complete, a MICA Pet ID tag will be assigned to your pet and must be displayed on the pet at all times while on campus. No pet will be allowed on campus without an ID tag.
Job Opportunity! Graduate Assistant - Employer Relations Design
Department: Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development
Division: Student Affairs
FLSA Status: Student Hourly
Reports to: Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Career Development
Position summary: The position will assist the Assistant Director for Employer Relations for the Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development, providing graphic design and digital media support. This position is an excellent opportunity to build your design portfolio and skills, collaborate with professional staff, broaden your knowledge of MICA’s employer base, learn the administrative behind-the-scenes work of a higher education student support office, and have the creative freedom to make good designs. Other perks include working from home and flexing your schedule as needed and approved by the Assistant Director for Employer Relations.
General purpose: Provide supplemental administrative and graphic design support for the Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development’s employer related events.
Major role functions:
● Design print and web materials for Employer Visit Days, the Internship + Career Fair, and the Reviews. Materials may include posters, postcards, programs and event signage, and social media graphics.
● Assist with administrative duties associated with Employer Visit Days, the Internship + Career Fair, and the Reviews. Such duties may include blog updates and document formatting.
Position responsibilities:
● Update Internship + Career Fair and Reviews blogs.
● Create promotional documents for employer outreach.
● Provide logistical support for programs and events.
● Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required essential skills and experience:
● Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to multi-task.
● Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organization/planning skills.
● Computer skills including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and databases and web research.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
● Experience working with college students.
● Experience with motion graphics.
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)
● Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal, moderate, or high).
● Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
How to Apply: Applicants must apply through MICA's new Workday system. The position should be posted to Workday the week of August 5th. Please email Kristen Carroll, Assistant Director for Employer Relations at kcarroll01@mica.edu with any questions. Applications are due by August 18th.
Job Opportunity! Graduate Assistant - Employer Relations Research
Department: Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development
Division: Student Affairs
FLSA Status: Student Hourly
Reports to: Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Career Development
Position summary: The position is will assist the Assistant Director for Employer Relations for the Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development, providing employer research, data entry, and event support. This position is an excellent opportunity to strengthen research and project management skills, collaborate with professional staff, broaden your knowledge of MICA’s employer base, and learn the administrative behind-the-scenes work of a higher education student support office. Other perks include working from home and flexing your schedule as needed and approved by the Assistant Director for Employer Relations.
General purpose: Provide supplemental administrative support for the Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development’s employer related events.
Major role functions:
● Conduct employer and alumni research to assist maintenance of up-to-date contacts in MICAnetwork.
● Source new employers, contacts, and opportunities to add to MICAnetwork.
● Assist with administrative duties associated with Employer Visit Days, the Internship + Career Fair, and the Reviews. Such duties may include blog updates and document formatting.
Position responsibilities:
● Update Internship + Career Fair and Reviews blogs.
● Provide logistical support for programs and events.
● Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required essential skills and experience:
● Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to multi-task.
● Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organization/planning skills.
● Computer skills including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and databases and web research.
● Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Valued but not required skills and experience:
● Experience working with college students.
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)
● Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal, moderate, or high).
● Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
How to Apply:
Applicants must apply through MICA's new Workday system. The position should be posted to Workday the week of August 5th. Please email Kristen Carroll, Assistant Director for Employer Relations at kcarroll01@mica.edu with any questions. Applications are due by August 18th.