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WELCOME TO CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS MICHELLE RELYEA, VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

WHAT IS STUDENT SUCCESS AT THE NEW SCHOOL?

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•  A partnership with your student to help them achieve their academic and professional goals from today forward to graduation and beyond.

•  For each individual student, success will be measured differently, yet however they determine success, we are here to support their endeavors.

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ACADEMIC ADVISING

EXPERIENCE

CAREERS

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CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, ACADEMIC ADVISING ANTOINETTE CURL, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ADVISING

WHAT IS ACADEMIC ADVISING? •  SETTING & ACHIEVING ACADEMIC GOALS: identifying

obstacles and working to overcome them •  COURSE SELECTION: courses that meet degree requirements,

explore interests, build skills for future careers •  MAJOR SELECTION: finding the program that’s the best fit,

connecting classroom learning to career interests •  REFERRALS TO CAMPUS RESOURCES: getting to the people

and places best equipped to help and solve the problem •  IDENTIFYING CO-CURRICUALR OPPORTUNITES: student

organizations, leadership opportunities, special programs, study abroad, internships

•  GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE NEW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE: challenging students to explore new topics and expand their interests

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WE’RE HERE TO HELP

WHO ARE ADVISORS? •  ACADEMIC ADVISORS: every student is assigned one,

professional staff dedicated to helping students succeed •  FACULTY ADVISORS: at Lang this is the student’s First-Year

Advising Seminar instructor, later Faculty Advisors are assigned based on major or concentration

•  PEER ADVISORS, SEMINAR FELLOWS, PEER AMBASSADORS: experienced fellow students who help guide new students through the transition to The New School

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SUPPORT ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS •  ACADEMIC ADVISING: when you’re not sure where to go, your

advisor can refer you to the appropriate office •  EXPERIENCE: internships •  CAREERS: career opportunities, full-time employment •  STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES: medical services, counseling,

wellness & health promotion •  DISABILITY SERVICES: accommodations, assistive technology •  STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES: scholarships, loans, grants •  UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER: writing development, ESL

services, math support, tutoring •  INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES: visas, travel/work

authorization •  INTERCULTURAL SUPPORT: individual counseling services,

events and workshops to promote intercultural awareness

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ESSENTIALS FOR STAYING ON TRACK •  MYNEWSCHOOL ACCOUNT: student schedule, grades, tuition

bill, and links to New School email account, software and hardware discounts, and upcoming campus activities

•  STUDENT SUCCESS NETWORK (STARFISH): connect to university resources, make appointments with advisors, faculty, and tutors

•  ACADEMIC CATALOG: courses required for degrees, sample semester-by-semester plans, academic policies including attendance, absences for religious observance, grade requirements, and academic integrity

•  UNIVERSITY COURSE CATALOG: descriptions of courses offered and links to the days and times classes are offered

•  DEGREE WORKS: degree audit tool to help students track their progress toward graduation; available through MyNewSchool

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PARTNERS IN STUDENT SUCCESS •  UNDERSTAND FERPA: federal law that protects the privacy of

student records •  ASK THEM ABOUT CLASSES: if it sounds like they are having

difficulties or concerns, suggest that they talk to their academic advisors

•  REMIND THEM ABOUT CAMPUS RESOURCES: ask them if they’ve checked their New School email, MyNewSchool, or the website for answers to their questions

•  HELP THEM LEARN TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES: teach them the best ways to solicit information, make requests, and follow-up

•  BE A SUPPORTIVE AUDIENCE: sometimes, we all just need to talk to someone who knows us and loves us

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CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, EXPERIENCE VICTORIA BROWN, INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR

EXPERIENCE

To encourage and enable

the academic and

professional development

of students.

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We’re here

EXPERIENCE

– Outreach – Connect

– Guide – Support

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What we do…

EXPERIENCE

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Why are internships important?

According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), nearly 50% of employers would like to see an internship on a student’s resume.

An internship gives a student an opportunity to “audition” a job. It gives students the chance to ask themselves, ”Do I see myself working in this industry?”

The experience of obtaining the internship itself is part of the value of the experience.

EXPERIENCE

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Register on SuccessLink: To search internship opportunities To apply for internships Register for internship workshops To make an appointment with a Career Success Advisor to review cover letters, resumes and practice interviewing skills

How do students obtain internships ?

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EXPERIENCE Internship Opportunities

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EXPERIENCE Contact us!

Email: Experience@newschool.edu

Call: 212.229.1324

Visit: 63 5th Avenue, Rm 419

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Internship How-To Workshops Dates September 2nd, 3rd and 4th Time 3-4pm Location Theresa Lang Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street

Email: Experience@newschool.edu

EXPERIENCE Upcoming Events

CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, CAREERS KELLY AHN, DIRECTOR OF CAREERS

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WHAT IS CAREER DEVELOPMENT?

HOW CAN THE CAREER SUCCESS TEAM HELP?

IDENTIFYING INTERESTS, PASSIONS, & STRENGTHS

Career Assessments (MBTI & Strong Interest Inventory)

EXPLORING CAREER PATHS

Career Coaching

SETTING STRATEGIC CAREER GOALS

Action Planning

UNDERSTANDING THE FIELD

Job Shadowing & Mentoring

GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Internship, Volunteer, & Study Abroad

SEARCHING FOR JOBS & INTERNSHIPS

Career SuccessLink Job Board & Career Fairs

PREPARING FOR JOB APPLICATIONS Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Portfolio Reviews, Interview Skills Practice, & Networking

WHO IS THE CAREER TEAM?

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CAREER SUCCESS ADVISORS: •  John Cardillo: Parsons •  Joe Palladino: Parsons •  Lisa O’Connor, Associate Director: Parsons & Eugene Lange •  Ar Adler: Mannes, Jazz, Drama, Parsons (BAFA), NSPE (BA/BS/BFA) •  Allison Pirpich: NSPE (Master’s) & Parsons (Master’s) •  Career Success Advisor: Parsons •  Graduate Career Success Advisor: NSSR (Master’s & PhDs) TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF •  James McKain EMPLOYER RELATIONS •  Associate Director •  Employer Relations Coordinator PEER SUCCESS ADVISORS & PEER GRADUATE FELLOW

HOW STUDENTS CAN BECOME CAREER READY…

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•  EXPLORE YOUR CAREER INTERESTS

•  COMMUNICATE YOUR SKILLS & STRENGTHS

•  BRAND & MARKET YOURSELF

•  NETWORK

SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT’S CAREER SUCCESS

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FRESHMAN •  Encourage exploration of interests •  Empower development of knowledge •  Support career-related passions

SOPHOMORE •  Suggest a career counseling

appointment •  Direct towards informational

interviews •  Steer towards job shadowing &

mentoring

JUNIOR •  Encourage hands-on experience –

internships, volunteering, study abroad

•  Suggest a resume & cover letter review

SENIOR •  Support through job searching

process •  Encourage a mock interview

appointment •  Celebrate successes & graduation

Reference: NACE A Career Planning Course for Parents

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Special considerations

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE NEW SCHOOL STUDENTS?

•  Post a position or internship •  Have your company attend a career fair •  Be a panel speaker •  Attend a networking event •  Host a New School student for job shadowing

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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FOLLOW US ON

Career Fairs Fall Career & Internship Fair Civic Engagement & Social Justice Fair Spring Career & Internship Fair Architecture, Interior Design & Urban Planning Fair Career Fashion Week Workshops First Year Career Workshop International Student Career Workshop Senior Career Workshop Resume Rush Networking Events Media Meet Up ‘Unique Careers’ Panel Entrepreneur Panel Start Up Panel

MEETING PARENT & FAMILY EXPECTATIONS

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How many of you expect to connect with

your student once a day?

Based on a recent survey (May 2014) we found:

•  41% of New School parents interact with their students at least

once a day. •  81% of New School parents interact with their students more

than once a week.

New School parent involvement is consistent with national benchmarks.

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How many of you still want to have access

to your student’s grades and info?

Our research found:

ABOUT HALF of New School parents have their students’ IDs and passwords.

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How many of you believe that you play a role

in your student’s success?

Our research found:

•  69% of New School students share academic progress with parents “often” or “very often”.

•  Students that share academic progress most often

show higher levels of academic achievement.

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TODAY’S PARENTS ARE MORE INVOLVED,

MORE CONNECTED AND HAVE

HIGHER EXPECTATIONS MORE THAN EVER

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HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED & MEET PARENT EXPECTATIONS

OUR GOAL:

OUR PLAN

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April 2014

Parent engagement review

Measure parent involvement levels Assess parent program effectiveness

Identify opportunities for parent engagement

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April 2014 July 2014

Parent program design

Manage parent information Create communities that matter

Deliver personalized information to parents Encourage balanced parental involvement

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April 2014 July 2014 October 2014

Parent portal pilot

Available through: Web browser Smart phone

Email newsletter

THE BENEFITS

•  Access to personalized campus information

•  With your student’s permission, insight into student progress and financial details

•  Regular newsletters on your schedule

•  Alerts via email and text message

•  Sharing of updates with friends and family

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As partners, we can lead your student to success!