1. Talking with Students Thomas Szlezak, Center for Teaching & Learning Project Manager, Foundations of Excellence

2. New Students at Queens 60% of new students are transfer, 40% freshmen Freshman experience is more facilitated 1/3 of transfers start QC in spring Transfers come from various places at various stages Transfers reinvent the wheel with each college Unfamiliar with a new place, different resources

3. Resources for Helping Students Academic Advising Center – Kiely Hall 217 Know where to send students for additional support Up-to-date with campus affairs Help students with next steps at QC

4. Resources for Helping Students Academic Advising Center – Kiely Hall 217 Know where to send students for additional support Up-to-date with campus affairs Help students with next steps at QC Counseling & Resource Center – Frese Hall 1 st Fl. Students may express personal concerns to you Adjusting to a new college “If you need someone to talk to…”

5. Resources for Helping Students Academic Support Center – Kiely Hall 227 Point to tutoring services on campus Coordination with Writing Center Assist English language learners

6. Resources for Helping Students Academic Support Center – Kiely Hall 227 Point to tutoring services on campus Coordination with Writing Center Assist English language learners OCT Helpdesk – Dining Hall 151 Troubleshoot account issues (Blackboard, etc.) Office of Special Services – Frese Hall 111 Support for students with disabilities

7. Connecting with Students Students engaged by the college perform better Building connections Value in sharing experiences Faculty open doors to internships, research, scholarships, recommendations

8. Connecting with Students Students engaged by the college perform better Building connections Value in sharing experiences Faculty open doors to internships, research, scholarships, recommendations Academic ranks are not visible to students QC students desire more feedback, opportunities to think critically

9. Questions? View this PPT online: http://tinyurl.com/bdrgmpp Contact: thomas.szlezak@qc.cuny.edu