Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Special Education Teaching Assistant Position

Tyler Heights Elementary School is hiring a TSA to work with two special needs kindergarten students.  The TSA is supervised by the classroom teacher and a special education teacher, so it is the perfect opportunity to gain some valuable classroom experience as you continue your studies here at AACC.

The school day runs from 8:45 am until 3:10 pm the compensation is $10/hour.  If you are interested, please send your resume to Assistant Principal Shira Dowling at sdowling@aacps.org. They are hoping to fill this position this week, so be sure to get your resume in ASAP!

If you have questions about adjusting your course schedule to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact me at janagiel@aacc.edu or 410-777-1962.

Write it Right

As you prepare for writing assignments this semester, don't forget to take advantage of the Writing Center (at Arnold or AMIL)!

 
Be sure to check out the website at http://www.aacc.edu/writing center as well as the additional resources at http://www.aacc.edu/writingcenter/resources.cfm.
 
Have any advice about using the writing center services?  Post a comment - thanks!

Friday, August 23, 2013

Don't miss an e-mail!

How often do you check your @mymail.aacc.edu account?  Just in case logging in is not at the top of your to-do list, be sure to have those messages forwarded to you.  That way you won't miss an update from an instructor or classmate, a wait list notification, a scholarship opportunity or an important message from your TEACH advisor!

While you're at it, be sure to sign up for AACC's e2campus system to get texts/e-mail alerts about school closings and emergency information.

Here's how to forward your e-mail:

1.  Log in to MyAACC and click on your @mymail.aacc.edu Student Email







2. Once you've logged in, click on Options (on the right) and then See All Options














3. Select Forward your e-mail











4. Type in your preferred e-mail address in the space below Forward my e-mail to:
5. Then click on Start Forwarding

Friday, August 16, 2013

Ready to graduate?

If you plan to graduate at the end of this semester, be sure to check in with me (your advisor) to make sure you've completed all degree requirements.  Also, don't forget to submit your graduation application!

Here are the deadlines you need to know:

Fall Graduation: Deadline - November 1
Spring Graduation: Deadline - March 1
Summer Graduation: Deadline - July 1

For updated information from the registrar's office, visit http://www.aacc.edu/recreg/graduation/





To submit your graduation application online, follow these steps:

1. Log-in to MyAACC

2. Select the Self Services tab

3. Click on Credit Students and select Academic Profile




















4. Click on Graduation Application




















5.  Read the information carefully and click on OK

6.  Choose the appropriate degree program and click Submit

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Register NOW

Fall semester classes start on August 26th!  

Are you registered?  If not, don't wait another moment!  


Friday, August 9, 2013

New Blog Page - Top 10 Transfer Tips

Just added a new page to help guide AAT students through the transfer process.  It's never too early to think about what comes next!

Check out the list by visiting this link or clicking on Transfer Tips on the Menu Bar at the top of the page. 

Thursday, August 1, 2013

What is a sophomore literature class?

Students completing the AAT for Early Childhood Education are required to complete a sophomore literature class.  What does that mean?

A sophomore literature class is any 200 LEVEL English class, but NOT the CREATIVE WRITING courses.

Check out the list of options below and then see what's being offered this semester.

ENG 215 - Early American Literature (Colonial to 1865)
ENG 216 - American Literature (1864-1945)
ENG 217 - Contemporary American Literature (1945 - Present)
ENG 222 - The American Novel
ENG 213 & 214 - British Literature 1 & 2
ENG 223 - The British Novel
ENG 211 & 212 - World Literature 1 & 2
ENG 220 - The Bible as Literature
ENG 221 - Introduction to Shakespeare
ENG 220 - Modern Poetry
ENG 224 - Modern American Poetry
ENG 225 - African American Literature
ENG 226 - Ethnic American Literature
ENG 227 - Literary Nonfiction
ENG 228 - Literature in English by Women
ENG 235 - Modern Drama
ENG 250 - Literature of the Chesapeake Bay
ENG 260 - Travels in Literature
ENG 280 - Special Topics in English

Visit the English department website for more details!