Academic Concept Mapping
A strategic approach to academic advising
Developed by Dorothy Burton-Nelson
Director, Career and Academic Planning Center
Southeastern Louisiana University
Before
st
1
F2F Meeting
• Collect data (questionnaire or SRS)
• Transfer data (automated and/or manual)
from questionnaire into ACM
• Schedule first meeting
• Prepare
Academic Concept Map
Student
John Doe
High School G.P.A.3.1
Residence B.R/Apt./1 roommate
Financial Aid TOPS/parent loan
Goals 1)
3.4 gpa
ID w00333444
ACT
Study Habits
First Generation
2)
Major/Concentration Biology
/Micro
Job Type Cashier – B.R. Work Hours20-25
H.S. Organizations Beta Club, S.A.D.D., Key Club/active
Dependents
none
3)
med school
20
Average
no
keep tops
(+) family support,
assumes responsibility,
social
Personal
(-) likes to party with
friends too much,
procrastinates
Factors
Goals
(+) motivation, clear
goals, enjoys learning
Educational
Factors
(-) weak math skills,
poor note-taking skills
(+) Financial support
(-) # of work hours
car payment, rent
Financial
Factors
Interests
Motorcycles
Science
Health
Nutrition
Outdoor
BioChem
Micro
Gbio
Chemistry
Physics
1st Semester Schedule
Course
Cr.Hrs.
_ART 106__ ___3____
_Engl 101__ ___3____
_Math 161__ ___3____
_Gbio 151__ ___3____*
_Psych 101_ ___3____
_Ornt 101__ ___1____
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Total Hours __16____
Abilities
Reasoning
Teaching
Computer Skills
Mech. Skills
Math
Cmps
Math
Gbio
Micro
Chem
Phys
2nd Semester Schedule
Course
Cr.Hrs.
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Total Hours __ ____
Values
Affiliation
Work ethic
Health
Recognition
Variety
3rd Semester Schedule
Course
Cr.Hrs.
__________ ________
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Total Hours __ ____
Psychology
Sociology
Health Stu.
First Meeting
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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)