DDP Monthly Update
May 2007
(Updates/Announcements Archive Index)

Current Topics
navicon  Calendar Highlights: May 2007  
navicon  Request Summer Proctored Exams
navicon  Return Rental Media To Avoid Late Fees
navicon  Course Completion Policy & Registration Holds
navicon  Spring Course Evaluations
navicon  Plan Ahead—Academic Seminars at Fall Events Around the State
navicon  Coming DDP Changes—with Revisions
navicon  Spring 2007 Commencement Ceremony
navicon  DDP New Free Tutoring Option  
navicon  ASWSU-DDP News   

pdf    May Update (PDF)

Calendar Highlights: May 2007 (Academic calendars by semester: Index)   
  • May 4: DDP Graduation Reception (see Spring 2007 Commencement Events below)
  • May 5: WSU Commencement (see Spring 2007 Commencement below)
  • May 7 (Week 1): Summer 2007 classes begin
  • May 11 (Week 1): Last day to cancel enrollment with full refund (less administrative fee)
  • May 18 (Week 2): Last day to drop an 8-week semester-based course and receive a full refund
  • May 25 (Week 3):
    • Graduation application deadline for August 2007 graduates
    • Last day to drop a 12-week semester-based course and receive a full refund
    • Last day to pay tuition prior to $50 penalty fee
  • May 28 (Week 4):
    • All University Holiday (Memorial Day)
    • Last day to withdraw from an 8-week course with "W" recorded on transcript

Request Summer Proctored Exams
All proctored exams for a course may be REQUESTED at the beginning of the course if you have a proctor who is able and agrees to hold untaken exams for a semester. Please note, requesting exams so they're ready for you to take is not the same as taking exams; you should submit all course work preceding an exam before you actually take it.

Request exams/Submit a proctor nomination in My DDP (not WebCT, even if the course is delivered in WebCT). Log in to My DDP with your WSU Network ID and password, and select "Current Courses." In the list of courses, select "view" in the "Course Work" column for the course for which you need a proctored exam. Select "Request" in the "Exam Sent" column for the appropriate exam, complete the Proctor Nomination/Exam Request, and select "Submit Exam Request."

When requesting exams, please be aware of the following:

  • You may use the "Comments" box to include the proctor’s fax number or other information.
  • The word "Request" is replaced first by the date you submit the request (shown in red) and then by the date the exam is sent to the proctor (shown in blue and linked to the proctor information). Exams are usually processed within two working days.
  • If you need exams sent to a proctor quickly, select the Federal Express option; FedEx charges are posted to your student account.

Please make sure you understand all your options as you begin your courses and make plans with your proctor ahead of time, especially if expedited delivery of completed exams might be necessary:


Return Rental Media To Avoid Late Fees>
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Spring course rental media (DVDs, videos) NOT received by DDP by June 1, 2007, are subject to additional charges. Be sure to review Rental Material Reminder for more details about returning your spring rental materials.

Course Completion Policy & Registration Holds
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Take Note: Students MUST meet the existing conditions of the CCP for summer and fall 2007. Be sure to review the existing policy and note the change fall 2007 for spring 2008.

Spring Course Evaluations
>> Review . . .
Take Note: If you haven't done so already, please review the evaluation submission information and submit your spring course evaluations.

Plan Ahead—Academic Seminars at Fall Events Around the State
Take Note: Use the "Review" link for general information about upcoming fall seminars. The seminar schedule is repeated below; complete course descriptions will be posted when avaiable. You must officially register for the course and attend the seminar to earn academic credit. Be sure to ask your academic advisor how one or more of these seminars might fit into your academic plan of study.

Fall 2007 Academic Seminars at Open Houses
Date Location Time Seminar Instructor
  October 2 WSU LC—South Central WA (Yakima/Goldendale) 5:30–8:30 pm W St 499x (1 cr)
Gender, Sexuality and Environment in Popular Culture		   Noel Sturgeon
  October 3 WSU LC—Cowlitz & Wahkiakum (Longview) 2:00–5:00 pm H D 499x (1 cr)
Maintaining Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace		   Jeanie Pittman
  October 4 WSU LC—North Central WA (Wenatchee) 5:30–8:30 pm Psych 499x (1 cr)
A Users' Guide to Human Memory		   Paul Whitney
  October 4 WSU LC—Grays Harbor & Pacific (Grays Harbor) 5:30–8:30 pm W St 499x (1 cr)
Gender, Sexuality and Environment in Popular Culture		   Noel Sturgeon
  October 5 Pullman—Cougar Campus Experience 1:30–4:30 pm H D 499x (1 cr)
Maintaining Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace		   Jeanie Pittman
  October 8 WSU LC—North Olympic Peninsula (Port Angeles) 5:30–8:30 pm Psych 499x (1 cr)
A Users' Guide to Human Memory		   Paul Whitney

Coming DDP Changes—With Revisions
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Use the "Review" link for information about changes related to Cougar Cards and the CCP policy (see also "Course Completion Policy & Registration Holds" above). The media late return fee information is repeated below:

Media Late Return Fees—Revised Schedule (see NOTE below): Rental media late return fees and deadlines are being restructured. Under the new policy, there will be three deadlines for returning rental media: the first will be four weeks after the end of the original rental period and the last two will follow at three week intervals. Students not returning rental items by the end-of-rental-period deadline, or before the next two deadlines, will be charged a rental media late return fee after each missed deadline equal to one-third of twice the original rental fee.

Rental Media Late Return Fee Schedule
Original Rental Fee$30 $60 $90
Total Possible Late Fees$60 $120 $180
Late fee if not returned by first return deadline
(4 weeks after the end of the semester)
e.g., Fall 2007 rental returns 1st deadline: January 11, 2008		 $20 $40 $60
Late fee if not returned by second return deadline
(7 weeks after the end of the semester)
e.g., Fall 2007 rental returns 2nd deadline: February 1, 2008		 $20 $40 $60
Late fee if not returned by third & final return deadline
(10 weeks after the end of the semester)
e.g., Fall 2007 rental returns 3rd deadline: February 22, 2008		 $20 $40 $60

NOTE: The three deadline dates published in the example in the spring newsletter and March Update (August 31, September 21, and October 12) are slightly different than they would be using the revised schedule shown above. The summer deadline dates published will be honored for summer returns.

Spring 2007 Commencement Ceremony
>> Review . . .
Take Note: We encourage graduates to celebrate their accomplishment at the spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 5, and the ASWSU-DDP/DDP festivities Friday, May 4.

DDP New Free Tutoring Option
>> Review . . .
Take Note: Get extra help at no charge when you need it.

ASWSU-DDP News
  • Meet Your 2006-2007 DDP Student Government Representatives!
  • 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)
      May 2 & 16

    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)

  • Meet Your 2007-2008 Student Government Representatives
    The 2007-2008 representatives will begin their positions on May 5. Feel free to e-mail them with your questions, ideas, and suggestions!

  • Upcoming Events
    • May 4: May Graduation Reception  (Pullman campus)
      See also "Spring 2007 Commencement Events" below.
    • May 5: Spring Commencement Ceremonies (Pullman campus)
    • September 8: Cougar Football in Seattle & Reception (Seattle, WA)
    • October 5: Cougar Campus Experience (Pullman campus)

  • 2007-2008 Student Government Election Results
    Congratulations to the new 2007-2008 student government leaders:
      President: Andrew Zander
      Senators: Ann Dahlgren, Crystal Darling, Amy Bray, Debby Poris, and Esther Hyun
    Thank you to all those who placed their votes!

  • S & A Fees Allocation Recommendations
    The DDP S & A Fees Committee held fee hearings and deliberations on Wednesday, March 28, and recommended the following fee allocations for 2007-2008:
    • ASWSU-DDP: $126,900
    • DDP Student Support: $145,491
    • DDP Mentor Program: $50,000
    • College Knowledge for Adults in Spanish: $12,700
    • WSU Learning Centers: $33,700
    • Intercollegiate Athletics: $38,000
    • South Central Learning Center Pilot Child Care Reimbursement Program: $10,000
    • South Central Learning Center Pilot Gym Membership Reimbursement Program: $1,070

  • 2007 Community Service Project
    Thank you to those individuals who generously donated school supplies for the 2007 annual community service project. The supplies will be given to an underfunded school in need. If you have suggestions for next year's community service project, please let us know!

  • Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
    >> Review . . .
    Take Note: New inductees will be honored at the upcoming May graduation reception in Pullman.

  • Spring 2007 Commencement Events
    >> Review . . .
    Take Note: We're looking forward to celebrating your achievement with you. Check out the schedule for the reception May 4 and the commencement ceremonies May 5: DDP May Commencement.





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