RISE 2008 (August 11 - 20, 2008)

Welcome to RISE, the summer two week intensive program for both PhD and DNP students in the College of Nursing. As RISE is held in August, during Tucson’s summer monsoons, expect the unexpected and be prepared for the winds, rains, and tremendous lightning and thunder displays that make the monsoon season so essential to life in the Sonoran desert.
RISE is your opportunity to spend time meeting your advisors, committee members and other faculty, as well as your fellow doctoral students. You will be immersed in relevant coursework tailored to your program, assisted in learning about the program (Year 1 students), and fulfilling your program goals and requirements during this challenging and invigorating experience.

Take time to read the Welcome Letter, from Judith Effken and the Announcement Letter which outlines some of the information you will need in order to register for RISE. Please adhere to the stated dates to insure an effortless registration. Included in addition to the letter are:

• Parking Permit -should you wish to drive to campus
• Registration Form -which must be returned complete with a check or money order for the amount listed by the stated due date
• PhD Schedule for this summer
• DNP Schedule for this summer
• Vegetarian meal request form
• Faculty Meal registration form

POSTER SESSION INFORMATION

POSTER SESSION

A poster session is an integral part of RISE, a chance for both students and faculty to share information about research/dissertation/best practices interests. Previously submitted posters are acceptable for this event.

Welcome Letter
Announcement Letter
PhD RISE Schedule
DNP RISE Schedule
Graduate College website
Poster Session Request
General Poster Elements
DNP Poster/Page Format
Interactive Map to College

Forms
Registration Form
Parking Permit
Meal Choices
Photo Authorization Release
Faculty Meal Request