Achieving College Success The Office of Student Success

Our Goals for Today  Introduction to Academic Advising and Academic Support  Achieving College Success Academic Support Resources Exploring Your Academic Choices Designing Your College Life Preparing for Advising

Office of Student Success The Office of Student Success uses a developmental philosophy and holistic approach to empower students and alumni to reach their educational, professional and personal goals. Students and alumni are assisted in identifying and reaching these goals through assessment, determining appropriate steps, and utilizing available resources. Student Success is concerned not only with a specific personal or vocational decision but also with facilitating environmental and interpersonal interactions, problem-solving and decision- making skills. Our programs foster engagement in educationally purposeful activities, life long learning and shared responsibility. The Office of Student Success includes:  academic advising  academic support  disability services  career and professional development  field experience

You ’ ve Made It to College, Now What?  Gain Independence  Take Ownership of Your Future  Make Decisions  Be Open to All Possibilities  Find Your Network (Social, Intellectual, Professional)  Set Your Own Goals

Assess Your Academic Strengths and Weaknesses in: Writing Content areas (math, science, etc.) Time management Organization Prioritizing academic tasks Asking for help Effectively using feedback and assistance Becoming a Successful Student

Academic Resources at Wheelock The Offices of Academic Advising and Academic Support oversee:  Academic Advising Professional Advisors Student Advisors  Academic Support Professional Learning Specialists The Study Lounge-Library 205 Peer Tutoring and Writing Consultants

Disability Services  Students with documented disabilities may be eligible to receive services under state and federal laws. These services may include: Testing modifications (extended time, readers, etc.) Priority course selection Note takers or books on tape Assistive technology Assistance with academic and organizational skills  Students must provide appropriate, updated, disability documentation from qualified professionals AND-  Disclose the disability and request services through an intake process with Office of Academic Support and Disability Services

Explore Your Academic Choices Choose the academic programs that best fit your interests and aptitudes

Building Your Wheelock Education General Education Arts & Sciences or Social Work Major Professional Major Other Arts American Studies Communications Humanities Human Development & Psychology Math/Science Social Work Child Life (application required) Education Early Childhood Elementary Special Needs Juvenile Justice & Youth Advocacy Minors Arts & Sciences areas Education Juvenile Justice Sport-Based Youth Development Understanding Autism (new!) Certificate in Human Services Study Abroad Semester away Short-term travel Service Learning Required of ALL students You will be focusing on these courses during the first year

General Education Categories  Foundations of Knowledge and Inquiry First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking English Composition (1-2 courses depending on placement exam) Human Growth and Development (1-2 courses depending on program) Mathematics (1-3 courses depending on program)  Ways of Knowing (One course from each category) Creativity and the Arts Ethics and Social Justice Historical Perspectives Investigations in Science and Technology Languages and Literatures Self and Society  Cross-Curricular One course designated as Perspectives on Diverse Cultures One course designated as Upper Level Writing (taken at WHEELOCK!) Capstone Seminar (usually taken in Junior Year) Basic First Aid and Safety Certification Wheelock Literacy and Communication Exam (WLCE)

Designing Your College Life  Classes  Study Time  Field Experience  Exploring Your New Community  Athletics  Clubs, Organizations  Social Life  Family Time  Employment  Service Learning/Volunteering  Attend Lectures and Events

Fitting It All In …. Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri. 8:30 8:30 9:45 8:30 9:45 8:30 10:00 9:25 10:00 11:30 Lunch 1:00 Lunch 1:00 Lunch 1:00 1:00 2:30 4:00 Dinner 4:00 6:45 6:45 Dinner ENG 110 Human Growth & Dev. First Year Sem. Intro to the Arts Study Session Job Job Team Practice Team Practice Library Reading Library Meeting with Advisor Group project Research Go to the Writing Center Field Placement ENG 110 ENG 110 Human Growth & Dev. First Year Sem. Intro to the Arts Socializing Gym

 Human Growth & Development (4 credits) Includes field placement 3 hours per week  English Composition (4 credits)  First Year Seminar (4 credits)  One General Education course (4 credits) OR  Summer Bridge or Jumpstart (2 credits) and possibly One General Education Course (4 credits) Equals credits (Full time status is 12 credits) Preparing for Advising

Final thoughts … In Choosing Courses Tomorrow:  Be open-minded-try something new  Be flexible  Be prepared with alternate choices  Be excited!

Testing…Testing…1, 2, 3  Turn your cell phones OFF If we see or hear your phone during the exam, we will take it  Writing Placement Exam Required for all students English placement decisions are based on the results of this exam, your prior academic records, and SAT scores  Math 140 Entrance Exam For students in Math/Science or Education majors Exam determines if you can take the accelerated Mathematics sequence (2 semesters) rather than the 3 semester sequence required for Math/Science Major, Elementary Education, and Special Education