From: Student Support Services
Date: April 27, 2020
Subject: TRIO Talks - Spring 2020 - Edition 14


 

TRIO TALKS
Spring 2020 - Edition 13

In this week's newsletter,

Graduation Celebration
Office Updates
Advisement Updates
Student Support Services: Online Services
Tutoring News/Updates
Financial Literacy with Advisor Mandy
University Updates - Includes Information on Credit/No Credit
Helpful Potpourri

Graduation Celebration

Calling on all Graduating Students for Spring/Summer 2020!


Are you graduating this spring/summer?  SSS would like to celebrate your achievement!  The SSS staff would like to display some of your information in our newsletters/on our website.  Look for a survey coming out this week if you would like to participate in our honoring of graduating students.  Thank you and congratulations on your accomplishment.

Office Updates

The SSS/FS Staff would like to emphasize that during these trying times, we are only a message or phone call away and will continue to provide virtual services to you, our students, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  We will respond to any question or concern you may have.

Natural Reader

We know you are being inundated with information with this constantly changing situation. If you prefer to have information read to you rather than reading it, you can use Natural Reader, which is a free downloadable software that converts text to speech.  Link to download the free software is here: https://www.naturalreaders.com/software.html

SSS Support Survey

SSS has created a new survey to gather feedback from our students regarding ways we can best serve SSS students during this time and work to provide the necessary resources to you as you navigate the rest of the semester online and away from campus.

The link to this survey is: https://uwstout.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Xy6YoqZWmz84HX

Please do your best to complete it as honest and truthfully as possible.  We ask for all students in our program to complete the survey.

Advisement Updates

 

Academic Holds

As a reminder, please check your AccessStout account to make sure you do not have any holds which would stop you from registering for Spring 2020.  If you have any questions on any type of hold on your account, please make sure to schedule a meeting with your SSS advisor asap to ensure you can register.

Fall 2020 Registration

Registration begins this week for Freshmen Status student.  If you do not know your start date, click here to see when your enrollment date is. Make sure to check to see if you have any Holds on your account (can be viewed on your Access Stout Student Center page) before you register.

SSS Online

Virtual Programming Site


Looking for something fun to do while taking a break from your studies?  Well, the new SSS Virtual Programming site has gone live!  We've compiled three different types of activities for you, our students, to enjoy.  From learning about yourself with a personality test, traveling somewhere close or far away virtually, or learning skills to become more financially literate, there are plenty of activities for anyone to enjoy.  Click here to out more.

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Online Advising

The SSS and Fostering Success offices will be closed until further notice and all staff will be working remotely. This decision has been made following guidance from Chancellor Frank’s email update: “Due to the increase of COVID-19 transmission and in order to prioritize the health and safety of our campus community, we will be moving to limited on-campus operations effective March 17, 2020, until further notice, and therefore limiting the number of employees who will remain on campus.”

Therefore, until further notice, all appointments and communication will move to an online format. Please read carefully through this whole notice for how to contact your advisors.


There are THREE options for contacting advisors:

OPTION 1: EMAIL

OPTION 2: INSTANT MESSAGING THROUGH MICROSOFT TEAMS

Directions for Desktop version:
1. Navigate to https://teams.microsoft.com OR Search “Teams” in your Windows search bar (it should be downloaded to your laptop). You may be prompted to login with your UW-Stout credentials.

2. If you do not already land on the “Chat” page, click the “Chat” button in the left-hand column.
3. Search your advisor’s name in the search bar (see below)
3. Start chatting in the text box at the bottom of the screen.


Directions for mobile version:
1. Download “Microsoft Teams” on iOS or Android

2.  Open the app, give it access to your microphone, log in with UW-Stout credentials.
3.  Click the “Chat” icon at the bottom of the page.
4.  Click on the Looking Glass Icon on the top and search the advisor's name. 

5.  Start chatting!


 

Things to note:
-Advisors will be responding to messages ONLY during regular work hours (8am-4:30pm) Monday – Friday.
-While advisors will do my best to respond immediately, they may be in the middle of another conversation or project so please grant them some time to answer. ­ƒÿè


OPTION 3: SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT THROUGH BOOKINGS

As usual, you can schedule an online appointment through Microsoft Bookings. We will be using Microsoft Teams to conduct the appointment virtually. Once you schedule, your advisor will send directions for how the appointment will take place.

Tutoring News and Updates

 

Updated Procedures for Online Writing Tutoring

To meet your tutoring needs during the transition to work remotely, there are two options that consist of asynchronous (email correspondence with written feedback on draft) and synchronous (live online tutoring) delivery of writing assistance.
 
For asynchronous writing assistance, follow these steps:
  1. Select “Email Correspondence” in the intake form and upload your paper: https://uwstout.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cISQfhfIo00C5Nz
  2. The Writing Specialist will respond within 48 hours once the paper is received and provide feedback addressing areas of concern and your questions.
  3. Best option for longer pieces of writing that is not time-sensitive.
To schedule a live tutorial, follow these steps:
  1. Schedule an appointment through Bookings: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/TRIOStudentSupportServicesFosteringSuccess1@live.uwstout.edu/bookings/
  2. You will receive an email shortly after confirming the appointment with instructions on what equipment you’ll need as well as how to prepare for the meeting.
  3. The Writing Specialist will call you at your appointment time and work with you over Microsoft Teams using Microsoft OneDrive. You will need a computer connected to the internet and best to have a headset or earbud with mic to reduce background noise.
For step-by-step guides and more information on writing tutoring appointments, please visit our “Writing Tutoring Services” webpage on Connect: https://connect.uwstout.edu/sss/types-of-appointments/

Online Non-Writing Tutoring

Online tutoring with the Math Specialist Michael or Peer Tutor Colton is now available.  Scheduling the appointment will be done the same via the Tutoring Bookings Link.  You will need to have access to Microsoft Teams, a webcam, microphone and the internet. 

To Schedule a Non-Writing Appointment

  1. Use the bookings link to reserve a time: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/TRIOStudentSupportServicesFosteringSuccess1@live.uwstout.edu/bookings/
  2. You will receive an email shortly with a link to the SSS Tutoring Intake Form.  Please complete this before your scheduled appointment.
  3. The tutor/specialist will send a confirmation message via Microsoft Teams to you 5 minutes before the scheduled meeting time.  They will then call you during your appointment time.  If you need help installing Teams, please refer to the section above.

Financial Literacy Tips with Advisor Mandy

 

Are you graduating and applying for jobs? Or are you searching for paid/unpaid internships this summer? Keep in mind that salary is not the only benefit to consider when negotiating during the hiring process.

Check out other ways to add value and financial benefit to your overall benefit package:

https://www.self.com/story/benefits-you-should-negotiate

University Updates

UW-Stout COVID-19 Updates

UW-Stout has created a website for all updates concerning COVID-19.  The link is: https://www.uwstout.edu/covid-19-coronavirus-planning-and-preparedness

Credit/No Credit for Spring 2020

 

We have been receiving many questions about the credit/no credit option for courses this spring.  Included below are two links to some helpful Q&As published by the university.  The deadline for applying for credit/no credit for this semester is this Friday, May 1st by 11:59 PM.

Credit/No Credit – Spring 2020 Temporary Grading Policy

Credit/No Credit Frequently Asked Questions

Bias Incident Reporting

If you have experienced any bias or discrimination, you are encouraged to complete a bias incident report: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/student-services/dean-students/bias-incident-reporting. Such instances will be recorded, and the Dean of Students will evaluate and contact you if provided to address your concerns.

Helpful Potpourri

Wisconsin COVID-19: Resilient Wisconsin

The Wisconsin government has created a website for resources for help coping with the many changes COVID-19 has brought.  The site gives helpful tips for many things such as dealing with stress as well as links and number to support systems.  The link is: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/resilient.htm

 

DO NOT MIX

Due to COVID-19, cleaning and sanitizing your home/workplace is very important.  The following chemicals are not safe to be used in combinations:
 

Bleach and Vinegar

Bleach and vinegar when mix creates chlorine gas which can cause coughing, breathing problems, burning and watering eyes.
 

Bleach and Ammonia

Bleach and ammonia produce a toxic gas called chloramine when mixed together.  Chloramine causes shortness of breath and chest pain.
 

Bleach and Rubbing Alcohol

Bleach and rubbing alcohol makes chloroform, which is highly toxic.


Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar

The combination of hydrogen peroxide and vinegar created peracetic/peroxyacetic acid, a highly corrosive mixture.

How to Take Your Temperature

Follow these 4 simple steps to take your temperature with a oral thermometer per the CDC website:

1. Turn the thermometer on using the button near the screen.

2. Hold the tip of the thermometer under your tongue until it beeps.  Do not bite the thermometer.

3. Read your temperature on the screen.  If your temperature is 100.4 F/38 C or higher, you have a fever.

4. Clean your thermometer with soap and water and dry it well.

For more advanced thermometers, such as forehead or ear thermometers, refer to the user guide which comes with the thermometer.  Also, make sure to wait 30 minutes after eating, drinking, or exercising and at least 6 hours after taking medicines that can lower your temperature, such as Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, or Aspirin, to ensure more accurate readings.