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1. New Advisor Training Middlesex County College Academic Advising Center Chambers Hall, 109 732.906.2596 advising@middlesexcc.edu Welcome

2. The Academic Advising Center’s Unofficial Motto • Those who give advice have one of life's enormous responsibilities. • They provide the clay for potters to form and shape their work. • They provide the tapestry with which painters can fashion their art. • They provide the earth from which seeds can blossom into beautiful flowers. • Their responsibility is only outweighed by the joy they experience in the success of their endeavors.

3. Academic Advising “At Its Best” • Providing accuracyabove all else • Developing aproper attitude • Focusing onadvice, not orders • Sharpening listening andquestioningskills • Understanding prescriptivevs.developmentaladvising • Striving always tohelp students achieve success

4. DifferentCorridors at MCC • Corporate and Community Education • Professional and Community Programs • The Career Training Center • Institute for Management and Technical Development

5. Middlesex County College Basics • An associate degree-granting college • The “two year” college misconception • An open admissions philosophy

6. Degrees Awarded by MCC • Associate in Science Degree • Associate in Fine Arts Degree • Associate in Arts Degree • Associate in Applied Science Degree

7. Certificates Awarded by MCC • Certificate: Between 30 and 36 credit hours with a minimum of “C” in ENG 121 and 122 when required. Minimum 2.0 GPA required • Certificate of Achievement: Between 16 and 21 credit hours. Minimum 2.0 GPA required

8. Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) • Measures to protect the privacy of educational records • Students’ rights to inspect and review those records • The sharing of certain information • Process to follow when parents or friends accompany a student • Procedures for uncertain situations (contact the Registrar)

9. Eligibility for Admission • High school graduate • GED recipient • Student who is 18 or older with neither a high school diploma nor a GED: Ability to Benefit • MCC offers students the opportunity to complete a GED

10. High School Scholars • Schedule: • Fall and Spring—one course ($100 and fees) • Summer—regular tuition and fees Requirements: • Contact the Office of School Relations (732.906.2554) • Demonstrate no need for developmental courses • Submit approval of parents and high school counselor

11. The NJ Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship Top 20% of their high school class At least 12 credit-bearing classes each semester Covers up to five semesters of tuition and approved fees Must apply for all federal & state financial aid available Must obtain a 3.0 GPA prior to the start of their 3rd semester (excluding winter & summer) Summer & winter sessions are not covered NJ STARS Students(under review by the State of NJ 12/08)

12. Determining if a Student is a NJ STAR • Please be sure to look at the STARS indicator in Field 1 of SASM. • Please also be careful—for students who have changed their major, the STARS indicator may not be initially visible.

13. NJ STARS Advising Guidelines • Most unsure new NJ STARS students should be in Liberal Arts. Changing majors multiple times will jeopardize graduation within the five semester limit • Do your best to advise unsure 1st semester STARS students to take English, Western Civilization I, social science elective, foreign language & math • For STARS students in career-programs (A.A.S. degrees) it is important to begin major courses in their 1st semester to ensure proper sequencing & graduation within five semesters • When in doubt speak with John, Terri or Don

14. Who Must Take the ESL Placement Test U.S. high school graduates with fewer than four years of high school English must take the ESL Placement Test. It is comprised of: • Written Essay • Reading Comprehension • Language Usage • Interview with an ESL faculty member High school & college graduates from certain countries are exempt from testing. The countries are listed in the Advisors’ Manual. TOEFL score above 550 will require an essay & interview ESL testing is available on a walk-in basis on Thursdays between 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. Students must bring photo ID & a SS or Student ID #

15. Who Must Take the College Placement Test • New full-time students • New part-time students entering degree programs • Part-time non-matriculated students who have completed 11 credits • Full-time & part-time transfer students who have not attained sophomore status at an accredited US college or university or received transfer credit for one semester of college-level composition & one semester of college-level math & a sufficient number of courses with a strong reading component • CPT testing is available on a walk-in basis. Mondays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Students need a photo ID & SS# or Student ID #

16. College Placement Test Exemptions • Associate Degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university • SAT scores (within the last five years) as follows: • 500+ in the Verbal portion exempts the reading portion of the test • 530+ in the Math portion exempts MAT 013 & the math portion of the test • Students must take the essay portion of the test unless transfer credit from other institutions exempt the essay portion of the test • Exemptions based on transcripts from other colleges are indicated by codes entered in the “Other Tests” section of the TSUM screen • College graduates from some countries are exempt The countries are listed in the Manual.

17. ESSAY A score of 7 can be challenged once A score of 5 can be challenged once. MATH Any score can be challenged once READING Any score can be challenged once. If needed, students should challenge the reading portion of the CPT first and obtain the score before challenging the writing portion of the CPT. Guidelines for Challenging the Placement Test

18. Challenge Test Cut-Off Scores for Math • MAT 010—0-19 remains in MAT 010 with a 20-30 obviating the course • MAT 013—0-17 remains in MAT 013 with a 18-25 obviating the course • MAT 014—0-17 remains in MAT 014 with a 18-25 obviating the course • Precalculus—0-14 places the student in MAT 009/129A; 15-19 permits MAT 129A; 20-29 permits MAT 129; 30-32 permits Calculus

19. RDG 011—the student needs no developmental reading RDG 009—the student earned the equivalent of RDG 009 and needs RDG 011 RDG 001—the student placed into RDG 009 ENG 010—the student needs no developmental writing ENG 009—the student earned the equivalent of ENG 009 and needs ENG 010 ENG 001—the student placed into ENG 009 Interpreting the XTRI Screen in Colleague for Reading & English Placement

20. Advising Students Reading & English Courses • Co-enrolled sections (ENG 121 & RDG 011) • Five approaches to English courses • ENG 122 and Special Topics • ENG 121-HD and ENG 212-HD • ENG 121 and ENG 122 require grades of “C” or better for graduation

21. Summer Bridge Program • June 2009 high school graduates who meet the criteria will be eligible to enroll in the program • Criteria: • RDG 090: Score of 80 -83 on reading portion of the College Placement Test • ENG 090: Score of 7 on the essay portion and 80+ on the Sentence Skills portion of the College Placement Test • The bridge program meets for one week during the summer from 9 a.m. - noon

22. Interpreting Raw Scores for Proper Math Placement • Detail on the Test field in the SASM screen to view a student’s raw math scores or to verify an SAT score. Refer to the math grid in the Manual for placement • It is critically important to read the grid carefully. Students will have raw scores in two levels of math. Be sure you are referring to the correction section of the grid • There are three sections to the grid: • Algebra/Computation • Algebra/College Level Math (CLM) • SAT Math Scores

23. The Math Grid(eff. 3/10/08)

24. The SAT Section of the Math Grid(eff. 3/10/08)

25. Math Advising Guidelines • Students with a score of 29 or lower in the computation section must register for MAT 010A • Be aware of the “combination” math classes—MAT 009/013A; MAT 009/013; MAT 080/014; MAT 090/123; MAT 090/129A • Remember that some majors have MAT 014 as a prerequisite • Recognize that MAT 010, 013, 014, 129 and 131 have two semester variations • Students may change to the “A” version of these math classes during the first four weeks of a semester • Consider transfer possibilities when discussing math classes & refer students to the Department of Counseling &Career Services in ED 100

28. Reading the Math Grid • Here is an example of looking for a score of Basic Math (Computation) of 60 and Algebra of 59. • Here is an example of looking for an Algebra of 88 and College Level Math (CLM) score of 60.

29. More Math Considerations • Students seeking MAT 129 (Precalculus) without the sufficient SAT score of 576 must to take the diagnostic test offered in the Testing Center. Scores of 576-649 will permit MAT 129 if the NCWS screen demonstrates a HS prerequisite of Algebra II • Students receiving a “C” or “C+” in MAT 014 must take the two semester variation of MAT 129 • Students in programs requiring a three-credit math such as BUS 115 or MAT 101 and who want to take a higher level math may do so with the proper prerequisites • Certain math classes are available in computer-assisted or Internet formats. There is also a hybrid format (HD)

30. Combination Math Courses • Based on placement test scores, students may place into a combo math course: MAT 009/103A, MAT 009/013, MAT 080/014, MAT 090/123, MAT 090/129A • Students must complete the lab portion of the course during the first seven weeks of the semester • Withdrawal from the lab component of the course requires withdrawal from the classroom portion • Have students who register for a combination math course complete the appropriate agreement form collect & forward the form to Bob Kaplan • Students who do not complete the lab portion of the course within the time limit or do not earn a grade of “C” will be administratively withdrawn from the classroom portion & must enroll in the full semester version of the lower math course the following semester

31. Developmental Classes: An Overview • Developmental courses require a least a grade of “C” • Students must include developmental classes in their schedule until they are completed • Students in developmental classes may register for no more than 15 credit/credit equivalents per semester. Appeals to exceed the 15 credit limit are heard by the Director & Asst. Director of Advising • In situations where a student cannot register for a developmental course (late in the enrollment cycle when a time or section may be unavailable), complete a Request for Registration Waiver Form • Developmental classes are credit-equivalent classes • Students must complete RDG 011 before registering for ENG 122

32. Developmental Classes: Guidelines • Students may place in to as many as seven developmental classes: RDG 009, RDG 011, ENG 009, ENG 010, MAT 010, MAT 013, & MAT 014 • Not all majors require MAT 014 • Students in RDG 009 are not permitted to take any credit classes that semester except for the proper math, SSD 101, SPE 121 & an elementary language • Students in developmental math should be made aware of the two semester variations • The Math Department urges advisors to alert students repeating MAT 013 to register for the MAT 013A option • Depending on their major, students may need to take BIO 010 and/or CHM 010

33. Combination Math Classes & Developmental Science Courses • A student in MAT 009/013A or MAT 009/013A cannot be in BIO 010 because the Basic Math is not complete • A student in MAT 013A can be in BIO 010 but not CHM 010 • MAT 013 is the prerequisite for CHM 010

34. Developmental Classes & SSD 101 • Students who require remediation in two developmental areas (RDG, ENG &/or MAT) are required to enroll in SSD 101 • Students who need MAT 014 only are not required to enroll in SSD 101 • Part time students should include SSD 101 in their schedule • All other new students may enroll in SSD 101

35. Biology Pre-Professional Biology Transfer Business Administration Transfer Chemistry Transfer Civil/Construction Engineering Technology Computer Aided Drafting Certificate Computer Science—CSI, CSNN & Transfer Computer Science Certificates Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology Engineering Science Mathematics Transfer Mechanical Engineering Technology Physics Transfer Liberal Arts - Business Degree Programs that Require MAT 014

36. Biology Transfer Biology Pre-Professional Chemistry Transfer Computer Science Transfer Dental Hygiene Engineering Science Health Science Mathematics Transfer Medical Laboratory Technology Nursing Physics Transfer Radiography Respiratory Care Degree Programs that Require Two H.S. Lab Sciences* for Admission *Minimum grade of “C” required. Required lab sciences may differ depending on the curriculum

37. Biotechnology Business Administration Transfer Criminal Justice Dietetic Technology Fire Science Technology Pharmacy Assistant Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment Degree Programs that Require One H.S. Lab Science* for Admission *Minimum grade of “C” required. Required lab sciences may differ depending on the curriculum

38. Four Credit Science Electives • Business Administration Transfer students are required to take a four credit science • Liberal Arts students are required to take either a four credit or three credit science science,one math class & an additional math or science   • Criminal Justice students have the option of taking two four credit sciences or two math classes • Fine Arts majors may choose to mix and match two science &/or math classes that equal at least six credits • SCI 155 only has a math prerequisite (MAT 013), not a lab science prerequisite

39. Three Credit Science Electives • Have no science or math prerequisites • Serve as the prerequisite for BIO 105 or 106 • Students in AAS programs in Business (except for Dietetic Technology) need one three credit science • Liberal Arts Students may take one three credit science • Fine Arts Students may take one three credit science • Transfer issues should be discussed with the Career and Counseling Servicesin ED 100

40. XTRI and Science Courses • BIO 010: Student had at least a “C” in high school biology with a lab • CHM 010: Student had at least a “C” in high school chemistry with a lab • PHY 010: Student had at least a “C” in high school physics with a lab • SCI 010: Student had at least a “C” in a different high school science with a lab

41. Science Majors • Biology Transfer, Chemistry Transfer, Computer Science Transfer, Engineering, Mathematics Transfer, & Physics Transfer • Please check the proper math & lab science sequences for these majors. The lab science sequence may vary depending on the next institution, at which point the student should consult the Office of Counseling and Career Services. • These courses are not appropriate for non-science majors

42. How to use the NCWS Screento find the exact high school lab science grade and an example The NCWS screen can also be used to assess the level of high school math achieved by a student. Using the NCWS Screen for Viewing High School Grades

43. Full Time vs. Part Time • Full time: 12+ credits/credit equivalents • Part time:1-11 credits/credit equivalents • Four reasons why a student must be full time • Insurance • Financial Aid • Athletics • F-1 Visa Status • Hours/week a student should devote to college work • Students can change from semester to semester as long as theyremain in good academic standing

44. MCC Semesters • Traditional 14 week Fall & Spring semesters • Intense 12 days winter session • Fall II and Spring II • Summer • Four week sessions • Seven week sessions • Fourteen week sessions

45. Dropping Classes • There may be consequences for dropping a class within the refund period • Students dropping a developmental course require an advisor’s signature • EOF students need the approval of EOF prior to obtaining an advisor’s signature • Students with an F-1 visa need to consult with Rita Burton or Lafayette Smith in the Department of Counseling and Career Services in ED 100 • NJ STARS students can never drop below 12 college-level credits in one semester as that would make them ineligible for the program

46. Repeating Classes • Students can not register for a class more than three times. A fourth attempt must be appealed to the Director or Assistant Director of Advising • Review the XDSG screen in Colleague to determine a student’s mid-term grade for the purpose of advising • While both grades remain visible on the transcript, only the higher grade is used in the computation of the GPA • Provisions of Academic Amnesty

47. Students on an academic status must meet with an advisor before registering for a signature or to lift a hold Academic Status • Academic Warning • Academic Probation: no more than 4 classes or 14 credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewer • Academic Restriction: no more than 2 classes or 8 credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewer • A student on Academic Restriction who voluntarily does not enroll for the next semester returns on Probation • Academic Suspension—student cannot register for one “short” and one “long” session and returns on Probation • Academic Dismissal— two years; students must file an appeal for readmission

48. Open College Program • Full time enrollment • Opportunity to explore possibilities of majors • Academic preparation and foundation • Must enroll in writing each term until ENG 122 is completed • Students enrolled in any OC category cannot receive financial aid. Students filing a financial aid application must change their major to meet financial aidregulations

49. Health Technology Admissions Overview • All students interested in the selective Health Technology programs are encouraged to attend a Health Information Session. These are held Wednesdays at 3 p.m. & Fridays at 8:30 a.m. by appointment only • December 1 is the application deadline for NRB, RAD, DHY, MED & RST for the following fall semester • December 1 is the recommended deadline to apply for PSR. Applications will be accepted for this program until May 1 only if spaces remain available • Students interested in PSR must complete all necessary developmental courses by the close of the summer session. No preadmission test is required • Any student expressing an interest in MED after the December 1 deadline must meet with Mrs. Brower in the Admissions Office

50. Health Technology Admissions Procedures • Students interested in DH, NUR, RAD, and MED must complete all developmental courses by the end of wintersession prior to the fall semester for which they are applying. Minimum cumulative GPA is 2.0 • Students interested in RST must complete all developmental courses by the end of the wintersession prior to the fall semester for which they are applying. Minimum cumulative GPA is 2.0. All non-clinical courses must be completed by the close of the spring semester. During the spring semester, students can not exceed more than four courses, of which only two may be science courses. Minimum cumulative GPA is 2.5 • DHY, NRB, RAD, MED, & RST applicants must take a preadmission exam (TEAS). The admissions process for all selective programs is highly competitive • RAD students (both tracks) must successfully complete a GE math course as a graduation requirement