1. Academic Concept Mapping A strategic approach to academic advising Developed by Dorothy Burton-Nelson Director, Career and Academic Planning Center Southeastern Louisiana University

2. Before 1 st F2F Meeting Collect data (questionnaire or SRS) Transfer data (automated and/or manual) from questionnaire into ACM Schedule first meeting Prepare

3. Goals Personal Factors Educational Factors Financial Factors (+) family support, assumes responsibility, social (-) likes to party with friends too much, procrastinates (+) Financial support (-) # of work hours car payment, rent (-) weak math skills, poor note-taking skills (+) motivation, clear goals, enjoys learning Academic Concept Map Student John Doe ID w00333444 Major/Concentration Biology/Micro High School G.P.A.3.1 ACT20Job Type Cashier – B.R. Work Hours20-25 Residence B.R/Apt./1 roommateStudy HabitsAverageH.S. Organizations Beta Club, S.A.D.D., Key Club/active Financial Aid TOPS/parent loanFirst GenerationnoDependentsnone Goals 1) 3.4 gpa 2)keep tops3)med school

4. BioChem Micro Gbio Chemistry Physics Psychology Sociology Health Stu. Cmps Math Gbio Micro Chem Phys 1 st Semester Schedule CourseCr.Hrs. _ART 106__ ___3____ _Engl 101__ ___3____ _Math 161__ ___3____ _Gbio 151__ ___3____* _Psych 101_ ___3____ _Ornt 101__ ___1____ ___________ ________ Total Hours __16____ 2 nd Semester Schedule CourseCr.Hrs. __________ ________ ___________ ________ Total Hours __ ____ 3 rd Semester Schedule CourseCr.Hrs. __________ ________ ___________ ________ Total Hours __ ____ Values Affiliation Work ethic Health Recognition Variety Interests Motorcycles Science Health Nutrition Outdoor Abilities Reasoning Teaching Computer Skills Mech. Skills Math

6. First Meeting Discuss (adapt) input Mark courses (page 3) currently taking Use “alert” features (highlighting) Teach concept and process gpa calculations Map courses for two semesters Teach predictive/forecasting nature of map Schedule “check-up” (and other contact)