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Incoming Freshman. WELCOME. School of Technology Leadership Team. Deans Dr. Ben Uwakweh , Dean Dr. Earnest Walker, Associate Dean Dr. Sherry Abernathy, Assistant Dean Department Chairs Dr. Ji Shen , Applied Engineering Technology
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School of Technology Leadership Team • Deans • Dr. Ben Uwakweh, Dean • Dr. Earnest Walker, Associate Dean • Dr. Sherry Abernathy, Assistant Dean • Department Chairs • Dr. JiShen, Applied Engineering Technology • Dr. Robert Pyle, Construction Management & Occupational Safety and Health • Dr. Clay Gloster, Electronics, Computer and Information Technology • Dr. Vincent Childress, Graphic Communication Systems and Technological Studies
Dean’s Address • Dr. Ben Uwakweh, Dean
Office of Student Services Dr. Sherry Abernathy, Assistant Dean Jennifer Ervin Eve Andre Elise Rhodes Carl Patterson Wanda Watford
Departmental Breakout Session • Share your name, high school, state you are from, and academic goals with one another.
Exercise • Your graduation year is 2015, what will you do • to provide your services to society based on the skills you learn here at North Carolina A&T University?
Exercise • What are you concerned about as you start this new journey in higher education at A&T? • (Think about it for one minute, write it down, and share with • the person next to you. We will call on a few of you).
Exercise • What are your strengths and how can you • use them to succeed in your courses? • (Think about it for one minute, write it down, and share with • the person next to you. We will call on a few of you).
What Is A Successful Student? • One who attends every class • One who reports to class on time • One who is prepared for class • One who completes all class assignments • One who participates in class • One who ask questions in class • One who maintains a 2.0 GPA and above • One who seeks support from faculty advisors
Professionalism • • Communication • Verbal and written • • Appearance • • Respect for Others • • Integrity
Career FairPreparation • • Dress for Success • Be Prepared • Resume • Cover Letter • Research Company and Industry • • Communicate Effectively • Career Awareness Fair, September 14, 2011 • (Sponsored by OCS)
Advising and Study Tips • Elise Rhodes • Center for Academic Excellence • School of Technology • Retention Advisor
Other Resources • SOT Handbook • SOT Workshop Series • Writing Center • Math Center • Faculty Advisor • Center for Academic Excellence • (Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Advising)