Group Advising Presentation [Text Only]

Slide 1: CAPS Welcomes you to Group Advising

Slide 2: While you are waiting for your session to begin, Introduce yourself to the people in the room. You might discover another student in your program!

Make sure your "advising profile sheet" is complete

Check to be sure you have your program sheet, test scores, and schedule of classes

Slide 3: Why Group Advising?
We want you to learn to use college technology to access resources and information Use SIS to locate classes, as well as the College and CAPS website. We want you to develop an academic plan consistent with your interests, abilities and life goals. Identify academic strengths and challenges, set short and long term goals with appropriate action steps, and develop a semester plan.

Slide 4: Why Group Advising?
We want you to learn to navigate college processes and procedures with ease and efficiency Use semester scheduler, program advising sheet, college catalog and other resources to create a semester plan. We want you to understand college expectations and how to access available resources that support achievement. Take responsibility for your own learning: access support resources as needed.

Slide 5: Why Group Advising?
We want you to engage in co-curricular opportunities that support diverse interests and needs. Integrate co-curricular activities, at a reasonable level, into your academic plan. We want you to internalize the value of education as it relates to civic engagement and global responsibility. Choose classes and activities that support citizenship and global interest.

Slide 6: Why Group Advising?
We also want you to meet and interact with other students to develop a community of friends and learners

Slide 7: As part of your session today, you will complete your course selection for the upcoming semester - Here are a few Suggestions - If your program requires College Success Seminar (INT101), include this course in your first semester schedule. There are plenty of sections so choose one that best fits around your other classes. This course must be completed within the first 2 semesters. INT103 may take the place of INT101. If you placed into developmental courses, schedule these first.

Slide 8: As part of your session today, you will complete your course selection for the upcoming semester - Here are a few Suggestions - Read the "tips for creating a course schedule" (if you haven't already). These tips are on the back of the blank weekly calendar Strive for variety; if possible schedule a mix of general education and technical courses. If Liberal Arts, try to select courses from different disciplines such as math, science, English, languages, humanities, etc.

Slide 9: Begin to Learn College Vocabulary
CRN = Course Reference Number ex: 51223
CRSE = Course Name and Number ex: Math080
Title = Title of course ex: Developmental Algebra
CR = Credits ex: 3
Term = Fall, spring or summer
TR = Tuesday and Thursday
R = Thursday
OL = Online

Slide 10: Begin to Learn College Vocabulary
TBA = To be announced
(P) = Prerequisite ex: College Algebra I is a prerequisite for College Algebra II
Syllabus = Course requirements and expectations
Bb = Blackboard [Course Management System]
SIS = Student Information System
Add/Drop =Adding or dropping a class
FERPA= Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FA= Financial Aid

Slide 11: Understand College Expectations
Faculty DO have attendance policies
College assignments do have DUE dates.
YOU must be your own best advocate
Being able to problem solve is a valuable skill! Doing nothing when confronted with a problem is a choice, but not a solution. Don't just walk away from a class you don't like, or that isn't working for you. Go ahead and officially drop it with the registrar (but check with FA before you drop). If you want to earn a passing grade, show up and keep up
For every hour of class plan on 2 to 3 hours of additional study time

Slide 12: Another consideration...Get involved in student life:
Join Student Senate
Join a club or organization
Come to college sponsored events and activities.
SAVE THE DATE: New Student Orienation on August 27th

Slide 13: College Clubs and Organizations:
Alternative Spring Break(ASB)
Digital Art and Media Club(DAMC)
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Eagles Basketball Club
TRiO Club
ESL/International Club (ESLIC)
The History Club
Campus Activity Board (CAB)
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
Kappa Beta Delta (KBD)
Phi Theta Kappa(PTK)
Stratham Student Nurses' Association (SSNA)
Surgical Technologies Club (STC)
Teacher Prep Club(TPC)
Veterinary Technology Club (VTC)

Slide 14: One more thing...CAPS is not only an advising and testing center, but it is also an Academic Support Center

Slide 15: Take another look at your "advising profile sheet", the part that asks you about support services Pay Particular attention to the upcoming slides. Be sure to make note of areas of interest or support services on your profile sheet.

Slide 16: We Have...
20 computers for you to work on for your homework and projects
A computer proctor on duty to answer your questions about computer applications

Slide 17: We Have...
Wireless connection should you have your own laptop
Online access to internet study resources, handouts, and workshops
Live workshops on technology, study skills, and career/transfer topics
Tables to work individually or in small groups

Slide 18: We Have...
Math and Writing Centers
(drop-in tutoring) and study groups
1-on-1 tutoring in a variety of subject areas
Study skills coaching

Slide 19: But most of all, we have...
8 staff members in CAPS who care about your success here at Great Bay Community College

Please make the Center your "home away from home". We enjoy the opportunity to see and interact with you each day or week.

Slide 20: CAPS Staff Member
Erica Brown esbrown@ccsnh.edu 775 - 2377
Career exploration
Transfer opportunities and the transfer application process
Job readiness and job search
Academic support
UNH Connection

Slide 21: CAPS Staff Member
Carol Despres cdespres@ccsnh.edu 775 - 2375
Tutoring services: writing center, math center, study groups, 1-on-1, and online
Study and organizational skills
Single parent support "Project Success"
Academic Support

Slide 22: CAPS Staff Member
Sharon Cronin scronin@ccsnh.edu 775 - 2376
Disability support and advocacy
Disability testing referral
Equity issues
Academic Support

Slide 23: CAPS Staff Member
Diana Varga dvarga@ccsnh.edu 775 - 2372
International student application
ESOL services
Visa status
Non-traditional career choices
Academic Support

Slide 24: CAPS Staff Member
Sarah Bedingfield sbedingfield@ccsnh.edu 775 - 2374
CLEP exams
Work study
College Success Courses and/or Summer Link
Questions and concerns about college,
courses and CAPS services
Academic support

Slide 25: CAPS Staff Member
Megan Wilson mwilson@ccsnh.edu 775 - 2371
Blackboard (how to use it for your class)*
Computerized tutorials & software applications
Assistive technology for disability support
Internet Study Resources


Slide 26: CAPS Staff Member
Rob Hawk rhawk@ccsnh.edu 775 - 2354
Blackboard
College Email
Student IDs
Wireless Access
Software Applications
Hardware

If at any time you have a question...

Slide 27: Call or stop by the CAPS front desk and see Gayle. Gayle is the Center's secretary and her contact information is: 603-775-2373 or glee@ccsnh.edu

Last Slide: The End: Time to get busy and create your academic plan World Map - Graduation CAPS

Ends Advising Presentation [Text Only]

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It is at Opening Session, that new students will be introduced and connected with their faculty advisors. And it is during the first 6 weeks of college, that new students are encouraged to make an appointment with their program advisor to talk about their interests, progress and adjustment to college.