Inspire a world of good?

inspire a world of good

TOUGH ENOUGH

ARE YOU

TOINSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?


ACADEMIC ADVISING AT WHEELOCK COLLEGEPresented by the Office of Academic Advising


Malcolm PaceAssistant Director of Academic Advising

Meghan CassidyStudent Success Specialist

David ReedStudent Success Specialist

Rachel SmithStudent Success Specialist

Student Advisor

INTRODUCTIONS


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


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


• Disability Services• Academic Assistance

• Peer Tutors

• Writing Center• Writing Consultants

• Academic Advising• Student Advisors

• YOU!

SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT


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


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


• We strive to meet with all students by the 5th 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?


ACADEMIC ADVISINGWheelock'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 Advisor Faculty Advisor


• 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


Major Exploration Events1. 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


• 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


WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP


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) Othe

r

(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)


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


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