Light the Way: Discover CI Academic Advising

Presenter: Sarah JohnsonAcademic Advisor

California State University Channel Islands

April 11, 2015

Freshmen Advising

Objectives of Advising Workshop….

• Brief overview of our campus size, advising model and staffing

• What to do to prepare for Island View Orientation (IVO)

• What to expect during IVO• What comes next?–

– Once the semester begins• Question and Answers

California State University Channel Islands

• Opened doors to transfer students Fall 2002

• Opened doors to freshmen students Fall 2003

• Approximately 5200 students

Advising Model• Shared Advising

Faculty/Professional AdvisorsProfessional Advisors-

All undergraduate students from time of matriculation until graduation

Faculty Program Advisors – Provide a mentoring relationship and advise Major

Faculty Mentor Advisors

• Provide Major advisement (experts in the major)

• Assist with major course selections• Assist with major course substitutions• Provide assistance with internship

opportunities• Inform students about graduate school

options and professional opportunities

Professional AdvisorsProvide…

• Clarification of general education and graduation requirements

• Continuous monitoring of degree progress• Semester scheduling of courses & degree

planning• Information about dropping and adding

classes• Declaring and changing majors

Academic Advising Professional Staff

• Director of Academic Advising

• 2 Assist. Directors of Advising

• Peer Advising Coordinator

• 3 Full-time professional advisors

• 1 Advising Support Coordinator

• 3-4 Student Assistants• 4 Peer Advisors

Advising Center

• Located in Bell Tower -1595

• First Floor – Bell Tower Central

• Mon – Friday8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Pre-Orientation Requirements

• Complete the online Pre-Orientation Advising Homework:

• Look for Advising Pre-orientation Homework on June 1st (email) for availability and access

What to Expect from the On-line Homework

You will learn about ….• Basic components of a degree• Pre-assessment

– AP/IB Credit– SAT/ELM/EPT Interpretation of testing results

• Tools you will need to select courses for first semester (E-catalog, Advising Major and General Education forms)

• Importance of key websites – How to navigate

First Experience Advising–Group Workshops

• Island View Orientation! (June 18-June 30)

• Joint venture with Student Affairs/Academic Affairs (2 Days)

During one of the days• Advisors facilitate advising workshop• Schedule Build

– Cover the basics of building your schedule (balance)– All students will plan their first schedule (days/times)– Advisors and Peer Advisors will check schedules for

accuracy and appropriateness

Once the semester begins…

•Schedule one-on-one advising session (STAR APPT)

•Comprehensive degree planning

“Key into Advising….

Unlock your Potential!”

Question and Answer…

Feel free to contact us!(805) 437-8571

Thank You For Attending!!