Welcome to the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice!

1. Welcome to the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice! New Student Advising Summer 2011 Brooke Clements Academic Advisor

2. Icebreaker • 2 Truths and a Lie • Write down three short statements. • Two are TRUE • One is a LIE

3. Two Truths and a Lie • Game Time! • Name • Where you’re from • Read your 3 items • We guess which one is a LIE.

4. 2 Truths and a Lie - Brooke 1. I run a ½ marathon every year. 2. I have 2 cats: Zipper and Yoda. 3. I played the trombone in high school.

5. Note Card • Name • Phone Number • Where you’re from • High School • One interesting fact about yourself

6. Who am I? • From Fremont, Nebraska • Graduated from UNL in 2006 • Master’s in Academic Advising: K-State August 2010 • Married for 4+ years • Hobbies: • Sports, sports and more sports (watching and playing) • Running • Reading • Traveling • SHOES

7. Why am I an Advisor? • I am a 1st Generation Student • My advisor inspired me to go into advising • It’s different everyday • Seeing the “Light bulb” come on • I love smiles  • The best part of my job: • Seeing students learn to believe in themselves and know they can reach their goals.

8. Academic Advising Tips

9. What is Advising? • Advising Syllabus • Advisor Expectations • Student Expectations • Office Hours • Advising Appointments

10. Advising Tips • Setting up an Advising Appointment • Call (402) 554-2610 or stop by CPACS 218 • Know your schedule

11. Advising Tips • Make appointments EARLY • My peak months are: • March – May(Fall/Summer Registration) • October – November (Spring Registration) • Call at least a week in advance during peak times • Make your appointment right when the class schedule comes out. • It comes out a few weeks before registration opens.

12. How to Prepare for your Advising Appointment • Come with Questions • Have an idea of what classes you want to take. • If you have a schedule picked out…great! • Know your schedule • Studying, work, activities, practice schedules, etc. • Come on time • If you’re late, you may need to reschedule • If you have to cancel, call us as early as possible. • We understand…things happen!

13. Contact Me • E-mail • This is the fastest and most efficient way! • Phone • (402) 554-3193 • Facebook • Search “UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice” • Facebook Page • Be the first to know important information on advising, scholarships, class registration, graduation, etc.

14. UNO Campus Services • Career Center • Counseling Center • Disability Services • Financial Aid • Computer Services/Help Desk • Tutoring: • Writing Center • Math/Science Learning Center • Speech Center • UNO Library They are here to help you. Use them! 

15. Get Involved! • Alpha Phi Sigma • Criminology & Criminal Justice Honor Society • Student Organizations and Leadership • There are too many to name! • Greek Life • Multicultural Activities and Events • Student Housing • Intramurals • HPER Building • UNO Sporting Events - GO MAVS!

16. How to have a Successful Year • Check your UNO e-mail • There IS a learning curve! • STUDY • Get help before it’s too late. • Get involved! • Use the services on campus. • Meet with your advisor regularly. • Lastly….don’t be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS!

17. Program Overview

18. Program Overview • Pre-Criminology and Criminal Justice • ENGL 1150 (Comp I) • ENGL 1160 (Comp II) • MATH 1320 (College Algebra) • CRCJ 1010 (Survey of CJ) • CRCJ 2510 (Research Methods) • Choose TWO of: • CRCJ 2030 (Police & Society) • CRCJ 2110 (Criminal Court System) • CRCJ 2210 (Survey of Corrections) • 4 Year Plan • Applying for Upper Division

19. Concentration • Concentration vs. a Minor • A minor is in the catalog and the department has gone through the process to get it approved. • Concentration is not in the catalog and doesn’t go on your transcript. • Which one should I do? • Not all areas on campus have a minor. • If you pick an area with a minor, you complete the minor for the concentration requirement.

20. Concentration • How do I know what Concentration or Minor to choose? • Choose something that is interesting to you. You will be taking at least 18 credits! • Pick something that is relevant to your career and/or life goals. • When do I have to choose? • Soon enough to get it finished by graduation; by the end of Sophomore year at the latest.

21. UNO General Education • Fundamental Academic Skills • ENGL 1150 and 1160 (Comp I & II) • MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra) • SPCH 1110 (Public Speaking • Distribution Requirements • Social Science (9 Hours) • Humanities/Fine Arts (9 Hours) • Natural/Physical Science (8 Hours) • 1 lab required

22. Crim/CJ General Education • 3rd English Comp Course • MATH 1320 (College Algebra) • Statistics • Social Science (3 Hours) • Natural/Physical Science (1 Hour) • Electives (12 Hours)

23. Internships • GREAT experience • Get college credit! • YOU pick your internship site • 10-12 hours per week • Omaha has lots of criminal justice agencies, so no traveling is needed • Looks great on a resume

24. London Study Abroad Tour • Study tour that visits: • Police agencies • Prisons • Courts • Provides opportunities to travel and see the sights of Europe • Receive college credit!

25. Probation/Suspension • Probation • A student who has below a 2.0 GPA will be put on probation. • A student will stay on probation until their GPA is above a 2.0. • If you are on probation, an advising hold will be put on your account.

26. Probation/Suspension • Suspension • Suspensions are issued after the Spring semester every year. • Less than 2.0 Semester GPA and less than 2.0 Overall GPA (all semesters combined). • If a student has less than 46 hours: 2.0 Semester GPA and 1.75 Overall GPA. • No suspension if a student has less than 12 hours. • Suspensions are for a period of one year. • P. 21-22: Undergraduate Catalog

27. Goal Setting Activity

28. Goal Setting Activity • Please answer truthfully. • There are no wrong answers. • We will discuss your goals as you progress through the program.

29. Enrollment(Finally!)

30. Before Enrolling… • “Full time” is 12 credit hours • Students may take more…ask Brooke for help. • Don’t know what the class will be like? Look at course descriptions on the class schedule or in your Catalog • Requirements for Scholarships?

31. Before Enrolling… • EVERYONE needs to take CRCJ 1010 • Use: • Summary Sheet • Academic Advising Sheet • General Education Course List or Website • 4 year plan • What are your placement test scores? • Use your “Summary Sheet” • If you want to register for English… • You must have a placement exam score. • If you want to enroll in Math… • You can use your Math ACT score or the Math Placement Exam

32. Enrollment • Log into Mavlink (use ID# and Password) • How to Enroll Video • Add Classes to your Shopping Cart • Call Brooke or Abby over for approval • Enroll!  • Print your schedule (2 copies)