Bernard Baruch College Freshman Student Advisement Booklet Fall 2007

1. Bernard Baruch College Freshman Student Advisement Booklet Fall 2007 Center for Advisement and Orientation – Vertical Campus – 5th Floor – Room 215 Tel: (646) 312 - 4260 E-Mail: academic_advisement@baruch.cuny.edu Web: http://advisement.baruch.cuny.edu

2. Agenda • Meet and Greet • To Tell the Truth • What All Students Should Know! • Choosing a Major – A major decision • Learning about the Curriculum • Teacher vs. Professor • How to stay on Track – Degree Works – your student degree audit • More of – What All Student Should Know! • Important Websites • Block Programming and Question and Answer

3. To Tell the Truth • Instructions: • Write your name. • List three true statements about yourself. Ex: I won first prize at a poetry-writing contest in high school and list one item that is false. Ex: I was on the Olympic Archery Team. • Share with the group items 1 – 4 and have them guess the item that is NOT true. • Your Name - Introduce yourself to the group. _________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________

4. What All Students Should Know! • You must complete the common core curriculum • You complete a Tier Three minor • You must pass the CPE • You must pass the Simnet Exam • You must apply for Graduation • TODAY - You will learn all about this and more!

5. Your Undergraduate Degree –What All Students Should Know! Bernard Baruch College offers the following undergraduate degrees: - • BA = Bachelor of Arts = minimum 120 credits • BS = Bachelor of Science = minimum 120 credits • BBA = Bachelor of Business Administration = minimum 124 credits

6. Choosing a Major – A Major Decision

7. What About My Major? • Does my major determine the degree I will earn? YES • Marketing – which degree will I earn? • Business Communication – which degree will I earn? • Natural Science Ad Hoc – which degree will I earn? • Real Estate – which degree will I earn? • Public Affairs – which degree will I earn? • Must I decide today which major to choose? NO • What should I think about when choosing a major? • The following information from the Starr Career Development Center can help you begin to think about majors and careers.

8. Four Areas to Think About When Choosing a Major • YourINTERESTS : • What do you like to do? • In general, what do you enjoy doing? • YourABILITIES AND SKILLS : • What are you good at doing? • What are your talents? • What are your weaknesses? • What would you like to do better?

9. Four Areas to Think About When Choosing a Major • Your VALUES : • What motivates you to succeed? • Do your values match your possible major or career? • How much do you really know about what motivates you? • Your PERSONALITY-WORK ENVIRONMENT : • What are you like? • What type of work setting will please you? • How do you prefer to spend your time? • What types of people do you prefer to be around?

10. An important part of your degree is the COMMON CORE CURRICULUM. The common core is a set of courses that every Baruch student must complete to graduate. What All Students Should Know ! • Communication - Teaches verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills. • Why is this important? • Humanities -Teaches how man and culture relate to fine arts - history - literature – philosophy. • Why is this important? • Social Sciences/Natural Sciences - Teaches you about cultural; diversity; observation and investigational skills. Ex: Psychology, Biology and Anthropology • Why is this important?

11. Learning About the Curriculum

12. Core Curriculum – Tier I What All Students Should Know ! • ENG 2100 • ENG 2150 • COM 1010 • MTH 2000 – level • Foreign Language - (Based on H.S. Foreign Language Units & Degree Selection) • Simnet Examination – What is the Simnet?

13. Simnet –What All Students Should Know ! • The Simnet Assessment Test is a hands-on computer evaluation of your Microsoft Excel Skills. • Do I need to take the exam? YES • When? You should take and pass the exam by the end of your first year at Baruch. • How do I prepare? It is highly recommended that students purchase the Simnet Enterprise Edition CD, which is available at the Baruch College Bookstore. • Where should I go to sign up?

14. The Office of Testing and Evaluation Vertical Campus, Room 5 – 220 Tel: (646) 312 - 4305 E-mail: testing_and_evaluation@baruch.cuny.edu

15. Core Curriculum – Tier II What All Students Should Know ! Humanities (12 credits) : One 3- credit coursemust be completed from each of the four areas : • Fine and Performing Arts (3 credits) : ART 1000, ART 1011, ART 1012, MSC 1003, MSC 1005, THE 1041 • History (3 credits) : HIS 1000, 1001, 1003, 1005, 2050, 2053 • Literature (3 credits) : ENG 2800, ENG 2850, LTT 2800, LTT 2850 • Philosophy (3 credits) : PHI 1500 (2000), 1600 (2010), 1700 (2200) Social & Behavioral Sciences (13 credits) : One 3 - credit course must be completed from each of the four areas : • Anthropology or Sociology (3 credits) : SOC 1005, ANT 1001 • Economics (3 credits) : ECO 1001, ECO 1002, ECO 1110 (only for Liberal Arts majors) • Public Administration or Political Science (3 credits) : POL 1101, POL 2001, POL 2321, POL 2332, POL 2353, PUB 1250 • Psychology (4 credits) : PSY 1001 Natural Sciences (4 credits) : One 4 - credit course must be completed from the following : BIO 1003, BIO 1005, BIO 2010, CHM 1000, CHM 2003, ENV 1020, ENV 1021, PHY 1003, PHY 2003

16. Tier III - Your MinorWhat All Students Should Know ! • What is the Tier Three Minor? • Tier III consists of three courses in one area of disciplinary study in the Humanities, Interdisciplinary Concentrations, Natural Sciences or Social Sciences. • How many credits do I need to complete the minor? You will need two courses at the 3000 level and one (capstone) course at the 4000/ 5000 level. • What Tier three minors are available? Review the Undergraduate Bulletin for a complete listing of the Tier III Minors. • Who can tell me more about a particular minor? You are strongly advised to consult with a faculty advisor for specific courses; appropriate course selection; prerequisites and the sequence of each minor beforeyou register for Tier III courses. • What about a business minor? While you must complete a minor from a non-business discipline, you may also complete a second minor from a business discipline.

17. There are Additional Degree Requirements Beyond Core Curriculum - What All Students Should Know ! What are these requirements? • Pre - Business requirements • Pre - SPA (School of Public Affairs) requirements • Additional requirements for Liberal Arts majors • Additional requirements for Business majors • Additional requirements for Public Affairs majors • Major • Electives • NOTE: The following listing of courses is not a full listing of all degree requirements. Review the areas listed above for a complete list of your requirements. Always review your Student Degree Audit; Undergraduate Bulletin and consult with your academic advisor for additional guidance.

18. What All Students Should Know! • Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA) provides the student with skills for developing public policies and managing public agencies. The program offers many courses that prepare the student to develop the kinds of analysis necessary to support executive decision-making. Students who obtain this degree (BS) are provided skills that are applicable to a wide variety of jobs in both the public and private sectors. The two primary skills the student in the BS in Public Affairs learns are in analyzing policy proposals and negotiating the political environment of policy making. These skills are needed in such jobs as policy analyst, budget analyst, lobbyist, journalist, manager, director, etc.Contact Ms. Jennifer Harrington, SPA Undergraduate Coordinator for more information - Email: Jennifer_Harrington@baruch.cuny.edu

19. Eligibility Requirements for the BS Degree • As of April 2007, the Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs has two sets of criteria for admission into the program.1. Completion of the following 9 courses with a gpa of at least 2.5: PUB 1250, ENG 2100, ENG 2150, STA 2100 (or STA 2000), any 2000-level math course, ECO 1001, COM 1010, CIS 2200 and POL 2332.2. Completion of any 48 credits hours that include PUB 1250, ENG 2100, ENG 2150, STA 2100 (or STA 2000), and any 2000-level math course, and an overall gpa of 2.25.NOTE: ECO 1002 and LAW 1101 are NOT required for admission into the BSPA. Students should take PUB 1250 NOT POL 1101 for their common core. PUB 1250 is required. However, if students have already taken POL 1101, they may be waived from the PUB 1250 requirement. 3. Once these requirements have been met, students should fill out the online Eligibility Review for Your Major form. Once they have been approved for the major, they may declare their major officially (086) and begin taking major courses To find out more about the School of Public Affairs, check out their website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/spa/Academics/index.jsp

20. Additional Degree Requirements for the BBA Degree • Bachelor of Business Administration – Minimum 124 credits BBA Core Requirements: • MTH (Calculus) 2205/ 2207 / 2610 • STA 2000 • ECO 1001 and ECO 1002 Business Base Requirements: • ACC 2101 • ACC 2203 (non-ACC majors) or ACC 3202 (ACC majors only) • BUS 1000 • CIS 2200 • LAW 1101 • MGT, MKT, FIN, BPL

21. Eligibility Requirements for the BBA Degree BBA Degree - Eligibility requirements for the following Majors: Accountancy, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance & Investments, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship Management, Marketing Management, Quantitative Methods and Modeling and Real Estate. Students who wish to pursue the BBA degree may do so after they have completed a minimum of 45 credits with an overall minimum GPA of 2.25 and an average GPA of 2.25 or higher in the eight pre-business courses. Additionally, students must have completed either COM 1010 or ENG 2150 (both are required for the degree). • ACC 2101 • CIS 2200 • ECO 1001 • ECO 1002 • ENG 2100 • LAW 1101 • Calculus/Applied Calculus • STA 2000

22. What All Students Should Know! Baruch’s Weissman School of Arts and Sciences offers courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences—the liberal arts disciplines traditionally considered essential to a well-rounded education. These courses are offered by 12 departments, which you can read about their website. http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/departments/index.html Undergraduate arts and sciences majors in the Weissman School enjoy the resources of a large college and the atmosphere and individual attention usually associated with small colleges. Our classes beyond the introductory level tend to be smaller than arts and sciences classes taught at other public colleges and universities. For more information – contact Ms. Barbara Wells, Director, Student Academic Services Baruch College, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences E-mail: Barbara_Wells@baruch.cuny.edu

23. Additional Requirements for the BA Degree • Bachelors of Arts– Minimum 120 credits BA Core Requirements: • Natural Science –Yes, you will need two (4 credit) Natural Science courses. • BIO 1003, BIO 1005, BIO 2010, CHM 1000, CHM 2003, ENV 1020, ENV 1021, PHY 1003, PHY 2003 NOTE:The second Lab Science must be in a different area from the one taken to fulfill the Common Core requirement. ENV and BIO are considered to be in the same area • Cultural Studies – BLS; HSP; LACS or AAS courses See Bulletin for full course descriptions • Foreign Language – Review the website and consult with an advisor for course selections – It is based on number of years (units) of foreign language in high school.

24. Eligibility Requirements for the BA Degree • Admission Requirement: Minimum overall GPA of a “C” - 2.0 • Please note the following important information! • Students who wish to complete the BA degree must declare their major through one of the Academic Departments in the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences and meet with a faculty advisor. • The School offers an Ad Hoc Arts & Sciences major degree and grants students the opportunity of completing a double major in Arts & Sciences. • Check out the website for more information on the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences - http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/

25. Are There Any Other Special Exams? YES – the CPE

26. CPE – What All Students Should Know ! • What is it? The CUNY Proficiency (CPE) requires you to demonstrate your competence in aspects of academic literacy that the CUNY faculty considers important for success in upper-division studies. The exam is designed to resemble typical college assignments in which writing is produced in response to reading materials, data or observations. • Ihave a 4.0 GPA – Do I need to take the CPE? All students are required to pass the CPE. • When? The Office of Testing & Evaluation will contact you with the dates.

27. What All Students Should Know ! • Submit all final transcripts of College Now and/or AP credit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. • Want to drop a course? Do not wait until the end of the semester. Do not wait until the deadline date. Come to the Center immediately! You must receive permission from an academic advisor. If you do not, you will receive an “F” grade! • Must I attend all my courses? YES! Read each course syllabus carefully. Pay special attention to exam dates. Find out your professor’s office hours. Be aware of his/her absence and lateness policy. • Every student must submit the on-line “Eligibility Review for Your Major”. • Every day - Check your Baruch College webmail !

28. It’s a Brand New World Now that we have reviewed some of the subjects and areas you will learn while at Baruch, let’s talk a bit about some new expectations !

29. Teacher vs. Professor - In high school, when the teacher said, "Good Morning," you mumbled back. In college, when the professor says, "Good Morning," you write it down. - In high school, you do the homework. In college, you study. - In college, there are no bells, hall monitors or late slips. Let’s spend some time discussing the transition to College and what your professors will expect from each of you

30. Are the following statements generally true abouta Teacher (High School) or Professor (College) ? • Will remind you of assignments and due dates. • Are open and helpful but most expect you to initiate contact if you need assistance. • Frequently conduct review sessions pointing out the most important concepts. • Often write information on the board to be copied in your notes. • Trained as experts in their particular areas of research. • Check your completed homework. • Expect you to relate the classes to the textbook readings. • Give short assignments that are then discussed and often re-taught in class. • Often will give you a make-up test. • Frequently rearrange test dates to avoid conflict with school events or other exams.

31. Conclusion You bear the responsibility for your learning while your professors serve as guides, mentors and resources.

32. This is your degree !Final Thoughts Getting a degree is a job. Going to college is your opportunity to expand your experience. It should increase your depth and breath. Ultimately it should teach you how to think. If you learn how to think then that is more valuable then doing the job of getting your degree. By completing the job, you will get your degree which will empower you and put yourself in a position to think freely and realize your own thinking power.

33. How to stay on Track – Degree Works – your Student Degree Audit

34. How to Stay on Track ? Degree Works - is an on-line tool that will guide you easily each semester to your degree requirements. We will now show you how Degree Works – works. To see your audit go to - http://dgw.baruch.cuny.edu/

35. What else do I need to Know ! • To learn more about the majors and minors - Visit the academic departments and meet with a faculty advisor. • Need Tutoring - Go to SACC which is located in the VC Building, Room: 2 – 116. • Are you unsure about your major or what your career will ultimately be? Visit the Starr Career Development Center located in the VC Building, Room: 2 – 150. • Having academic difficulty – thinking about dropping a course – speak to an academic advisor at The Center for Advisement & Orientation located in the VC Building, 5th Floor, Room: 215. • * Students with a 2.0 GPA or below (after the Fall semester) will be invited to participate in the Student Towards Success Program in Spring 2008.

36. Important Websites ! • Want help using e-SIMS? Go to: Website:www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/documents/HowtoRegisterUsingeSIMS.pdf • Want to know what you will need for any major or degree at Baruch? Check your student degree audit. Website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/ • Baruch offers free tutoring at the Student Academic Consulting Center (SACC), a nationally certified tutoring center. Website: www.baruch.cuny.edu/sacc/ • Want to learn about ABS, PEN and WU grades? Read your Undergraduate Bulletin – Understanding your Final Grades and Transcript and the Schedule of Classes. Website:www.baruch.cuny.edu/bulletin/ • Need help in deciding a career? Visit the Starr Career Development Center. Website: www.baruch.cuny.edu/careers/ • Every student must submit the on-line “Eligibility Review for Your Major”. Log on to: Website: www.advisement.baruch.cuny.edu for more information. • Do you have general academic advisement questions? Go to: Website: www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisement/

37. My Block Program – • There are courses in my block for which I have previously earned/ completed AP or College Credit – What should I do? • Complete the AP/College Credit check sheet and review it with your advisor. • Can I change my block? NO • Tell me again - What is a Learning Community? • I have a large gap in my schedule — what will I do?

38. WELCOME TO BARUCH ! Revised 7/3/07