2013 2014 MASTER CALENDAR Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President Office of Planning, Assessment and Institutional Research
UNIVERSITY MISSION Clark Atlanta University is an institution of high research activity characterized by a focus on the intellectual and personal development of each student. Its purpose is to prepare a diverse community of learners to excel in their chosen endeavors and to become responsible, productive, and innovative citizen leaders, locally and globally. This outcome is accomplished by the provision of access to and excellence in teaching, research, service, and creative activities through continuous engagement in an enriched, challenging, and nurturing environment. Revised, approved by the Board of Trustees, October 15, 2009 UNIVERSITY VISION Clark Atlanta University will further extend its national prominence and international presence for its distinctive capacity and commitment to provide a personally transformative learning environment, characterized by excellence in teaching, rigorous and innovative academic programs, dedication to the nurturing and development of its students, and the conduct of research addressing critical local, national, and global issues. Its students and faculty will gather from all parts of the world to discover and apply solutions to many of society s most pressing problems. Clark Atlanta University graduates will demonstrate finely honed intellectual capability, innovative ideas and practices, inclusiveness, a disposition to serve, and a distinct appreciation for diversity in people, place, and opportunity. Approved by the Board of Trustees, October 15, 2009 2010 2013 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES CORE VALUES 1. Student Centeredness 2. Pursuit of Excellence 3. Innova on and Discovery 4. Integrity 5. Social Responsibility 6. Respect I. Build and execute ins tu onal accountability for enrollment management II. Build ins tu onal capacity III. Align learning, knowledge/discovery and performance IV. Improve and maintain financial strength and viability V. Embrace and provide leadership in community development and environmental sustainability **Calendar Dates are subject to change**
August 2013 4 5 6 7 8 Faculty Returns Faculty /Staff Fall Opening Institute 9:00AM 11 12 13 New Students Finalize Registration & Financial Enrollment New Faculty Orientation 18 19 May 14 Grad Candidates Submit Theses/Dissertations to Committee Chairs 20 Last Day Late Registration (Late fees Apply) Final Cancellation of Classes Not Financially Enrolled Fall 13 Orientation for 2013-14 Academic Program Reviews 14 15 Residence Halls Open 8AM (New Students) 21 Classes Begin 1st Day of Classes Faculty Begin Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) Official Course Drop/ Add Period Begins for Registered Students & Cross Registration (Aug 21 31) 1 2 Dec 13 Grad Candidates Submit Theses/Dissertations to School Deans Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financial Enrolled for Fall 13 22 TracDat Training for Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase I (FY 2014-15 Action Plans & Budgets) TracDat Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase I FY 2014-15 Cycle Opens (Closes Dec 13, 2013) 9 School & Dept Mtgs 16 ETS Proficiency Profile Test (All New Freshman Required) University Effectiveness Committee Mtg. CAU Experience Mandatory for 1st Yr. & Transfer Students (16th 20th) 23 Orientation for 2013-14 AES Units Periodic Reviews 25 26 27 28 29 30 Official Course Drop/ Add Period Ends for Registered Students & Cross Registration 3 10 17 Residence Halls Opens Noon (Returning Students) 24 31
September 2013 1 2 Labor Day Holiday 3 School Deans Submit Approved Theses/ Dissertations for Dec 13 Graduating Candidates to Grad Dean Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Ends Nov. 4, 2013) 4 5 Faculty Complete Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) Academic Program Reviews Presentation Retreat 6 School Deans Submit Spring 14 Class Schedule to Registrar 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 OPENING CONVOCATION 18 19 20 Fall Enrollment Census Date School Deans & Dept Chairs Submit Dec 13 & May 14 Grad Apps to Registrar 7 21 22 23 24 25 Last Day for Spring 14 Admissions Apps 26 27 Academic Dept Submit Textbooks & Instr. Material List to CAU Bookstore Mgr for Spring 14 Semester 28 29 30
October 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 Columbus Day Deadline: Financial Aid Apps 20 21 Mid-term Grades to Registrar via Banner Web Academic Advisement Opens for Spring 14 27 28 Registration Opens for Spring 14 MID SEMESTER EXAMS WEEK 15 16 National Boss Day University Effectiveness Committee Mtg. 12 17 18 19 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 22 23 24 25 26 HOMECOMING WEEK~ 20 th 26 th 29 30 31
November 2013 3 4 Official Course Withdrawal Period Ends for Fall 13 1 Committee Chairs Submit Approved Theses and Dissertations for May 14 Grad Candidates to Academic Depts 5 Election Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 Veteran s Day 12 13 14 15 School Deans Submit Summer & Fall 13 Course Schedules to Registrar 17 18 School Deans Submit Student Evaluations of Instruction to Academic Affairs STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION WEEK 24 25 26 27 Last Day of Classes 19 20 21 22 23 28 Thanksgiving Day 29 Thanksgiving Holiday 2 16 30
December 2013 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Classes Resume 1st Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financial Enrolled for Spring 14 3 1st Day Late Registration Spring 14 (Late Fees Apply) Academic Depts Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations for May 14 Grad Candidates 4 Last Day of Classes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fall 13 Semester Ends TracDat Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase I Cycle Closes for FY 2014-15 Action F I N A L E X A M S W E E K Plans & Budgets 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Deans & Dept Chairs Submit Jul 14 Grad Apps to Registrar Deadline: Removal of I s & Final Grades to Registrar via Banner Web 22 23 24 Christmas Eve READING PERIOD 25 V{Ü áàåtá 26 27 28 14 Residence Halls Close Noon 29 30 31 New Year s Eve C H R I S T M A S H O L I D A Y S
January 2014 Robert W. Woodruff Library 5 6 School Deans Submit Approved Theses and Dissertations for May 14 Grad Candidates to Grad Dean Schools & Dept Mtgs & Semester Start Activities (6th 10th) 12 13 University Effectiveness Committee Mtg New Student Orientation (13th 14th) 19 20 Martin Luther King Holiday Observed 26 27 Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Ends Mar 24th) 1 New Year s Day Holiday 2 Faculty/Staff Return for Spring Opening Institute 9:00AM 3 Faculty & Staff Workshops & Pre-planning Sessions 7 8 9 10 11 Residence Halls Open (Noon) 14 New Faculty Orientation Last Day of Late Registration (Late Fees Apply) 2nd Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financially Enrolled for Spring 14 21 Jul 14 Grad Candidates Submit Theses & Dissertations to Committee Chairs 15 Classes Begin 1st Day Faculty Begin Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) Official Course Drop/ Add Period Begins for Registered Students and Cross Registration (Ends Jan 24th) 16 17 18 22 23 24 Official Course Drop/ Add Period Ends for Registered Students and Cross Registration Final Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financially Enrolled for Spring 14 28 29 30 Faculty Complete Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) 31 4 25
Black History Month February 2014 1 2 3 Spring Enrollment Census Date 9 10 11 12 Lincoln s Birthday 4 5 6 7 8 Deadline: Completing Summer & Fall 14 Financial Aid Apps for Returning Students 13 14 Valentine s Day 15 16 17President s Day 18 19 20 21 Academic Program Reviews Presentation Retreat 23 24 Deadline: Submit Summer & Fall 14 UG Admissions App BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 25 26 27 28 22 ETS Proficiency Profile Test (All Juniors Required)
March 2014 1 2 3 Committee Chairs Submit Approved Theses and Dissertations for Jul 14 Grad Candidates to Academic Depts 9 10 Academic Advisement Opens for Summer & Fall 14 16 17 Classes Resume Mid-term Grades due to Registrar via Banner Web 23 24 Pre-Registration Opens Summer & Fall 14 Official Course Withdrawal Period Ends for Spring 14 30 31 Academic Depts Submit List of Textbooks & Instructional Materials for Summer & Fall 14 Semesters 4 5 6 7 8 MID SEMESTER EXAMS WEEK 11 12 13 14 15 S P R I N G B R E A K 18 19 20 Founders Day Convocation 25 Deadline: Submit Fall/ Summer 14 Grad Admissions Apps 21 22 Sr. Exit Exam (Major Field Test) FOUNDERS WEEK 26 27 28 29
April 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Academic Depts Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations for Jul 14 Grad Candidates to School Deans 8 9 10 11 University Effectiveness Committee Mtg 13 Palm Sunday 14 15 16 17 18 Good Friday 20 Easter Sunday 21 School Deans Submit Student Evaluations of Instruction to Office of Academic Affairs 27 28 29 30 Last Day of Classes Holiday 22 23 24 25 TracDat Training for Strategic & Annual Assessment Plan Phase II (FY2013-14 Results & Uses of Results) STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION WEEK TracDat Strategic & Annual Assessment Plan Phase II FY 2013-14 Cycle Opens (Closes Jun 27th) 12 19 26
May 2014 1 2 3 SENIOR FINAL EXAMS 4 5 6 Deadline: Grad Srs, Removal of I s & Final Grades to Registrar via Banner Web 11 Mother s Day 12 School Deans Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations for Jul 14 Grad Candidates to Grad Dean Deadline: Removal of I s & Final Grades to Registrar via Banner Web 18 Baccalaureate Svc 19 Commencement 14 25 26 Memorial Day Holiday 7 8 9 Spring 14 Semester Ends F I N A L E X A M S W E E K 13 14 15 16 Dec 14 Grad Candidates Submit Theses & Dissertations to Committee 20 21 Faculty/Staff Spring Closing Session 9AM READING PERIOD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 10 Residence Halls Close Noon 17 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 Residence Halls Open for Summer 2014
June 2014 1 2 Classes Begin 1st Day 1st Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financially Enrolled Fall 14 Close of Business 1st Day Late Regist. Fall Official Course Drop/ Add Period for Students Registered Summer 14 (2nd 4th) 3 Last Day of Late Registration Summer 14 (Late Fees Apply) Final Cancellation of Classes for Students Not Financially Enrolled for Summer 2014 Close of Business 4 5 Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Ends Jul 5) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 New Student Orientation Fall 14 (18th 20th) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Deadline: Participation in Tuition Remission Fall 14 Semester TracDat Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase II Cycle Closes for 2012-13 Results & 29 30 MID SEMESTER EXAMS Uses of Results 28
July 2014 6 7 Summer Classes Resume Official Course Withdrawal Period Ends 1 Committee Chairs Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations Dec 13 Grad Candidates to Academic Depts 8 9 1st New Student Orientation Fall 14 (9th 12th) 13 14 15 16 2nd New Student Orientation Fall 14 (16th 18th) 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 Last Day Summer Classes 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 New Transfer Student Orientation Fall 14 Summer 14 Semester Ends 27 28 Final Grades Due to Registrar via Banner Web F I N A L E X A M S W E E K 29 30 31 26 Residence Halls Close Noon
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