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Preparing for the First Advising Meeting Registration through Graduation. MEETINGS: Monitor, Manage, Mentor . with Lynn M. Jones. Preparing for the First Advising Session. Access through Sentry Resources for curriculum requirements and options Creation of a Sequence of Study.
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Preparing for the First Advising Meeting Registration through Graduation MEETINGS: Monitor, Manage, Mentor with Lynn M. Jones
Preparing for the First Advising Session Access through Sentry Resources for curriculum requirements and options Creation of a Sequence of Study
Items to review - before the first advising meeting Student Information via Sentry • Application • Transcripts • Transfer credits evaluation • Program plan Other resources you might need • Liberal education curriculum matrix • Placement guidelines for English, math and modern languages • Alternative credit options - AP, CLEP, Experiential, International Baccalaureate, Technical Schools Transfer Articulation • Course schedule • Course rotations
Location • Age • Phone numbers • Prior college experience • Personal interests • Employment -alternative credit • Military Service Sentry Application What is important = Connections!
Look for • Congruency • Courses that meet the spirit of our liberal education requirements but may need substitutions • Major courses that may need substitutions but are not considered equivalent • Math and English coursework Sentry Transcripts, Transfer Credit Evaluation & Program Plan What is important = Opportunities!
Sentry Transcripts, Transfer Credit Evaluation & Program Plan What is important = Opportunities!
Sentry Transcripts, Transfer Credit Evaluation & Program Plan What is important = Opportunities!
Liberal Education Matrix Other Resources In Advising Handbook and on Registrar Website http://www.brenau.edu/academics/office-of-the-registrar-2/2013-2014-program-plans/
Other Resources Placement GuidelinesSee Catalog on Registrar Website Math Must take math placement on Canvas. Information sent to student via Admission. Student receives scores immediately upon test completion and notifies Registrar. English Determined by ACT English (19) or SAT Critical Reading (490) for EH 101. If no SAT/ACT student takes placement test through Humanities Office or enrolls in EH 099. Modern Language Student must complete modern language through the 102/112/115 or 200 level. Many options for placement and testing. Web site link: http://catalog.brenau.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=302#F
Other Resources Alternative Credit Options AP through the high schools CLEP Experiential International Baccalaureate Tech Transfer Articulation
Other Resources Alternative Credit Options AP through the high schools CLEP Experiential International Baccalaureate
Other Resources Alternative Credit Options AP CLEP – classes not listed are not accepted. ETS passing scores are not necessarily the same as Brenau’s. Through the Learning Center. Experiential International Baccalaureate
Experiential Credit Credit based on professional experience. Student completes form and submits back-up materials to substantiate credit. Typically completed for major classes. Submitted to appropriate chair and dean for consideration. Forms available on the Registrar’s website. Other Resources Alternative Credit Options International Baccalaureate Coursework set up for international students indicating compatible coursework with Brenau. Information available thru Registrar. AP CLEP Experiential International Baccalaureate Tech Transfer Articulation Tech Transfer Articulation Coursework from the Georgia Technical Schools that are deemed equivalent. (Will be handled through admissions -new in 2013)
Know your advisee. Establish a rapport. Have a plan… and be prepared to change it. Do your homework!
Process: Registration through Graduation Course Selection, Class Rotations, Program Plan, and Grad Check
The Three Ms – Monitor, Manage, Mentor Monitor • Course Selection • Grades • Liberal education mix with major courses • Honors options • Elective options • Extra-curricular • Follow up as student updates Program Plan Manage • Transient requests • Capstone – sequence and/or research focus • Graduation check Mentor • Internships, clinicals, student teaching, professional outreach • Advanced research, publications, performance • Preparation for employment, graduate school
Monitor Manage Mentor Critical Thinking 3M Summary