202 203 MASTER CALENDAR Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President
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 5, 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 5, 2009 200 203 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES CORE VALUES. 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 202 Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financial Enrolled for Fall 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Faculty Return Faculty /Staff Fall Opening Institute 9:00AM 2 3 New Student Orientation Fall 2 (3th 4th) 9 20 Dec 2 Grad Candidates Submit Theses/Dissertations to Committee Chair 4 New Students Finalize Registration & Financial Enrollment New Faculty Orientation 2 Last Day Late Registration (Late fees Apply) Final Cancellation of Classes Not Financially Enrolled Fall 2 Orientation for 202-3 Academic Program Reviews 5 Residence Halls Open 9AM (New Students) 22 Classes Begin st Day of Classes Faculty Begin Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) Official Course Drop/ Add Period Begins for Registered Students & Cross Registration (Aug 22 3) 6 CAU Experience (6th 2st) 23 TracDat Training for Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase I (FY 203-4 Action Plans & Budgets) TracDat Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase I FY 203-4 Cycle Opens (Closes Dec 4, 202) 0 School & Dept Mtgs 7 ETS Proficiency Profile Test (All New Freshman Required) University Effectiveness Committee Mtg. 24 Orientation for 202-3 AES Units Periodic Reviews 26 27 28 29 30 3 Official Course Drop/ Add Period Ends for Registered Students & Cross Registration 8 Residence Halls Opens Noon (Returning Students) 25
September 202 2 3 Labor Day Holiday 4 Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Ends Nov. 5, 202) 5 6 Faculty Complete Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) 7 Academic Program Reviews Presentation Retreat School Deans Submit Spring 3 Class Schedule to Registrar 9 0 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 8 OPENING CONVOCATION 23 24 Committee Chairs Submit Approved Theses/Dissertations for Dec 2 Graduating 30 Candidates to Academic Depts 25 May 3 Graduating Candidates Submit Theses/Dissertations to Committee Chairs 9 20 2 26 Last Day for Spring Admissions Apps School Deans and Dept Chairs Submit Dec 2 & May 3 Grad Apps to Registrar Fall Enrollment Census Date 27 28 Academic Dept Submit Textbooks & Instr. Material List to CAU Bookstore Mgr for Spring 3 Semester 22 29
October 202 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Columbus Day 9 0 2 University 4 5 Deadline: Financial Aid Apps 2 22 Mid-term Grades to Registrar via Banner Web Academic Advisement Opens for Spring 3 28 29 Registration Opens for Spring 3 Academic Depts Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations for Dec 2 Grad Candidates to School Deans MID SEMESTER EXAMS WEEK 6 National Boss Day Effectiveness Committee Mtg. 3 7 8 9 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 3 Halloween BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HOMECOMING GAME
November 202 4 5 Official Course Withdrawal Period Ends for Fall 2 2 Committee Chairs Submit Approved Theses and Dissertations for May 3 Grad Candidates to Academic Depts 6 Election Day 7 8 9 0 Veteran s Day 2 3 4 5 6 School Deans Submit Summer & Fall 3 Course Schedules to Registrar 8 9 School Deans Submit Student Evaluations of Instruction to Academic Affairs 25 26 Classes Resume School Deans Submit Approved Theses/ Dissertations for Dec 2 Grad Candidates to Office of Grad Dean STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION WEEK 20 2 22 Thanksgiving 23 Thanksgiving Holiday 27 28 Last Day of Classes 29 30 st Cancellation of Classes for Returning Students Not Financially Enrolled Spring 3 READING PERIOD 3 7 24
December 202 st Day Late Registration Spring 3 (Late Fees Apply) 2 3 Academic Depts Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations for May 3 Grad Candidates to School Deans 9 0 Deans & Dept Chair Submit Jul 3 Grad Apps to Registrar Deadline: Removal of I s & Final Grades to Registrar via Banner Web 4 5 6 7 Fall 2 Semester Ends F I N A L E X A M S W E E K 2 3 4 TracDat Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase I Cycle Closes for FY 203-4 Action Plans & Budgets 6 7 8 9 20 2 22 8 Residence Halls Close Noon 5 23 24 Christmas Eve 30 3 New Year s Eve 25 V{Ü áàåtá 26 27 28 29 C H R I S T M A S H O L I D A Y S
January 203 Robert W. Woodruff Library 6 7 School Deans Submit Approved Theses and Dissertations for May 3 Grad Candidates to Grad Dean Schools & Dept Mtgs & Semester Start Activities (7th 5th) 3 4 University Effectiveness Committee Mtg New Student Orientation (4th 5th) 20 2 Martin Luther King Day Observed 27 28 Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Ends Mar 25th) New Year s Day Holiday 2 Faculty/Staff Return for Spring Opening Institute 9:00AM 3 Faculty & Staff Workshops & Preplanning Sessions (3rd 4th) 4 5 8 9 0 2 Residence Halls Open (Noon) 5 New Faculty Orientation Last Day of Late Registration (Late Fees Apply) 2nd Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financially Enrolled for Spring 3 22 Jul 3 Grad Candidates Submit Theses & Dissertations to Committee Chairs 6 Classes Begin st Day Faculty Begin Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) Official Course Drop/ Add Period Begins for Registered Students and Cross Registration (Ends Jan 25th) 7 8 9 23 24 25 Official Course Drop/ Add Period Ends for Registered Students and Cross Registration Final Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financially Enrolled for Spring 3 29 30 3 Faculty Complete Entry of Student Attendance in Banner (Mandatory) 26
Black History Month February 203 Spring Enrollment Census Date 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 Lincoln s Birthday 3 Deadline: Completing Summer & Fall 3 Financial Aid Apps for Returning Students 4 Valentine s Day 5 6 7 8 President s Day 9 20 2 22Washington s B 'day Academic Program Reviews Presentation Retreat 24 25 26 27 Deadline: Submit Summer & Fall 3 UG Admissions App 28 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 23 ETS Proficiency Profile Test (All Juniors Required)
March 203 Committee Chairs Submit Approved Theses and Dissertations for Jul 3 Grad Candidates to Academic Depts 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MID SEMESTER EXAMS WEEK 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Classes Resume Mid-term Grades due to Registrar via Banner Web Academic Advisement Opens for Summer & Fall 3 24 Palm Sunday 25 Pre-Registration Opens 3 Easter Sunday Summer & Fall 3 Official Course Withdrawal Period Ends for Spring 3 S P R I N G B R E A K 9 20 2 Founders Day Convocation FOUNDERS WEEK 26 Deadline: Submit Fall/ Summer 3 Grad Admissions Apps 27 28 29 Good Friday Holiday 2 22 23 Sr. Exit Exam (Major Field Test) 30
April 203 Academic Depts Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations for Jul 3 Grad Candidates to School Deans Academic Depts Submit List of Textbooks & Instructional Materials for Summer & Fall 3 Semesters 2 3 4 5 6 Admitted Student Day 7 8 9 0 2 University Effectiveness Committee Mtg 4 5 6 7 8 9 TracDat Training for Strategic & Annual Assessment Plan Phase II (FY202-3 Results & Uses of Results) TracDat Strategic & Annual Assessment Plan Phase II FY 202-3 Cycle Opens (Closes Jun 28th) 2 22 School Deans Submit Student Evaluations of Instruction to Office of Academic Affairs 28 29 30 STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION WEEK 23 24 25 26 27 3 20
May 203 5 6 7 Deadline: Grad Srs, Removal of I s & Final Grades to Registrar via Banner Web 2 Mother s Day 3 Deadline: Removal of I s & Final Grades to Registrar via Banner Web Last Day of Classes School Deans Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations for Jul 3 Grad Candidates to Grad Dean 2 3 4 Admitted Student Day 8 9 0 Spring 3 Semester Ends F I N A L E X A M S W E E K READING PERIOD SENIOR FINAL EXAMS 4 5 6 7 Dec 3 Grad Candidates Submit Theses & Dissertations to Committee BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Residence Halls Close Noon 8 9 Baccalaureate Svc 20 Commencement 203 26 27 Memorial Day Holiday 2 22 Faculty/Staff Spring Closing Session 9AM 23 24 25 28 29 30 3 Last Day of Late Registration Summer 3 (late Fees Apply) Final Cancellation of Classes for Students Not Financially Enrolled Summer 3
June 203 Residence Halls Open Summer 3 2 3 Classes Begin st Day Official Course Drop/ Add Period for Students Registered Summer 3 st Cancellation of Classes Students Not Financially Enrolled Fall 3 Close of Business st Day Late Regist. Fall 3 (Late Fees Apply) 4 5 6 Official Course Withdrawal Period Begins (Ends Jul 5) 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 Admitted Student Day 6 7 8 9 20 2 22 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 Deadline: Participation in Tuition Remission Fall 3 Semester TracDat Strategic & Annual Asmnt Plan Phase II Cycle Closes MID SEMESTER EXAMS for 202-3 Results & Uses of Results 29
July 203 Committee Chairs Submit Approved Theses & Dissertations Dec 3 Grad Candidates to Academic Depts 2 3 4 5 Classes Resume Official Course Withdrawal Period Ends 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Last Day Summer Classes 6 20 Admitted Student Day 2 22 23 24 25 26 Summer 3 Semester Ends 28 29 Final Grades Due to Registrar via Banner Web F I N A L E X A M S W E E K 30 3 27 Residence Halls Close Noon