Student Success and Academics ALICIA ROBERSON, M.S. DIRECTOR OF CENTRALIZED ADVISING & FIRST YEAR PROGRAMS
Our Advising Team for Today Academic Advisor Admissions Counselor Graduate Assistant Advisor Orientation Leader Peer Advisor
Centralized Advising Advising to 30 earned credit hours in good standing Advising of undecided students First Year Programs First Year Learning Communities Summer Bridge Academy Ignite
What is academic advising? Collaborative and Mandatory Process designed to help students: Succeed academically, Develop an appropriate educational plan leading to graduation, Focus on life beyond the university, and Play a responsible and proactive role in their own decision making
Advisee Responsibilities Know the requirements of the degree program in which they are enrolled, including keeping track of any changes each year. Work with an advisor to develop a curriculum plan which will allow them to stay on track for their planned graduation, recognizing other responsibilities they might have including family and work obligations. Keep careful records of their own progress toward their desired degree. Maintain regular contact with their advisor, including letting the advisor know of any changes since the last advising session. Prepare, in advance, for each session with their advisor and to bring relevant materials to advising sessions. Follow through with questions concerning degree requirements, grades, paperwork, or other matters. Become familiar with resources available to help them. Respond to my communication: Email, Portal, Phone calls
Advisor Responsibilities Help advisees understand the requirements of their programs (both general education and major) and to plan appropriately to meet those requirements. Keep track of any changes in degree programs or requirements. Meet regularly with advisees to assist them with selecting and scheduling appropriate courses to meet program requirements. Inform advisees of the standards for satisfactory academic progress and to keep track of advisee performance. Keep careful records of each advising session and of the advice given to advisees. Refer advisees as needed to other offices on campus for assistance with academic, personal, or emotional difficulties.
What we want you to know as a student: Point of Contact If you don t know where else to go, reach out to us. Coach Like an athletic coach, we can guide and direct you. You, as the student, must take the action. FERPA Form If the Registrar s Office does not have a form on file, we can only talk in generalities with anyone other than you.
What do you need to know for registration? Your College Degree (120+ Hours) Core Curriculum (60 Hours) Major Curriculum (60 Hours-MAJR) Area A-E (42 Hours) Area F (18 Hours)
Core Curriculum Area A 9 Hours ENGL 1101 ENGL 1102 MATH based on major and math placement Area B 4 Hours PERS 2xxx PERS 2xxx (different area than the first) Area C 6 Hours ENGL Literature Course (Pre-Req ENGL 1102) Humanities, Fine Art, Modern or Classical Language
Core Curriculum Area D 11 Hours Determined by major Lab Science 1 Lab Science 2 Non-Lab Science or Math Area E 12 Hours POLS 1101 HIST 2111 or 2112 Social Science Social Science Area F 18 Hours Determined by major
The Perfect Schedule 12-15 Hours Test Scores AP/IB/Webcape for Languages Math Placement MPL or ALEKS score Transfer Credit Curriculum requirements Outside Responsibilities
Sample Schedule 15 hours each Pre-Nursing (Core First) ENGL 1101 MATH 1111 CHEM 1151K SOCI 1101 PERS 2160 Interior Design (Core Spread) ENGL 1101 HIST 2111 ART 1020 ART 1010 ART 1030
First Year Learning Communities FLCs are: Designed to help you connect to other students and the VSU campus. Based on academic majors or themes of student interest Learning communities place you in at 2-3 classes with the same group of 22-25 students, allowing you to develop relationships with other students who have similar interests.
Major Based Learning Communities Athletic Training Biology Business Administration Communication Arts Dental Hygiene Early Childhood Education Education Exercise Physiology Mass Media Nursing Psychology Theatre & Dance Undeclared
Theme Based FLCs Emerging Leaders Application required: Minimum of a 2.5 high school GPA and participation in leadership activities Residential Based FLCs Air Force ROTC Must be in the AFROTC program Honors Must be accepted into the Honors College
Project CORE Creating Opportunities for Research and Engagement Open to A & S (non-stem) majors and undeclared majors Satisfies Area B requirements: CORE1101 (1 st semester 1 st year, 1 credit hour) CORE2101 (2 nd semester 2 nd year, 3 credit hours) Courses show how and why core curriculum is valuable, promote problem-solving and interdisciplinary work, and show students how to create and maintain electronic portfolios Advantages: FLC with award-winning instructors Ongoing mentoring through first two years Students develop skills prized by employers (problem-solving from multiple perspectives, collaboration, soft skills of communication and critical thinking) Portfolio becomes a marketing tool for students
Becoming a Sophomore: 30 Earned Credit Hours Fall Spring Summer Total 15 15 0 30 16 14 0 30 12 12 6 30 12 14 4 30
So what happens this afternoon? Course registration with the Advising Team Discourage the use of Rate My Professor Discourage the use of cell phones Meal plan registration Car permit request Students will meet you back on the 3 rd floor of the Student Union
Types of Classes 100% Face to Face 100% Online Web-Hybrid Super sections
Next steps: University System of Georgia s Mandatory Everfi Training AlcoholEdu Haven Two parts need to be completed prior to the first day of class Registration holds will be placed after drop/add the first week of classes
Communication VSU Email address MyVSU Phone calls Wellness check
Week of Welcome Summer Reading-- New Student Convocation Thursday, August 11 at 9 a.m. PE Complex Academic Meetings Friday, August 12 at 9 a.m Location by College
Tools for Students to Use DegreeWorks Online Orientation Online Course Catalog Centralized Advising Scheduler
Student Success Center Tutoring * Supplemental Instructors * Success Seminars LOCATED IN LANGDALE HALL
Tutoring for the CORE WHAT IT IS: Tutor Training Program Peer to Peer A diverse and open environment For ALL students EXPECTATIONS Bring your assignments, drafts, homework, and textbooks. Expect to come for help in plenty of time to actually improve. Your grade is your responsibility. Expect to be listened to, respected, and encouraged.
Supplemental Instruction Intentional form of tutoring Focused on difficult courses Larger classes Sciences Introductory classes Peer facilitated group study sessions Embedded assistance
Success Seminars Focusing on common concerns of new college students One on one or in small seminar format
Tips Student Success Be physically present: Go to class Be mentally present: Class isn t the time to text, flirt, Facebook, Twitter, or sleep Study: 2 hours for every hour of class (Read before class, take notes and participate in class, do something with your material after class) Check AND read your VSU email Ask questions: We expect them
Get Involved Over 200 Student Organizations The Happening 2 nd Thursday of the Semester
Have Fun
Director of Centralized Advising 229-245-4378 arroberson@valdosta.edu Facebook Groups Parents and Family Class of 2020 Twitter @AdvisingGal @VSUAdvising Alicia Roberson