1. inspire a world of good TOUGH ENOUGH ARE YOU TO INSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?

2. inspire a world of good ACADEMIC ADVISING AT WHEELOCK COLLEGE Presented by the Office of Academic Advising

3. inspire a world of good Malcolm Pace Assistant Director of Academic Advising Meghan Cassidy Student Success Specialist David Reed Student Success Specialist Rachel Smith Student Success Specialist Student Advisor INTRODUCTIONS

4. inspire a world of good AGENDA FOR TODAY Overview of the Division of Student Success and Engagement Academic Advising at Wheelock Supporting Your Student Basics of a Wheelock Education Advising during First Year Introduction

5. inspire a world of good 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 Student Success include: Academic Advising Academic Assistance Career Services Disability Services Student Life Residence Life Athletics Diversity & Student Leadership Counseling Center THE DIVISION OF STUDENT SUCCESS & ENGAGEMENT

6. inspire a world of good Disability Services Academic Assistance Peer Tutors Writing Center Writing Consultants Academic Advising Student Advisors YOU! SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT

7. inspire a world of good Before we begin we need to know a little bit about what you think. What are your expectations for your student here at Wheelock? YOUR STUDENT’S COLLEGE JOURNEY

8. inspire a world of good 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. ACADEMIC ADVISING Developmental Process Period of Transition Challenge and Support

9. inspire a world of good We strive to meet with all students by the 5 th week of classes to introduce ourselves and learn more about them We work with First Year Seminar faculty who teach classes within learning cohorts We train upper-class students to support the academic and social transitions students can face at Wheelock We are available outside of required appointments to meet with students about any concerns or questions they have We collaborate with other support offices to address academic concerns DID YOU KNOW?

10. inspire a world of good ACADEMIC ADVISING Wheelock's advising model is uniquely designed to help students get the most from their undergraduate experience. 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 Professional AdvisorFaculty Advisor

11. inspire a world of good Advising 101 Build rapport with students Explain advising relationship Discuss students’ expectations Course Advising Discuss academic interests and course options Help navigate MyWheelock 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 Course Advising Debrief major exploration events Continue discussion of possible major and career options Review course options and MyWheelock WHAT WE DO IN THE FIRST YEAR

12. inspire a world of good Major Exploration Events 1. Reflection Workshop 2. Major Conferences 3. Major Fair Last year, 96% of all first year students attended at least one event. WILDCATS GET R.E.A.L. ABOUT MAJORS

13. inspire a world of good 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 email regularly Students must seek out the help they need Encourage them to communicate and meet with their professors and support staff 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 his/her success HELPING YOUR STUDENT TAKE CHARGE

14. inspire a world of good WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

15. inspire a world of good BASICS OF A WHEELOCK EDUCATION (D) Other Options: Minors, Certificate Study Abroad Service Learning Trips ( C) Optional Professional Majors: (application required*) Child Life Dual Degree* Education Early Childhood Elementary Special Needs* (A) & (B) Required of ALL students (A) General Education (B) Arts & Sciences, Juvenile Justice or Social Work (C) Other Professional Majors (D) Other (B) Select a required major from: American Studies Performing Arts Visual Arts Communications Humanities Political Science & Global Studies Psychology & Human Development Math for Teaching Science for Teaching Math/Science for Teaching Environmental Studies Integrated Sciences Juvenile Justice & Youth Advocacy (Professional Major) Social Work (Professional Major)

16. inspire a world of good Fall Semester Human Growth and Development 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 FIRST YEAR SCHEDULE *Full time status is 12 credits

17. inspire a world of good QUESTIONS?