CM PASS Program

Hi everyone!

The Pass/Fail and Withdrawal deadline is quickly approaching!  (November 23rd)

Before this date, check in on progress of your classes and speak with professor.
Before you decide on the Pass/Fail option or withdrawing from a class, speak with your advisor as these options may have an impact on your graduation requirements depending on your individual situation.

For more tips, check back every Thursday!

As always, email us with any questions/concerns: CM.Pass@umb.edu

For more tips, check back every Thursday morning!

As always, email us with any questions/concerns: CM.Pass@umb.edu

It’s more halfway through the semester already, and now it is time to reflect on your work.

• How are my classes going? Are you struggling with the course material?
• Attendance?
• How are my assignments/projects coming along?
• Am I happy with my progress?

Ask yourself these questions and write a list of things you want to improve for the rest of the semester. Go over that list with an advisor or a MASTer, to see if we can figure out how to best utilize the rest of the semester!

For more tips, check back every Thursday morning!

As always, email us with any questions/concerns: CM.Pass@umb.edu

It’s almost time to register for Spring 2017! It is important to plan your schedule ahead to make sure you are picking the right classes.

• Refer to your Degree Audit and WISER when picking out your classes.
• Selecting the right class is key, but make sure the days and times work with your work schedule
• Remember: 4-5 day schedule for full time students. This means that cramming all 4 or 5 of your classes on Tuesday/Thursdays is not the best way to make your Spring semester successful!
• Meet with advisor if you haven’t yet to best prepare for registration!

For more tips, check back every Thursday morning!

As always, email us with any questions/concerns: CM.Pass@umb.edu

Hi everyone,

Working in groups successfully is an important characteristic that is useful with group projects for school. Understanding how groups operate and function is also an important tool to have when you are working for a business.  Below are some useful tips on how to have a successful group project!

• Choose group members wisely. If your teacher allows you to choose your own project members, do so with consideration. If you know your friend has three jobs, an internship and a five class schedule, this probably makes your friend a poor partner to work with assuming a group project will likely not be a main priority. Try to stay between 3-5 group members. Research says that groups are most productive at 5 members. Anything above 5 members leaves room for an unequal workload in the project.
• Figure out the best means of communication. The group has been assembled. There are many ways to communicate. I highly recommend creating a Gmail account and using Google Documents. All group members are able to collaborate on the same document simultaneously, which may even eliminate the need for some group meetings.
• Set check-ins and deadlines. Assign each group member tasks they are responsible to complete. If you create periodic check-ins throughout the project, you will be able to ensure every member is contributing – or not contributing. Deadlines are meant to establish priorities for what needs to get done first and help eliminate panic caused by leaving work for the last minute.

• Don’t be afraid to ask your professor for help. Asking for help does not show weakness – it proves to professors that you care about the outcome of the project and are willing to try alternative solutions to achieve success.  As educators, professors are full of guidance that you can use to move forward.

• Stay positive. Although time consuming and at times, stressful, group projects are beneficial for providing realistic examples of what your future internship or career may entail. By focusing on the positives instead of the negatives, you give yourself the chance to learn the most out of each project and apply it to the real world.

Source: http://college.usatoday.com/2012/05/20/seven-tips-for-surviving-a-group-project/

For more helpful tips on group work, check out the Group Dynamics Presentation on October 27!!

For more tips, check back every Thursday!

As always, email us with any questions/concerns: CM.Pass@umb.edu