Advising Check-In Meeting

This PowerPoint Presentation will be

available online at “ISOP Winter 2012”

on “Course-Site”

Today...

More grading options

Important deadlines

Plagiarism

Campus resources

Major planning groups

Individual appointments

Degree planning guides

Before we begin...

Please turn off

all of your

electronic

gadgets!

Some reminders

Update your Contact InformationHave you changed your address?

Get a new cell phone number?Raise your hand to get a Green Handout

Required by Immigration!

End of Week 1(today!)Check your schedule online

How to check your schedule?Go to: www.shoreline.edu

You’ll need:Student ID Number 965-XX-XXXXPIN Code (Birthday) = mm/dd/yy

1.Click on “Current Students”

2. Find “My SCC (login required)

3. Click Quarterly Schedule

Grading Options

Quick Review from ISOP

Decimal Grading (0.0-4.0)

P / NC Grading (need 2.0 to pass)

Student Option Grading

(Decimal or P/NC)

“W” GradeWithdrawal

(“W” - dropping a class / will not earn credit / no effect on your GPA)

January 24-February 22

Other Grading Options

If the “W” class puts your credit total below 12 + if you are not eligible for Vacation Qtr =

Out of Status & I-20 will be terminated. 1. Question? See an Advisor

“N”Audit

(No credit earned, no grade earned)Deadline: February 22

Requires instructor’s signature

Limited to ONE time to count as part of 12

credit load.

“Z”Hardship Late Withdrawal

(Sick, Emergency, Crisis)Teacher MUST approve this grading option

no credit earned / no effect on your GPAanytime AFTER February 22

“V”“Vanish” grade = 0.0

1. Can result in academic probation and dismissal.

2. Immigration: I-20 will be terminated.

“I”Incompletetemporary grade

(Have up to 1 year to complete)must have teacher’s signed agreement

Scenario #1: Student has been very ill. She has been seeing a doctor for 4 weeks and still unable to attend class. She should ask her instructor for a ____ grade.

Scenario # 3: A student has a class that meets at 7:30am. She hasn’t been waking up for class so has missed most of her classes. She will earn a ____ grade.

Scenario #4: A student in ESL 100 is worried because he thinks he may not be able to pass his class. He doesn’t want a decimal grade on his transcript so can request this other grading option _____.

Always Know Your Deadlines

(This is YOUR responsibility.)Available in printed quarterly class schedules

IP Office Bulletin Board

Advising This Week

eNews International

See handout of “Important Dates”

on ISOP Winter 2012 Blackboard Coursesite

SCC Website: www.shoreline.edu/calendars/academic-calendar.aspx

Has “Add To My Calendar” feature to download to smartphone / computer

Add: January 17- 23 = required instructor’s signature

January 24-February 6 = required instructor and dean’s signatures

Drop:Through January 23 = no instructor’s signature requiredJanuary 24 – February 22 = requires instructor’s signature (W grade)

Pass-Option Forms = to Enrollment Services by February 13

Audit = last day to change to/from “audit” = February 22

Refunds:100%: January 13 by 4:00 pm50%: January 14-January 30no refund after January 30

Fall Quarter Dates To Remember

ONLINE CLASSES(Limit 1 online class per every 12-credits)

5 credits online + 7 “regular” credits = 12 credits

Some exceptions – see an advisor if you plan to take more than 1 (one) online class per quarter.

Communication

E-News

Sent directly to your email!

Important Reminders

Live Links!

FACEBOOKFriend us: “IPadvisor”

EMAILYou will be receiving emails from IP advisors! BE SURE TO Update information – Green FormsInclude your FULL name in emails please! If you are contacting all of us with the same question, please include in ONE message (not individual)

IN/OUT BOARDAdvisors’ Work SchedulesAvailable online: www.shoreline/international.edu

Check every week for “Advising This Week”Walk-in hoursRegistration remindersUpcoming deadlinesAnnouncements

www.shoreline.edu/international

IP Website

Advising This WeekWeekly post to IP Website Under “Program News”

Advising This WeekWeekly post to IP Website Under “Program News”

Get Connected...Get active - Get

connected !!

Student clubs

http://www.shoreline.edu/clubs.aspx

Club Kick Off Event: Wed. Jan. 18

Volunteering: www.volunteermatch.org

www.uwkc.org/ways-to-

volunteer

Intramural sports

www.shoreline.edu/Athletics/athleticsrecreation.aspx

Extra benefit = great for college applications!

Campus Resources

Tutoring (FOSS Bldg.)

The Writing & Learning Studio Rm 1501

Library

The Math Learning Center Rm 2201

NavigatingShoreline’s Website

www.shoreline.edu

When in doubt - visit the A-Z Index

When in doubt - visit the A-Z Index

Plagiarism

What YOU need to know

Handout available online at “ISOP Winter 2012” *Blackboard Coursesite

Can result in failure of the class. Can be reported to transfer university if information is requested as part of application.

Examples of plagiarism:Using your friends work and passing it off as your own.Copying work from a friend while taking a test (whether in class or for an online class).Studying for an exam using questions from a friend’s test.Quoting or summarizing from another’s work (published, unpublished/website) and NOT acknowledging the source

Where are your Advisors?

Advisors are faculty

Work 9 month contract over 12 month year

Check online to see who is here

Some days during quarter breaks will have NO Advising, but IP Office will remain open

Advising SyllabusWe’re here to help you, but we need your help.

Come to walk-in or appointments prepared.

Fill out forms BEFORE seeing an advisor

Be responsible – respond to emails, attend workshops, let us know if you’ll miss an appointment.

Winter Quarter“Regular”

Walk-in Hours(Begin next Monday)

Mondays: 10:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-3:30pmTuesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-3:30pm

Thursdays: 10:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-3:30pm

SEE BLUE HANDOUT IN GREEN BINDER

Immigration Walk-in2:00pm - 3:00pm

Monday - Thursday

1. major planning groups

(If you’re not planning to transfer, let an advisor know.)

Organized by major Learn what classes you’ll need to take

Work with advisors to create your OWN plan!

Academic Planning

WHICH GROUP SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

BusinessThursday, Jan. 19, 3:00pm

Science Wednesday, Jan. 25, 3:00pm

EngineeringWednesday, Jan. 25, 3:00pm

CommunicationsFriday, Jan. 20, 1:30pm

PsychologyFriday, Jan. 20, 1:30pm

General/UndecidedFriday, Jan. 20, 1:30pm

Business Friday, Jan. 20, 2:30pm

Art/DesignFriday, Jan. 20, 2:30pm

HealthFriday, Jan. 20, 2:30pm

Planning Groups by Major

Groups are limited in size.

Sign-up is ONLINE.

Please do not be late!

Leave with a plan for your 1st year at SCC!

Groups are limited in size.

Sign-up is ONLINE.

Please do not be late!

Leave with a plan for your 1st year at SCC!

Example of Online Calendar

Don’t miss class to

attend your University

Major Seminar!

Planning Groups by Major

Check your email for a link to the online calendar

Sign up online to attend a group (see email)

Do not miss class to attend a group!

Discuss your major and requirements (HSC, degree, transfer)

Create a PLAN just for YOU!

Individual Appointments

Scheduled AFTER you attend a major planning group.

Questions? Come see an advisor during walk-in.

Questions? Come see an advisor during walk-in.

REMINDER

Next Steps for NEW Students

Sign up online for major planning group

Attend that group!

Schedule individual appointments as needed

Update your contact information if needed

Register for SPRING quarter (March 5-9)

Sign up online for major planning group

Attend that group!

Schedule individual appointments as needed

Update your contact information if needed

Register for SPRING quarter (March 5-9)

Questions so far???

* 5 minute break * Coming Next: Planning

Guides

MAKING YOUR ACADEMIC PLAN

START WITH A PLANNING GUIDEMany different plans are available online:

http://new.shoreline.edu/programs/

LEARN ABOUT DEGREES AT SCCSome new terminology:

Humanities / Social Science / Electives

THEN…Sign up for a planning group by major to begin

working on your OWN plan.

Type of

Degree

Gen. Ed. Core

Requirements

Distribution Requirement

s -• Humanities

• Math/Science• Social Sciences

Electives

Gen. Ed. Core

Requirements

Distribution Requiremen

ts

General Education Core

• ENGL 101 – 5 credits

• ENGL 102 – 5 credits

• Multicultural (see choices on back) – 5 credits

• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (see choices on back) – 5 credits

HUMANITIESMusic Communications

Art Literature

Language Philosophy

Need 15 credits

At least TWO different disciplines

Maximum of 5 credits in Performance Skills

General Humanitie

s

Performance/Skills

Humanities

MATH / SCIENCE

• Science #1 (lab)

• Science #2

• Other Math / Science

• Usually a math class, but not always

At least TWO different disciplines

Note: Nutrition does not count as a “science”!!

Other Math / Scienc

e

Lab Sciences

Non-lab Sciences

Social Sciences• Psychology • Sociology• Geography• Economics• Anthropology• History

Need 15 credits

At least TWO different disciplines

Social Science

Electives• Classes you elect / choose to take

• Classes needed for your transfer university, and/or classes needed for your major

• ESL 100 will count toward electives

• PE Classes (H.S. Completion)

Final Steps!

Check your email for link to Online Calendar

Sign up online to attend planning Group (see email)

Come on-time for your group.

Create a PLAN just for YOU!

Check registration deadlines on blackboard and in green notebook

Have questions? Please see an advisor. We’re here to help you!