Nuts and Bolts of Advising at QCC Module 2

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Nuts and Bolts of Advising at QCCModule 2
Jean McLean Coordinator of Academic Advising and
Assessment Quinsigamond Community College 2004
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Why do I have these Advisees?

• And where did they go?
• Students (18) are assigned by program
• Students are removed if they
• Leave the college
• Become undeclared
• Change program
• Change to evening
• Request an advisor change
• Are academically dismissed

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Developmental Advising
A Advisor S Student Stage one 0 - 15
credits A gtAs Stage two 16 30 credits As gt
AS Stage three 31 45 credits AS gt aS Stage
four 46 60 credits aS gt S Stage five 60
credits S
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DEVELOPMENTAL ADVISING CHECKLIST STAGE ONE
0-15 credits

• In this Stage students are expected to
  accomplish the following  
• 1. College Orientation Activities (before
  classes start).
• 2. Complete Registration Process. Understand and
  Use
• Processes and Resources.
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• 3. Identify, Find, and Access Available QCC
  Services, as Needed.
• 4. Begin CAPS Plan and Complete by the End of
  STAGE ONE.
• 5. Apply to Degree Program, when ready.
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• 6. Meet with Transfer Counselor if Planning to
  Transfer.
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• 7. Meet with Advisor to Review Mid-Semester
  Progress Grades.
• 8. Meet with Advisor at Mid-Semester to
  Register for
• Next Semester and Review CAPS
  Plan.

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Noel Levitz SurveyKey Challenges for Advisors

• Knowledgeable about program requirements
• Knowledgeable about transfer requirements
• Arrange a convenient appointment with my advisor
  when I need one
• Concerned with my success as an individual
• Helps me set goals to work toward

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Challenges for Students

• Non-traditional students
• Financial
• Family
• Work
• Language
• Physical/emotional challenges
• Lack of
• academic readiness
• confidence
• career focus

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Tools for Advising

• Advisor Manual
• College Catalog
• Student Handbook
• Course Selection Book
• Online QCC Net
• Great Listening Skills!

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Important ResourcesTutoring

• TLC!
• Math Lab
• English Skills Center
• ILC
• Computer Lab
• Remember! Books cost money, tutoring is free!

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Important Resources

• Transfer Advising
• Experience Based Education
• Tech Prep

• Center for Continuing Education

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Important ResourcesSupport

• Disabilities Services
• Counseling Services
• Veterans Services
• Campus Ministry
• Student Advocate Program
• Purpose - to help students connect with QCC
  assist with retention
• Advisors should encourage NEW students to enroll
  in program

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GENERAL STUDIES-Associate in Arts  
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Important Resources

• Financial Aid
• Student Activities
• Athletic Center
• Childrens School
• Honors Program

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Screening for On-line/Hybrid Courses

• You need to be a disciplined, self motivated
  learner.
• You will need to devote 10 to 15 hours per week
  per 3 credit course
• You will need to be able to follow written
  directions.
• You need word processing skills.
• You need to have the ability to connect to the
  Internet
• You need to have the ability to operate an
  Internet browser and have the ability to use
  email.
• You need have the ability to download and install
  browser plug-ins.
• Hybrid and some on-line classes require your
  presence on campus
• Contact the Help Desk for passwords and tech
  support
• See Is On-Line Learning for me?
  http//www.qcc.mass.edu/IT/InstructionalTechnology
  /DESelfAssess.htm
• http//www.qcc.mass.edu/Helpdesk/DEFAQ.htm

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Important Dates

• Fall 2004
• Add/drop period September 8 15
• Withdrawal period September 16
• Progress Grades November 1
• Advising/Registration for returning students
  begins November 15

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Important Dates

• Last day to withdraw
• without penalty - November 19
• Deadline for completion of 12 week incomplete -
  December 1
• Final exam period - December 15 21
• Payment due for Spring 05 - January 3, 05

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Grade Options

• W withdrawn initiated by student
• X no basis for grade not attending
• I incomplete can be completed
• I/R incomplete repeat cannot be completed
• F failure
• Effect on GPA

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A Few More Things

• Developmental courses
• Pre-req Waivers courses? maybe, scores? never!
• Admissions requirements/high demand programs
• Identical/similar courses
• CIS 111/CIS115
• ECO 215/ECO 201
• ORT 110/PSY 115/GST 110
• PSY 121
• Register NOW, pay later

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Visit Our Web Site

• http//www.qcc.mass.edu/advising