1. Welcome to Fall 2007 Advisor Refresher Training
Middlesex County College
Academic Advising Center
Chambers Hall, 109

2. New & Noteworthy Elimination of N grade: Effective fall 2007
College Placement Test:
Changes to CPT scores are anticipated pending approval by the AOA and county college presidents
The test date of 6/26 is being replaced with 1/1 to indicate test scores received from another institution (on TSUM screen)
Change of major procedure: In addition to chairs, the Add/Drop Change form can also be completed by Academic Advisors or Counselors in CCS, EOF and MAPS
Elimination of mailed grades: Students can access their grades on Campus Cruiser. A mailed copy, however, will be provided upon written request
Open College is no longer an aid eligible program. OC students who are applying for financial aid must change their major

3. New & Noteworthy
Elimination of status review at the end of summer & winter semesters: Spring and fall schedules are not affected for students who do poorly during a winter or summer session. Students who do well during a winter or summer session can appeal to their Dean to have their status reconsidered
CPT requirements for EX.UN students: Part time undeclared students are now permitted to take up to 11 credits over an indeterminate number of semesters before being required to take the CPT (previously it was one semester)
Advisors’ office hours available on the Advisors’ Manual
Online tutorials/quizzes available on the Advisors’ Manual

4. Proposed Curriculum Changes
Change in Chemistry Transfer
CHM 219 & 220 is replacing BIO 123 & 124
Students interested in medical or health science may elect to take BIO 123 & 124 in lieu of CHM 219 & 220
New Majors:
Environmental Science Transfer
Earth Science A.A.S.
Addiction Studies A.A.S.
Addiction Studies Certificate

5. Course Prefix Changes Fashion Merchandising & Retail Management:
RET is now FMR
Paralegal Studies:
LET is now PLS
Nursing:
NRS is now NRB

6. Changes to Business Programs
Beginning summer 2006, students entering the Business Administration & Management Department are all required to take SPE 121 (which fulfills a GE HUM requirement)
Business Administration students who began prior to summer ’06 and have completed their GE HUM requirements but still need a free elective should take SPE 121
Students who started or changed their major as of spring ’07 come under all the new credit changes
Students who began prior to spring ’07 and have completed ECO 201 & 202 only need one GE SS (ECO fulfills their GE SS and course requirements
Fashion Merchandising & Retail Management students will only take FMR 206 (FMR 205 has been cancelled to reduce number of credits in their major)

7. College Placement Test Exemptions
All students must take the essay portion of the placement test unless transcripts of work completed at another college indicate courses that would exempt them from the essay
A SAT verbal score of 500 or higher exempts students from the reading portion of the CPT
A SAT math score of 500 or higher exempts students from the math portion of the CPT
Exemptions based on transcripts from other colleges are indicated by various codes entered in the “Other Tests” section of the TSUM screen.
College graduates from certain countries are exempt from the placement test. The countries are listed in the Advisor’s Manual

8. Reading Placement Using the XTRI Screen
RDG 001: “Placed into RDG-009”
Student needs RDG 009 & RDG 011
RDG 009: “Reading Skills for College”
Student tested out of RDG 009 & needs RDG 011
RDG 011: “ Reading Skills for College”
Student tested out of RDG 009 & RDG 011 and needs no developmental reading courses

9. Reading Reminders
Students who place into RDG 009 can not register for credit-bearing courses except the appropriate math class along with their other developmental courses and a seminar course (if needed to be full time)
Exception: If a RDG 009 student has placed into ENG 121 and needs to be full time, in addition to their reading, math and a Freshman Seminar course, they can include an elementary level of language or SPE 121
Students must complete RDG 011 before registering for ENG 122

10. English Placement Using the XTRI Screen
ENG 001: “Placed into ENG-009”
Student tested into ENG 009
ENG 009: “Writing Skills for College”
Student tested out of ENG 009 & needs ENG 010
ENG 010: ‘Writing Skills for College”
Student tested out of ENG 009 & ENG 010 & needs no developmental English courses

11. Course Options for Reading & English
Co-enrolled sections of ENG 010 & RDG 011
Five approaches to English courses
ENG 122 or 125: either will satisfy the second English composition requirement
ENG 122 with special topics
Hybrid (HD): meets once a week with online supplementation
Note: ENG 121 & ENG 122/125 require a minimum grade of “C” for graduation

12. Challenge Rules for Reading & English
Essay
A score of 5 or 7 can be challenged once on the computer
Reading
Any score may be challenged once on the computer

13. Math Placement Using the XTRI Screen
MAT 001: “Placed into MAT-010”
MAT 002: “Placed into MAT-013
When MAT 001 & MAT 002 appear together, check the raw score on the math grid for possible placement in a combination math course or the two part Basic Math course
When MAT 013 & MAT 014 appear together, the student has a SAT score
Detail on the Tests field in SASM to view the scores and refer to the grid for proper placement

14. Math Placement Using the XTRI Screen
When MAT 010 and MAT 002 appear together, the student needs MAT 013
Never assume MAT 014--even when a student does extremely well on the CPT, Colleague will only indicate MAT 013
To ensure proper math placement, view the raw math scores by detailing on the Test field in SASM

15. Course Options for Math
MAT 010A & B: the two semester sequence of Basic Math is required when a student’s ARI score is 25 or less
Combination Math courses (check raw scores for placement):
MAT 009/013A
MAT 009/013
MAT 080/014
Students can opt to take the following math courses over two semesters:
MAT 010, MAT 013, MAT 014, MAT 129 & MAT 131
Students can change to a two-part Math course during the first three weeks of the semester
Recommend MAT 013A if a student is repeating MAT 013

16. Math Scores Math scores in each category range from 0 to 120
Three categories of math test scores:
ARI (Computation)
ALG (Algebra)
CLM (College Level Math: Precalculus & Calculus)
When a student’s ALG score is between 0 & 67, refer to the Algebra/Computation portion of the math grid to determine proper math placement
When a student has an ALG score of 68 or higher, refer to Algebra/CLM portion of the math grid to determine proper math placement
When a student has a SAT score, refer to the SAT portion of the math grid to determine proper math placement

17. Reading the Grid for Math Placement
The Testing Center’s “Blue Sheet” will indicate two sets of scores:
Either ARI & ALG (Arithmetic & Algebra) or ALG & CLM (Algebra & College Level Math)
Examples:
ARI score of 37 & ALG score of 52
ALG score of 92 & CLM score of 42

18. Other Math Considerations
MAT 129A is required if a student’s MAT 014 grade is a C or C+
Students who want to take MAT 129 and do not have the required SAT score must take the diagnostic test
Students who want to take MAT 131 must have the appropriate SAT score or must have a C or higher in H.S. precalculus (as indicated on the NCWS screen in Colleague)
A math course taken in high school for credit overrides the math scores on the “Blue Sheet”

19. Programs that Require MAT 014
Biology Pre-Professional
Biology Transfer
Business Administration
Chemistry Transfer
Civil/Construction Engineering Technology
Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
Computer Science: CSI, CNN, and Transfer
Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology
Engineering Science
Mathematics Transfer
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mecomtronics Engineering Technology
Physics Transfer

20. Verifying High School Science Courses Using XTRI
If a student wants to register for a science course requiring a high school lab science as the prerequisite, use XTRI to verify completion of a high school lab science:
BIO 010: “Basic Biology”
CHM 010: “Basic Chemistry”
PHY 010: “Basic Physics”
SCI 010: “High School Laboratory”
When these entries appear in the Course and Title fields on the XTRI screen they indicate that the student completed a biology, chemistry, physics or other high school lab science with a C or better,

21. Using NCWS to View High School Science Grades
Unlike XTRI which displays course equivalencies for completion of high school lab science courses, NCWS shows the specific grades for each of the high school lab sciences
If the science course had a lab component, a “Yes” will appear in the Equiv column of the screen
If the science course did not have a lab component or the student’s grade was below a C, a “No” will appear in the Equiv column of the screen

22. Programs that Require Two H.S. Lab Sciences* for Admission
Biology Transfer
Biology Pre-Professional
Chemistry Transfer
Computer Science Transfer
Dental Hygiene
Engineering Science
Health Science
Mathematics Transfer
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Physics Transfer
Radiography
Respiratory Care
Required lab courses may differ depending
upon the specific program’s requirements
* With a grade of “C” or higher

23. Programs that Require One H.S. Lab Science* for Admission
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemical Technology
Criminal Justice
Dietetic Technology
Environmental Technology
Fire Science Technology
Liberal Arts
Pharmacy Assistant
Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Treatment
Required lab courses may differ depending
upon the specific program’s requirements
* With a grade of “C” or higher

24. Health Technology Programs
Students applying to DH, MLT, NRB, RAD, & RST must complete all developmental courses by the end of Wintersession
Students applying to PSR must complete all developmental courses by the end of the spring 2008 semester
RST applicants must complete all non-clinical courses before submitting an application
The application deadline for DH, MLT, NRB, RAD & RST is January 15
The application deadline for PSR is May 1
Applicants must take the preadmission exam (TEAS) by its deadline date. PSR applicants are not required to take the preadmission exam

25. Developmental Classes and SSD 101
New students placing into two of the following courses must enroll in SSD 101:
RDG 011, ENG 009, ENG 010, MAT 010 or MAT 013
Part time students must include SSD 101 in their schedule. If a student only wants one course, they should register for the appropriate developmental reading, math or English course

26. NJ Stars Eligibility: Benefits:
Graduate in the top 20% of your high school class
Apply to MCC and file a FAFSA application
Enroll in a degree program and register for at least 12 college level credits
U.S. citizen or permanent resident for one year
Attain a 3.0 cumulative GPA by August 30 of each calendar year
Benefits:
STARS covers up to 15 credits/credit equivalents per semester (students pay for additional credits & books, supplies and health insurance)
STARS students who graduate from MCC with a 3.0 cumulative GPA are eligible for STARS II at a public four-year New Jersey college

27. NJ STARS Reminders
Always check for the STARS identifier on the SASM screen to determine if the student you are working with is in the STARS program
If a STARS student changes their major, the identifier may not be immediately visible. When the scroll buttons appear light blue not gray, this indicates additional information in the field. Scroll down to view additional information including the STARS identifier. Additionally, the Appl Status column should indicate RR (Ready to Register)

28. NJ STARS Reminders
If a STARS student needs to register for more than 15 credits/credit equivalents with a developmental course, please call the student’s Dean for pro forma permission
STARS students CAN NOT drop below 12 credits AT ANY TIME--this may result in a student staying in a questionable class in order to keep their STARS benefits. As a routine, be sure to ask a student if they are in the NJ STARS program when they want to drop a class.
Complete NJ STARS information is available on the Advisor’s Manual

29. EVAL and PSPR Colleague Screens
This screen is used to determine the courses a student has completed and the courses need to be completed for graduation
PSPR
The “what if” screen is used to determine if the student changes their major, which of their completed courses can be applied to the new major and which courses are still needed in order to graduate

30. Points to Re-emphasize
“D’s don’t do it.”
Students must earn a C or better in all developmental courses
Developmental courses must be included in a student’s schedule until they are completed
Complete a Request for Registration Waiver Form to defer a developmental course when a student’s schedule can not accommodate the course
Students in developmental courses are limited to 15 credits/credit equivalents each semester. A Dean’s appeal is needed if the student wants to take more credits

31. More Points…. Course sequence reminders: ART 201 ART 202 MAT 013
ECO 201
COM 105
COM 110
BIO 010, CHM 010& MAT 013
BIO 111
Students transferring to MCC:
When working with a transfer student whose transcript has not yet been evaluated or has not yet been submitted, when in doubt, do not suggest a course that they had (or may have had) at the other college. Also, be aware of possible CPT exemptions posted on the lower portion of the TSUM screen in Colleague.

32. Academic Statuses
Academic Warning: advisory statement to students indicating progress is below College standards
Academic Probation: limits students to 4 classes or 14 credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewer
Academic Restriction: limits students to 2 classes or 8 credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewer
A student on AR who voluntarily does not enroll for the next semester returns on Academic Probation
Academic Suspension: student can not register for one “short” semester (summer or winter) and one “long” semester (fall or spring) and returns on Academic Probation
Academic Dismissal: students can not register for a period of two years following which they must submit a reinstatement appeal to Deans’ Council

33. Dropping Classes
International students on a F-1 visa should speak with Rita Burton or Lafayette Smith in the Dept. of Counseling & Career Services before dropping a class
EOF students need EOF approval prior to an advisor signing a drop form
NJ STARS students can not drop below 12 college-level credits and should be referred to Don Groninger or Ashley Burke
The XDSG screen in Colleague can be used to view a student’s mid-term grade when discussing course withdrawal. (You can only use the Student ID number to access the XCDG screen)

34. Repeating Courses
Students can attempt a class no more than three times
Student who wish to repeat a class for a fourth time, must file an appeal with the Dean of their division
Although both grades will appear on the transcript when a course is repeated, only the higher grade will be used to compute the GPA
The eligibility criteria for an Academic Amnesty appeal can be found on page 15 of the online College Catalog

35. Dates to Remember In-person registration begins on November 5
Please write “Based on successful completion of courses during the fall semester” when signing students’ winter or spring registration forms
Last day to withdraw from fall classes is November 15
Students should obtain a Certification of Enrollment through Campus Cruiser prior to dropping a course

36. CLM (College Level Math) SCORE Precalculus and Calculus Placement
ALGEBRA SCORE
COMPUTATION SCORE
0 - 25
73 & above
0 - 33
MAT 010A
MAT 010
MAT 009/013A
MAT 013
MAT 009/013
MAT 013 or MAT 080/014*
* The student can enroll in the MAT 080/014 combination, without an invitation letter, if the major requires MAT 014
CLM (College Level Math) SCORE
0 - 39
90 & above
MAT 014, 101, 104, 107, BUS 115
MAT 123, 129A
MAT 129
MAT 131, 131A
If a student has taken the SAT, the following table will indicate the corresponding Math course appropriate to the SAT Math score:
SAT Math Score
Math Placement
500 & higher
Exempt from Accuplacer Testing Eligible for MAT 101, 104, 107, 123, 125 and BUS 115
Precalculus and Calculus Placement
and the student wants Precalculus
Precalculus placement based upon general math diagnostic test (may place into MAT 014, MAT 129A or MAT 129)
550 or higher and student wants Precalculus
Exempt from MAT Eligible for MAT 129A or 129 (student's choice)
and the student wants Calculus
Eligible to register for MAT 131 or MAT 131A if NCWS screen demonstrates a "C" or better in high school precalculus. We must have the final grade. A student without high school precalculus must take the precalculus test.
650 and higher
Student may choose MAT 129A, 129, 131 or 131A

37. CLM (College Level Math) SCORE Precalculus and Calculus Placement
ALGEBRA SCORE
COMPUTATION SCORE
0 - 25
73 & above
0 - 33
MAT 010A
MAT 010
MAT 009/013A
MAT 013
MAT 009/013
MAT 013 or MAT 080/014*
* The student can enroll in the MAT 080/014 combination, without an invitation letter, if the major requires MAT 014
CLM (College Level Math) SCORE
0 - 39
90 & above
MAT 014, 101, 104, 107, BUS 115
MAT 123, 129A
MAT 129
MAT 131, 131A
If a student has taken the SAT, the following table will indicate the corresponding Math course appropriate to the SAT Math score:
SAT Math Score
Math Placement
500 & higher
Exempt from Accuplacer Testing Eligible for MAT 101, 104, 107, 123, 125 and BUS 115
Precalculus and Calculus Placement
and the student wants Precalculus
Precalculus placement based upon general math diagnostic test (may place into MAT 014, MAT 129A or MAT 129)
550 or higher and student wants Precalculus
Exempt from MAT Eligible for MAT 129A or 129 (student's choice)
and the student wants Calculus
Eligible to register for MAT 131 or MAT 131A if NCWS screen demonstrates a "C" or better in high school precalculus. We must have the final grade. A student without high school precalculus must take the precalculus test.
650 and higher
Student may choose MAT 129A, 129, 131 or 131A

38. CLM (College Level Math) SCORE Precalculus and Calculus Placement
ALGEBRA SCORE
COMPUTATION SCORE
0 - 25
73 & above
0 - 33
MAT 010A
MAT 010
MAT 009/013A
MAT 013
MAT 009/013
MAT 013 or MAT 080/014*
* The student can enroll in the MAT 080/014 combination, without an invitation letter, if the major requires MAT 014
CLM (College Level Math) SCORE
0 - 39
90 & above
MAT 014, 101, 104, 107, BUS 115
MAT 123, 129A
MAT 129
MAT 131, 131A
If a student has taken the SAT, the following table will indicate the corresponding Math course appropriate to the SAT Math score:
SAT Math Score
Math Placement
500 & higher
Exempt from Accuplacer Testing Eligible for MAT 101, 104, 107, 123, 125 and BUS 115
Precalculus and Calculus Placement
and the student wants Precalculus
Precalculus placement based upon general math diagnostic test (may place into MAT 014, MAT 129A or MAT 129)
550 or higher and student wants Precalculus
Exempt from MAT Eligible for MAT 129A or 129 (student's choice)
and the student wants Calculus
Eligible to register for MAT 131 or MAT 131A if NCWS screen demonstrates a "C" or better in high school precalculus. We must have the final grade. A student without high school precalculus must take the precalculus test.
650 and higher
Student may choose MAT 129A, 129, 131 or 131A

39. CLM (College Level Math) SCORE Precalculus and Calculus Placement
ALGEBRA SCORE
COMPUTATION SCORE
0 - 25
73 & above
0 - 33
MAT 010A
MAT 010
MAT 009/013A
MAT 013
MAT 009/013
MAT 013 or MAT 080/014*
* The student can enroll in the MAT 080/014 combination, without an invitation letter, if the major requires MAT 014
CLM (College Level Math) SCORE
0 - 39
90 & above
MAT 014, 101, 104, 107, BUS 115
MAT 123, 129A
MAT 129
MAT 131, 131A
If a student has taken the SAT, the following table will indicate the corresponding Math course appropriate to the SAT Math score:
SAT Math Score
Math Placement
500 & higher
Exempt from Accuplacer Testing Eligible for MAT 101, 104, 107, 123, 125 and BUS 115
Precalculus and Calculus Placement
and the student wants Precalculus
Precalculus placement based upon general math diagnostic test (may place into MAT 014, MAT 129A or MAT 129)
550 or higher and student wants Precalculus
Exempt from MAT Eligible for MAT 129A or 129 (student's choice)
and the student wants Calculus
Eligible to register for MAT 131 or MAT 131A if NCWS screen demonstrates a "C" or better in high school precalculus. We must have the final grade. A student without high school precalculus must take the precalculus test.
650 and higher
Student may choose MAT 129A, 129, 131 or 131A

40. CLM (College Level Math) SCORE Precalculus and Calculus Placement
ALGEBRA SCORE
COMPUTATION SCORE
0 - 25
73 & above
0 - 33
MAT 010A
MAT 010
MAT 009/013A
MAT 013
MAT 009/013
MAT 013 or MAT 080/014*
* The student can enroll in the MAT 080/014 combination, without an invitation letter, if the major requires MAT 014
CLM (College Level Math) SCORE
0 - 39
90 & above
MAT 014, 101, 104, 107, BUS 115
MAT 123, 129A
MAT 129
MAT 131, 131A
If a student has taken the SAT, the following table will indicate the corresponding Math course appropriate to the SAT Math score:
SAT Math Score
Math Placement
500 & higher
Exempt from Accuplacer Testing Eligible for MAT 101, 104, 107, 123, 125 and BUS 115
Precalculus and Calculus Placement
and the student wants Precalculus
Precalculus placement based upon general math diagnostic test (may place into MAT 014, MAT 129A or MAT 129)
550 or higher and student wants Precalculus
Exempt from MAT Eligible for MAT 129A or 129 (student's choice)
and the student wants Calculus
Eligible to register for MAT 131 or MAT 131A if NCWS screen demonstrates a "C" or better in high school precalculus. We must have the final grade. A student without high school precalculus must take the precalculus test.
650 and higher
Student may choose MAT 129A, 129, 131 or 131A

46. At first glance, it appears as though the student is not part of NJ STARS
The light blue scroll buttons indicate that there are additional lines of information
Scroll down to reveal lines 3 & 4. The STARS identifier appears on line 3…
…and the Appl Status indicates RR

47. If this student registers for spring 2008, even though Colleague is indicating
Academic Restriction at the end of the spring 2007 semester, since they did not register for the fall, the student will return on Academic Probation