1. Midshipman Counseling LT Craig Famoso, RPI Capt. Drew Ramey, Rutgers LT Teeter, Boston University July 30, 2013

3. Topics 1.ROD requirements (NSTC M-1533.2) 2.Documents 3.Discussion Items 4.Best practices – Pitfalls – Tricks 5.Take-away 6.Q&A

4. What to know before we begin Everyone counsels differently – Advisors and ROTC units Counseling must be tailored to individual – 4/C v. 1/C – Navy v. Marine – Motivator v. bottom feeder Documentation – Similar but slightly different across units – It will save you

5. ROD Requirements (the minimum)

6. ROD Requirements “the primary job of instructors is to mentor students…[including] counseling on academic, personal, and professional standards.” (4-3) “Instructors shall: – (c) Provide formal, scheduled counseling and advising to NROTC students at a minimum of twice per academic term.” (4-4) – (d) Make themselves readily available to students during the normal working day.

7. 5 Objectives 1.Identify the student’s strengths and weaknesses. 2.Address specific performance problems, concentrating on ways to develop growth…but do not dwell on the negatives. 3.Evaluate previous goals, and establish new goals for each semester. 4.Ensure clear understanding of performance and acknowledge areas for improvement. 5.Review what is expected before the next counseling session, and program expectations.

8. Documentation

9. ROD 1.Shall be documented using a Fitness Report and Counseling Record, NAVPERS 1610/2 2.The student and advisor shall sign the counseling form. 3.The student shall receive a copy and the original shall be placed in the student performance file.

10. Admin Requirements Evaluation Record review OPMIS Datasheet Degree Completion Plan Semester Schedule and goals

11. Discussion Items

12. Professional Discussion Plan, goals & performance – Academics DCP, study abroad, summer school – PFA – Swim & sail qualifications Leadership development – Time management, study habits, organization – Unit/community involvement – NROTC Billets – Summer cruise

13. Professional Discussion Service Assignment – Goals, requirements & timeline – ASTB, PRK/LASIK, Commissioning Physicals, Nuc Interview Other Scholarship (for College Programmers) LREC Requirements Tier changes Summer school

14. Personal Discussion Finances – Employment Living arrangement Athletics and organizations Concerns – Personal and family – Health Sleep Nutrition & fitness Mental health

15. Smart to reiterate Your expectations – “Personal ownership” NROTC requirements & standards – GPA, PFA, Calc/Physics, swim, sail Service above self Navy alcohol (and drug) policy General safety

16. Extra counseling? Anything on the path to disenrollment – Warning, Probation, LOA, Disenrollment Academics, PFA, Honor Violations, Disciplinary problems, disrespect, swimming, DOR Unpreparedness for commissioning

17. Best Practices, Pitfalls, Ticks

18. Best Practices Students arrive with paperwork – Biography – Brag sheet – Personal assessment – Degree Completion Plan – Semester academic goals Personal preparation – Review past paperwork – Prepare record

19. Best Practices

20. Record everything – Signatures Confidentiality Open-Door Enforce Navy protocol – Request to enter and exit – Student tone and posture

21. Tricks Voice dictation system Record conversation Type as student speaks

22. Takeaways Leave you with three

23. Takeaways 1.Be prepared 2.Focus on requirements 3.Follow-up

24. Questions?