May 2, 2007
Below are the ODS News! items for Monday, April 30, 2007:
1. The Last Day to Take the ODS Online Survey is Tomorrow!
2. Completing This LD Survey Can Win You $30 at Barnes & Noble!
3. Students for Community Cultural Awareness is Hosting “Conversation Night”!
4. Do You Know About Adapted Rec Sports and the Outdoor Adventure Center?!
5. Internship Opportunity through FirstLink.
6. Attention Users of Alternative Media!
1. The Deadline to Take the ODS Online Survey is Tuesday, May 1st at 8pm!
There is still time to take the ODS Online Survey. It’s easy, quick and anonymous; plus, if you complete the general survey, you can enter the drawing for one of two $50 checks! Go to www.ods.osu.edu/surveys and enter your OSU username & password to take to the survey. In order to enter the drawing, you must complete the general survey, print the confirmation page and submit it to 150 Pomerene Hall by 8pm Tuesday, May 1st at which time the survey will close.
If you have trouble logging on to the survey, please email Sean Miller at miller.2920@osu.edu.
2. Completing This Learning Disability Survey Can Win You $30 at Barnes & Noble!
What role does “place” have in influencing the success for students with Learning Disabilities?
I am Susan Whitmer a Master's candidate at the School of the Built Environment, University of Salfordand in England. I am trying to answer that question with my research. You could help by filling out a survey that will take less than 20 minutes. If your return it you will get a chance to when a $30 gift card from Barnes and Noble. You can request a survey from
Scott Lissner (lissner.2@osu.edu) and he will collect your answers hold a random drawing for the gift certificate and forward the surveys to me. Your participation will be kept confidential.
The aim of this study is to find out how students with learning disabilities use the spaces around them. I want to find out where they prefer to sit in the classroom; where they do their best studying; where they might run into students or professors after class and spark interesting conversations about their class; and what spaces on campus provide the best possible campus community connection for them.
I will use what I have learned from the questionnaire to identify key aspects of the campus environment that affect your student experience, both academic and collegiate. This information will help us better understand how to design interior and exterior spaces (place) that promote better engagement for you, make you more comfortable, and promote well-being for you college experience.
To be in the drawing surveys must be completed by response directly to Scott Lissner (lissner.2@osu.edu) by Thursday, May 3. Open attached word files for survey information and survey form.
3. Students for Community Cultural Awareness is Hosting “Conversation Night”!
Hello! I am the president of the student organization Students for Community Cultural Awareness and was hoping that you would send out information about our upcoming event to your listserv or inform the students and faculty/staff within your department. We are hosting a “Conversation Night” on Monday, May 7th at 7:00pm in Derby Hall room 30. The event is to foster dialogue between Somali students and non-Somali students about cultural issues. We also encourage staff and faculty members to attend. We will be having light refreshments and a raffle for a book about inter-culture communication. All participants will also receive a packet with information about culture relations, communication, immigration, and information about Somalia. For more information about the organization check out our webpage at www.geocities.com/s4cca/home.html.
Thank You,
Danielle Smith
4. Do You Know about Adapted Rec Sports and the Outdoor Adventure Center?!
Adapted Rec Sports (ARS)- The Adapted Recreational Sports program offers the opportunity for disabled individuals to remain physically active, while connecting with others and exploring new challenges. ARS offers adult classes, including aquatics, and weight training. ARS can provide accommodations for any recreational need persons have whether it is providing assistance to work out to individuals with visual impairments or adapting intramurals for specific needs. There are also classes such as gymnastics and yoga for children!
If you are interested in registering for an ARS program, please e-mail the Lindsay Meyer at meyer.454@osu.edu or call 688-3693.
Outdoor Adventure Center- Did You Know? The OAC can provide accommodations and adapted sports equipment for almost any type of disability! ALSO they are working hard to ensure all of the programs and events are accessible! Contact Director Steve Hawkins at hawkins.264@osu.edu or 247-8063 for questions regarding different accommodations or to find out more about OAC’s programs and events!
The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is committed to providing fun, challenging, and affordable wilderness-based experiences for the Ohio State University community. Through a variety of workshops and backcountry trips, participants will learn the requisite skills to safely enjoy the outdoors. Whether you want an exciting recreational activity, a chance to learn new skills, the opportunity to meet new people, or simply to take a break from academics, the OAC is for you!
5. Internship Opportunity through FirstLink - From Karla Kmetz, Unity President - Elect:
I just got word of an internship opportunity at FIRSTLINK. Below is the posting with more information. William McCulley is an amazing person to work with and FIRSTLINK is a great organization. I encourage any of you who are interested to apply. Here is the link to FIRSTLINK's website if you are interested in learning more about the organization: http://www.firstlink.org/
Let me know if you have any questions,
Karla (kmetz.7@osu.edu)
Title:
Training Department Assistant
Description:
Develop curriculum for Luncheon training for board service ie plan, develop materials and Power Point in conjunction with supervisor. Create training faculty web page.
Help develop marketing brochure for luncheon trainings
Help develop marketing contact list.
Assist in trainings (optional)
Assist in the development of a Training Faculty web page for FIRSTLINK.
Hours:
5+ per week with some flexibility
Requirements:
Computer skills. Self starter. Communication skills. Dedication. Passion to mission.
Majors or academic areas of discipline: Education/Psychology/Social Work/Marketing
Salary: Unpaid
Contact:
William S. McCulley
Education Administrator
FIRSTLINK
221-6766 ext. 123
Email: education@firstlink.org
6. Attention Users of Alternative Media!
Please inform Sarah Terry.5@osu.edu of your Summer and or Autumn Quarter course registration. We would like to get started on your materials as soon as possible and it is very important for you to let Sarah know the courses you have registered for. We will go forward making contact with the departments about the course materials. Question? E-mail Sarah or call her at 292-3307.