DDP Monthly Update
January 2007
(Updates/Announcements Archive Index)
   DDP's end-of-month announcements have been replaced with the first-of-month updates, beginning with the January 2007 update.

Current Topics
navicon  Calendar Highlights: January 2007  
navicon  WebCT 4 Spaces for Flexible Enrollment Courses Begun Summer 2006
navicon  New Courses Offered Spring 2007  
navicon  Spring On-site Academic Seminars  
navicon  Flexible Enrollment Course Evaluations  
navicon  DDP Academic Calendar Change  
navicon  Summer Financial Aid Application Available  
navicon  Bookie Reminders for Students Taking DDP Courses  
navicon  Registration in myWSU  
navicon  Scholarship Information
navicon  ASWSU-DDP News   

pdf    January Update (PDF)

Calendar Highlights: January 2007 (Academic calendars by semester: Index)   
  • January 8 (Week 1):
    • First day of spring 2007 courses
    • Tuition due—Make payment in myWSU
    • Beginning this date, enrollments are subject to a $25 service fee
  • January 12 (Week 1): Last date to DROP courses resulting in cancellation of enrollment with full refund (less 5% administation fee)
  • January 15 (Week 2): All University holiday (Martin Luther King Day)
  • January 19 (Week 2): Last date to enroll prior to $100 late registration fee
  • January 22 (Week 3): Last date to pay tuition and mandatory fees prior to assessment of 3% late penalty fee

WebCT 4.1 Spaces for Flexible Enrollment Courses Begun Summer 2006
The decision to move WebCT 4.1 flexible enrollment courses that were begun in summer 2006 to WebCT 6 if extended into spring 2007 has been reversed. These courses will continue to be offered in the existing WebCT 4.1 spaces.

New Courses Offered Spring 2007
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Check out the list of new courses available for the spring 2007 semester.

Spring On-site Academic Seminars
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Take Note: Students and their guests are welcome at all the Rendezvous seminars, but, to receive credit for the academic seminars, students must enroll in the seminars as part of their spring enrollments.

Flexible Enrollment Course Evaluations
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Take Note: If you haven't done so already, please complete course evaluations for your fall courses.

DDP Academic Calendar Change
>> Review . . .
Take Note: When you plan your next semester's calendar, remember that DDP will follow the on-campus break schedule, beginning spring 2007.

Summer Financial Aid Application Available
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Financial aid for summer is available, but very limited.

Bookie Reminders for Students Taking DDP Courses
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Take Note: Ordering textbooks from the Bookie for DDP courses is not the same as purchasing texts for on-campus courses. Be sure to review the information in November's announcement and see Bookie DDP Buyback Procedures at www.wsubookie.net/ddpbuyback.html (questions: call 800-937-4978 ext. 336). Also remember, materials purchased from the Bookie are NOT returned to DDP and DDP rental materials are NOT returned to the Bookie

Registration in myWSU
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Spring DDP course registration is open. Register early and order your textbooks as soon as possible. See also "Academic Calendar Change" above.

Scholarship Information
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Take Note: The scholarship application is now available! Submit your applications as soon as possible before the January 31, 2007 deadline to determine your scholarship eligibility for the over 700 different scholarship programs awarded through this application for use during the 2007-2008 academic year.

ASWSU-DDP News
  • Meet Your 2006-2007 DDP Student Government Representatives!
    From the President: We are excited to welcome new Senators Amity Bishop, Crystal Darling, and Amy Bray to the DDP student government. Amity, Crystal, and Amy were voted in as ASWSU-DDP Senators at the December 6, 2006 senate meeting. Their term will officially begin the first day of spring semester; we are excited to have them as members of our team! If you would like to become involved in the DDP student government as well, please e-mail me at azander@wsu.edu.
    ~ Andrew Zander

  • ASWSU-DDP Meetings Schedule & Office Hours
    ASWSU-DDP is YOUR student government. We invite and encourage student participation in all our meetings.
    • Location: ASWSU-DDP Centra (aswsu-ddp.wsu.edu/connection; select "Guest Login" under ASWSU-DDP Meetings)
    • Discussion: Ongoing discussion items are posted to the ASWSU-DDP Hot Line Message Board (ASWSU-DDP Connection; select "Enter Message Boards").

    Senate Meetings: Senate meetings are open to the public. DDP students are encouraged to attend.
    • Location: ASWSU-DDP Centra/Connection (aswsu-ddp.wsu.edu/connection; select "Guest Login" under ASWSU-DDP Meetings)
    • Meeting Times:  Wednesdays, beginning at 6:30 pm (PT)
      January 3 & 17

    Student Leader Weekly Office Hours:
    • Location: Meeting Chat Room (aswsu-ddp.wsu.edu/connection); scroll down to "Chat Room.")
    • President/Vice President Office Hours: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm (PT)
    • Senators' Office Hours: Non-senate meeting Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm (PT)

  • Upcoming Events
    • March 3: Rendezvous (Tacoma, WA) See also Rendezvous 2007—March 3, 2007 below.
    • May 4: May Graduation Reception  (Pullman campus)
    • May 5: Spring Commencement Ceremonies (Pullman campus)

  • December Graduation Reception Recap
    We would like to congratulate all DDP students who graduated in December and thank everyone who came to the December Graduation Reception. This event was a great success with over 100 guests in attendance including DDP faculty, administration, staff, students, and guests. Everyone had a wonderful time enjoying the live music, a buffet, and sharing experiences. We look forward to hosting next year’s event!

  • Rendezvous 2007—March 3, 2007
    >> Review . . .
    Take Note: Don't miss Rendezvous 2007 which will be held March 3, 2007 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Tacoma and will include tours of the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and the Washington State History Museum. Complete event information and registration is available on the ASWSU-DDP Web site (ASWSU-DDP); see also "Spring On-site Academic Seminars" above.





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