IowaStateUniversity

GraduateStudentHandbook

MasterofCommunity

andRegionalPlanning

Lastrevised:December2019

DepartmentofCommunityandRegionalPlanningCollegeofDesign

IowaStateUniversity

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TableofContents

MasterofCommunity&RegionalPlanning............................................................1

MessagefromtheDirectorofGraduateEducation...............................................4GettingStarted................................................................................................................5ISUCard......................................................................................................................................5E-mailAccount.........................................................................................................................5EnglishPlacementTest..........................................................................................................5Registration..............................................................................................................................6GraduateHandbook...............................................................................................................6Mailbox.......................................................................................................................................6GraduateStudentOfficeSpace............................................................................................6

ImportantUniversityPublications............................................................................7CreditWaiver...........................................................................................................................7

ProgramFaculty..............................................................................................................8

ProgramAdministration..............................................................................................9DepartmentofCommunity&RegionalPlanningMissionStatement.......................9MCRPProgram-levelLearningOutcomes.......................................................................9

ProgressTowardYourDegree..................................................................................10FirstYearAdvisor.................................................................................................................10SelectingaMajorProfessor...............................................................................................10DevelopingYourProgramofStudy..................................................................................10AssemblingYourProgramofStudyCommittee............................................................11CurriculumRequirements..................................................................................................11DoubleDegrees......................................................................................................................12Cerificates................................................................................................................................12StudyAbroadOpportunities.............................................................................................13ComprehensiveExamorCapstoneProject?..................................................................13ComprehensiveExam...........................................................................................................14ThesisorProfessionalReport...........................................................................................14FinalOralExam......................................................................................................................15HumanSubjectsResearchApproval................................................................................17AcademicStanding................................................................................................................17Absences..................................................................................................................................17AcademicMisconduct..........................................................................................................17AcademicDismissal..............................................................................................................18Grievances...............................................................................................................................19

StudentEmployment,AssistantshipsandScholarships....................................19GraduateAssistantships......................................................................................................19RequiredTests.......................................................................................................................20Scholarships............................................................................................................................20

Graduation......................................................................................................................21

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ApplyingforGraduation......................................................................................................21TyingUpLooseEnds.............................................................................................................21AfterGraduation....................................................................................................................21

GettingInvolved............................................................................................................22CRPGradClub.........................................................................................................................22AmericanPlanningAssociation........................................................................................22GraduateandProfessionalStudentSenate(GPSS)......................................................22Recreation...............................................................................................................................23Athletics...................................................................................................................................23PerformingArts.....................................................................................................................23

CampusResources........................................................................................................23CenterforExcellenceinLearningandTeaching..........................................................23GraduateCollege...................................................................................................................23InternationalStudentsandScholarsOffice...................................................................24StudentCounselingService................................................................................................24StudentEmploymentCenter..............................................................................................24Students&ScholarsHealthInsuranceProgram..........................................................24

AssistantshipDutiesandEvaluationForm...........................................................25

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MessagefromtheDirectorofGraduateEducation

DearIncomingGraduateStudents,Welcome to theMaster of Community and Regional Planning program at Iowa StateUniversity. The faculty and staff in the Community and Regional Planning (CRP)programarededicated tohelpingyouhavea productiveandenjoyable experience ingraduateschool.Aspartofthateffort,wehavepreparedthishandbooktohelpyougetsettled into life in the CRP department. The handbook covers topics ranging fromorientationthroughfacultycollaborationtograduation.Wealsoencourageyoutomeetfacultymemberstodiscussyourinterestsandyourcourseofstudy.The informationcontained inthishandbook is intendedtoexpandonbutnotreplaceotheruniversitydocumentssuchastheGraduateCollegeHandbook(http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/common/handbook/. If you still have questions or concerns afterperusing these documents, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Meredith Foley(merfoley@iastate.edu) College of Design graduate recruitment coordinator (295Design), Francis Owusu (fowusu@iastate.edu) CRP department chair (146 Design),myself (Susan Bradbury bradbury@iastate.edu) director of graduate education (377Design),ortheappropriateuniversityoffice.AlthoughtheMCRPprogramwilldemandalotoftimeandwork,wesincerelyhopeyouenjoy your time in Ames. Iowa State has a large number of excellent facilities andsupports a wide range of cultural and sporting events. You can see world-classperformingartsattheIowaStateCenter,andtherearemanyrestaurants,taverns,clubsandotheractivitiesaroundthecityofAmes.Inshort,workhard,relaxwell,andhaveanexcitingandrewardingtimeatIowaState.Sincerely,SusanL.Bradbury,Ph.D.ProfessorDirectorofGraduateEducation

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GettingStarted ISUCardThe first thing you should do upon arriving on campus is to obtain your universityidentificationcard(ISUCard).GototheISUCardOffice(0530BeardshearHall) toobtainyour card. Youwill need to takewith you a valid State or Federal issued ID (such as aPassport or Drivers’ License) in order to obtain an ISU Card. You will also need yourUniversityIDNumber(UID)orSocialSecurityNumber.Internationalstudentswhodonotknow theirUIDmust check inwith the International StudentsandScholarsofficebeforeobtaininganISUCard.YourfirstISUCardisfreeandthisisapermanentcardtobeusedwhileattendingIowaState.Thiscardprimarilyservesasyourlibrarycard,butitalsocanbeactivatedasanATMcardaswellasaswipecardforpurchasingproductsandservicesaroundcampus.You must report the loss of your card immediately to the ISU Card Office, who willinvalidate the lost card. There will be a charge for each replacement of an ISU Card.Disciplinary sanctionsmay be imposed for improper use of the ISUCard or attempts toobtain,byfraudulentmeans,anyformofidentification.YoumustalsonotifytheprogramifyouloseyourISUCard.WewillneedtoreprogramthedoorlocksonthestudiosandclassroomsintheCollegeofDesigntoacceptyournewcardnumber.E-mailAccountTo obtain an email account, go to https://old.it.iastate.edu/services/cymail. When youregisterforaNet-ID,yourCyMailaccountwillbecreatedforyouautomaticallyaspartofthat process. Your email address is a combination of your Net-ID and the domain"iastate.edu".So,ifyourNet-IDisjstudent,youremailaddressisjstudent@iastate.edu.ToregisterforaNet-ID,gotoNet-IDServicesandclickon"NeedtoregisterforaNet-ID?"YouwillneedtoknowtheIDnumberonyourISUCard.WhenyouhaveanISUemailaddress,please inform theDOGEofyourusername.All studentsneedan ISU e-mail account.TheCRP department frequently makes announcements via e-mail that you would otherwisemiss.EnglishPlacementTestGraduate students whose native language is not English must demonstrate adequateknowledgeoftheEnglishlanguage.

• IfyournativelanguageisnotEnglishandyoudonothaveapreviousdegreefromaU.S.collegeoruniversityorwherethelanguageofinstructionwasEnglish,youmusttake the English Placement Test (EPT). The Applied Linguistics Programadministersthistest.Youcanobtaininformationaboutschedulingthetestandwhattoexpecthere:https://apling.engl.iastate.edu/english-placement-test/.

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TheEPTisinadditiontotheTOEFL(TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage),whichistakenaspartoftheadmissionsprocess.RegistrationAllstudentswhoattendclassesatISUmustregisterandpayassessedtuitionandfees.Untilyouhaveselectedamajorprofessor(usuallydoneatthebeginningofthethirdsemester),the DOGE and/or your First Year Advisor will assist you in registering for classes.Registration for classes takes place via AccessPlus, ISU’s online resource for accessingimportant and confidential university information and web applications. Furtherinformation on AccessPlus is available via the Solution Center (a division of ISUInformation Technology) at www.it.iastate.edu. Visit http://classes.iastate.edu for thescheduleofclasses(whichwillgiveinformationoncurrentcourseofferings,meetingtimes,instructors, and course web sites). Visit http://catalog.iastate.edu/ to access the coursecatalog,whichwillgivecoursedescriptions,ofallthecoursesavailableatISU.GraduateHandbookThe Graduate College publishes a Handbook for all Iowa State University graduatestudents. The Handbook is a comprehensive resource for policies and procedures thatpertaintograduatestudentsandpostdoctoralscholars.Itcontainsimportantinformationandanswerstomanyofyourquestions,and isupdatedannually. It isperhapsthesinglemostusefulsourceofinformationaboutgraduatestudy.Membersofthegraduatefacultycraftpolicies through their elective representativeson theGraduateCouncil. Facultyandstaff in the Graduate College implement the policies as efficiently and fairly as possible.StudentsandfacultyareinvitedtocollaboratewiththeirrepresentativesontheGraduateCouncil to enact policy changes that may improve graduate education at Iowa StateUniversity. The Handbook is hosted on the Graduate College website and is fullydownloadable(http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/handbook/).In addition to the Graduate College Handbook, it is important to be aware of importantdatesanddeadlinesrelatedtoyourdegree.InformationonGraduateCollegedeadlinesandeventscanbefoundhere:https://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/calendar/MailboxIfyouworkasaTeachingAssistant(TA)orResearchAssistant(RA),youwillbeassignedamailboxintheCollegeAdministrativeOffice(146Design).Youshouldcheckthislocationatleastonceaweekforannouncementsandotherimportantinformation.Ifwereceivemailfor you, it will be put into your mailbox with the assumption that you are checking it.However,pleasedonotusetheuniversitymailservicesforpersonalmaildelivery.GraduateStudentOfficeSpaceGraduatestudentsinCRPhavetheirownstudiospace(562Design).Anamplenumberofdesksareavailableforindividualuse.Whenclaimingadesktouseforthesemester,pleasefirstmakesurenooneelseisusingit.Insomecases,studentswithcompatibleschedulesmaywishtoshare.TheelectroniclockonthedoortothestudioreadsISUCardsandyour

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cardwillbeprogrammedforaccesstothisspace(thedoorislocked24hoursaday).Trytoavoidkeepingvaluablepersonal items(suchas textbooks,computers,orotherelectronicdevices)inthisspace.ThoughaccessislimitedtoMCRPstudents,theftshaveoccurred.ImportantUniversityPublicationsPublication

Whatisit? Webaccess

UniversityDirectory

Contactinformationforstudents,faculty&staff

http://info.iastate.edu/

UniversityCatalog

Undergraduate&graduatecoursesandprograms

http://catalog.iastate.edu/

ScheduleofClasses

Currentcourseofferings

http://classes.iastate.edu/

GraduateCollegeHandbook

CompleteguidetotheGraduateCollege

http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/handbook/

ThesisChecklist

Essentialinformationforstudentsproducingathesis

https://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/thesis/

Thesematerialscontaininformationusefultoyouasyouprogresstowardyourdegree.Allare available online. You are encouraged to bookmark the Graduate College Website(www.grad-college.iastate.edu). It is your primary source of information regardingrequirements,procedures,deadlinesandforms.CreditWaiverStudentswhohaveabachelor’sdegree in cityplanningor studentswhohavepreviouslytaken highly relevant coursework may wave up to 9 credits. If you are interested inexploringthispossibility,pleaseconsultwiththeDOGEasearlyaspossibleasyouembarkon your graduate studies. The DOGE can provide a copy of the credit waiver form andexplain the terms. TheDOGE can also assist you in determiningwhich coursesmight beeligible for thewaiver. Thewaiverwill then be reviewed by the department’s GraduateAdmissionsCommitteeforapproval.Tofinalizethedecision,youwillreceiveacopyofthesignedwaiverformandacopywillalsobeplacedinyourfile.

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ProgramFaculty

Name Office Phone E-mail ResearchInterestsCarltonBasmajian,AssociateProfessor

581Design 294-6942 carlton@iastate.edu U.S.planninghistory,regionalplanning,politicsofplanning,transportation,cemeteries

TimBorich,AssociateProfessor

126Design 294-8707 borich@iastate.edu Community,rural,economicandleadershipdevelopment,multi-communitycollaboration,publicpolicy,ruralsociology,complexorganizations

SusanBradbury,Professor&DoGE

377Design 294-8720 bradbury@iastate.edu Communityeconomicdevelopment,smalltownandruralplanning,andCanada-U.S.Borderlands

BiswaDas,AssociateProfessor

592Design 294-7003 bdas@iastate.edu

Communityeconomicdevelopment,Regionaleconomics,PublicFinance,NaturalResourceandEnvironmentalEconomics

TedGrevstad-Nordbrock,AssistantProfessor

585Design 294-2528 tedgn@iastate.edu Historicpreservation,preservationplanning,heritagetourism,criticalheritagestudies,urbanrevitalization,gentrificationanddisplacement,neoliberalurbangovernance,GISandspatialtechnologiesforpreservation

MônicaHaddad,AssociateProfessor

583Design 294-8979 haddad@iastate.edu Socialjustice,spatialanalysisforurbanandregionalissues,urbaninfrastructure,environmentalplanning,quantitativeresearchmethods

DanielKuhlmann,AssistantProfessor

399Design 294-6149 dok@iastate.edu Housingpolicy,urbanandspatialeconomics,realestate,localpublicfinance,andzoning

NehaMehrotra,AssociateTeachingProfessor

329Design 294-9154 neham@iastate.edu GIS,urbandesignandvisualization;historicpreservationandlanduseplanning

FrancisOwusu,Professor,Chair

146Design 294-7769 fowusu@iastate.edu Planningindevelopingcountries,neoliberalism,globalizationanddevelopmentpolicy,urbanandeconomicdevelopment,sustainabledevelopment,publicsectorreformsandcapacitybuilding

AlenkaPoplin,AssistantProfessor

487Design 294-8097 apoplin@iastate.edu GIS,smartcities,geogamesforurbanplanning,geodesign

JaneRongerude,AssociateProfessor

477Design 294-5289 jrong@iastate.edu USHousingpolicy,communitydevelopmentandrevitalization,spatialimplicationsofplanningandstateinterventionsinsystemsofpovertymanagement,qualitativeresearchmethods

GaryTaylor,Professor

286Design 294-0214 gtaylor@iastate.edu Landuselaw,stateandlocalregulationofthedevelopmentprocess,state/localfiscalrelationships,intergovernmentalcooperationandcontracting,mediationofland-usedisputes

DeborahTootle,AssociateProfessor

286Design dmtootle@iastate.edu

Communityengagement,disasterresilience,programevaluation

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ProgramAdministrationThe chair of Department of Community and Regional Planning is Dr. Francis Owusu(fowusu@iastate.edu). The Director of Graduate Education for theMCRP program is Dr.SusanBradbury(bradbury@iastate.edu).Foradministrativesupportandquestionsaboutforms,deadlines,etc.pleasecontact:Ms.MeredithFoleyCODGraduateProgramsCoordinatorRoom295DesignPhone:515-294-0816Email:merfoley@iastate.edu DepartmentofCommunity&RegionalPlanningMissionStatementOurmissionistoimprovecommunities/placesandcreategloballyawarecitizensthroughinnovativeteaching,researchandcommunityengagement.

Weeducatestudentstobecomeprofessionalplanners,criticalthinkersandengagedglobalcitizenswhohavetheabilitytocontributetoabetterworld.

We partner with planning practitioners to discover and implement best practices toenhancethehumanexperienceandimprovethenatural,socialandbuiltenvironment.

Weengagewithcommunitiestocreatevibrantandsustainableplaces.Wepromoteplace-basedresearchandinquiryinIowaandtheMidwest.

MCRPProgram-levelLearningOutcomesWeeducatestudentstobecomeprofessionalplannersandcivicleaderswhohavetheabilityto bring about positive community change. Graduates of the Community and RegionalPlanningprogramatIowaStateUniversitywillbeskilledinunderstandingandarticulatingcommunityproblemsandissuesandbeabletoapplyplanningknowledgeinadiverseanddemocratic setting, to the standards of conduct outlined by the American Institute ofCertifiedPlanners.

1. Graduatesoftheprogramwillapplyknowledgeofthepurposeandhistoryofplanningtoanalyzecontemporaryplanningissuesandscholarship.

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2. Graduates of the programwill utilize planning theory, ethics, and the ideas of equityandsocialjusticetomakesoundethicaljudgmentsanddevelopmoreeffectiveplanningprocesses.

3. Graduatesoftheprogramwilldemonstrateaworkingknowledgeofplanninglawandlocal government institutions regarding how plans and policies are developed andimplemented.

4. Graduatesoftheprogramwillbeabletoevaluateaplanningprocess;criticallyanalyzehowsocial,cultural,andeconomicforcesinfluencelandusechanges;beabletocreatealternativescenariosforthefuture;andhaveexperienceapplyingtheseideasthroughactivelearningandreallifeexperiences.

5. Graduates of the program will have a working knowledge of both qualitative andquantitativemethodsanddemonstratetheirabilitytoapplythesemethodstoplanningproblems.

6. Graduatesoftheprogramwillengagecommunities,identifyarangeoftoolsthatcanbeapplied todifferent situations, anddemonstrate their ability toexpandparticipation,ensureinclusion,andgivevoicetodiversestakeholders.

7. Graduates of the program will demonstrate professional written, oral and visualcommunicationskillsutilizingmultipleformsofmediawithinavarietyofeducationalandcommunitysettings.

8. Graduates of the program will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to createsustainableandresilientcommunitieswithinachangingworld.

9. Graduates of the programwill demonstrate their ability tomake strategic decisions,evaluateprojects,andanalyzepolicies.

10. Graduates of the program will conduct, in teams or independently, research thatanalyzesandevaluatesaplanningissueandproposesnewideasorpotentialsolutions.

ProgressTowardYourDegreeFirstYearAdvisorAt the beginning of your first semester in the MCRP program, you will be assigned atemporary faculty advisor by the DoGE in consultation with the graduate admissionscommittee.Thatpersonwillprovideyouadviceandguidance regarding courseworkandclassesduringyourfirstyearintheprogram.Yourfirstyearadvisorwillalsobeasourceofinformation foryourtransitiontograduatestudy.However, inadditiontoyour firstyearadvisor, theDoGEwill also serve in an advisory role until youhave selected yourMajorProfessor.SelectingaMajorProfessorThe Major Professor (an official Iowa State term) is responsible for advising you onrequirementsneededtocompleteyourgraduatedegree(s),aswellashelpingyoudevelopandwriteyourcapstoneproject(thesis),ifyouselecttodoacapstoneproject.Duringyourfirst two semesters on campus, try to meet with different CRP faculty to discuss yourinterests. Ask for feedback and recommendations from your faculty advisor about whomightbeyourMajorProfessor.

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DevelopingYourProgramofStudyCompleting an approved program of study (POS) is necessary in order to receive agraduatedegreefromIowaState.Itis,quitesimply,alistofallthecoursesthatyoutaketocompleteyourdegree.Itisimportantfortworeasons.First,thePOSshowsthatyouhavecompleted the requiredcoursesandnumberof elective credits to completeyourdegree.Second, if you intend to specialize in a particular subfield of planning (such as land use,transportation, community design, environmental planning, preservation planning, etc.),your POS reflects that you have developed expertise in that subfield. After you haveselectedyourmajorprofessor,youshouldarrangeameetingtimetobegindevelopingyourPOS.AssemblingYourProgramofStudyCommitteeThe Program of Study Committee (POSC) is responsible for approving your program ofstudy(POS),aswellasthecapstonerequirementtoreceivetheMCRP.Forthosestudentswho choose todo a capstone project, the POSC assists in the choice of project topic andprovidesguidance in thedevelopmentandwritingof the capstoneproject (thesis).Onceyou’ve identifiedyourMajorProfessor,consultwiththemaboutwhoelsemightserveonyour POS Committee. See the Graduate College Handbook (http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/handbook/) formoredetailed requirementsabout the compositionofyourPOSC.Onceyouhaveestablishedwhowillbeonyourcommittee,youwillneedtocompletethePOSCform,whichisavailablethroughAccessPlus.Onceyouhavecompletedandsubmittedthisform,itwillbeautomaticallyroutedtoyourmajorprofessorandcommitteemembersforapproval.Youwillbenotifiedviaemail if thereareanyproblemswith the form thatrequireyourattention.Onceapproved,youwillbenotified,andtheformwillremainonfileand accessible throughAccessPlus during thedurationof your graduate studies at IowaState.CurriculumRequirementsTheMCRPprogramisaccreditedbythePlanningAccreditationBoard inassociationwiththe American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools ofPlanning.TheMCRPrequirescompletionof48totalcredits.Ofthese48,24creditsconsistofcoreclasseswhiletheremaining24consistofelectivesandresearchorcomprehensiveexampreparationcredits.Studentsshouldregisterfor12creditspersemestertocompletethedegreewithinafour-semestertimeframe.Duringtheacademicyear,graduatestudentsmustberegistered foraminimumof9creditspersemester tobeconsideredfull-time. Ifyouchoosetotakeclassesduringthesummer,youmustberegisteredforaminimumof5creditstobeconsideredfull-time.The27-30corecreditsfortheMCRPdegreeare: CreditsCRP563 PlanningtheAmericanMetropolis 3

CRP564 IntroductiontoAnalyticalMethodsforPlanning 3

CRP566 PolicyAnalysisandPlanning 3

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CRP568 PlanningandDevelopment 3

CRP561 PlanningTheory 3

CRP592 LandUseandDevelopmentRegulationLaw 3

CRP532 CommunityPlanningStudio 6

CRP598 ComprehensiveExam–OR-- 3

CRP699 ThesisResearch 6

Belowisabasictimelineandorderofclassesthatstudentscanuseasaguidefortimelydegreecompletion:Fall:Year1 Spring:Year1563 561564 566Elective ElectiveElective ElectiveSummer:Studentsareencouragedtocompletethreemonthsofworkexperienceina

planningofficebetweenthefirstandsecondyearofstudy.Fall:Year2 Spring:Year2568 532592 598andElectiveor699Elective ElectiveNoforeignlanguageisrequiredfortheMCRPdegree. DoubleDegreesStudentsinthegraduateplanningprogramhavetheoptionofcompletingadoubledegreethatmarriestheMCRPwithamaster’sdegreeofferedbyanotherdepartmentoncampus.Double degrees typically require completing core courses of bothprograms and a singlecapstoneproject/thesis.Currently,thedepartmentmaintainssixdoubledegreeprograms.MCRPandMasterofArchitecture(MARCH)MCRPandMasterofLandscapeArchitecture(MLA)MCRPandMasterofScienceinSustainableAgriculture(MS)MCRPandMasterofUrbanDesign(MUD)MCRPandMasterofDesigninSustainableEnvironments(MDesSE)MCRPandMasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA)

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Detailsaboutthedoubledegreeprogramscanbefoundonthedepartmentalwebpage:https://www.design.iastate.edu/community-and-regional-planning/degrees/master-of-community-and-regional-planning/graduate-planning-degree-program/ CertificatesIn addition to the six double degree options, as part of your MCRP graduate studiesstudents also have the option of completing two graduate certificates programs –GeographicInformationSystems(GIS)andPreservationandCulturalHeritage(P+CH).The Department of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) offers a multidisciplinarygraduatecertificateinGeographicInformationSystems(GIS).TheGIScertificateprogramis open to graduate students in all disciplines of the university.This is very popularCertificate because the job market is constantly looking for professional who know thetechnology.Studentsmustcompleteaminimumof13graduatecreditsofGIScourseworktoreceivethecertificate:9creditsofGIS-relatedclasses,3creditsofafinalproject,and1creditofseminar.ThefinalprojectcanbeaProfessionalReportoraMasterThesis,aslongas themethodology incorporatesGIS.In addition, studentsmustmaintain a grade-pointaverage of B or higher in these courses. Interested students should visithttps://www.design.iastate.edu/community-and-regional-planning/degrees/gis-certificate-program/orcontacthaddad@iastate.eduforguidance.TheCertificateinPreservationandCulturalHeritage(P+CH)isamultidisciplinarygraduateprogramthatprovidesthepracticalskillsandbackgroundneededtosucceedinthefieldsof historic preservation and cultural resource management. The certificate program isopentoIowaStateUniversitygraduatestudentsinanyCollegeofDesignmajor,aswellasthosemajoringinhistory,anthropologyandrelateddisciplines.ToreceivethecertificateinPreservation and Cultural Heritage, a student must complete a minimum of 16 credits.Interested students should visithttps://www.design.iastate.edu/programs-minors/certificates/preservation-and-cultural-heritage/orcontacthistoricplaces@iastate.eduforguidance. StudyAbroadOpportunitiesCRP is committedto helping students become engaged global citizens, planners whounderstand the challenges facing diverse cities and regions across the world today.Tothese ends, CRP supports a variety of study abroad options: short-term, faculty-led fieldtravel; traditional semester-long programs, which fully immerse students in new andchallenging internationalsettings;andevenexternalgrants liketheFulbrightUSStudentProgram, which supports international travel for research and teaching.Theuniversity’sStudyAbroadCenterandstafffromtheCollegeofDesign’sstudyabroadofficecan assist students in identifying programs best-suitedto their individual interests,academic courses of study, and financial capabilities.Recent opportunities have includedshort-term travel to London, Stockholm, Vienna, and Edinburgh. Opportunities areavailableincountriesacrossNorthandSouthAmerica,Europe,Africa,Asia,andOceania.

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ComprehensiveExamorCapstoneProject(Thesis)?Forstudentsentering theMCRPprogram in2020, a comprehensiveexam is theprimarycapstone requirement to demonstrate their planning knowledge and their eligibility forgraduation.Athesisoptionisavailableforthosestudentswhohaveathesisrequirementaspart of their dual degree programs orwho have a strong desire to complete a researchproject.ForstudentswhoenteredtheMCRPprogrampriorto2020,theyhavetheoptionoftakingthecomprehensiveexamorcompletingathesisorprofessionalreport.ComprehensiveExamAcomprehensiveexamistheprimarycapstonerequirementfortheMCRPdegree(startingin 2020). The structure of the comprehensive examwill consist of 120multiple choicequestions and three short answer questions, to be completed in a four-hour proctoredformat.Theexamisstructuredintofoursectionsincluding:

1. Fundamentalknowledge(25%)–consistsof30multiplechoicequestionsand1 short answer question related to the knowledge, purpose and history ofplanning,aswellasplanningtheory,ethics,equityandsocialjustice.

2. Foundationsofpractice(25%)–consistsof30multiplechoicequestionsand1shortanswerquestionrelatedtoplanninglawandlocalgovernmentinstitutionsandhowplansandpoliciesaredevelopedandimplemented,inadditiontobeingable to evaluate a planning process, critically analyze how social, cultural andeconomicforcesinfluenceland-usechangesandcreatealternativescenariosforthefuture.

3. AnalysisandImplementation(30%)–consistsof36multiplechoicequestionsand1shortanswerquestionrelatedtoqualitativeandquantitativemethodsanda student’s ability to demonstrate their ability to apply these methods, makestrategicdecisions,evaluateprojectsandanalyzepolicies.

4. Areas of practice (20%) – consists of 24multiple choice questions. Studentswill be able to select two areas of practice for the exam from the following:HousingandCommunityDevelopment,EconomicDevelopment,Transportation,Environmental Planning, Historic Preservation, InternationalPlanning/DevelopmentandSpatialAnalysis.

The exam is administered twice a year, typically during Thanksgiving break or springbreak, so that students can take the exam without the distraction of other courserequirements. A three- credit exam preparation course (CRP 598) will be offered eachspring semester to assist students in their preparation to take the exam. Students mayattempt the comprehensive exam three times. Failure to pass the comprehensive examafterthreeattemptswillresultinterminationfromtheprogram.

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ThesisorProfessionalReport?StudentswhoenteredtheMCRPprogrampriorto2020havetheoptionofwritingathesisoraprofessionalreport for theircapstoneproject.Yourmajorprofessorcanhelpguideyouwithregardtothisdecision.Abriefdescriptionofa thesisandprofessionalreportisprovidedbelow.Amaster’sthesisisascholarlycompositionthatdemonstratestheabilityoftheauthortodo independent, creative research and writing. It explores in depth a problem or issuerelatedtothemajorfieldofstudy.Sincesatisfactorycompletionofthethesiscanconstituteoneofthemostgratifyingexperiencesingraduatestudy,thedocumentshouldreflectthehighest standard of scholarship and research, serving as a measure of quality for thestudent,majorprofessor, and theprogram.For thosewritinga thesis, consult theThesisChecklist: http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/current/thesis/checklist/. The number ofresearchcreditsforathesis(CRP699)issix.A professional planning report is a creative component, that provides a student theopportunity to complete an independent study that focuses on planning practice andaddressing the needs of a client. The purpose of the professional planning report is thedemonstrationofadiagnostic,analytic,articulate,andconvincingreportsummarizingtheproblemorsituation,whathasbeendoneandwhatisproposedtohelpimprovetheissueor situation. A professional report can takemany forms, including designwork,writing,mapping, and other creative expressions of scholarship. The number of credits for aprofessionalreport(CRP599)isfour.ExamplesofcompletedthesesandcreativecomponentsareavailablefromtheIowaStateUniversityDigitalRepositoryandcanbedirectlydownloadedathttps://lib.dr.iastate.edu/.FinalOralExamStudentswhocompletea thesisorprofessionalreportmustgiveanoraldefenseof theirproject toqualify forgraduation.At least threeweeks beforeyouroraldefense, youwillneedtocompletea“RequestforFinalExamination”form(availableonAccessPlus).Atleasttwoweeks before your defense, you should distribute copies (either digitally or in hardcopy form at the discretion of your committee members) of your complete thesis (orprofessionalreport)toeachofyourPOSCmembers.Atyouroraldefense,youwillpresentyourprojecttoyourcommitteeaswellasinterestedmembersofthedepartment.Yourpresentationwillincludequestionsfromtheaudienceaswell as a detailed discussion with your committee members. At the conclusion of thedefense, your committee will decide whether you have passed, passed conditionally, orfailedtopassyourdefense.A“ReportofFinalExamination”formwillbecompletedbyyourPOS committee and must be submitted by the student to the COD graduate secretaryimmediatelyfollowingthedefense(146Design).

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Studentswho complete the comprehensive exam as their capstone requirement are notrequiredtogiveanoraldefense.

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Inaddition,thefollowingchartoutlinesthedifferencesbetweenathesisandaprofessionalreport: Thesis ProfessionalReportLearningOutcomes Capacitytodevelopandanswer

researchquestionsDemonstrationoffullrangeofresearchskills,especiallyinthecollectionandprocessingofprimarydataororiginaluseofexistingdataUnderstandingofthemajortheoreticaldebatesrelatedtoresearchIn-depthunderstandingofaspecialinterestareaortopicinplanning

Criticalexaminationofcommunityproblems/issuesDemonstrationofexperienceinplanningpracticeorputtingideasintopracticeDemonstrationofresearchskillsusingsecondaryinformationandexistingdatasourcesUnderstandingofthesetting/contextofplanningSpecialization—topicalandgeographicfocus

LiteratureReview Thoroughreviewofliteraturetodemonstrateunderstandingoftheoreticalissues

Abbreviateddiscussionofliteraturethatdemonstratesanunderstandingofwhythisissueorconcernisworthyofconsideration

Methodology Thoroughdiscussionofmethodologyandapproachsufficienttojustifychoice

AbbreviateddiscussionofhowsimilarproblemshavebeenexaminedJustificationastowhythemethodsutilizedbythestudentareappropriateespeciallyiftheydifferfromthemethodologyusedinothercases

ResearchandAnalysis Thoroughandoriginalusesofdata Demonstratesthoroughunderstandingofissueorconcernthatpersuasivelysupportsthereport’skeyfindingsorrecommendations

Use/Contribution ThesisbuildsonexistingideasandtheoriesContributesknowledgetoprofession/scholarlycommunity

RelevantuseforarealcommunityIfpossible,shouldhaveaclientMakesrecommendationsorproposessolutionsIntegratesplanningknowledgeandskillsinpracticalapplication

FormatandStyle FollowsformatandstyleguidelinesofGraduateCollege

FollowsformatandstyleguidelinesofCRPDept.forProfessionalReports

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HumanSubjectsResearchApprovalAt Iowa State University, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews all researchinvolving human subjects, including proposals to gather data from subjects for theses,dissertations,andotherstudentprojects.Someprofessionalreportandthesisprojectswillbe required to obtain Human Subjects Research Approval, (see policy athttps://www.compliance.iastate.edu/committees/irb).AcademicStandingIf a graduate student at Iowa State does notmaintain a cumulative 3.0 (B) grade pointaverageonallcourseworktaken,he/shemaybeplacedonacademicprobationbytheDeanof theGraduateCollege.Whileonacademicprobationa studentwillnotbeadmitted forcandidacyforadegreeandifappointedtoagraduateassistantship,he/shewillnotreceivea tuition scholarship. In addition, failure to maintain good academic standing is alsogroundsforrepealofagraduateassistantship,somaintaininga“B”gradepointaverage(orbetter)isextremelyimportant.A “C” is the minimum grade acceptable for courses that appear on the POS and countstoward fulfilling the requirements of the MCRP. In other words, if you receive a gradebelowaC inanyclass, thecoursewillhavetoberepeateduntilagradeofCorhigher isachieved,orthecoursemustberemovedfromthePOS.AbsencesGraduate students attending official Iowa State field trips or conferences/workshopsrelatedtoprofessionaldevelopmentmayrequestanexcusedabsencefromtheirclassesforthedurationoftheevent.Studentsmustprovidewrittenevidenceoftheirparticipationintheevent.Requests foranexcusedabsenceshouldbemade inwritingto thedepartmentChair.Iftherequestisapproved,studentswillreceiveanofficialexcuseletterthatshouldbe presented to all course instructors prior to the absence. Students must makearrangementswiththeirinstructorstomakeupmissedreadings,assignments,quizzes,orexams.AcademicMisconductAcademic Misconduct in any form is a violation of Iowa State University StudentDisciplinary Regulations and will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to:copyingorsharinganswersontestsorassignments,plagiarism,orhavingsomeoneelsedoyour academic work. Depending on the act, a student could receive an F grade on thetest/assignment,anFgrade for thecourse,andcouldbesuspendedorexpelled fromtheUniversity. See the Student Conduct Code available athttps://www.policy.iastate.edu/policy/SDR#4.2 formoredetailsanda fullexplanationofAcademic Misconduct policies. Details are also provided in Chapter 9 of the GraduateStudentHandbook(http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/handbook/chapter.php?id=9)Youareexpectedtopracticeacademichonestyineveryaspectofyourstudy.Studentswhoengageinacademicmisconductaresubjecttouniversitydisciplinaryprocedures,aswellasconsequenceswithregardtotheircontinuationintheMCRPprogram.

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Formsofacademicmisconductincludebutarenotlimitedto:Obtainingunauthorizedinformation:Informationisobtaineddishonestly,forexample,bycopying graded homework assignments from another student, byworkingwith anotherstudentonatake-hometestorhomeworkwhennotspecificallypermittedtodosobytheinstructor,orbylookingatyournotesorotherwrittenworkduringanexaminationwhennotspecificallypermittedtodoso.Tenderingofinformation:Studentsmaynotgiveorselltheirworktoanotherpersonwhoplans tosubmit it as theirown.This includesgiving theirwork toanotherstudent tobecopied,givingsomeoneanswerstoexamquestionsduringtheexam, takinganexamanddiscussingitscontentswithstudentswhowillbetakingthesameexam,orgivingorsellingatermpapertoanotherstudent.Misrepresentation:Studentsmisrepresenttheirworkbyhandingintheworkofsomeoneelse. The following are examples: purchasing a paper from a term paper service;reproducinganotherperson’spaper (evenwithmodifications)and submitting it as theirown;havinganotherstudentdotheircomputerprogramorhavingsomeoneelsetaketheirexam.Plagiarism:Unacknowledgeduseoftheinformation,ideas,orphrasingofotherwritersisanoffense comparablewith theft and fraud, and it isso recognizedby the copyrightandpatentlaws.Literaryoffensesofthiskindareknownasplagiarism.ThisincludesmaterialpublishedontheInternet. Bribery:Offeringmoneyoranyitemorservicetoafacultymemberoranyotherpersontogainacademicadvantageforoneselforforanotherisdishonest.AcademicDismissalGraduate students enrolled in the MCRP Programmay be dismissed for any one of thefollowingreasonsrelatedtoacademicstandards.

1. Failure to maintain a B (3.0) grade point average or better for two consecutivesemesters.

2. FailuretoidentifyamajorprofessorandsubmitanapprovedPOSandPOSCwithinthreesemestersofmatriculation.

3. Failure to complete all degree requirements within three years or six semesters(fouryearsoreightsemestersforpart-timeanddoubledegreestudents).

4. Failuretopassthecomprehensiveexamafterthreeattempts.TheDOGEwillnotifyinwritinganystudentwhoviolatesthispolicy.Theirdeficiencieswillbeidentifiedandameetingbetweenthestudent,theDoGE,andthedepartmentchairwillbescheduled todiscuss thedetailsof the case.The studentwillbenotified inwritingof theoutcome. Dismissals for failure to maintain academic standards may be appealed to theChairoftheDepartment,whowillnotifythestudentinwritingoftheoutcome.Detailsabout

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theprocessareavailableinChapter9oftheGraduateCollegeHandbook(http://www.gradcollege.iastate.edu/handbook/chapter.php?id=9) GrievancesIf a graduate studentbelievesa facultymember, in their academic capacity,hasbehavedunfairly or unprofessionally, or if a student feels that their scholarly or professionalcompetencehasnotbeenevaluatedfairly,agrievancemaybefiled.Twopathsforfilingagrievanceareavailable tograduatestudents.Onepath is forgrievancesrelatedtogradesand instruction in a course. The other path is for grievances related to scholarly andprofessional competence. Both procedures start at the department or program level andleadthroughaseriesofstepstohigherappealchannels.Ifastudent'scomplaintrelatestoageneral policy, they may also bring the matter to the attention of the Graduate andProfessionalStudentSenateeitherbycontactingthedepartmentsenatororthepresidentof theGraduate Student Senate. Students also have the right to complain directly to theDeanof theGraduateCollege.Detailedgrievanceproceduresareoutlined inChapter9ofthe Graduate Student Handbook (http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/handbook/chapter.php?id=9).Informationaboutgrievancescanalsobefound in the ISU Course catalog(http://catalog.iastate.edu/academics/#academicgrievancesappealstext). StudentEmployment,AssistantshipsandScholarshipsGraduateAssistantshipsCRPhasa limitednumberof assistantshipopportunitiesavailableeachacademicyear tohighlyqualifiedstudents.However,overthepastfiveyears100%ofallincomingstudentshavereceivedsomeformof financialassistance.Studentswillbenotifiedviaemailwhenwe are accepting assistantship applications.Most of our assistantships are quarter-timeteachingorresearchassistantshipsandpayamodestmonthlystipend.Benefitsassociatedwithgraduateassistantships includeapartial tuitionscholarship(25to50%)andhealthinsurance. Out-of-state students who receive graduate assistantships are eligible for in-statetuitionrates.Everygraduateassistantshipappointmenthasassociatedwithitanexpectationofworktobeperformed.Aquarter-timeassistantshiphastheexpectationofapproximately10hoursofworkperweek.Thefacultysupervisorisresponsibletoseethatthisthestudentmeetsthis obligation. This relationship is similar to an employee/supervisory relationship forothertypesofemployment.EachgraduateassistantmustcompleteaDutiesandEvaluationFormat thebeginningof each semester in consultationwith the faculty supervisor.Thisform is available from the faculty member who you report to. The form outlines theexpectations of the graduate assistant. At the end of the assignment, the supervisorwillevaluate the assistant’s performance using the expectations that were outlined on theDutiesandEvaluationForm.

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Thesupervisorwill shareanddiscuss the completedEvaluationFormwith thegraduateassistant.Acopyoftheformwillberetainedbythefacultysupervisor,acopywillbegiventothegraduateassistant,andacopywillbegiventotheDoGEtobekeptonfile.TheDutiesandEvaluationFormwillhelpguidefutureemploymentdecisionsintheprogramaswellaskeeparecordofthetasksthatthegraduateassistantwasaskedtocompleteduringthetermof employment.Because this formwill alsobekepton file in theprogramoffice, itmayalsobeusedfor futurerecommendationsmadebytheprogramfacultyorstaff. It isyour responsibility to ensure that both portions of the Duties and Evaluation Form arecompletedattheendofeachsemester.Tobeeligibleforreappointmentasateachingorresearchassistant,studentsshouldmeetthefollowingcriteria.

1. Satisfactorycompletionofpriorappointmentduties2. Satisfactoryacademicstanding(GPAabove3.0)3. Satisfactoryprogresstowardcompletingdegreerequirements(seeCurriculum

Requirementssectionabove)4. CompliancewithIowaStateStudentDisciplinaryRegulations

However,ultimately,renewaliscontingentonfundingavailability.Seechapter9oftheGraduateStudentHandbookformoredetailsregardingassistantshipexpectations(http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/handbook/chapter.php?id=9).RequiredTestsGraduate students whose native language is not English and have been appointed as aTeachingAssistant(TA)arerequiredtotaketheOralEnglishCertificationTest(OECT).Thepurposeof this test is toassesshoweffectively internationally teachingassistants (ITAs)cancommunicate inEnglish in typicaleveryday,academic,andclassroomsituations.Thistestisadministeredbeforethefallandspringsemesters.Youmustpre-registerforthistestto ensure a seat is available for you. For more information visit https://cce.grad-college.iastate.edu/speaking/oect-for-itas/overview.ScholarshipsInadditiontoassistantships,thedepartmentalsohasalimitednumberofscholarshipsthatareawardedeachyear,tosupportgraduatestudents.Theseinclude:AICPOutstandingGraduateStudentoftheYearAwardAwarded to a second-year graduate student for outstanding achievement, outstandingprofessional potential and active service in planning student affairs. Winner receives acertificate.MurrayB.WeirScholarshipAmount:$1000Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, goodcitizenshipandprofessionalpotential.

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BurgessGraduateScholarshipEstablishedbyMs.PatriciaBurgess,aformerCRPfacultymember,tosupporttheresearchorwritingofathesisbyaworthystudentintheCRPgraduateprogram.PropertyRightsScholarshipThisscholarshipisawardedtoastudentinhis/herfinalyearofstudypursuingamaster’sdegree in community and regional planning, based on a research proposal focused onagriculturalpropertyrights,farmlandpreservationorrurallandissues.Dr.RiadMahayniCivicPlanningAwardEstablished in honor of the late CRP Professor Emeritus, Dr. Riad Mahayni to supportstudentswhoarecollectingdatafortheirgraduatethesisandhavedemonstratedinterestin civic engagement through volunteer, professional and/or academic experiences asdeterminedbytheadministeringauthority.Preferenceisgiventostudentsparticipatinginaninternationaltravelexperiencetocollectdatafortheirgraduatethesis.Information regarding the above scholarships and the application requirements, plusadditionalscholarshipsthatareofferedbytheCollegeofDesignthatareopentostudentsof any major is available at https://www.design.iastate.edu/current-students/scholarships/scholarship-search/InformationonISUscholarshipscanbefoundat https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/scholarships/ or https://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff/finance/.GraduationApplyingforGraduationVeryearlyinthesemesteryouplantograduate,youwillneedtocompletean“ApplicationforGraduation”onAccessPlus.Thepurposeofthisformistoputyournameonthelistofgraduatestudentsplanningtograduateinthatsemester.Inaddition,besuretoconsulttheGraduateCollegewebsitefortheappropriatedeadlinesforthesemesterinwhichyouplantograduate.TyingUpLooseEndsYoucannotgraduatewith“Incomplete”marksforanycreditsappearingonyourPOS.Itisyourresponsibilitytomeetthespecifiedrequirementsforsuchcoursesandensurethattheinstructorsofsuchcoursessubmita“GradeReporttotheRegistrar”form.TheDOGEmustreview,approve,andsignoffonyourthesis(orprofessionalreport)beforeyouwillbeallowedtograduate.Afteryourdefense,submitafinalcopyofyourthesistotheDOGE,anduploadacopytotheDigitalRepository.

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AfterGraduationBefore you leave Ames, you should return any library books that you have in yourpossession.Anykey(s)issuedtoyoumustalsobereturnedtotheKeyDeskintheGeneralServicesBuilding.DoNOTleaveyourkeyswiththeDOGEordepartmentstaff.Afeewillbeincurredforanyunreturnedkeys.YoushouldalsoinformthedepartmentchairofyournewaddressandjointheISUMCRPLinkedIngroup.Ouralumnirecordsallowustocommunicatequarterlydepartmentalnewstoyou. GettingInvolved CRPGradClubTheundergraduateandgraduatestudents inCRPhaveeachorganizedtheirownstudentorganization. Its respectivemembers run each club independently. However, because oftherelativelysmallsizeoftheCRPprogram,theclubsoftencollaboratewithoneanotherandwithotherclubsaroundcampus.Thegoaloftheplanningclubsistoprovideanavenueforstudentstolearnmoreaboutthefield of urban, community, and regional planning. Each club typically offers specialeducational, networking, and career development opportunities such as traveling toplanningoffices,arranging forguestspeakersonplanningtopics,andattendingplanningconferences.LeadershipoftheCRPGraduateStudentClubiselectedattheendofeachfallsemesterfortheupcomingyear.Theclubmaintainsanactivescheduleofmeetingsandevents.AmericanPlanningAssociationStudents are encouraged to participate in activities sponsored by the national AmericanPlanning Association (APA) as well as the Iowa state chapter (Iowa APA). The APA(https://www.planning.org) holds an annual conference every spring, which bringstogetherprofessionalplanners fromcommunitiesaround theUnitedStates. Students canreceivefreeregistrationfeesbyvolunteeringtoworkduringtheconference.TheIowaAPA(http://www.iowa-apa.org/)holdsanannualconferenceeveryfallforplannersworkinginIowa and neighboring states. The state chapter provides funding to offset the cost ofregistration forstudentswhowant toattend.MCRPstudentsare stronglyencouraged toattendoneorbothoftheseconferencesatleastonceduringyourtimeatIowaState.TheCRPGradClubtypicallyorganizesgrouptravelandlodgingforthoseplanningtoattendtheconferences. GraduateandProfessionalStudentSenate(GPSS)GPSSrepresentsthegraduateandprofessionalstudent’sperspectiveoncampusissuesandserves as a liaison between graduate/professional students and the universityadministration.EachdepartmentispermittedtohaveatleastoneGPSSrepresentative.The

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GPSSisalsoresponsibleforProfessionalAdvancementGrants(PAG).PAGssupporttravelto conferences or professional meetings and for research outside of a person’s degreeprogram.Additionalinformationisavailableathttps://www.gpss.iastate.edu.RecreationWhenyouneedabreakfromacademics,IowaStateoffersplentyofchoicesforrecreation.The ISU Recreation Services provide fitness programs, outdoor recreation, intramuralsports, sports clubs, and state-of-the-art recreation facilities. More information can beobtainedfromhttps://www.recservices.iastate.edu.AthleticsIfyouareinterestedinintercollegiateathletics,IowaState’steamscompeteintheBig12athletic conference. For ticket information and all the news about your favorite teams,checkouttheofficialIowaStateUniversityAthleticswebsiteatwww.cyclones.com.PerformingArtsIf you are accustomed to theater and the arts, big-name entertainers, symphonies,museums, ballet and rock concerts, then youwill feel right at home at Iowa State. Visithttp://www.theatre.iastate.edu/ for additional information. The Iowa State Center is thelocal stop for nationally touring music acts and theatrical productions:https://www.center.iastate.edu/CampusResourcesCenterforExcellenceinLearningandTeachingCampusAddress:3024MorrillHallPhone:515-294-5357Fax:515-294-1860Email:celt@iastate.eduWeb:www.celt.iastate.edu GraduateCollegeCampusAddress:1137PearsonHallPhone:515-294-4531Fax:515-294-3003Web:www.grad-college.iastate.eduWithintheGraduateCollegeistheCenterforCommunicationExcellence.ThisCenteroffersawidearrayofhelpfulservicesspecificallyforgraduatestudents.Theseincludebutarenotlimitedtoresearchwritingworkshops, includinghowto formata thesis,aswellasgrantwriting workshops. More information is available at https://cce.grad-college.iastate.edu(lookunderevents).TheCenterforCommunicationExcellencealsooffersawidevarietyofprograms to assist graduate studentswith respect to improving a students’ writing and

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speaking skills, especially for thoseof you,whoarenotnativeEnglish speakers.One-on-one consultations are available, as well as peer learning groups and workshops are allavailable through the center. Here is a link to their web pagehttps://cce.grad-college.iastate.edu/about-us. Look under the Writing and Speaking tabs for theinformation.Checkoutwhattheyofferandremember,thisisallfreeandavailabletoyou.InternationalStudentsandScholarsOfficeCampusAddress:3241MemorialUnionPhone:515-294-1120Fax:515-294-8263Email:isso@iastate.eduWeb:www.isso.iastate.edu The mission of the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) is to provideimmigration and cross-cultural expertise to create a welcoming and supportiveenvironmentforallinternationalstudentsthroughouttheiruniversityexperience.BecauselawsandregulationsgoverninglegalpresenceintheU.S.changefrequently,itisimportantto consult ISSO for the latest information and to understand how it applies to yourindividualsituation.StudentCounselingServiceCampusAddress:3rdfloor,StudentServicesBldg.,2505UnionDrivePhone:515-294-5205Web:https://www.counseling.iastate.edu/Student Counseling Services (SCS) provides clinical and campus-based services to helpstudentsachievetheireducationalandpersonalgoals.SCSsupportstheholisticwell-beingof every Iowa State student and promotes a healthy and inclusive community throughclinicalservices,outreach,consultation,crisisinterventionandcollaborationwithcampuspartners.

StudentEmploymentCenterCampusAddress:0640BeardshearHallPhone:515-294-JOBS(5627)Email:studentjobs@iastate.eduWeb:https://www.financialaid.iastate.edu/student-employment-center/TheStudentEmploymentCenterprovidesseveralresourcestostudentsregardingstudentemployment.Students&ScholarsHealthInsuranceProgramCampusAddress:3810BeardshearHallPhone:515-294-4800

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DepartmentofCommunity&RegionalPlanningAssistantshipDutiesandEvaluationForm

PleaseprovideanoutlineofyourGraduateAssistant’s(GA)dutiesandexpectationsfortheassignment. You should discuss these expectations with the GA at the beginning of theassignment.ThefacultysupervisorshouldkeepacopyoftheseexpectationsandprovideacopytotheGraduateAssistant.

Assistant______________________________________________________________Semester&Year________________________________________________________Supervisor_____________________________________________________________ CourseorProject_______________________________________________________PleaselistthedutiestobecompletedbytheGraduateAssistantbelow:Thedutieslistedabovehavebeendiscussedandunderstoodbyboththeassistantandfacultymember.Thesedutiesareappropriateandhavebeenagreedto.GraduateAssistantsignature_____________________________Date__________SupervisingFacultysignature______________________________Date_________

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At the end of the assignment, please provide an assessment of the Graduate Assistant’s(GA)performance.YoushoulddiscussyourevaluationwiththeGA.Thefacultysupervisorshouldkeepacopyofthisevaluation,provideacopytotheDirectorofGraduateStudies,andacopytotheGraduateAssistant.SupervisorratingofGA(asapplicable):

ExceedsExpectations

MeetsExpectations

BelowExpectations

Dependabilityandreliability

Consistentcommunication

Timelinessincompletingrequiredtasks

Professionalisminattitudeandworkquality

Comments(pleaseexplainanycriteriacheckedas“BelowExpectations”)Thisevaluationhasbeendiscussedandunderstoodbyboththeassistantandfacultysupervisor.GraduateAssistantsignature________________________________Date________SupervisingFacultysignature_______________________________Date_________