Center for Academic Advancement Dr. Sally J. Neal Director 607-274-1001 sneal@ithaca

1. Center forAcademic AdvancementDr. Sally J. NealDirector607-274-1001sneal@ithaca.edu

2. Center for Academic Advancement Academic Resources for Students Academic Advising Center (AAC) Tutoring Services Office of State Grants (OSG) Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

3. Tutoring Services http://www.ithaca.edu/tutoring/ • Free Peer Tutoring is offered for Ithaca students in over 50 courses! • Depending on the course, students may be assigned to small or large Peer Learning Groups. • Individual tutoring is also provided. • Students can request a tutor after the end of the first week of classes.

4. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) http://www.ithaca.edu/sas/ • SASpartners with students, faculty and staff to develop and implement accommodation plans that provide equal access to academic programs.  • The SAS web site has complete information about procedures for registering with the office, how to submit documentation of a disability and services provided by SAS. • Reception and Informational Session: • 6:30 p.m., Taughannock Falls Meeting Room, Egbert Hall

5. Academic Advising Center (AAC) http://www.ithaca.edu/advising/ • Assist students with creating informed academic plans • Connect students to campus resources • Help students explore academic options and identify strengths • Support & advocate for students • Teach students to take ownership of their academic path and plans

6. Academic Advising atIthaca College: Faculty Academic Advisors Professional Academic Advisors Academic advisors meet with any student, regardless of major Meet with academic advisor when uncertain about where to go – or what to do Help with getting prepared for meetings with faculty advisor Considering exploring other majors/minors – what are the options? Understanding the Integrative Core Curriculum (ICC) General questions • Students are assigned a faculty • advisor – major and minor • Meet with faculty advisor prior to registration - to map out courses in their major • Ask specific questions about • major - or about specific classes in major • Receive guidance regarding • that profession (internships, career options, networking, graduate school, etc.)

7. Professional Academic Advisors in the AAC: Ryan Delany Business Randy DeVett-McKeon Music and H&S Mel Jensen H&S Megan Gallagher HSHP Kerry Spitze Communications

8. Room 130A in Rothschild Place Office Hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday Drop-In Hours 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday -- Friday Phone: 607.274.1001 Academic Advising Center www. ithaca.edu/advising/

9. Thursday (tomorrow) • Professional Academic Advisors will provide students with information on the ICC and Academic Resources • Faculty advisors will have lunch with students, to provide students with specific requirements • Professional Academic Advisors will be available at the ICC Theme and Exploration Fair • Friday • Professional Academic Advisors will be available with Faculty Advisors to help students register for classes • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. -Family Informational Fair (CC Lobby) • 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Students register for class with Associate Deans Academic Advising Resourcesduring Orientation: www. ithaca.edu/advising/

10. Center for Academic Advancement We are glad you are here! Thank you!