1. College of Education & Human Development Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture New Student Conferences Summer 2013

2. We’re your Academic Advisors! Welcome to TLAC! Justin Smith, Asst. Director of Advising jdesmith@tamu.edu jdesmith@tamu.edu 115D Heaton Hall Bonnie Bustos-Ríos, Academic Advisor bbustosrios@tamu.edu 115C Heaton Hall bbustosrios@tamu.edu Amanda Mather, Academic Advisor amather@tamu.edu amather@tamu.edu 115E Heaton Hall Charles Otto, Academic Advisor c-otto@tamu.edu 115A Heaton Hall c-otto@tamu.edu

3. TLAC Advising Office http://tlac.tamu.edu Suite 115 Heaton Hall 979.845.5312 Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Appointments: Monday-Thursday https://sundial.tamu.edu/tlac https://sundial.tamu.edu/tlac Walk-ins on Fridays Come and visit us!

4. Academic Advising https://sundial.tamu.edu/tlac https://sundial.tamu.edu/tlac ALLMUSTALL TLAC students MUST attend a mandatory advising session with an advisor once per semester. Students are blocked from registering for subsequent semesters until they have been advised.

5. How do Academic Advisors help? Give guidance and advice on degree requirements and completion. Answer questions about transfer courses. Give guidance and advice on course schedules and course loads. Refer you to campus resources. Provide help and assistance on pretty much anything else you may need (almost).

6. What happens in Mandatory Advising Sessions? Plan the next three semesters (minimum- we can do more!) Address questions or concerns about grades and classes Discuss catalog and degree plan requirements and any adjustments. Want to change your major? Check in about transition to Texas A&M.

7. Freshman Group Meeting Required to attend one of two possible meeting times Usually in October Re-cap departmental information Check-in after mid-terms Prepare for Mandatory Advising Answer lingering questions More information to come via email!

8. TLAC Communications All TLAC communication goes through your OFFICIAL TAMU NEO email address. Students are responsible for checking this address regularly. –DO NOT forward this email to Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc. –Your TAMU email address is: NetID(at)neo(dot)tamu(dot)edu –Please make sure your email address is professional! Your professors and mentor teachers will use this to contact you, so please no “hotaggiechick15@neo.tamu.edu.”

9. TLAC Communications monthly newslettersThe Advising Office sends out monthly newsletters (via departmental listserv), as well as email concerning course announcements, professional development, and other opportunities. –If it says it’s from Amanda Mather- READ it –If it says it’s from Amanda Mather- READ it! You may miss important information if you don’t. Information is also posted on the TLAC Website, http://tlac.tamu.edu. (This presentation is also posted for you to review!) http://tlac.tamu.edu

10. Degree Plans certification optionsTLAC offers three teacher certification options: –PK-6 Generalist –PK-6 Generalist (with ESL Supplemental)* –4-8 Language Arts/Social Studies –4-8 Language Arts/Social Studies (with ESL Supplemental)* –4-8 Math/Science B.S. in Interdisciplinary StudiesAll three certification options meet requirements for a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies!

11. Professional Phase Admission to the professional phase of Teacher Education (or “upper level”) is contingent upon completion of: –MATH 141 and 142 (or equivalents) –8 hours of laboratory science courses –ENGL 104 –TEFB 273 or INST 310 (or equivalents.) –Minimum of 45 hours of coursework –Minimum 2.75 GPR No upper level coursework until prerequisites are complete!Delays in completing these requirements will delay admission to the professional phase and could affect graduation. No upper level coursework until prerequisites are complete!

12. Grades & Academic Progress You must maintain a GPR of 2.75 or better at TAMU to continue as a TLAC student. –All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better; no grades of D or F allowed. WILL be dismissed –If this requirement is not met, you WILL be dismissed from TLAC and asked to change your major. –You must have this requirement met by the end of your first year at TAMU.

13. Q-Drop & Withdrawal November 15 at 5:00pmQ-Drop/Withdrawal Deadline is November 15 at 5:00pm. See an advisor if you are thinking of Q- Dropping or Withdrawing- one of these may help you save your GPR so that you can remain in TLAC.

14. Little pieces of advice… *Adapted from Dorothy Kaiser, Registrar’s Office, Hardin-Simmons University 10. Know catalog requirements for YOUR degree program. 9. Become familiar with the academic calendar: http://registrar.tamu.edu/General/Calendar.aspx. http://registrar.tamu.edu/General/Calendar.aspx 8. Your friends are great, but be sure to listen and ask questions of your ADVISOR. 7. Your parents are awesome, but you’ve got to take care of your business. 6. Be sure to follow instructions for a process or procedure. 5. Policies & deadlines are real. They apply to everyone; YOU are not an exception. 4. Take ownership of your mistakes. Blaming others never resolves anything. 3. Be sure to keep your contact information current. 2. There is no shame in asking for help. ASK! 1. Make sure you GO TO CLASS!

15. Success at Texas A&M Byrne Student Success Center –116 Heaton Hall –Dr. Shailen Singh, Director shailensingh@tamu.edu shailensingh@tamu.edu –FREE Tutoring, workshops Academic Success Center –YMCA Building, 2 nd Floor –Academic Coaching, success plans, workshops

16. Freshman Learning Community Freshman Field Based Experience! TLAC Faculty-led TEFB 273 - Introduction to Culture, Community, Society and Schools:TEFB 273 - Introduction to Culture, Community, Society and Schools: Field-based course that introduces the culture of schooling and classrooms for analysis within the lens of language, gender, racial, socio-economic, ethnic and academic diversity; the family as a partner in education and educational equality discussed. Upperclassman Mentor Time management, study skills, stress management, money management, and out of the class supplemental experiences.

17. Field Based Experiences One reason Aggie Teachers are in high demand- extensive field preparation. –Junior Methods: –Junior Methods: associated with TEFB 471 and EDCI 454 (6 hours.) –Senior Methods: –Senior Methods: two days per week for 12 weeks; associated with Sr. Methods block of coursework (12 hours.) –Student Teaching: –Student Teaching: five days per week for 12 weeks, with four weeks of full responsibility; associated with TEFB 426, MEFB 497, or TEED 425 (6-12 hours.) Field placement office will make placement assignments. Complete Criminal History Background Check paperwork each semester for field placement.

18. myCEHD Resources https://mycehd.tamu.edu https://mycehd.tamu.edu Scholarship information Study Abroad Information Advising Information 2013-2014 CEHD Student Handbook Byrne Student Success Center College events/information

19. Computer Resources Open access labs across campus Discounted software, http://software.tamu.eduhttp://software.tamu.edu Help Desk Central, http://hdc.tamu.eduhttp://hdc.tamu.edu –provides hardware and connectivity services for current students, and active or retired faculty and staff. Suggested: Laptop (for mobility, utility, and accessibility in the field) Classroom of the Future –an on-going project to bring the latest classroom technologies to our future teacher's fingertips in order to prepare them for the digital future. TLAC Students have access to premiere technologies related to software and hardware that will be prominent in tomorrow's school room Make sure you activate your computer resources- the SCC is open to do this!

20. Go Away! Study Abroad –TLAC offers several Study Abroad options for qualified preservice teachers –TLAC study abroad programs are tailored for our students, with our courses and degree plans in mind!

21. Study Abroad UpcomingStudy Abroad trips: –Spring Break, Spain, Barcelona & Madrid –Summer, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende –Summer, Costa Rica (TAMU Soltis Center) –Other possible destinations! Let your advisor know if you are interested!

22. Get Involved! Professional Development –Texas State Teachers Association, Student Program –Association for Childhood Education International, Bluebonnet Chapter –AECT Chapter Service –Aggie School Volunteers –HOSTS Social –Aggie Storytelling Association

23. Join us on Facebook Future Aggie TeachersAdvising information is also posted on the page for our Facebook group, Future Aggie Teachers. –Network with other current and former students and Aggie Teachers! –Need a book? Find it here, someone’s selling it!

24. Registration Information… Remember to activate your computer resources at the SCC if needed, you will need to be able to log on to register tomorrow. Meet at the Student Computing Center, 2 nd floor, 1:00PM. Registration begins at 1:30PM.Meet at the Student Computing Center, 2 nd floor, 1:00PM. Registration begins at 1:30PM. We will have course recommendations for you- you don’t need to worry tonight!

25. Now… We will break into groups to meet with each advisor; we will call your name. Please let us know if your name ISN’T called! We’ll answer any questions you may have about your transfer coursework, your degree plan, registration, etc. THANK YOU!