1. Inspire a world of good?

2. Academic Advising and career services At Wheelock College
Presented by the Office of Student Success

3. Introductions Kelly Graham Malcolm Pace Director of Career Services
Assistant Director of Advising

4. agenda for Today
Overview of the Division of Student Success and Engagement
Academic Advising at Wheelock
Career Services at Wheelock
Supporting Your Student
Advising during First Year Introduction

5. The division of Student
Success & ENGAGEMENT
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 Office Student Success include:
Academic Advising
Academic Assistance
Career Services
Disability Services
International Student Services
Areas within Student Life
Student Life
Residence Life
Athletics
Multicultural Affairs
Counseling Center

6. Academic Advising Junior Year First Year Senior Year Sophomore Year
Wheelock's advising model is uniquely designed to help students get the most from their undergraduate experience.
Professional Advisor
Faculty Advisor
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

7. Academic advising in the first year
Student Learning Outcomes
Articulate what success means 
Identify and use campus resources 
Understand how academic performance affects degree progress
Engage in the college community 
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
Debrief major exploration events
Continue discussion of possible major and career options
Review course options and MyWheelock
At Wheelock, we care about the whole person. We understand that what happens outside the classroom is just as important as what happens inside the classroom.

8. The start of a beautiful relationship
The introduction of academic advising and its role
Meet the advising team and discuss expectations
Engage with students and answer questions
Fall 2017 course advising

9. First Year Schedule *Full time status is 12 credits Fall Semester
Human Growth and Development or General Education Course 
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
*Full time status is 12 credits

11. Career Community at Wheelock
Career Services is a vital part of the Wheelock College community that responds effectively to the career development needs of students starting their first year on campus through graduation and beyond. Through the development of office programs and on- and off-campus partnerships, Career Services helps students make meaningful community connections that support: career exploration, goal setting and preparation; involvement in curricular and co-curricular opportunities that prepare students for the professional world or graduate school; development of strong networks; and a competitive edge in any job market.

12. Career Services and Resources appointments, workshops, events and website
Appointments and Workshops
Career Exploration
Resume Review
Cover Letter Review
Mock Interviews
Job and Internship Search Strategies
Planning for Graduate School
Social Media and Professional Branding
How to Build Skills Through Campus Experiences
Networking
Events
Career Fairs
Employer Information Sessions
On-Campus interviews
Resumania
Co-sponsored Events
Resources
What Can I Do with a Major…
Wheelock Works
SkillScan
Website and Guides

13. Four Year career development plan
Engage and Explore
Engage, Explore and Prepare
Prepare and Experience
Experience and Transition
Encourage your student to visit Career Services
Advise your student to write a resume
Encourage your student to get involved in campus clubs/organizations
Support your student’s exploration of interests, skills and abilities as well as majors and careers
Engage and Explore

14. Helping your Student Take Charge
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, meet and get to know professors, support staff, academic advisors and career counselors
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 success

15. What are your expectations for your student here at Wheelock?
Questions?
What are your expectations for your student here at Wheelock?

16. See you at Fall Family Weekend Friday-Sunday October 13th -15th