This document provides information for students in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University. It introduces the college's core values of valuing forests, learning, collaboration, people, service, and excellence. It then lists college leadership and departments. The rest of the document provides guidance on resources available to students, scholarships, involvement opportunities, academic advising, policies and procedures, important dates, and contacts for additional help.

1. Welcome to Spring 2010

2. These core values express our aspirations and our reason for being: We commit to sustaining forests and the functions, products, and values they provide for current and future generations . We value forests. We share a passion for learning through teaching, research, experience, and extended education. We value learning. We address complex forest resource challenges through collaboration across disciplines, institution, and perspectives. We value collaboration . We recognize strength in diverse faculty, staff, students and ideas. We value people. We serve the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world. We value service. We aspire to excellence, innovation and relevance in all that we do. We value excellence.

4. Hal Salwasser Dean Steve Tesch Executive Associate Dean Jim Johnson Associate Dean Extended Education Ed Jensen Associate Dean Academic Affairs Student Services Office Dave Lysne, Director College Forests Paul Doescher, Natural Resources Program Roger Admiral College Operations Recreation Resource Management Natural Resources Tourism and Outdoor Leadership (Cascades) Wood Science & Technology Tom McLain, Wood Science & Engineering Forest Engineering Forest Engineering / Civil Engineering Forest Operations Management Forest Management Brenda McComb, Forest Ecosystems and Society Thomas Maness, Forest Engineering, Resources and Management

5. So, what does this mean for me University – OSU College – Forestry Department – FERM, FES, WSE Major – FM, FE, FE/CE, FOM, WST, RRM, NR, TOL

6. WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP? CoF Student Services Office, Pvy 140 Your Department FERM, PVY 204 FES, RH 321 WSE, RH 119 Your advisor’s office Kerr Administration Registrar’s Office Financial Aid Office Cashier’s Office

7. 2011-2012 Scholarships Application Deadline: February 1, 2011 Apply online beginning mid-November at: http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/studserv/schols.php Watch for the “Call for Applications” reminders starting November in your Fernhopper Newsletter. Questions? Stop by the Student Services Office, Peavy 140 For the 2010-11 academic year, students were awarded scholarships totaling nearly $400,000! Be sure you apply for 2011-12! Thanks to our many donors for making these generous scholarships possible!

8. COF EVENTS Job Fair Volunteer Days Departmental activities Seminars & Special Lectures Workshops & Presentations Academic Success Sessions College of Forestry Student Awards Ceremony

9. COMMUNICATIONS, RESOURSES AND FACILITIES Barometer Fernhopper Blog! Dean’s Listening Days Drop-In Hours Self Learning Center (SLC) Lundeen Lab McDonald-Dunn Forest Equipment Room Student Health Center Counseling and Psychological Services FAQ

10. WORK EXPERIENCE FORMS All majors- with the exception of NR- are required 6 months Work Experience in order to graduate. Encouraged to work in major field. Must fill out Work Experience form (located in SSO) in order for evaluation to be sent to employer. Leading cause of graduation hold-up!

11. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Koller Crew Clubs: SAF – Student Chapter Forestry Club Xi Sigma Pi Forest Products Society Recreation Resource Management Club Engineers without Borders International Forestry Students Association Society of Photogrammetry Ambassadors

12. What’s an Academic Advisor & Why do I need one? Understanding curriculum Exploring your major and career Making wise academic choices Registration assistance-PINs Progress to graduation Connection to resources

13. PROCEDURES & POLICIES Course Add/Drop & Withdraw S/U & P/N Grading Labs and Recitations Forms! Change of majors Grading Policy Academic Standing Declaring an Option or minor

14. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES Quarter System CONNECT Week & Annual Ring Phase 1 and 2 Registration Course Add/Drop and Withdraw Dead Week Finals Week

15. QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? CONCERNS?