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Fall 2012
Advisor Workshop Information
- "Pathways to Student Success" Powerpoint
- "ACT 402.1.2" Powerpoint
- Recorded Session (Thursday, 11/1/12
https://conted.breeze.und.nodak.edu/p5lc832g6un/ - Recorded Session (Friday, 11/2/12
https://conted.breeze.und.nodak.edu/p786jfkj0pq/ - New Essential Studies website (in progress)
http://und.edu/academics/essential-studies/
Spring 2012
Faculty Discussion Panel
Advisor Workshop Information
- Advising International Students
- FYE Advisor
- Study Abroad Quick Facts
- The Financial Impact of Academic Advising
- Two New Requirements
Fall 2011
Advisor Workshop Information
- FYE Advising Workshop Information Powerpoint
- FYE Brochure Spring 2012
- SAP Information for Advising Powerpoint
- SAP 1230 Updated Forms
Info for Faculty
Academic advising has been shown to be a key factor in student retention. As a process through which students determine their educational goals, reflect on their strengths and limitations and actively engage in planning, advising can serve as a solid foundation for success in the collegiate environment.
An essential part of the academic success of a student at the University of North Dakota, is the positive interaction with their academic advisor. To foster this relationship between student and faculty/staff, it is important to establish an avenue to assist in this process. This website is designed to do just that. You will have an opportunity to discover methods and tools to give you information at your finger tips.
- University-wide advisor online directory
- Rights and Responsiblities in the advising process
- Retention Management System
- Expectations student have of their advisor
- Expectation advisors have of their student
- Academic Advising Philosophy Statement
- Academic Advising Agreement
- Common advising questions and answers
- Thirty Reminders for Effective Advising
- Terry O'Banion's Academic Advising Model
- Advisor Training Sessions
- UND Related Online Resources for Advisors
- Online Resources for Advisors
Retention Management System - College Student Inventory
University of North Dakota
Referral Sites
2008-2009
Academic Motivation
Study Habits
- Get Help With Study Habits
Intro to Effective Study Skills –UNIV 125; 2 cr. letter graded elective course - Get Help With Exam Skills
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117 - Get Tutoring in Specific Areas
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117
Mathematics Learning Center, Witmer Hall room 312, 777-2881
AISS Learning Lab, American Indian Student Services, 315 Princeton St., 777-429 - Talk to Someone About Stress or Time Management Skills
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-212
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117
Intellectual Interests
- Find Out About Academic Clubs and Organizations
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Memorial Union 1st floor, 777-3620 - Get Help Selecting An Academic Program or Major
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Career Exploration – Coun 101; 1 cr. part-term S/U graded elective course
Academic Advisor
Verbal Confidence
- Get Help With Writing Skills
University Writing Center, Merrifield Hall room 12, 777-2795 - Get Help With Reading Skills
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117
College Reading – UNIV 126; 2 cr. Letter graded elective course - Get Help With Critical Thinking Skills
Critical Thinking Strategies for College Students – UNIV 127; 2 cr. letter graded elective course - Find Out About CLEP tests
Testing Services, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Find Out About Correspondence Classes
Continuing Education, Gustafson Hall, 1st floor, 777-2661 - Take a Class
Fundamentals of Public Speaking – Comm 110, 3 cr. letter graded course
Math and Science Confidence
- Get Help With Math Skills
Refer to instructor of the course
Mathematics Learning Center, Witmer Hall room 312, 777-2881
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117
Student Support Services, McCannel Hall, third floor, 777-3426 - Find Out About Math Placement Exam
Mathematics Department, Witmer Hall room 313, 777-2881 - Find Out About CLEP Tests
Testing Services, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Find Out About Correspondence and Online Studies
Continuing Education, Gustafson Hall 1st floor, 777-2661
Desire to Finish College
- Find Out About Career Options
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Career Services, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904 - Speak With A Counselor
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Attitude Towards Educators
- Speak With A Counselor
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
General Coping
Sociability
- Get Help Meeting New Friends
Resident Assistant in the Residence Halls
Clubs and Organizations – Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Memorial Union 1st floor, 777-3620
RecSports, UND Wellness Center, 801 Princeton St., 777-4330
Cultural Centers – International Center, Era Bell Thompson Cultural Center, American Indian Student Center, Women's Center - Roommate Issues
Discuss with roommate
Discuss with Resident Assistant
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Conflict Resolution Center, 314 Cambridge St., 777-3664
Family Emotional Support
- Speak With a Counselor
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Opinion Tolerance
- Speak With a Counselor
- Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
- Find Out About Groups That Share Your Opinion
- Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Memorial Union 1st floor, 777-3620
Career Closure
- Get Help Selecting a Major/Occupation
Academic Advisor
Career Exploration – Coun 101; 1 cr. part-term S/U graded elective course
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Discuss Advantages, Disadvantages of Occupations/Majors
Academic Advisor
Career Exploration – Coun 101: 1 cr. part-term S/U graded elective course
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Discuss Qualifications for Occupations/Majors
Academic Advisor
Career Exploration – Coun 101; 1 cr. part-term S/U graded elective course
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Discuss Job Market for College Graduates
Career Services, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Sense of Financial Security
- Get Help Finding a Part-time Job
Student Financial Aid Office, Twamley Hall room 216, 777-3121 - Get Help in Obtaining a Loan, Grant, or Scholarship
Student Financial Aid Office, Twamley Hall room 216, 777-3121 - Speak With a Counselor
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Receptivity to Support Services
Academic Assistance
- Get Help With Study Habits
Intro to Effective Study Skills – UNIV 125; 2 cr. letter graded elective course - Get Help With Exam Skills
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117 - Get Tutoring in Specific Areas
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117
Mathematics Learning Center, Witmer Hall room 312, 777-2881
AISS Learning Lab, American Indian Student Services, 315 Princeton St., 777-4291 - Talk to Someone About Stress or Time Management Skills
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Student Success Center, Memorial Union room 201, 777-2117
Personal Counseling
- Discuss Emotional Tensions
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Discuss any Unwanted Habit
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Student Health Services, McCannel Hall 1st floor, 777-4500 - Discuss Attitude Toward School
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Academic Advisor - Individual or Group Counseling
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Crisis Management
Counseling Center, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127 - Code of Student Life
Dean of Student's Office, McCannel Hall room 180, 777-2664
Social Enrichment
- Get Information About Student Activities
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Memorial Union 1st floor, 777-3620
RecSports, UND Wellness Center, 801 Princeton St., 777-4330 - Get Information About Fraternities and Sororities
Office of Greek Life, Memorial Union 1st floor, 777-3667
Career Counseling
- Get Help Selecting a Major/Occupation
Academic Advisor
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Career Exploration – Coun 101; 1 cr. part-term S/U graded elective course - Discuss Advantages, Disadvantages of Occupations/Majors
Academic Advisor
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Career Exploration - Coun 101; 1 cr. part-term S/U graded elective course - Discuss Qualifications for Occupations/Majors
Academic Advisor
Career Walk-in Center, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Career Counselor, McCannel Hall room 200, 777-2127
Career Exploration – Coun 101; 1 cr. part-term S/U graded elective course - Discuss Job Market for College Graduates
Career Services, McCannel Hall room 280, 777-3904
Financial Guidance
- Get Help Finding A Part-time Job
Student Financial Aid Office, Twamley Hall room 216, 777-3121 (work study and institutional employment)
Referral Web Sites
American Indian Student Services: und.edu/dept/aiss
Campus Ministry Association:
Christus Rex: christus-rex.org
Newman Center: und.edu/dept/newman
Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel: http://hub.webring.org/hub/lcms
Career Services: und.edu/student-life/careers/
Center for Student Involvement: und.edu/student-life/student-involvement/student-organizations/
Conflict Resolution Center: conflictresolution.und.nodak.edu/
Counseling Center: und.edu/health-wellness/counseling-center/
Dean of Student's Office: und.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/
Greek Life: und.edu/student-life/student-involvement/fraternity-and-sorority-life/index.php
Health & Wellness: und.edu/health-wellness/wellness/index.cfm
International Programs & Centre: und.edu/academics/international-programs/
Mathematics Learning Center: arts-sciences.und.edu/math/learning-center.cfm
Multicultural Student Services: und.edu/student-life/multicultural-student-services/
Online & Distance Education: distance.und.edu/
Registrar's Office: und.edu/academics/registrar/
Student Financial Aid Office: und.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Student Success Center: und.edu/student-affairs/student-services/
Student Support Services (TRIO): und.edu/student-life/trio/
Women's Center: und.edu/student-life/womens-center/
Writing Center: und.edu/academics/writing-center/
If referral resources do not appear to be effective or the student indicates a disability, refer them to Disability Services for Students for confidential information about the disability and how to request accommodations at UND. Disability Services for Students can be contacted by phone at 777-3425, McCannel Hall room 190, or via the web at www.und.edu/dept/dss/.
Expectations are commonly set to encourage success on the part of all individuals involved. To increase this success, as an academic advisor you should:
Demonstrate a caring attitude. Post and keep office hours. Answer questions regarding general education requirements and major requirements. Be knowledgeable about university resources and be able to make referrals (i. e. Writing Center, Counseling Center, Career Counseling Services). Understand freshman courses well enough to answer basic questions about them or suggest an appropriate one. Authorize completed registration form, change-of-registration forms, and various petition forms. Be able to explain the grade point average, effect of repeats, probation status, the reinstatement process, etc. Keep records and maintain confidentiality.
As there are expectations of an academic advisor, there are also expectations a student should follow to facilitate a positive advising session. A student should:
Ask questions--about anything! In order to handle the responsibility you need to know the answers. Make appointments to see their advisor: Dropping in does not always allow for quality attention. Ask about changing advisors if they are dissatisfied with their current advisor. Learn to fill our their own forms. Be prepared! Do the preliminary planning, goalsetting, and course selection prior to the advisor appointment. Make final course selection and do course scheduling after you have questions answered in the advisor appointment. Read all mail from their college. These letters contain important information about deadlines, registration procedures, etc. Remember that the ultimate responsibility for choosing classes, dropping classes, meeting curriculum requirements, etc. is theirs.
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Academic Advising Philosophy Statement
Academic Advising is an integral component of undergraduate education at the University of North Dakota. The focus of all academic advising is to assist students in taking responsibility for developing meaningful educational plans which are compatible with their potential and with their career and life goals. It is a decision-making process by both student and academic adviser. The sharing of information occurs in a caring and comfortable environment which promotes responsible and appropriate academic choices. Through a quality advising process, academic advisers strive to facilitate a successful academic experience for students.
Common Advising Questions and Answers
As an academic advisor, various policies and procedures used by the University of North Dakota can be helpful to remember when working with students. The following lists some of the more popular situations that you may encounter:
- Auditing a class
- Advanced Placement
- UND math placement exam
- CLEP
- Readmission of former undergrad students
- Which catalog to use
- S/U grading
- Repeating a course
- Semester grade reports
- Essential Studies
Auditing a class
Students wishing to enroll in university classes as auditors must receive the prior consent of the instructor teaching the course. Anyone enrolling without such consent may be canceled from the class. An auditor is not required to participate in the oral or written work of the class. He or she takes no examinations and receives no credit for the course. He or she is identified to the instructor as an auditor. An auditor may not later establish credit in the course by taking a special exam. The course must be repeated as UND credit to earn credit. A student cannot fail an audit, but the instructor may file a "W" (withdraw) for non-attendance.
Advanced Placement
A student from high school which offers college-level courses through the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program may be given UND credit and/or advanced standing in individual subjects.
UND math placement exam
Students planning to take entry-level mathematics courses at UND (Math102,103,104,105,204, 208,211) may enroll in their beginning mathematics course only after taking a math placement exam, or receiving a sufficiently high score on the ACT Mathematics test. Students who have received college math credit generally do not need to take the placement exam. Contact the UND Math Dept. 777-2881, concerning time and place of the placement exam. The placement test is used for placement purposes only. Passing these tests does not grant credit. Credit for Math 103 and/or Math 105 without taking the course(s) is available only through CLEP exams. Remember that Math 102 credit counts toward the number of credits a student is taking in the semester, but that credit will not count toward graduation. In addition, Math 102 credit does not count toward Financial Aid eligibity.
CLEP
CLEP stands for College Level Examination Program. It is a national program that offers the opportunity for students to receive college credit in various subject examinations. UND accepts credit on CLEP subject exams only. Credit earned through CLEP subject exams may be used to fulfill UND general education requirements, specific course requirements, or to be used as elective credits. There is a minimum score for each exam that UND will give credit for. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office at 777-3821, or visit http://www.und.edu/dept/registrar/catalogs/catalog/ugdept/exams.htm
Readmission of former undergraduate students
Students who have attended UND, taken some time off, and would like to return, need to fill out a request for readmission form available at the Registrar's Office or http://www.und.edu/dept/registrar/forms/readmit.pdf. Those students who have enrolled in other institutions must submit official transcripts from that school, before they will be considered for readmission.
Which catalog to use
Students use the catalog in effect at the time that they matriculate to the University. Changes in requirements may be substituted at the option of the students. The faculty reserves the right to make changes in curricula at any time when it is determined that such changes are for the best interest of the student. We encourage strong communication between you and your student to enhance the advisement process.
S/U grading
Grades of S or U rather than the traditional grades of A through F are used by UND under special situations. Any student may elect to enroll in one or more courses per semester for S-U grading, subject to various regulations as stated in the UND Academic Catalog. Student may not elect S-U grading for courses in their major.
Repeating a course
A student who receives a grade of D or F in a course may repeat the course without special permission. Grades of C or better may be repeated upon written approval of the department concerned, the dean of the college offering the course and the student's academic advisor. A petition form must be completed indicating the reason behind retaking the course along with the required signatures.
Semester grade reports
A student is now able to call ALFI to receive their semester grades. Grade reports will no longer be mailed to the student. Students are able to pick up a copy of their grade report from the Register's Office in Twamley Hall.
Essential Studies
Essential Studies (ES) is the academic core of the university experience. The courses offered in the ES curriculum provide broad and diverse perspectives and help students acquire essential intellectual skills.
All Essential Studies courses contribute to the breadth of knowledge. UND's ES program includes a distribution requirement that introduces the academic fields of Communication, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Math/Science/Technology. At the same time as students select courses across these subject areas, they are choosing courses that are designed to help achieve these goals:
- Thinking and Reasoning: Use critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and creative thinking;
- Communication: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Information Literacy: Access and evaluate information in a variety of contexts;
- Diversity: Understand and apply knowledge of social-cultural diversity.
Essential Studies has three levels of requirements designed to work together. In one level, students are required to take courses in Special Emphasis (see section I below). In the second level, students are required to complete courses in areas of Breadth of Knowledge (see section II below). In the third level, Capstone courses, students take a course in their senior year that addresses two Essential Studies goals.
Thirty Reminders for Effective Advising
- Care about the students you advise as people by showing empathy, understanding, and respect.
- Establish a warm, genuine, and open relationship.
- Evidence interest, helpful intent and involvement.
- Be a good listener.
- Establish rapport by remembering personal information about students you advise.
- Be available: keep office hours and appointments.
- Provide accurate information.
- When in doubt, refer to the catalog.
- Know how and when to make referrals, and be familiar with referral sources.
- Don't refer too hastily; on the other hand, don't attempt to handle situations for which you are not qualified.
- Have students contact referral sources in your presence.
- Keep in frequent touch with students you advise; take the initiative; don't always wait for students to come to you.
- Don't make decisions for students; help them make their own decisions.
- Focus on students' strengths and potentials rather than limitations.
- Seek out students you advise in informal settings.
- Monitor students' progress toward educational goals.
- Determine reasons for poor academic performance and direct students to appropriate support services.
- Be realistic with the students you advise.
- Use all available information sources.
- Clearly outline students' responsibilities.
- Follow up on commitments made to the students you advise.
- Encourage students to consider and develop career alternatives when appropriate.
- Keep an anecdotal record of significant conversations for future reference.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of your advising.
- Don't be critical of other faculty or staff to students.
- Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and job outlook for various majors.
- Encourage students to talk by asking open-ended questions.
- Don't betray confidential information.
- Categorize students' questions; are they seeking action, information, or involvement and understanding.
- Be yourself and allow student to be themselves.
Used with the permission of ACT, Inc. Skills
Knowledge, and Attitude required for good academic advising "An Academic Advising Model" Terry O'Banion
The O'Banion model originally appeared in the AAJC Journal, March 1972, and was subsequently widely circulated with permission by ACT, as part of a compilation of advising resources prepared by David Crockett and Wes Habley. Used with permission of ACT, Inc.
O'Banion suggest that advising is most effective when it proceeds from an exploration of students' life, vocational, and educational goals. He views advising as much more than the verification of completion of degree requirements. The advisor does not need to be a professional counselor in order to explore with students some of the hierarchical concepts outlined below. Nor does it necessarily require much time to consider with students where they see themselves with regard to their development, and their awareness and the appropriateness of the choices they are considering.
The Advising Process:
1. Exploration of Life Goals
2. Exploration of Career/Educational Goals
3. Selection of Educational Programs
4. Selection of Courses
5. Scheduling of Classes
1. Exploration of Life Goals
knowledge of student characteristics and development
understanding of the decision-making process
knowledge of psychology and sociology
skills in counseling techniques
appreciation of individual differences
belief in worth and dignity of all
belief that all have potential
2. Exploration of Vocational Goals (all under 1. above plus the following)
knowledge of vocational fields
skill in interpretation of tests
understanding of changing nature of work in society
acceptance of all fields of work as worthy and dignified
3. Program choice
knowledge of programs available in the college
knowledge of requirements of programs (special entrance requirements, fees, time commitments) knowledge of university requirements for transfer programs
knowledge of how others have performed in the program
knowledge of follow-up success of those who have completed the program
4. Course choice
knowledge of courses available
knowledge of any special information regarding courses (prerequisites, offered only in certain times, transferability; Does the course meet graduation requirements? What is the appropriate sequence for the university?)
rules and regulations of the college regarding probation and suspension, limit on course load (academic and work limitations)
knowledge of honors courses or remedial courses
knowledge of instructors and their teaching styles
knowledge of student's ability through test scores, high school record
knowledge of course content
5. Scheduling courses
knowledge of schedule
knowledge of the systems of scheduling and changing the schedule
knowledge of employment and commuting requirements
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Academic advising enhancement programs are available to any faculty or staff group. The program topics can be formatted to fit your interests and schedule. We want to meet your advising needs.
Faculty development programs are available in any of the following areas:
Developmental advising concepts (advising as a method to assist students with personal growth as well as major choice, course scheduling, etc.) Academic advising as a tool for student retention. Planning for and conducting advising sessions. How to build sound relationships through listening skills and effective questioning and supporting student's interests, Campus resources· Working with students who are not succeeding academically. Registration practices and procedures (includes information on placement testing, use of catalog, scheduling courses, ALFI, etc. · Keeping advising records, National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) membership and advising resources
We are willing to offer any of the programs to meet your needs and in any format that will work for your department. Please contact the Office of Student Success Center at 777-2117 to schedule your personalized session on academic advising.
UND Related Online Resources for Advisors
National Academic Advising Association Homepage
http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/
NACADA Assessment of Academic Advising
http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/clearinghouse/links/assessment.htm
Peterson's Education Portal
http://www.petersons.com/
CollegeNET - Online College Applications & Free Financial Aid Search
http://www.collegenet.com