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Academic Concept Mapping. A strategic approach to academic advising Developed by Dorothy Burton-Nelson Director, Career and Academic Planning Center Southeastern Louisiana University. Before 1 st F2F Meeting. Collect data (questionnaire or SRS)
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Academic Concept Mapping A strategic approach to academic advising Developed by Dorothy Burton-Nelson Director, Career and Academic Planning Center Southeastern Louisiana University
Before 1st F2F Meeting • Collect data (questionnaire or SRS) • Transfer data (automated and/or manual) from questionnaire into ACM • Schedule first meeting • Prepare
Academic Concept Map Student John Doe ID w00333444 Major/Concentration Biology /Micro High School G.P.A.3.1 ACT 20 Job Type Cashier – B.R. Work Hours20-25 Residence B.R/Apt./1 roommate Study Habits Average H.S. Organizations Beta Club, S.A.D.D., Key Club/active Financial Aid TOPS/parent loan First Generation no Dependents none Goals 1) 3.4 gpa 2) keep tops 3) med school (+) family support, assumes responsibility, social Personal Factors (-) likes to party with friends too much, procrastinates Goals Educational Factors (+) motivation, clear goals, enjoys learning (-) weak math skills, poor note-taking skills (+) Financial support Financial Factors (-) # of work hours car payment, rent
Interests Motorcycles Science Health Nutrition Outdoor BioChem Micro Gbio Chemistry Physics Abilities Reasoning Teaching Computer Skills Mech. Skills Math Cmps Math Gbio Micro Chem Phys Values Affiliation Work ethic Health Recognition Variety Psychology Sociology Health Stu. 1st Semester Schedule CourseCr.Hrs. _ART 106__ ___3____ _Engl 101__ ___3____ _Math 161__ ___3____ _Gbio 151__ ___3____* _Psych 101_ ___3____ _Ornt 101__ ___1____ ___________ ________ Total Hours __16____ 2nd Semester Schedule CourseCr.Hrs. __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ ___________ ________ Total Hours __ ____ 3rd Semester Schedule CourseCr.Hrs. __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ __________ ________ ___________ ________ Total Hours __ ____
First Meeting • Discuss (adapt) input • Mark courses (page 3) currently taking • Use “alert” features (highlighting) • Teach concept and process gpa calculations • Map courses for two semesters • Teach predictive/forecasting nature of map • Schedule “check-up” (and other contact)