1. Welcome!

2. Meet Your Advisor My Name: Ana Milanova Office address: LALLY 314 Phone number: 276 6887 Office hours: Wednesdays 12-2pm or by appointment Email: milanova@cs.rpi.edu Best way to reach me: email Find these slides at: www.cs.rpi.edu/~milanova/AdvisorSlidesF12.p pt

3. Who are you? In small groups please share the following information Name, residence hall What did you expect RPI to be like? What didn’t you expect? What would you like to change? What do you expect from your advisor?

4. Important Information My role as your advisor Your role as a student Academic resources Academic deadlines Opportunities outside of the classroom

5. What is my role as your advisor Develop an educational plan consistent with your goals Explain general educational requirements Monitor and discuss issues of concern regarding your academic progress Recommend opportunities for personal growth and academic development Refer you to specific campus or community resources

6. Your role as a student To complete and review an educational plan. To monitor your progress towards your degree To come prepared with questions regarding curriculum, course selections, career options, etc. to discuss with your advisor To know your advisor’s office hours for individual consultations To understand that the advisor’s role is to give information, and options for you to choose the path best for you. To let the advisor know when you are experiencing academic difficulty

7. What you need to succeed? Course Catalogue- all the information you need about your major, requirements, course descriptions, etc. (on-line) Curriculum Advising Planning Program (CAPP) Report- tracks your degree progress (SIS) *** Transcript- includes AP & transfer credits Course Syllabus- read it and write down all of the important dates (tests, quizzes, hw) Network with your department. Get to know your professors, who they are, what they are interested in.

8. Important dates Add deadline is Monday, Sept. 10 th Drop deadline is on Friday, Oct. 19 th Consultation week starts on Oct. 29 th Our next advising meetings: Tuesday, Oct. 2 nd at 4:00 PM same place. Tuesday, Oct. 30 th at 4:00PM same place

9. How are courses going? If you feel overwhelmed with the courses you have, come see me. If you are taking a higher level math or science and the pace is too fast, come see me. We might want to switch courses. Every Course should provide a syllabus- outlining the course, topics, and grading criteria. Any questions? Any problems with online submissions, HW?

10. Calculus 1 You had a pre- cal quiz in your calculus class last and this week. Please come see me if you have concerns. Below is the link for pre-cal problems: http://calculus.math.rpi.edu/rsc-online-version.pdf http://calculus.math.rpi.edu/rsc-online-version.pdf Remember to attend your quiz block section! all quizzes count towards your final grade. Monday- Thursday in CII 4040 from 8-10 PM Staff: tutors, TLAs& math TA Contacts: Bruce Piper-Faculty member

11. Common Test Times Chemistry: @ 8AMIEA @8 AM Wed. Sept. 26thWed. Sept. 19 th Wed. Oct. 24 th Wed. Oct. 17 th Wed. Nov. 28 th Wed. Nov. 14 th Physics 1:Physics 2 Tues., Sept. 25th Wed., Sept. 26th Tues., Nov. 6 th Wed., Oct. 24 th Tues., Dec. 4 th Wed., Dec. 5 th

12. Important dates MondayTuesdayWedThursFriday 8/278/28 preCal Test 8/29 PreCal test 8/30 PreCal Test 8/31 Sept. 3 - Labor Day Sept. 4 Meet your Adv 567 10 Add deadline 11121314 172819 IEA Exam 12021 2425 Physics 1(PM) 26 Chem Exam (8AM) Phys 2 exam 2728 Oct. 1Oct. 2 Bio exam(9AM) 2 nd Advising Meeting Oct. 567

13. Strategies to manage 2 exams Some of you will take 2 exams on the same day or the same week Make a study schedule-starting with the hardest one first Make notes on what is not clear or confusing Go to your professor/TA office hours for clarification Go to the Supplemental Instruction & tutoring sessions Practice problems by doing them and checking your answers Form a study group to ask and review problems Get plenty of rest the night before Eat breakfast or bring a snack with you

14. ALAC Resources Advising and Learning Assistance Center 2106 Sage lab X6269 1.Learning Assistants (LAs) in residence hall – go over time management, study & test-taking skills, form study groups) 2.Learning Specialist for test taking skills, test anxiety, time management and organizational skills 3.Drop in Tutoring 4.Supplemental Instruction

15. Tutoring Center Drop in Tutoring Monday - Thursday 8 pm – 10 pm Partial Schedule Staffed -- Begins Tues. Aug. 28 th Check Our Website for Course Listing http://alac.rpi.edu Fully Staffed By Mon. Sept. 10 th Check Our Website Next Week For Course Listings

16. Your Learning Assistant Contact Info for 2012-13 LAs NamePhoneHallEmail Evan Day3166 BarH-B206daye2@rpi.edu Austin George3135BarH-C205georga7@rpi.edu Brenden Howell5520Barton Hall 2122howelb@rpi.edu Jon Malmut2996Barton Hall 3308malmuj@rpi.edu Michelle Denny7725Bray 215dennym@rpi.edu Michael Villardi7557Cary 215michael.villardi@gmail.com Lenny Lustrino7186Crockett 315lustrl@rpi.edu Emily Nebiolo7629Hall 215nebioe@rpi.edu Lauren Cross7438Nason 215lauren.cross14@gmail.com Nicole Patel4549Quad I- White IV 3001pateln9@rpi.edu Soh Dam Kim4719Quad II- Church III 3001kims2@rpi.edu

17. SI – Supplemental Instruction SI Begins Tues. Aug. 28 th A Graduate student reviews professor’s lecture, goes over problems and helps you understand weekly concepts. CHEMISTRY I – Mon. 7 pm – 9 pm – DCC 324 – Tues. 7 pm – 9 pm – CII 3051 IEA – Mon. & Thurs. 6 pm – 8 pm DCC 330 Physics I – Mon. & Thurs. 8-10 PM in DCC 239

18. Other outreach services Office of the First Year Experience Located in 4100 Academy Hall x6864 fye@rpi.edufye@rpi.edu Tuesday Tool Box Series 4-6 PM in Nason classroom (workshops on stress management, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, academic success ) Helps resolve problems or concerns for first-year students

19. Health and Counseling Centers Both located on 3 rd & 4 th floor of Academy Hall Health Center X6287 -0pened 7 days a week Medical care Allergy care Health education Counseling Center X6479- opened 5 days on-call 24/7 Relaxation training for anxiety Improving communication skills Improving study habits Relating to parents Helping with depression

20. Career & Professional Development Center 210 Darrin Communications Center X6234 Career Counselors available for individual consultations on career paths and opportunities Cooperative Education- work experience Internships (summer, fall and spring)

21. Opportunities Outside the Classroom Archer Center for Student Leadership Academy Hall X 2119 The Leadership conference (Impressions of Leadership- Design Yours )–open to all students! Need to sign up. TBA (networking, communicating, recruitment techniques) Career Fair on Sept. 28 th & 29 th sponsored by two students groups NSBE & SHPE.

22. Rensselaer Education Across Cultural Horizons Watch for dates and Times for informational sessions this fall. Global Engineering Education Exchange Program Individual educational opportunities at multiple universities worldwide Campus wide programs through the Vice Provost’s Office

23. Remember to… Review your notes, read the textbook Go to Professor office hours for assistance when needed Manage your time - 5-6 hours of studying per day is the average Any general questions or concerns, come to see me Get to know a faculty member Get involved in campus activities: clubs, intramural sports, student government, etc.

24. Questions? If no one has any questions, please fill out the information sheet and hand it to me when you are finished.

25. FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT WHILE WAITING