1. to Mr. Bumpers’ Neighborhood

2. Bumpers College Advisor Information Session Building on the Basics

3. A Strong Advising Model includes – A good foundation – Two strong walls – A solid roof structure

4. AFLS Advising Mission Statement: Enhance the educational experience and maximize opportunities for students in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Building on the Basics

5. Advisor Responsibilities – Know degree requirements – Know resources and services – Understand sequencing of courses – Provide guidance and advice – Assist for quality experiences

6. Building on the Basics Student Responsibilities – Go to class – Be responsible for self – Manage your time – Be familiar with deadlines – Know your degree plan requirements – Maintain a support group (Friends and Family) – Communicate with advisors/instructors to develop a relationship – Use your U of A e-mail

7. “Won’t you be my neighbor?”

8. Meet your Panel Wendy Stouffer – Admissions Craig Willie – First Year Experience Ed Schroeder – Financial Aid Robin Carr – Registrar’s Office (Transfer issues)

9. Building the Basics Break Time

10. The Neighborhood Watch

11. Two curriculum issues: – 30 hours in Bumpers (must be taken here at the UA) – 9 hours of broadening electives (can be transferred credits)

12. The Neighborhood Watch Foreign Language: – Any FLAN course will count toward meeting 39 hour of upper division requirements – However, to meet State Minimum Core requirements, the course must be FLAN Intermediate I level (or FLAN 2003).

13. The Neighborhood Watch Legal Issues: FERPA Act 1014

14. Utilities Network

15. You want me to do WHAT with that form? Jennifer Willroth

16. Utilities Network AFLS Academic Forms http://www.uark.edu/depts/dbcafls/forms.html Graduate School Forms http://www.uark.edu/depts/gradinfo/forms/index.html Study Abroad Forms http://www.uark.edu/studyabroad/

17. Adding on the New Addition

18. Today’s Students - Ashley Swaffar – Poultry Science, Junior William C. Gilbert – Food Science, Sophomore

19. Building the Basics Some final words from the experts… “ Academic advising is the only structured activity for on- going, one-on-one interaction with a concerned representative of the institution.” Wes Habley (2004) “We are helping students put their education into context.” Eric R. White (2004-2005 NACADA President)

20. Building the Basics Questions & Answers Thank you! Have a good year!

21. “It ain’t over till it’s over!” -Yogi Berra

22. It ain’t over till it’s over! Yogi Berra ISIS Assistance - What can we help you with?