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Center for Academic Advancementwww.ithaca.edu/caa
Presented by the Academic Advising Center607-274-1001
130A Rothschild Place
Welcome Class of 2018!Follow us on Twitter: @ICAdvising
Center for Academic Advancement
Academic Advising Center(AAC)
Tutoring Services
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Office of State Grants (OSG)
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Organizational Structure
Tutoring Services110 Towers Concourse
• Free Peer Tutoring is offered for Ithaca students in over 50 courses!
• Depending on the course, students may be assigned to small or large Peer Learning Groups.
• Individual tutoring is also provided.
• Students can request a tutor after the end of the first week of classes.
http://www.ithaca.edu/tutoring/607-274-3381
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)110 Towers Concourse
• SAS partners with students, faculty and staff to develop and implement accommodation plans that provide equal access to academic programs.
• The SAS web site has complete information about procedures for registering with the office, how to submit documentation of a disability and services provided by SAS.
http://www.ithaca.edu/sas/607-274-1005
Academic Advising Center
Room 130A Rothschild PlaceOffice Hours
8:30 am – 5:00 pmMonday – Friday
Drop In Hours9:00 am – 4:00 pmMonday -- Friday
Phone: 607.274.1001
www. ithaca.edu/advising/
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Ryan Delany Randy DeVett-McKeon
Megan Gallagher
Mel Jensen
Kerry Spitze
Meet the Professional Academic Advisors at the AAC!
Academic Advising Center (AAC)
http://www.ithaca.edu/advising/
• Assist students with creating informed academic plans
• Connect students to campus resources
• Help students explore academic options and identify
strengths
• Support & advocate for students
• Teach students to take ownership of their academic path and
plans
• Mentor students
Faculty Advisors•Students assigned a faculty
advisor – major and minor•Meet faculty advisor prior to
registration to plan major coursework
•Ask specific questions aboutmajor and/or classes in major
•Receive guidance regardingmajor profession
(internships, career options, networking, graduate school, etc.)
Academic Advisors•Academic advisors can meet with
any student – not assigned•Meet with academic advisor when uncertain about where to go or what to do•Help with getting prepared for
meetings with faculty advisor•Help with exploring other majors/options, minors, etc.• Understanding the ICC•General questions
Advising at IC
What do you need to graduate?
120 credits MINIMUM
Courses required for your MAJOR
Courses required for the ICC
Courses required for MINOR or CONCENTRATION (if you have one)
Integrative Core Curriculum
What is the ICC?• Set of liberal arts courses -- provide common academic experience for all Ithaca
College students
What skills do you gain from the ICC?• Integrative thinking• Critical and analytical problem solving• Reflective learning
What classes do I take?• Begin with the Ithaca College Seminar (ICSM 105)• You will choose other courses from designated lists throughout your time at IC
Where do I go with questions?• http://www.ithaca.edu/icc and/or the Academic Advising Center
ICC Quick Summary Grid
Electronic Learning Portfolio
Themes & Seminars
For more information on each theme as well as seminars in each theme, check out:
http://www.ithaca.edu/ithacaseminar/fall14/
To check for class availability, go through HomerConnect
AP & Transfer Credit
• AP or transfer credit?
• Make sure your faculty advisor is aware
College Speak
College is about new experiences – and a whole new vocabulary.
Terms and acronyms and phrases can be confusing.
Review the College Speak handout so that you can more effectively plan for registration and engage in conversations with faculty.
What to do TodayThis Afternoon
Passport to Success
Attend School Academic Overview
Attend the Themes Exploration
Find out what themes interest you
Advisors are available during the themes exploration to answer questions!
Tonight
Attend Schedule Preparation
Choose 10 possible IC Seminars
Take Quantitative Literacy Readiness/Math Placement Exam by 11:59pm tonight
Have fun!
Want Free Stuff??
Complete the “Assessing Our Session” handout
Want to be entered in IC Bookstore gift card drawing? – Complete the entry form (Name/IC Email)– Winner will be announced at Theme Exploration!