10B Anderson Amaro Melo dos Santos 10B Leandro Lopes Ramos

CESL Student Council Meeting Notes
Friday, August 30, 2013
Present:
10B Anderson Amaro Melo dos Santos
40E You Peng (Chuck)
10B Leandro Lopes Ramos (Leo)
40E Zihan Yu (Jason)
20A Saleh Al-saleh
50C Mashal H. Alammar
20B Khauston Augusto Pereira Alves
50C Abdulmajeed Alquraini
20B Valdeth Martins
50D Hirokazu
30A Bingkun Wu
60A Ning Wang
30A Xin Zhao
60A Louis Te Song
30C Feras A Kateb
Jeremy Lee
Student Council Coordinator
30C Wang Fan
Kate Van Roekel
Student Council Coordinator
40A Mohammed Bin Khnain
Vicky Zander
Student Council Coordinator
40D Alexandre Miranda
1. Introductions / Responsibilities / Frequently Asked Questions- Please look at Frequently Asked Questions and let us
know next time if you have any questions.
2. Independent Reading Program (IRP): You can get new passports in the library
3. Steve says: Go to class!!! Remind your classmates that they can only miss 18 classes!
4. IELTS Speaking Test Practice: Sun, Sept 1, 9:30-11:00. See Glen Piskula or email [email protected]
5. Student Hours in the student lounge: Every day, different teachers will be in the student lounge to help with homework and
other questions. Look in the lounge for the schedule.
6. Report from each level:
Some or all representatives from levels 10B, 20A, 20B, 30A, 30C, 40D, 40E, 50C, and 60 A had nothing to report.
30A: One representative from 30 A asked how students could change their I-20 after passing the TOEFL test.
Response: Bring Amber your admission letter and transfer form to the university or college you have been admitted to. Important:
You must finish your session at CESL. If you have any other immigration (I-20) questions, please see Amber in CESL 101.
30C: one representative asked about activities.
Response: with regards to student council activities, please see “responsibilities” below. If you are interested in fun activities, please
see #7 below (activities and clubs).
40A: The Representative reported that many students smoke right outside the CESL doors which is uncomfortable for nonsmokers. Also, there are problems with a broken door in the men’s bathroom.
Response: Smokers have to be at least 25 feet (8 meters) away from the doors. Teachers and students alike should remind the
students of this rule. Also, Jeremy called facilities management about all bathroom-related issues.
40E: The representative asked whether there was a video game club at CESL.
Response: Not yet! If you have ideas for a new club, please talk to the student activities workers in the student lounge, or the student
activities coordinator, Kathleen Hertenstein in room 200. Also, Jinjing Zhao started a gaming club outside of CESL for students level
40 and above. If you are interested, please email [email protected].
50D: The representative asked whether we could have a vending machine at CESL.
Response: Please see frequently asked questions. The closest vending machine can be found in the Communications building behind
CESL.
60A: One representative mentioned that the classrooms are too far away from each other. Moreover, the vending machine in the
Communications building doesn’t take coins. Also, the writing class is too long and the bathroom in the Giddings building is
locked.
7. Fall 1 Activities (sign up in room 101):
a.
Sept 7th COLOSSAL CAVE, $15,10am
b.
Sept 21st MOUNT LEMMON, $10, 10 am
c.
Oct 5th DESERT MUSEUM, $20, 9 am
CESL Clubs:
A. Movie Club: Mon 3 pm
B. Dance Club: Tues 5 pm
C.
Karaoke Club: Weds 4 pm
D. Soccer Club: Fri 5:30 pm
E.
Volleyball Club: Wed 6:30pm
F.
Knitting Club: Tues 12:30 pm
G. Music Club: Fri 12:30pm
Volunteer Club: Tuesday, September 10th 11:00-12:00pm Ben's Bells . See Tory or Amy
H. Newsletter club: Please see Luz Maria
Other announcements:
a) Director’s Award/Global Citizen Award: see Jeremy Lee
b) Need tutoring? See Gary Johnston in room 200
*SC meetings: Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11
Council Coordinators:
Vicky Zander
Kate Van Roekel
Jeremy Lee
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Responsibilities of Student Council members
The Student Council is the voice of the students. Participation in the Student Council gives members a chance to
demonstrate leadership skills and practice English. Council members show a commitment to making CESL as good as
it can be for students and for people visiting the program.
The responsibilities of the council members are to:
 listen to their classmates and report their ideas, suggestions, and concerns
 report on the discussions in Student Council meetings to their classmates
 help students understand how to deal with complaints and problems
 promote participation in CESL activities
 help new students
 serve as guides for CESL visitors
 help keep the Student Lounge (room 202) clean and tidy
 serve as hosts at the Closing Ceremony
 contribute to the CESL Newsletter
CESL student values
Respect
Community
Effort
You support these values when you
 Speak English (it’s our common language)
 Are friendly, smile and say “hello”
 Take turns speaking in class
 Are tolerant of differences
 Ask questions, be curious about other cultures
 Don’t laugh at classmates’ opinions or mistakes
Q: I’m not happy with the lesson in class, what can I do? I would prefer a different due date for weekly
homework assignments, what can I do?
A: Talk to your teacher when you have concerns about the topic and coursework or about due dates.
Q: I would like less homework, what can I do?
A: Again, talk directly to your teachers about homework requirements for the courses. Also, ask for help in time
management, making priorities, and strategies for doing homework in less time.
Q: I have a problem with a specific teacher, what should I do?
A: If students have a personal problem with a teacher they should talk with the teacher first to try to solve the
problem. If this is not possible, they should talk to an Associate Director. Finally, if the problem continues, it is
possible to make a written complaint. See the Student Handbook on page 48 regarding the “grievance process”.
Q: I have questions or problems about my schedule, what can I do?
A: Students should know that 1) students do not set their own schedule in US universities but take courses as
needed 2) students are scheduled according to many factors. (time, repetition, teacher load, etc.). All students
are informed prior to coming that they will have 20-22 hours of instruction per week and that their classes will
occur between 8 am and 7:30 pm. Refer to the IEP web page at: http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/intensiveenglish.htm.
Q: Will we have a Closing Ceremony at the end of the session?
A: CESL holds a Closing Ceremony at the end of Fall Session II, Spring Session II and the Summer Session.
Q: How can I find out more about the Director’s or Global Citizen Award?
A: See Jeremy in office 200.
Q: How can I find out more about the CESL endorsement?
A: See the CESL website at http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/endorsement.htm and/or see Steve Randall, office 208.
Q: Do I have to buy my textbook?
A: Yes.
Q: Can CESL get a snack and/or soda vending machine or lockers?
A: CESL is located in a historic building and cannot place a vending machine or lockers in the hallway because of the
strict rules for historic buildings.
Q: Is there a coffee pot I can use?
A: Yes, there is a coffee pot in the student lounge you may use. It is up to CESL students to bring coffee and keep it clean if
they want to use it.
Q: My teacher does not end class on time. What should I do?
A: Talk directly to your teachers about your concerns in the classes. Teachers sometimes need polite reminders too.
Q: My classroom is too hot (or cold). What can be done?
A: The UA Facilities Management controls the heating/cooling systems, not CESL. These problems should be reported to
Melissa Weber in room 101.
Q: Where can I smoke?
A: You may smoke 25 feet (about 7 meters) away from any UA building.