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Academics at IWU Dr. Greg Shaw. Chandra Shipley, MSEd Professor of
Academics at IWU Dr. Greg Shaw Chandra Shipley, MSEd Professor of Director of Political Science Academic Advising
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A brief agenda The student-teacher relationship Academic expectations Academic resources Some advice for parents First-year advising program Graduation requirement overview Questions and responses
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Student-teacher relationship
As distinguished from high school: A combination of classroom exchanges, assignments, mentoring, and extracurriculars Ongoing mentorship across semesters as students grow; community building within departments Multiple faculty roles: Teachers, scholars / artists, community members By design, we are busy but available: Academic advising, office hours, research partnerships
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Academic expectations
Excellence, excellence, excellence! Pre-class preparation is key Approximately two hours of study for each hour in class – college is a full-time (plus) job Transition from consumers of knowledge to producers of knowledge Competently and creatively challenging authority – question everything
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Academic expectations
Some of the biggest challenges for students: Active reading: note taking, textual criticism Learning to ask, “Why do we pose the question this way?” Using office hours effectively Responding to written feedback Making time for high-impact extra-curricular activities (summers, internships, spring breaks) Developing the courage to pursue lofty goals Again, train to smartly question authority
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Academic Resources Professors Advisors Academic Advising Center Academic Skills Series Writing Center Language Resource Center Departmental Tutors Library Faculty
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This will be a time of lots of decisions
Some advice This will be a time of lots of decisions Moving from a highly structured to a less structured environment The best help from parents probably comes in the form of probing questions Try not to panic when daughters and sons change majors (med-school? maybe not) Creating a safe place for experiential learning, including occasionally falling down (and learning how to get back up)
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What is First-Year Advising?
First-Year Advising (FYA) is a program that facilitates a successful transition from high school to university life in which an IWU faculty member assists the student in academic planning and offers advice concerning academic decisions a student must make throughout his or her undergraduate career. 8
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Who are the First-Year Advisors?
Faculty members who volunteer and are trained to work with first-year students Assigned to each Gateway Colloquium course or is the Gateway instructor Focus is on liberal arts foundation (general education program) Follow template for recommended course of study for first three semesters of each major Templates are available online
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Role of the First-Year Advisor
Assist students with the transition into the university Provide GUIDANCE in selection of courses and academic planning Monitor anxiety about registration process Promote reasonable balance of work Facilitate assistance with academic difficulty Direct access to resources (e.g., psychological difficulty, career counseling, writing skills)
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Role of the Student Come to appointments on-time
Prepare for appointments Keep organized records Provide accurate information regarding interests and abilities Be an active partner in the advising relationship Follow through on referrals Take responsibility
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Role of the Family Member
Be available to support and encourage your student Encourage your student to do things they can for him/herself Re-direct your student’s concerns and questions to their FYA Respect the role of the advisors Remind your student of the various resources available to assist on campus Utilize the Family Member Checklist on the Advising Center Website
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Advising Process Overview
Summer 2013 Fall 2013/Spring 2014 from the Office of the Registrar - sent on 6/14 Turning Titan: New Student Orientation 1 group advising session with the students 30 minute individual advising appointment with the student Registration for remainder of classes is Friday morning Fall Group Session and Individual Appointment for Spring/May Term Registration Spring Group Session and Individual Appointment for Fall Registration Individual appointments as needed
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What’s After FYA? Second/Sophomore Year: Transition to a faculty advisor in their major department. Undeclared students: Either stay with their FYA or are assigned to the Director of Academic Advising.
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Graduation Requirements
The Basics Major Minor (Optional) General Education Requirements Electives (varies) 2.0/4.0 GPA +/- Grading system
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UNITS The unit: Required to graduate:
1 unit = 4 semester hours/6 quarter hours 1 unit = minimum of 150 minutes/week in class Majority of our classes are 1 unit Typical course load is 4 units/courses per semester BA = 32 units BS = 32 units BSN = 32 units BFA = 32 units BM = 35 units BME = 36 units
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General Education Requirements
Gateway Colloquium Analysis of Values The Arts Contemporary Social Institutions Cultural and Historical Change Formal Reasoning* Intellectual Traditions Literature Second Language* The Natural Sciences* Physical Education Encountering Global Diversity Flag Encountering U.S. Diversity Flag 2 Writing Intensive Courses *The # of units required for these categories varies by degree.
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Sample Schedules Business Biology Nursing Psychology Class Units
Gateway 1 Biology 101 1.25 Chemistry 201 History 151 TOTAL 4.5 Class Units Gateway 1 Economics 100 Math 110 French 101 TOTAL 4 Nursing Psychology Class Units Gateway 1 Biology 107 1.25 Chemistry 110 Human Nutrition 230 TOTAL 4.5 Class Units Psychology 100 1 Biology 107 1.25 English 101 Spanish 201 TOTAL 4.25
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Summer Reading Program
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Academic Skills Series
Collaboration between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Series of 10 programs to assist students in the development of and/or strengthening of academic skills needed to be successful at IWU Offered in the fall and the spring Wednesdays at noon Pizza provided for lunch Students can attend any or all 20
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Academic Advising Center
Services include: providing drop-in and academic advising by appointment facilitating major exploration for undecided students or students considering changing majors drafting semester-by-semester plans assisting students experiencing academic difficulty referring students to campus resources coordinating academic accommodations answering questions about advising, university policy, and registration Holmes Hall 21
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Questions?* * yes, everything is fair game
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