IMPORTANT
REMINDER:

Registration for  Summer and Fall terms begins April 9.  Check your time ticket and make an advising appointment, if necessary, NOW!

SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE APRIL 15

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, our scholarship fund has grown to the point that we are able to offer four $425  scholarships per year, two each semester.  Kelly Sanford and Kimberly Vanek were the proud recipients of the December awards.

To be eligible, a student must be an IST major and have completed at least 12 semester hours at USA, including AIS 101/301, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Candidates are judged on the basis of need and merit with

particular attention paid to evidence of academic achievement and promise, persistence and dedication. The deadline for consideration for the May awards is April 15.     Applications may be downloaded  from our website:  www.southalabama.edu/ais.

GRADUATION
LUNCHEON
SCHEDULED

The 2006 Spring Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Luncheon will be held at noon, Friday, May 4.  Invitations will be sent out in April.

ADP Student Information
Sessions will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m. in Rm. 144, Alpha Hall East and on Thursday, April 5 at noon in AHE 210.  Encourage a friend to come!

ASL INDUCTION
HELD

The Theta Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL), a national honor society for students in degree programs offered by schools of continuing education, inducted new members and elected officers at its annual meeting  in November, 2005.

Inductees included Georgia Godwin, Dharma Harvey, Lydia Hodges, and Meegie Wheat.  Honorary memberships were extended to Glenda Carpenter, IST Department Secretary, and Dr. Vaughn Millner, Department Chair.  Pamela White, Carol Jarvela, Pam James, and Donald Brinkman were reelected as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.  Congratulations to these deserving  IST students!

Advice Worth Taking: Meet the New IST Advisor

A new workplace has been added within the Interdisciplinary Studies main office and an addition to the staff has made the change worthwhile.  Patti Socha joined the department as a part-time academic advisor in February.

Patti’s professional background includes more than seven years in marketing with nearly four years as a college admissions counselor.  She earned her degree in English and journalism from Beloit College in Wisconsin.

Having recently relocated to the area from the Midwest, Patti is not only settling into her role at USA, she is also adapting to her new life in the South.

“I could not have asked for a better fit,” says Patti. “By being on a college campus, I feel that I

have found my home in Alabama. I am grateful for this opportunity because it fuses together my love of writing and counseling.”

In addition to being passionate about helping others reach their goals at any age, Patti relishes working in academia because she appreciates the sense of community that a college campus fosters.

During her free time, Patti indulges in a variety of creative pursuits.  She seeks out cultural events involving theatre, music, art, and food.  She has done freelance work developing presentations and designing

 marketing materials.

As an avid reader and writer, Patti enjoys collecting quotes, learning new words, and traveling—even if it’s a mere literary adventure.

Patti prides herself in being a life-long learner and currently participates in an interior design and photography class.

Patti is always interested in spending time outside, being active, and meeting new friends, though her favorite person is still her wonderful husband.

Please stop in and introduce yourself to Patti!

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