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Administrative Program

Review

Appendix A

Advising Center Organizational Chart

Current Organizational Chart – FY11

Organizational Chart indicating Advisor Liaison Assignments

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David GossDirector of Undergraduate Advising~oversee undergraduate advising

~assessment of advising~integration of professional/faculty advising

Tonya BasseAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to

college/departments~teach USI and LC as

needed

Kristan BlantonAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to


needed~also serves as

advisor for women's soccer team

Kim Cherry-BeckAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to


needed

Lisa FradyAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to


needed

Mary LockeyAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to


needed

Meredith McCallAcademic AdvisorStudent Athletes

~first enrollment advisor for student athletes~liaison to Athletics

~monitor eligibility and compliance

~teach USI and LC as needed

Terry MichelsenAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to


needed

Elizabeth PryorAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to


needed

William ShiversAcademic Advisor~first enrollment

advisor~liaison to


needed~Catwalk

administrator

Robert BoylanOffice Manager

~front desk coverage~office management

~records maintenance

Steve BaxleyAssociate Director

~assist Director with retention efforts~day-to-day operations of Advising Center

~liaise with Orientation office

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David GossDirector of Undergraduate Advising

Tonya BasseHHS

Nursing

Kristan BlantonF&PA

Athletics, Art, Interior Design, Motion Picture and Television

Production, Music, Theatre

and Dance

Kim Cherry-BeckHHS, CEAP

Athletic Training, Criminal Justice,

Emergency Disaster

Management, Communication

Sciences and Disorders, Social Work, Parks and

Recreation Management

Lisa FradyHHS

Emergency Medical Care, Environmental Health, Hea;th

Information Administration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Rec

Therapy

Mary LockeyA&S

Biology, Chemistry,

Environmental Sciences, Forensic Science, Geology,

Natural Resources

Conservation Management

Meredith McCallAthletics

Terry MichelsenA&S

Anthropology, Communication, English, History, Modern Foreign

Languages, Philosophy and

Religion, Political Science, Social

Sciences, Sociology

Elizabeth PryorKS, A&S

Construction Mangement,

Engineering and Technology,

Psychology, MAth and Computer

Science

William ShiversCOB

Accounting, Finance,

Computer Information

Systems, Management

Robert BoylanOffice Manager

Steve BaxleyCOB

Sport Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship,

Business Law

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Review

Appendix B

Advising Center Staff

Resumes

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Resumes are available on an as needed basis.

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Administrative Program Review Appendix C

AdvisorTrac Reports

Usage Tables

Spring 2008-Fall 2010

Visit Reason Tables

Spring 2008-Fall 2010

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AdvisorTrac Data by Class

TERM: Spring ‘08

Students Hours Visits

Grand Totals 1821 1040.6 3084

Class

Blank 12

Other 3

Freshman 164

Sophomore 262

Junior 381

Senior 921

Masters 83

College

Blank 13

AP 4

AS 358

BS 373

EA 264

FP 82

GN 96

GS 85

HH 425

KS 126

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TERM: Sum 08


Grand Totals 879 296.24 1232

Class

Blank 5

Other 1

Freshman 142

Sophomore 177

Junior 241

Senior 291

Masters 24

College

Blank 6

AP 2

AS 175

BS 137

EA 131

FP 59

GN 71

GS 24

HH 219

KS 57

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TERM: Fall 08


Grand Totals 2333 1958.79 4669

Class

Blank 7

Other 2

Freshman 267

Sophomore 437

Junior 728

Senior 796

Masters 96

College

Blank 9

AP 6

AS 464

BS 421

EA 396

FP 121

GN 145

GS 96

HH 559

KS 118

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TERM: Spring 09


Grand Totals 2043 1462.24 3857

Class

Blank 5

Other 2

Freshman 312

Sophomore 477

Junior 494

Senior 664

Masters 88

College

Blank 5

AP 0

AS 410

BS 397

EA 284

FP 88

GN 134

GS 90

HH 533

KS 102

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TERM: Sum 09


Grand Totals 1055 479.01 1543

Class

Blank 2

Other 1

Freshman 266

Sophomore 386

Junior 142

Senior 231

Masters 27

College

Blank 3

AP 0

AS 188

BS 166

EA 158

FP 48

GN 84

GS 27

HH 330

KS 51

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TERM: Fall 09


Grand Totals 3392 144158.1 7928

Class

Blank 22

Other 5

Freshman 626

Sophomore 1017

Junior 621

Senior 898

Masters 202

College

Blank 19

AP 1

AS 707

BS 518

EA 606

FP 202

GN 204

GS 206

HH 748

KS 175

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TERM: Spring 10


Grand Totals 3213 228301.49 7303

Class

Blank 6

Other 2

Freshman 758

Sophomore 812

Junior 601

Senior 865

Masters 169

College

Blank 8

AP 0

AS 750

BS 467

EA 563

FP 165

GN 195

GS 169

HH 738

KS 158

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TERM: Sum 10


Grand Totals 1389 4196 2197

Class

Blank 2

Other 2

Freshman 576

Sophomore 236

Junior 247

Senior 267

Masters 59

College

Blank 4

AP 0

AS 298

BS 219

EA 208

FP 105

GN 151

GS 59

HH 301

KS 44

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TERM: Fall 10


Grand Totals 2194 1286.69 3763

Class

Blank 3

Other 5

Freshman 1198

Sophomore 452

Junior 280

Senior 214

Masters 44

College

Blank 8

AP 0

AS 493

BS 317

EA 288

FP 115

GN 322

GS 44

HH 520

KS 89

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TERM: Spring 08

Visit Reason Students Visits Grand Totals Students Visits

Blank 1 1 1821 3084

45 hr notification 1 1 Class

5th wk grades 5 5 Blank 12

Academic standing 196 237 Other 3

Athletics 271 602 Freshman 164

Catwalk 6 6 Sophomore 262

Change major/register Junior 381

Choose major/career 174 189 Senior 921

Course/faculty issue 18 19 Masters 83

DLP issue College

drop/add/course W 150 168 Blank 13

Early alert 6 6 AP 4

Financial aid 2 2 AS 358

General advising 410 505 BS 373

Initial meeting EA 264

Instructor meeting 45 51 FP 82

Learning Contract 79 133 GN 96

LS progress report 10 10 GS 85

LS waiver/substitution 33 40 HH 425

New admit schedule 283 297 KS 126

On call

Other 85 140

Prospective student

Readmit issue

Registration 400 459

Student accounts 11 13

Transfer issue 84 108

University Withdrawal 80 92

video

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TERM: Sum 08


Blank 2 2 1054 1518

45 hr notification Class

5th wk grades Blank 5



Catwalk Sophomore 206

Change major/register Junior 291



DLP issue College


Early alert AP 2



Initial meeting EA 152






On call 1 2

Other 58 86

Prospective student 2 2

Readmit issue





video

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TERM: Fall 08


Blank 4 4 2195 4199






Change major/register 136 140 Junior 692



DLP issue 11 16 College





Initial meeting 567 628 EA 379






On call

Other 116 182

Prospective student

Readmit issue 4 5





video 10 10

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TERM: Spring 09


Blank 2 2 2043 3857





Catwalk 4 4 Sophomore 477






Early alert 16 21 AP






LS progress report GS 90



On call

Other 116 176

Prospective student

Readmit issue 11 11





video

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TERM: Sum 09


Blank 31 77 1078 1577











Early alert AP









On call

Other 60 71

Prospective student

Readmit issue 14 15





video

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TERM: Fall 09


Blank 54 55 2387 4698

45 hr notification 1 1 Class



















On call

Other 163 183

Prospective student

Readmit issue 11 12





Video 1 1

40

TERM: Spring 10


Blank 180 210 1989 3586











Early alert 1 2 AP

Financial aid AS 465








On call

Other 24 28

Prospective student 1 1

Readmit issue 5 6





Video

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TERM: Sum 10


Blank 94 111 836 1221




Athletics Freshman 464







Early alert AP

Financial aid AS 171








On call

Other 22 24

Prospective student

Readmit issue 5 5

Registration 94 105




Video

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TERM: Fall 10


Blank 101 112 2194 3763











Early alert 7 9 AP









On call

Other 99 103

Prospective student

Readmit issue 10 11





Video

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Administrative Program Review

Appendix D

Academic Advising Syllabus

Assessment Plan

2007-2008

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ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS

The Advising Center offers comprehensive academic advising to all undeclared undergraduate students at

Western Carolina University. The Center provides a holistic approach to advising by addressing students’

academic and social potential.

Advisors help students to select proper courses, to choose careers and appropriate majors, to understand

university academic policies and procedures, and to cope with the transition to college.

Objectives of Advising

Understand Liberal Studies and institutional requirements both in and out of your major.

Understand the value of a liberal arts and sciences education.

Understand the relationship between your chosen major and your career plans.

Utilize the resources available to you on campus such as the Academic Success Centers, Career Center,

and Counseling Services.

Explore extracurricular activities to enhance your education and overall college experience.

Advisor and Advisee Responsibilities

To accomplish these objectives your Advisor will:

To accomplish these objectives you will:

Assist you in exploring areas of study and

corresponding career options in order to help you

choose appropriate majors, minors, and concentrations.

Explore different majors and career options that

accompany them. Reflect on your interests and values to

pick a discipline that is a good fit for you.

Actively listen to your questions and concerns and take

steps to provide information and support as needed.

Attend advising appointments as scheduled, at least once

per semester. Bring a list of questions or areas of interest

to discuss.

Explain institutional policies and procedures, Liberal

Studies requirements, academic programs, and student

services.

Understand the role institutional policies and procedures,

liberal studies requirements, academic programs, and

student services play in your academic experience.

Refer you to campus services, organizations, and

faculty and staff members as needed to facilitate

academic performance and enhance your college

experience.

Use campus services such as the Academic Success

Centers and Career Center, talk to faculty and staff

members as needed, and explore extracurricular activities

in order to facilitate your academic achievement.

Provide accurate, relevant information to you as it

becomes available.

Follow-up on referrals and inform your advisor of the

outcome of referrals.

Demonstrate how to use advising tools such as My Cat,

the Degree Audit, and campus websites to gather

information and track your progress.

Use advising tools such as My Cat, the degree audit,

campus websites, and the course catalog to gather

information and track your academic progress.

Assist you in establishing goals and help you track

your progress towards those goals.

Be thoughtful about your educational plan. Set short and

long-term goals for your achievement.

Create a safe, positive environment in which you are

free to explore ideas and interests regarding personal,

academic, and career goals.

Meet with your major advisor, pre-professional

advisor(s), professors and other individuals on campus

who can help you succeed.

Communicate with you via your Catamount email

account and advising appointments.

Check your Catamount email account on a regular basis.

Attend appointments as scheduled.

Assist you in the development of decision-making

skills, self-evaluation skills, and educational plans.

Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.

Maintain confidentiality. Be aware of your rights under the Family Educational

Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Location: 214 Killian Annex,

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 – 5:00

Phone: 828-227-7753

Fax: 828-227-7022

Web site: advising.wcu.edu

http://www.wcu.edu/12173.asp

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Policies & Procedures of Academic Advising

Your Advisor: New students are assigned an Academic Advisor in the Advising Center. Your

Advising Center advisor will be your primary advisor until you declare a major, at which time you

will be assigned a faculty advisor in your academic department. Your Advising Center advisor

would continue as your secondary advisor.

Scheduling: Appointments with your Advising Center advisor are scheduled using AdvisorTrac.

You may also cancel an appointment in AdvisorTrac.

Appointments with faculty advisors are scheduled with the faculty member, not using

AdvisorTrac.

For more information on how to schedule appointments with your Advising Center advisor in

AdvisorTrac, visit the Advising Center website.

Etiquette: Please arrive five (5) minutes early for your appointment. If you are going to be late for

your appointment, please notify the office immediately. Whether you are waiting in the Advising

Center office or meeting with your advisor, please turn off cell phone and text messaging devices.

Communication Protocol: E-mail communication via a student’s Catamount account is the official

method of Advising Center communication at Western Carolina University. Due to privacy

regulations, your advisor will communicate solely through the University assigned Catamount

account. While some inquiries may be resolved through email correspondence, most situations

benefit from scheduling a face-to-face appointment for further discussion.

Advising Tools & Resources

Advising Center Website: advising.wcu.edu.

My Cat: This secure site provides students, faculty and administrative staff with world-class Intranet

and Internet services. This is where you can check e-mail, register for courses, make secure credit

card payments, and explore the Internet. Log in at: mycat.wcu.edu.

Career Services and Cooperative Education: Whether you are an on-campus student or a distance

education student, Career Services can help you. For more information visit careers.wcu.edu.

Academic Success Centers: The Academic Success Centers offer one-on-one or small-group

tutoring, academic workshops, or customized support on the topic of your choice. For more

information visit success.wcu.edu.

Student Support Services: The Office of Student Support Services provides services and resources

to three groups within the student body:

o Students who are first generation college students (parents do not have Bachelor's degrees)

o Students who meet income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education

o Students who have documented disabilities

For more information visit sss.wcu.edu.

Disability Services: Disability Services is a voluntary program for students with documented

disabilities designed to ensure the receipt of necessary accommodations and equal treatment in all

areas of campus life. For more information visit disabilities.wcu.edu.

Counseling and Psychological Services: The Counseling Center is available to help when problems

arise or to provide assistance in a crisis, promotes a healthy life style, and emphasizes prevention

through programs, training, and consultation. For more information visit counselingcenter.wcu.edu

One Stop: The One Stop, located in on the first floor of Killian Annex, enables students to conduct a

wide range of university-related business in one single location. For more information visit

onestop.wcu.edu

Academic Calendar: The academic calendar and other useful information can be found on the

Office of the Registrar web site at registrar.wcu.edu.

University Catalog: The current Undergraduate Catalog can be found at catalog.wcu.edu.




http://152.30.21.49/TracWeb40/Default.html



https://catamount4.wcu.edu/cp/home/displaylogin















http://catalog.wcu.edu/

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Western Carolina University

Program Assessment Plan

Advising Center

Assessment Plan for 2007-08

Primary Contact:

Steve Baxley, Associate Director, Advising Center, 107 Killian Annex, 227-3885

Program Mission:

The mission of the Advising Center is to promote the growth and development of our students as they

develop educational plans and choose career and life goals. Our holistic approach to advising students

involves developing one-on-one relationships with students to support and encourage them in their decision

making processes; teaching to assist with academic persistence and success; and serving as a professional

resource to the total university community in support of individual and institutional goals.

Alignment with University Mission:

Western Carolina University's mission statement commits the institution to a focus on discovering, creating,

transmitting and applying knowledge that benefits its students. The Advising Center mission grows directly

from the University mission. It supports an environment where students assume responsibility for their

learning and supports standards of good scholarship.

Program Goals:

Support the University student body in their efforts to become well rounded individuals and

responsible learners.

Conduct intervention programs and processes designed to support identified "at risk" students in

their efforts to achieve academic success.

Serve the University community by being an active and professional resource on topics of academic

advising.

Outcomes:

Intended Outcome 1

New students completing CatWalk will be able to identify and communicate to advisors their preferences for

first semester courses.

Experience - Access to CatWalk is given to newly admitted students. CatWalk provides information on the

Liberal Studies program including course descriptions. Incoming students must indicate preferences for

courses in order to complete CatWalk.

Assessment - At the beginning of fall and spring semesters, completion rates for CatWalk will be computed

for new admits by the Associate Director of the Advising Center.

Intended Outcome 2 New students attending advising sessions during orientation will be able to develop a plan for completing the

Liberal Studies program.

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Experience - Information on the Liberal Studies program will be presented and Liberal Studies planning

worksheets will be distributed during the orientation advising sessions to all incoming students.

Assessment - Completed worksheets will be collected at the end of the advising sessions and reviewed by

the academic advisors.

Intended Outcome 3 New students attending advising sessions during orientation will understand how to register for classes.

Experience - Information on the registration process will be distributed, reviewed and demonstrated during

the advising sessions and students will have the opportunity to practice completing the steps.

Assessment - Class schedules will be reviewed with students at the end of the session by the academic

advisors.

Intended Outcome 4 Students who participate in LC 101 will analyze roadblocks to academic success and discuss factors that can

improve the likelihood of success.

Experience - Assignments on obstacles to academic success and ways students can improve performance

will include in class discussions and presentations and assigned readings.

Assessment - Student presentations, classroom participation and written work will be reviewed by

instructors during the semester and at the end of the class.

Intended Outcome 5 Students who participate in the Academic Success Program will be able identify resources that support the

successful transition to the University.

Experience - ASP students will receive information on resources as part of USI 130, structured out of class

programs and activities and individual meetings with program instructors and staff.

Assessment - Pre- and post-tests will be given to all participants in the ASP program and data analyzed by

the Academic Success Program Coordinator.

Intended Outcome 6 Faculty who participate in Advising Center workshops will understand the basic Liberal Studies program and

discuss ways to utilize this information in advising sessions with declared students.

Experience - During workshops, written material will be distributed and discussed on the Liberal Studies

program requirements, how to track progress and advising tips.

Assessment - Surveys will be distributed to workshop participants after the student advising period is

complete and results analyzed by the Associate Director.

Outcomes to Assess this Cycle:

Intended Outcome 4 Students who participate in LC 101 will analyze roadblocks to academic success and discuss factors that can

improve the likelihood of success.

Intended Outcome 5 Students who participate in the Academic Success Program will be able identify resources that support the

successful transition to the University.

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Administrative Program Review

Appendix E

Task Force on Advising Recommendations

Spring 2009

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Task Force on Advising Recommendations

David Goss, Chair, Advising Center

Debra Burke, College of Business

Debby Singleton, College of Education & Allied Professions

Ron Davis, College of Arts & Sciences

Steve Brown, College of Health & Human Sciences

Joan Byrd, College of Fine & Performing Arts

Chip Ferguson, Kimmel School

Carolyn Wiggins, College of Arts & Sciences

Lynn Mathis, Student Affairs

Amanda LaMartiniere, Student

Erin Ponder, Student

Important Findings:

November 15, 2007, WCU SGA Senate passes A Resolution Calling for the Review of Advising

Services and Practices. Issues cited included advisors not available, advisors uninformed and/or

unhelpful, advisors had unrealistic expectations of students, and advisors didn’t understand their

responsibility to students. From the advisors perspective the same issues were articulated as advisors

are available during office hours not 24/7, students made then broke appointments, students were

unaware of basic requirements and making no effort to learn, students had unrealistic expectations

about role of advisors, ands students often failed to accept responsibility for or participate in

educational planning.

o NSSE data shows 80% of WCU students either satisfied or highly satisfied with advising

November 5, 2008, Dr. Carter appoints a Task Force on Advising with the following charge:

o Advisement is more than course selection. It involves mentoring and assisting students to

find a career path.

o You should regard advisement as a process that begins with acceptance and ends upon

graduation. WCU needs to create a seamless system that integrates all facets of student life

that includes co-curricular with curricular experiences. The case management approach is a

preferred paradigm for our advisement model.

o Do not be constrained by our current model. I am asking you to recommend the best

approach for our students. Nothing is off the table. Cost will obviously be a limiting factor,

but do not dismiss good ideas because of potential cost. Often cost factors can be mitigated

by tweaking the model.

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o You can’t consider an advisement model without considering our QEP. So, keep integrated

learning in the forefront of your deliberation.

o Gather good information to help you come up with your recommendations. Research

alternative models that have proven successful elsewhere. Consult with WCU faculty and

students alike to gather their thoughts and share your results.

A successful model for advising must have recognizable ties to the university mission. Key elements

in the WCU mission statement include teaching and learning as central, creating a community of

scholarship, and joint assumption of responsibility for learning.

A successful advising model must also be grounded in the QEP. Advising is highlighted in the QEP

diamond and the role of the mentor in guiding students along the pathway to intentional learning is a

key part of the plan.

In addition to the University Mission and the QEP, it is important to tie to concepts articulated

through the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Council for the

Advancement of Academic Standards (CAS) Academic Advising Program standards.

o Academic advising is a teaching and learning process with specific content, pedagogy, and

learning outcomes.

o Advising has administrative and academic processes that require different skills.

o Students and Advisors must assume shared responsibility in the advising process.

o Advisors assist students to make the best academic decisions possible by encouraging

identification and assessment of alternatives and consideration of the consequences of their

decisions.

o The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about educational plans and life goals

should rest with the individual student.

o The advising process evolves as students move in, through, and out of the institution.

o The primary purpose of Academic Advising is to assist students in the development of

meaningful educational plans.

o Academic advising is one of the very few institutional functions that connect all students to

the institution.

o Academic advising begins as a more administratively focused function with emphasis on

exploration of goals. As students make decisions and create more coherent educational plans

the focus shifts to an emphasis on mentoring.

o Regardless of where students are in the process, advising is central to the academic

experience.

A definition of advising is essential to guiding the advising process across campus and in making a

clear statement that advising is part of the institutional mission.

o Academic advising is a multifaceted, intentional process designed to guide students toward

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meeting and integrating their academic and career goals. Through this process, students will

learn to think critically about their roles and responsibilities as students and to synthesize

their academic experiences.

Recommendations were made under two basic assumptions.

o Flexibility in the model will enable each department in each college to serve the institutional

advising mission in a manner that is in the best interest of their students.

o A new direction in defining faculty advising is essential to improving the quality of the

academic component of the advising process.

Recommendations:

Establish academic sub-units in each of the colleges with a College Advising Coordinator. Benefits

include:

o A professionally staffed office to provide initial advising for students and administrative

advising support for faculty.

o A “front door” to each college that would function in a similar manner to the One Stop in

Killian Annex. Students would have consistent access to information, processes, and

resources within each college over the full 12-month calendar.

o Faculty advisors, under a differentiated advising model, would focus on mentoring students

in the major, providing career guidance as well as offering opportunities for mentored

research, internships, cooperative educational experiences, and other program related

opportunities.

Introduce an Advising Syllabus

o Places the advising process squarely on the teaching and learning side of the equation and

would be fundamental to shifting the perception of advising as a purely administrative

process based on course registration toward an academic process with administrative

elements.

o An advising syllabus should include (example provided):

A departmental mission statement that ties to the University mission

A statement of the Objectives of Advising

Advisor & Advisee Responsibilities

Policies & Procedures of Advising

Advising Tools & Resources

Establish University Advising Coordinating Committee

o Includes Director of Advising Center, College Advising Coordinators, representatives from

key offices in Academic and Student Affairs (i.e. Student Support Services and Honors

College, Registrar, Admissions, Residential Living, etc.)

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o Coordinate training, professional development, Advising Day, overall mission of advising

o Address questions associated with these and other administrative processes.

Major/minor advising

Study Abroad advising

Transfer/repeat issues

Distance education

o Provide clear pathways and responsibilities

Educate the campus on the roles and responsibilities of all those involved in

supporting students academic experiences. There is not a general understanding

across campus of what advising is, who is responsible for administrative processes

tied to advising, when advising related events occur, and so on.

Continue to develop Advising Day

o The Task Force was unanimous in its support of Advising Day as a positive addition to

advising strategy at WCU. However, as it is still relatively new, further development is

encouraged. A variety of departmental offerings have been successful, including group and

individual advising sessions, majors meetings, drop-in sessions with pizza and soda, and

department picnics A key element is providing flexibility in what the day can offer to allow

for what works best for each department and its students

Update Graduation Clearance Process

o The graduation process is currently housed in the Office of the Registrar but is understaffed

and encumbered by overlapping automated and paper processes that, when misaligned, can

create additional work on both sides at critical points in time.

o The College Advising Coordinators would provide an administrative link with the RO to

maintain program information in the degree audit and work with students to resolve issues.

o Students should be taught to track their progress throughout their academic career by

incorporating the degree audit into their advising session and use the opportunity to answer

questions and correct errors as they occur rather than at the end of the academic career.

Advising Center advisors have begun teaching students how to access and read the degree

audit along with the course registration process at Orientation this summer and will continue

during initial meetings and registration advising to demonstrate the relationship between

registration activity and the degree audit. Broad incorporation of the degree audits in the

advising process is recommended.

Differentiate Liberal Studies Advising

o Many faculty advisors feel that the Liberal Studies requirements are difficult to keep up with

given their other responsibilities and obligations. In order to address this gap, we

recommend recognizing that a more differentiated approach is required. LS requirements are

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introduced through Cat Walk, the online survey students complete prior to first term

enrollment, and those requirements are reviewed with Advising Center advisors during the

Orientation session and again at subsequent meetings.

o Following the initial advising in the LS areas provided by the Advising Center advisors it

would become the responsibility of the College Advising Coordinator’s to support faculty

and student questions regarding these requirements. CAC’s could work with departmental

faculty, for example, to develop “cheat sheets” for faculty indicating good fit LS course for

the various disciplines within each college. The ongoing development and revision of eight

semester plans is another area where appropriate LS choices could be indicated.

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Review

Appendix F

Advising Day

Communication Samples

Advising Day Calendar

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Emails from Director of Undergraduate Advising to Department Heads and Program Directors:

Hello again, Thanks to all of the departments and programs that have responded either directly to me or through your liaisons, I greatly appreciate it. This is just a quick reminder for those who may have something pending but haven’t yet passed it along. We will be sending the calendar out to the campus and posting to My Cat on Monday, so there is still time to add events to the calendar. Please let me know no later than Friday if you have something you would like me to add so I can make the updates and have the calendar ready to go on Monday. As always, I greatly appreciate your support of Advising Day and am happy to answer any questions you might have. David

From: David Goss Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 12:08 PM

To: Department Heads

Cc: Advising Center Staff; Carol Burton; Fred Hinson Subject: Advising Day is November 3

Importance: High

Hello everyone, Advising Day is just around the corner, Wednesday November 3, and once again I would like to publish a calendar listing all of the departmental activities on that day. Please let me know as quickly as you can what you have planned, even if you will only be doing individual appointments, so we can get the calendar finalized by Friday, October 29. We could then publish the calendar on Monday November 1 in anticipation of Advising Day on Wednesday the 3rd.

Please see attached a set of questions for students to consider when preparing for Advising Day. We intend to post the questions on My Cat, but thought it would be helpful to again provide a copy for faculty to have as well. It would be really great if faculty advisors could email some of these questions to their advisees next week to help connect students with opportunities offered in your programs and reinforce the ideas of engaged learning and synthesis contained in the QEP.

Among the questions are simple prompts such as; Do you know who your advisor is? or Have you declared a major? There are also broader questions intended to prompt students to consider unique opportunities such as; Do you enjoy helping others? or Have you ever thought about study abroad? I know this is relatively short notice and hope that your plans for Advising Day have already been made. Please let me know if you have questions and, of course, thank you for your help! dg

David Goss Director of Undergraduate Advising

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Western Carolina University 214 Killian Annex Cullowhee, NC 28723 828-227-3814 Email to campus from the Provost:

Advising Day

November 3, 2010

With Advising Day just a week away it seems to be a good time to remind faculty and administrators about

the purpose of this day.

In order to better serve our students, please do not schedule any classes or meetings that require faculty

presence. The purpose of this day is for students to meet individually with their advisor or attend the

activities scheduled by their department throughout the day. Some departments also hold informal social

gatherings allowing advisors the opportunity to better connect with their advisees. I appreciate your help and

support in making this day one that students and faculty can connect and discuss their major, career

opportunities, QEP, and plan for next semester classes.

Please join me in setting a positive example for our students by keeping the focus of Advising Day on

advising.

Linda Seestedt-Stanford, Ph.D.

Interim Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor


Cullowhee, NC 28723

828/227-7495

Campus Announcement from the Director of undergraduate Advising:

Advising Day is coming!

When is Advising Day?

~Advising Day is Wednesday November 3.

What is Advising Day? Advising Day is a perfect opportunity to showcase academic programs to students and bring

faculty and students together in an informal way to communicate important program information. Advising Day allows academic departments and programs to provide academic advising support

through group and individual meetings to their majors and pre-major students.

What happens on Advising Day? A variety of programs and events have been successfully scheduled. Some examples from past

Advising Day’s include: Communication-Palooza, a mandatory advising day majors meeting and picnic at

the Picnic Grounds adjacent to the softball fields hosted by The Department of Communication. A general information session is held with breakouts into concentrations followed by a picnic. The faculty cooks and brings homemade

desserts and door prizes are given to students who are present.

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In addition to individual and group advising for students on advising day, Social

Work has also hosted two additional sessions. Topics have included: What can you do with a major in social work? Should you plan to get an MSW degree if you have a BSW? What is the job outlook for the profession? An overview of the major, its requirements, and suggested additional

courses. What is the field practicum and why is it so important to your

undergraduate education? Understanding the opportunities for undergraduates to participate in the

child welfare collaborative program. Start Preparing for Life After WCU! History Department Professional Development Workshops Applying to Graduate School Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Verbal Test Prep Political Science Majors Advising Day Event Meet Faculty & Club Officers Preview of Upcoming Events Q & A Pizza will be served

How do students know what is happening on Advising Day?

The Advising Center publishes a calendar of Advising Day events that is posted to our website as

well as to My Cat.

Departments and Programs notify their students by email, postings in their building and through

class announcements.

An email announcement about Advising Day is sent to all students.

Is it too late to publish an event to the calendar?

No! You can send information about Advising Day activities to David Goss at

[email protected] and I will be sure to add them to the calendar.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

You can contact David Goss at [email protected] or by phone, 227-3814, with questions,

comments or suggestions.

Thank you for supporting Advising Day!

David Goss

Director of Undergraduate Advising

Advising Center

214 Killian Annex


Cullowhee, NC 28723

828.227.3814

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Reflection questions for students & advisors:

Do you have questions about Advising Day? Here are some things to consider as advisors and students meet or attend a departmental advising session.

Have you declared your major? Students at Western Carolina are required to declare a major at 45 hours so if you are close to earning those hours and are still confused about what direction to take, talk to your advisor in the Advising Center and consider the following opportunities as well. You may be closer to a decision than you think! Are you wondering what to talk to your advisor about on advising day? It’s not just about what class to take next. Your advisor wants to know about your goals in life and how he/she can help you meet them through your educational experience at WCU. So think about what you want to do in life and talk to your advisor about that. And don’t limit yourself, dream big! Have you ever thought about study abroad? Ask your advisor about study abroad opportunities. There’s a good chance that there are courses offered through WCU that you could take toward your degree that will provide opportunities you may not have considered. Don’t forget to check out the International Programs and Services Web page at http://www.wcu.edu/9237.asp or stop by their office in the Camp building. They can give you all kinds of information about how study abroad can enhance your education and broaden your experience. Have you ever wondered how you can get experience in a career field while still in college? Ask your advisor about internships, co-ops, and other opportunities in your major like research projects to get that experience while you are still completing your degree. And check out the information on the Career Services office web page, http://www.wcu.edu/6661.asp. Or better yet, stop by their office on the second floor of Killian Annex and let the staff show you how you can enhance your post-graduate job prospects through the opportunities you take advantage of now! Do you enjoy helping others? Ask your advisor about Service Learning options within the Liberal Studies or your major course offerings. Or check out the Center for Service Learning website at http://www.wcu.edu/9815.asp to learn more about how you can involved in both local and national service organizations. Class-related learning opportunities or volunteering are excellent ways to get valuable experience and build a solid resume for when you hit the job market. The staff of the Center for Service Learning are eager to help you get connected! Do you know what a degree audit is? Do you know how to run your degree audit? Your degree audit, or degree evaluation, is a tool in My Cat that helps you track your progress toward earning your degree. It lists your Liberal Studies and major program requirements and tells you what you have met and what you have remaining. To get to the degree audit, log in to My Cat, click on the “Personal Services” tab, click on “Student Records”, click on “Degree Audit/Evaluation,” select he appropriate term if asked, and click submit. You will then see current program information including requirements for your major. To run the degree audit, click on “generate new request” in the middle of the page at the bottom. Select the button next to the program you wish to run and click the Generate Request button. It may take a moment for the request to begin, and when it does, select “Detail Requirements” and click submit. Your degree audit will display; courses and/or requirements that you currently do not meet will appear with a red “no” next to them. Requirements that you have met will be shown in blue. Are you on track to graduate? You should run a degree audit to determine how many courses/requirements you have remaining before meeting with your advisor. You can then discuss




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remaining requirements and the appropriate sequence of courses with your advisor and address any discrepancies in what you think you have left and what the degree audit says. What unique educational opportunities do you have at WCU? Some of the unique opportunities WCU offers are addressed in the previous questions, but this is an excellent question to consider when talking with your advisor. Earning a degree isn’t just about making sure you’ve taken all of the required courses. It is a synthesis of all of your experiences here at WCU, both inside and outside of the classroom. Look for ways you can intentionally connect those experiences and talk to your advisor about your ideas. It could lead to your defining a unique opportunity that benefits not only you, but your fellow students as well!

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Home > Academics > Campus Academic Resources > Advising Center > Advising Day

Advising Day November 3, 2010 What is Advising Day?

Advising Day is the beginning of the official Advising and Registration period each semester. While you can

meet with your advisor at any point during the Advising and Registration period to plan for next semester's

classes, you are strongly encouraged to attend the activities your academic department may have

scheduled during Advising Day. Some academic departments hold group advising sessions with individual

questions and issues addressed afterward while others host informal social gatherings allowing advisors the

opportunity to better connect with their advisees.

How do I find out who my advisor is?

Log into MyCat and choose the "Personal Services" tab followed by the "Student" tab. On the "Student"

menu, choose "Student Records" followed by "View Student Status." If you are prompted to select a term,

select the current term. Your primary advisor should be displayed.

Now that I know who my advisor is, how would I contact him/her?

From the Contact WCU page, there is a link to the WCU faculty and staff directory. You will need to look up

your advisor's contact information in it.

Is there anything I need to do to prepare?

You should review your Degree Audit/Evaluation (instructions here) available in your MyCat account prior to

any advising sessions. By reviewing your Degree Audit/Evaluation before you go to an advising session,

you will be better prepared to discuss what courses you need to take to finish your degree program and

graduate on time.

By being prepared for your advising session, you can spend more time talking with your advisor about other

opportunities available within your major such as internships, independent studies, research

opportunities, service learning and study abroad. All of these opportunities can enhance your education and

broaden your experience at WCU but it is up to you to talk with your advisor about ways you can combine

your interests inside and outside of the classroom!

What if I haven't declared my major?

Don't worry! You have until you have earned 45 hours to declare and the staff of the Advising Center,

Honors College, or Student Support Services can help. Be sure to make an appointment with your advisor

early so you'll have plenty of time to consider your options before your registration day.

What is my department doing?

Each department does something a little different on Advising Day. Find your major below to see what

activities they have planned for Advising Day.

A-F | G-N | P-Z

http://mycat.wcu.edu/


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Accounting will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

ANTHROPOLOGY

10:00 AM - General information session about the major in McKee 114. Coffee and pastry will be provided. 12:00 Noon - Faculty Panel available to discuss questions about graduate school in McKee 114. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

ART

Art will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

ART EDUCATION

Art Education will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Athletic Training will hold group advising sessions in Moore 306 according to the following schedule: 8:30 AM - Mandatory meeting for all Juniors (after meeting break out for individual advising) 10:30 AM- Mandatory meeting for all freshman (after meeting will sign up for times to meet individually with faculty advisor) 1:00 PM - Mandatory meeting for all sophomores ( after meeting will break out for individual advising)

BIOLOGY

Advising Day events will be held in the Natural Sciences Auditorium (NS1) according to the schedule below: Senior 9:00-9:30 AM Junior 9:30-10:00 AM Sophomore 10:00-10:30 AM Freshman 10:30-11:00 AM

BIOLOGY EDUCATION

Dr. Kefyn Catley will hold a mandatory meeting for secondary science education majors from 10:30-11:30 AM in Natrual Sciences 123.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION and LAW

The Business Administration and Law faculty will be providing pizza and soda for their advisees in Forsyth 213 at noon. All Business Adminstration and Law majors are encouraged to attend. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

CHEMISTRY

The Chemistry and Physics Department is hosting a meeting entitled "Career Paths in Chemistry" from 1:00-2:00 PM in Stilwell 153. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A session about opportunities with a degree in chemiostry. Snacks will be provided. Dr. Kefyn Catley will hold a mandatory meeting for secondary science education majors from 10:30-11:30 AM in Natrual Sciences 123.

COMMUNICATION

Advising Day Picnic at 4:00 PM at the Picnic Grounds by the Softball Field. All majors should plan to attend.

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES and DISORDERS

Advising Day events will be held in McKee 110 according to the schedule below. All undergraduates should

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prepare by looking at their degree audit prior to the session and having a proposed list of courses for registration. Alt pins will not be given to students without this information. 1:00 PM: Undergraduate students 2:30 PM: Graduate students For course sequence lists please visit the website at: http://commdis.wcu.edu/

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Computer Information Systems will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Construction Management will hold advising sessions in Belk 263 from 9:00 AM - 12 Noon and 1:00-3:00 PM. Advising will be on a drop-in basis unless a specific advisor makes other arrangements with their advisees.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Attendance is mandatory for all majors. Additional individual advising appointments will not be made during the remainder of this week (except to follow up on Advising Day sessions) and alt pins will not be released. Students must bring a current detail degree audit/evaluation, obtainable through MyCat and two copies of their tentative schedule. Sessions will be held by advisor as follows: 9:00-11:00 AM, Belk 412 Brown Vaske 9:00-11:00 AM, Belk 407 Briggs Kopak Orender 9:00-11:00 AM, Belk 410 Hawley Caravelis-Hughes 9:00-11:00 AM, Belk 404 Mason Moore

EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION

Dr. Kefyn Catley will hold a mandatory meeting for secondary science education majors from 10:30-11:30 AM in Natrual Sciences 123.

ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Advising Day events will be held according to the schedule below. Bring a copy of your current degree audit to your advising session as printers will not be available. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM - Individual advising sessions with faculty advisors (both sign-up sheets and walk-ins) 10:00 AM-12 Noon - Group advising/introduction to the major; tours of labs, assignment of advisor (or introduction to advisor if already assigned), and an opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one session with your advisor. ET Majors meet in Belk 266A ECET Majors meet in Belk 370 EE Majors meet in Belk 355 November 11-19: The early registration period is November 11-29. Use faculty advising sign-up sheet to schedule an appointment.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Freshman and New Transfer students last name begins with letters: New ELEM FR & TR and ELMG sophomore students A-F: 8:30 until 10:00 AM in Killian 112 New ELEM FR & TR and ELMG sophomores & juniors G-M: 10:30 until noon in Killian 112 New ELEM FR & TR and ELMG juniors N-Z: 12:30 until 2:00 PM in Killian 112 Elementary and Middle Grades Intern II Forum, New ELEM FR & TR Middle Grades Advising, & ELMG Seniors advising 2:30 PM in Killian 104 *All students are invited to a depaqrtmental session at 2:30 PM in Killian 10-4. During this session, our Intern I &II students will share their insights into the field experience.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

Emergency Medical Care will be conducting one-on-one advising session throughout the day. Contact your faculty advisor for an appointment.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY


ENGLISH

English will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

ENGLISH EDUCATION

English Education will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Environmental Health will be conducting one-on-one advising session throughout the day. Contact Burt Ogle for an appointment.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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Environmental Science will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

FINANCE

Finance will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Forensic Science will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

GEOSCIENCES

Geology and SEES advising session from 12:00-1:00 PM in Stilwell 322. FREE PIZZA

GERMAN

German will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION

Health Information Admiinistrations will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

HISTORY

History will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

HOSPITALITY and TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Hospitality and Tourism Management will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

INTERIOR DESIGN

Students should contact their faculty advisor to schedule an advising appointment.

GLOBAL MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY

Global Management & Strategy will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. Portfolio Discussion at 12:45 PM in Faculty Lounge (Forsyth 231) The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

MARKETING

Marketing will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to:

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How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Mathematics Education will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION

Students may attend any of the advising sessions listed below; though it is recommended you attend the one most closely associated with your academic level. All sessions will be held in Killian 265.

8:30-10:00 AM: primarily for freshmen and 1st semester sophomores

1:00-2:30 PM: primarily for 2nd semester sophomores and juniors

3:00-4:30 PM: primarily for senior INTERN I students

MOTION PICTURE and TELEVISION PRODUCTION

All department meeting with students and advisors in Niggli Theatre (Stillwell 266) starting at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be followed by scheduled appointments with individual advisors. Appointments should be made with each advisor. All advisors will be available from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Advising Day and other days by appointment.

MUSIC

Commercial and Electronic Music (BM) and the Music Industry Option (BA) students will meet in Coulter 374 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. This meeting is only for students who have been accepted into the program. Breakout sessions for applied jazz guitar,jazz piano, and MIDI/Synthesis students will be held. All other concentrations will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

MUSIC EDUCATION

8:00 AM Advising session in Coulter 173 with Dr. Michael Shallock.

NATURAL RESOURCE and CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

Natural Resource & Conservation Management session from 9:00-10:00AM in Stilwell 322.

NURSING

Students should contact their faculty advisor to schedule an advising appointment.

NUTRITION and DIETETICS

Nutrition and Dietetics faculty will be seeing their advisees in their offices on Advising Day. Sign up sheets are posted for students to schedule an appointment.

PARKS and RECREATION MANAGEMENT

All majors meeting from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in Reid 122. One-on one advising sessions to follow.

PHILOSOPHY and RELIGION

Philosophy and Religion will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Mandatory advising session in Stillwell 425 from 11:00 AM - 12 Noon. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

A general information session about pre-health programs (including pre-medical, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-dental, and pre-pharmacy) will be held in Stillwell 425 at 4:00 PM. The pre-health advising process will be explained.

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

RECREATION THERAPY

Recreation Therapy faculty will be in Belk 186 throughout the day. Students should stop by the department to sign up for an appointment time.

SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

Contact your advisor for an appointment.

SOCIAL WORK

Social Work will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

SOCIOLOGY

10:00 AM - General information session about the major in McKee 114. Coffee and pastry will be provided. 12:00 Noon - Faculty panel available to discuss questiona about graduate school McKee 114. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

SPANISH

Spanish will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

SPANISH EDUCATION

Spanish Education will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Advising Day events will be held according to the schedule below:

9:00-11:00 AM: Senior Session (Interns I & II in spring) in Killian 268B with Karena Cooper-Duffy Sophomore Session in Killian 264 with Dale Carpenter and Marissa Ray

11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Lunch in Illusions - Sharing/Student Council for Exceptional Children

12:30-2:30 PM: Junior Session in Killian 268B with Karena Cooper-Duffy and Dale Carpenter Freshmen Session in Killian 264 with Marissa Ray and Kurt Frederick

SPORT MANAGEMENT

Sport Management will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. The College of Business will be hosting a workshop at 12:00 Noon in Forsyth 231. Get the answers to: How to run a degree audit Liberal Studies questions How to declare a major or minor Graduation requirements And many more... LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

STAGE and SCREEN

All department meeting with students and advisors in Niggli Theatre (Stillwell 266) starting at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be followed by scheduled appointments with individual advisors. Appointments should be made with each advisor. All advisors will be available from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Advising Day and other days by appointment.

THEATRE

All department meeting with students and advisors in Niggli Theatre (Stillwell 266) starting at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be followed by scheduled appointments with individual advisors. Appointments should be made with

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each advisor. All advisors will be available from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Advising Day and other days by appointment.

UNDECLARED

All undeclared students should meet with their assigned advisor in the Advising Center, Student Support Services or the Honors College. Advisors in those offices will be meeting with students daily from Advising Day through the web registration period via appointments scheduled in AdvisorTrac. You do not have to meet with your advisor on Advising Day but are welcome to if you can find an available appointment. The Advising Center will also host two sessions entitiled Degree Audits Demystified, at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Coulter 202. If you have questions about how to run a degree audit, hiow to read a degree audit, what the information in the degree audit means, or why it is even important to you please come and visit with Advising Center staff and let us demystify this important advising tool.

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