inspire a world of good TOUGH ENOUGH ARE YOU TO INSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?

inspire a world of good ACADEMIC ADVISING AT WHEELOCK COLLEGE Presented by the Office of Academic Advising

inspire a world of good Malcolm Pace Assistant Director of Academic Advising Meghan Cassidy Student Success Specialist David Reed Student Success Specialist INTRODUCTIONS

inspire a world of good AGENDA FOR TODAY Overview of the Division of Student Success and Engagement Academic Advising at Wheelock Supporting Your Student Advising during First Year Introduction

inspire a world of good Student Success uses a developmental philosophy and holistic approach to empower students to reach their educational, professional, and personal goals. Student Success is concerned not only with a specific personal or vocational decision, but also with facilitating environmental and interpersonal interaction, problem-solving, and decision- making skills. Areas within Student Success include: Academic Advising Academic Assistance Career Services Disability Services Student Life Residence Life Athletics Multicultural Affairs Counseling Center THE DIVISION OF STUDENT SUCCESS & ENGAGEMENT

inspire a world of good ACADEMIC ADVISING Wheelock's advising model is uniquely designed to help students get the most from their undergraduate experience. First Year Transition to college Major exploration Goal setting Sophomore Year Academic planning Service learning Study abroad Junior Year Support during academic internships Career planning Senior Year Graduation audits Planning for life after Wheelock Professional AdvisorFaculty Advisor

inspire a world of good Welcome to Advising Build rapport with students Explain advising relationship Discuss students’ expectations Course Advising Discuss academic interests and course options Help navigating MyWheelock portal Major Exploration Interact with faculty, staff, and other students about possible majors or minors Understand individual interests, skills, and passions and how they relate to intended program(s) of study Declare program(s) if ready Course Advising Debrief major exploration events Continue discussion of possible major and career options Review course options and MyWheelock ACADEMIC ADVISING IN THE FIRST YEAR Student Learning Outcomes 1.Articulate what success means 2.Identify and use campus resources 3.Understand how academic performance affects degree progress 4.Engage in the college community

inspire a world of good Disability Services Academic Assistance Peer Tutors Writing Center Writing Consultants Academic Advising Professional Advisors Student Advisors Faculty Advisors Career Services YOU! SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT

inspire a world of good Students will be in the driver’s seat They are responsible for monitoring their own progress They need to read and respond to their Wheelock regularly Students must seek out the help they need Encourage them to communicate and meet with their professors and support staff It is your student’s job to keep you in the loop Discuss a communication plan Talk with your student about how YOU can best SUPPORT his/her success HELPING YOUR STUDENT TAKE CHARGE

inspire a world of good WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

inspire a world of good Fall Semester Human Growth and Development English 120/121 First Year Seminar Intended Major/ General Education Course Spring Semester Human Growth and Development English 121/Intended Major Course General Education Course Intended Major/General Education Course FIRST YEAR SCHEDULE *Full time status is 12 credits

inspire a world of good QUESTIONS? What are your expectations for your student here at Wheelock?

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