Welcome to the School of Criminology &

Criminal Justice!New Student Advising

Summer 2011

Brooke ClementsAcademic Advisor

Icebreaker2 Truths and a Lie

◦Write down three short statements.◦Two are TRUE◦One is a LIE

Two Truths and a LieGame Time!

◦Name◦Where you’re from◦Read your 3 items◦We guess which one is a LIE.

2 Truths and a Lie - Brooke

1. I run a ½ marathon every year.

2. I have 2 cats: Zipper and Yoda.

3. I played the trombone in high school.

Note CardNamePhone NumberWhere you’re fromHigh SchoolOne interesting fact about

yourself

Who am I?From Fremont, Nebraska

Graduated from UNL in 2006

Master’s in Academic Advising: K-State August 2010

Married for 4+ years

Hobbies:◦Sports, sports and more sports (watching and

playing)◦Running◦Reading◦Traveling◦SHOES

Why am I an Advisor?I am a 1st Generation StudentMy advisor inspired me to go into advisingIt’s different everydaySeeing the “Light bulb” come onI love smiles

The best part of my job:◦Seeing students learn to believe in themselves

and know they can reach their goals.

Academic Advising Tips

What is Advising?

Advising Syllabus ◦Advisor Expectations◦Student Expectations◦Office Hours◦Advising Appointments

Advising TipsSetting up an Advising

Appointment◦Call (402) 554-2610 or stop by

CPACS 218◦Know your schedule

Advising TipsMake appointments EARLY

◦My peak months are: March – May(Fall/Summer Registration) October – November (Spring Registration) Call at least a week in advance during

peak times

◦Make your appointment right when the class schedule comes out. It comes out a few weeks before

registration opens.

How to Prepare for your Advising Appointment

Come with Questions

Have an idea of what classes you want to take.◦ If you have a schedule picked out…great!

Know your schedule◦ Studying, work, activities, practice schedules, etc.

Come on time◦ If you’re late, you may need to reschedule

If you have to cancel, call us as early as possible.◦ We understand…things happen!

Contact MeE-mail

◦This is the fastest and most efficient way!Phone

◦ (402) 554-3193Facebook

◦Search “UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice”

◦Facebook Page◦Be the first to know important

information on advising, scholarships, class registration, graduation, etc.

UNO Campus ServicesCareer CenterCounseling CenterDisability ServicesFinancial AidComputer

Services/Help Desk

Tutoring:◦Writing Center◦Math/Science

Learning Center◦Speech Center◦UNO Library

They are here to help you. Use them!

Get Involved!Alpha Phi Sigma

◦Criminology & Criminal Justice Honor Society

Student Organizations and Leadership◦There are too many to name!

Greek LifeMulticultural Activities and EventsStudent HousingIntramurals

◦HPER BuildingUNO Sporting Events - GO MAVS!

How to have a Successful Year

Check your UNO e-mailThere IS a learning curve!STUDYGet help before it’s too late. Get involved!Use the services on campus.Meet with your advisor regularly.

Lastly….don’t be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS!

Program Overview

Program OverviewPre-Criminology and Criminal Justice

◦ENGL 1150 (Comp I)◦ENGL 1160 (Comp II)◦MATH 1320 (College Algebra)◦CRCJ 1010 (Survey of CJ)◦CRCJ 2510 (Research Methods)◦Choose TWO of:

CRCJ 2030 (Police & Society) CRCJ 2110 (Criminal Court System) CRCJ 2210 (Survey of Corrections)

4 Year PlanApplying for Upper Division

ConcentrationConcentration vs. a Minor

◦A minor is in the catalog and the department has gone through the process to get it approved.

◦Concentration is not in the catalog and doesn’t go on your transcript.

Which one should I do?◦Not all areas on campus have a minor. ◦If you pick an area with a minor, you

complete the minor for the concentration requirement.

ConcentrationHow do I know what Concentration

or Minor to choose?

◦Choose something that is interesting to you. You will be taking at least 18 credits!

◦Pick something that is relevant to your career and/or life goals.

When do I have to choose?

◦Soon enough to get it finished by graduation; by the end of Sophomore year at the latest.

UNO General EducationFundamental Academic Skills

◦ENGL 1150 and 1160 (Comp I & II)◦MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra)◦SPCH 1110 (Public Speaking

Distribution Requirements◦Social Science (9 Hours)◦Humanities/Fine Arts (9 Hours)◦Natural/Physical Science (8 Hours)

1 lab required

Crim/CJ General Education3rd English Comp CourseMATH 1320 (College Algebra)Statistics Social Science (3 Hours)Natural/Physical Science (1 Hour)Electives (12 Hours)

InternshipsGREAT experienceGet college credit!YOU pick your internship site10-12 hours per weekOmaha has lots of criminal

justice agencies, so no traveling is needed

Looks great on a resume

London Study Abroad TourStudy tour that visits:

◦Police agencies◦Prisons◦Courts

Provides opportunities to travel and see the sights of Europe

Receive college credit!

Probation/SuspensionProbation

◦A student who has below a 2.0 GPA will be put on probation.

◦A student will stay on probation until their GPA is above a 2.0.

◦If you are on probation, an advising hold will be put on your account.

Probation/SuspensionSuspension

◦Suspensions are issued after the Spring semester every year.

◦Less than 2.0 Semester GPA and less than 2.0 Overall GPA (all semesters combined). If a student has less than 46 hours: 2.0

Semester GPA and 1.75 Overall GPA. No suspension if a student has less than 12

hours.

◦Suspensions are for a period of one year.

◦P. 21-22: Undergraduate Catalog

Goal Setting Activity

Goal Setting ActivityPlease answer truthfully.

There are no wrong answers.

We will discuss your goals as you progress through the program.

Enrollment(Finally!)

Before Enrolling…“Full time” is 12 credit hours

◦Students may take more…ask Brooke for help.

Don’t know what the class will be like? Look at course descriptions on the class schedule or in your Catalog

Requirements for Scholarships?

Before Enrolling…EVERYONE needs to take CRCJ 1010

Use: ◦ Summary Sheet◦ Academic Advising Sheet◦ General Education Course List or Website◦ 4 year plan

What are your placement test scores?◦ Use your “Summary Sheet”

◦ If you want to register for English… You must have a placement exam score.

◦ If you want to enroll in Math… You can use your Math ACT score or the Math Placement

Exam

EnrollmentLog into Mavlink (use ID# and

Password)◦How to Enroll Video

Add Classes to your Shopping Cart

Call Brooke or Abby over for approval

Enroll!

Print your schedule (2 copies)