1. ACADEMIC ADVISING AT QCC

2. ADVISE (ad viz) v, -vised, -vising, 1. to give advice to. , 2
ADVISE (ad viz) v, -vised, -vising, 1. to give advice to., 2. to recommend an action, policy, etc., 3. to give information or notice to., 4. to give advice., 5. to take counsel. (from Webster's Dictionary)

3. ACADEMIC ADVISING IS
Developing meaningful educational plans that are compatible with life goals. The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about educational plans and life goals rests with the individual student.

4. How ORT 110 Prepares You for Advising
Self-Knowledge -learning styles, strengths, career interests
Career Research - web information, faculty discussions, informational interviews…

5. How ORT 110 Prepares You for Advising
College Knowledge -catalog, college terminology…
Organization and Planning Skills
Future Planning -both long and short term options

6. CAREER PLANNING (complete 3)
QCC Caps Plan-cont.
CAREER PLANNING (complete 3)
*Self-Assessment
Self-Directed Search Results _____________________
Strong-Campbell Results _____________________
Kuder Results _____________________
Career Link Inventory Results _____________________
MBTI (Meyers-Briggs) Results _____________________
Career Key Results _____________________
*Values (complete 1)
Your Values Test Results ____________________
COPES Results ____________________
*Careers Researched (research 2 to 5 careers) ________________________ ________________________
*Career Options Exploring further
Short-term Options Long -term Options coursework/Other
Summarizing Comments:______________________________________

7. QCC Caps Plan-cont.
ACADEMIC PLAN NOTE: Use the QCC Course Selection Planning Chart, located in the catalogue, for this section Career QCC Program or Other Certificate (courses)
Short-term Options
Long –term Options
Transfer Option Where__________________ When __________________
List/highlight courses that will transfer to your institution:
Summarizing Comments: _____________________________________________________________________

8. QCC Semester Planning Chart
QCC Caps Plan-cont.
QCC Semester Planning Chart

9. QCC Course Schedule

10. Student Responsibilities
Complete ORT 110 assignments including CAPS Plan and Course Schedules
Know who your Advisor is-
-students are assigned to either a Faculty Advisor or the Advising Center
-letters are mailed mid-semester with your Advisor’s name and location
-Learn the location of your Advisor or Advising Center (B61A)
Contact your Advisor or Advising Center EARLY for an appointment. Be persistent, use , phone, and leave a note at Advisor’s office.

11. What to bring to an Advising Appointment
CAPS Plan -short version, in progress
Semester Planning Chart -2 options
Course Schedule -2 to 3 options
Booklet of course offerings for next semester

12. Advantages of Preparing More than One Option for course schedule and semester planning chart-
*Allows you to sample different courses if you’re still trying to decide what program to major in. (semester planning chart)
*Allows you to have a “Plan B” if your first choice of classes are already filled. (course schedule)

13. ACADEMIC ADVISING IS IS NOT
Going to appointment prepared to share information and ask questions
IS NOT
Expecting Advisor to Create Schedule
Asking Advisor to Make Decisions for You