ARC Monthly Newsletter

October 2021

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Welcome to the inaugural ARC newsletter!

The newsletter will feature information pertaining to services provided by the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University. Topics covered might include upcoming events and deadline reminders for current students; disability-centered entertainment recommendations; tips from the Cawley Career Education Center, and more! We welcome your feedback and input regarding the content - please submit ideas or suggestions here! Do you have friends or family that may be interested in receiving this? They can subscribe via this link (you do not have to be registered with our office to receive newsletters). All image descriptions are in the alternative text.

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What is the Academic Resource Center?

With cura personalis at its core, the Academic Resource Center supports Georgetown students in three distinct ways while honoring each student’s individuality, diversity, and lived experiences:

Disability support, including classroom accommodations and medical housing
Academic support, including shared student resources and one-on-one consultations
Student-Athlete support, including academic coaching

Announcements

Important: New Test Scheduling Protocol for Students

As of Wednesday, September 15th, the Academic Resource Center shifted its Fall 2021 protocol for exam reservations on Main Campus. Students will now be requesting their own exams via Google Forms, with requests to be made at least 7 days in advance of a testing session. For step-by-step information about how to schedule ARC exams this semester, please visit our website.

After reserving your seat, you should not expect a follow-up email unless we have questions or need to inform you of a location change. If you have any questions regarding exam scheduling, please contact your ARC disability advisor or our new testing email account, arc-testing@georgetown.edu.

ARC Test Scheduling Protocol for Fall 2021

Welcome to our New Staff Members!

We’re thrilled to welcome two new staff members to the ARC team; Please join us in welcoming Kari Nelson and Molly Socha!

Kari Nelson: Kari recently joined the Academic Resource Center as the Coordinator of Administrative Services. She is a graduate of Georgetown University, where she majored in American Studies and spent three years as a Resident Assistant. After college, Kari served for a year in Atlanta through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Kari also has experience working at legal nonprofits, history museums, and memorials. She is excited to work with students and staff to keep the ARC running smoothly, and she is thrilled to be back on the Hilltop.

Molly Socha: Molly joins the ARC as the Coordinator for Student Athlete Services. While playing Division 1 soccer at the University of Hartford, Molly earned her Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology. Molly brings two years experience and will be working with student athletes on the Baseball, Cross Country, Track, and Women’s Lacrosse teams.

Complete List of ARC Staff

Tutor Appreciation Week is October 4th-8th. The ARC is grateful for all of our tutors, and we look forward to showing our appreciation!

Academic Support

Flyer for "Tips for Balancing College Readings," taking place Tuesday, October 19, at 4 PM.

Upcoming Webinar: Tips for Balancing College Readings

Struggling to balance a never-ending reading load? During this webinar, we will discuss how to create a reading schedule, how to survey readings to better understand their structures, and how to use different tools to stay engaged while reading. View the plain text flyer here.

Access the Webinar Webpage Here

Upcoming Webinar: Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination

Do you struggle with staying on task while studying? Stop by this webinar to break down why you procrastinate and how you can battle bad habits. We will discuss the different causes of procrastination as well as tools that can help you stay focused. View the plain text flyer here.

Access the Webinar Webpage Here

Flyer for "Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination," taking place Tuesday, October 26, at 4 PM.

Foreign Language Tutoring

Are you currently studying a foreign language? The Academic Resource Center offers free drop-in tutoring sessions led by students who have achieved proficiency in Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, and Latin. To see a full list of dates and locations, visit the ARC’s foreign language tutoring webpage. View the plain text flyer here.

Access the Tutoring Webpage Here

Study tip of the month: Start each homework session by writing a list of tasks that you plan on tackling during that time. Having a concrete plan will make your study block more efficient.

For more study tips, take a look at the ARC’s academic worksheets, located at this link.

Student-Athlete Academic Support

Are you curious about the points of contact for each sport? Click on the button below to see a complete list of head coaches and sports administrators.

Hoya Coaches and Sports Administrators

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Are you a student-athlete looking for pertinent information and helpful study tips?

@hoyaacademics is the official Instagram of Georgetown University Student-Athlete Academic Support - check it out!

Visit the Hoya Academics Instagram

Disability Support

Would you like to request accommodations through the ARC, but don’t know where to start?

Refer to the flyer on the left to review the accommodation request process. Click on the button below to view a plain-text version of the flyer!

Plain Text Accommodation Flyer

Info from the
Cawley Career Education Center

The ARC has partnered with Beth Schill from the Cawley Career Education Center to provide tips and resources for our students with disabilities who are entering into the job or internship search process, considering applying to graduate school, or simply seeking guidance regarding career direction. Click here to read Beth’s Career Newsletter for October!

We hope this recurring section will provide helpful information, and we encourage you to reach out with any topics that you would like to see covered, or questions you would like to have answered.
You can offer suggestions for this newsletter through this Google Form.

What is Lime Connect?

Lime Connect is a global not-for-profit organization that's rebranding disability through achievement. They do so by attracting, preparing, and connecting high potential university students and professionals who happen to have all types of disabilities for careers, scholarships, and internships.

Upcoming Lime Connect Panel: Oct. 26, 12-1 pm (Virtual)

We are proud to partner with the Career Center, the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (CMEA), and Lime Connect to present a panel conversation on Tuesday, October 26 from 12-1 pm EST. Click the button below for a plain text flyer. Click here for a general Lime Connect flyer.

Lime Connect Plain Text Flyer

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)

Are you a student with a disability who’s looking for a job or internship? The WRP may be right for you! Check out the flyer on the left for more information and contact Brittney Klein in the ARC with any questions; but hurry - registration must be completed by next Thursday, October 7th!

Eligible students must:
- have a disability and be eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
- be a United States citizen or national
- be currently enrolled in a degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2019.

WRP Website

Entertainment Recommendation of the Month

“Disability Visibility” edited by Alice Wong

Alice Wong is a disabled activist, media maker, and research consultant based in San Francisco, California. She is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project,
an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture. Alice is also the host and co-producer of the Disability Visibility podcast and is co-partner in a number of collaborations such as #CripTheVote and Access Is Love. From 2013 to 2015, Alice served as a member of the National Council on Disability, an appointment by President Barack Obama. For more: disabilityvisibilityproject.com
(Biography credit of Penguin Random House Publishing)

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Alice also hosts a Disability Visibility Podcast!

Click here to link to the Podcast

October is
National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Originating in 1954 and having undergone several amendments to its name and purpose in that time, NDEAM is held each October to raise awareness of and commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Want to learn more and explore helpful resources? Visit The Office of Disability Employment Policy.

The GU Disability Studies program will be hosting an array of events throughout the semester; please refer to the flyer below for more information.

Disability Studies Fall 2021 Events

Is reading this PDF difficult or inaccessible? Click here for the plain text flyer.

Disability Studies Program Page

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