Center for Academic Advancement
www.ithaca.edu/caa
Presented by the Academic Advising Center
607-274-1001
130A Rothschild Place
Welcome Class of 2018!
Follow us on Twitter: @ICAdvising
Organizational Structure
Center for Academic Advancement
Academic Advising Center
(AAC)
Tutoring Services
Student Accessibility
Services (SAS)
Office of State Grants
(OSG)
Higher Education Opportunity Program
(HEOP)
Tutoring Services
110 Towers Concourse
http://www.ithaca.edu/tutoring/
607-274-3381
• Free Peer Tutoring is offered for Ithaca students in over 50
courses!
• Depending on the course, students may be assigned to small
or large Peer Learning Groups.
• Individual tutoring is also provided.
• Students can request a tutor after the end of the first week of
classes.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
110 Towers Concourse
http://www.ithaca.edu/sas/
607-274-1005
• SAS partners with students, faculty and staff to develop and
implement accommodation plans that provide equal access
to academic programs.
• The SAS web site has complete information about
procedures for registering with the office, how to submit
documentation of a disability and services provided by SAS.
Academic Advising Center
Room 130A Rothschild Place
Office Hours
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Monday – Friday
Drop In Hours
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday -- Friday
www. ithaca.edu/advising/
Phone: 607.274.1001
Meet the Professional Academic
Advisors at the AAC!
Randy DeVett-McKeon
Ryan Delany
Mel Jensen
Megan Gallagher
Kerry Spitze
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Academic Advising Center (AAC)
http://www.ithaca.edu/advising/
• Assist students with creating informed academic plans
• Connect students to campus resources
• Help students explore academic options and identify
strengths
• Support & advocate for students
• Teach students to take ownership of their academic path and
plans
• Mentor students
Advising at IC
Faculty Advisors
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Students assigned a faculty
advisor – major and minor
Meet faculty advisor prior to
registration to plan major
coursework
Ask specific questions about
major and/or classes in major
Receive guidance regarding
major profession (internships,
career options, networking,
graduate school, etc.)
Academic Advisors
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Academic advisors can meet with
any student – not assigned
Meet with academic advisor
when uncertain about where to
go or what to do
Help with getting prepared for
meetings with faculty advisor
Help with exploring other
majors/options, minors, etc.
Understanding the ICC
General questions
What do you need to graduate?
120 credits MINIMUM
Courses required for your MAJOR
Courses required for the ICC
Courses required for MINOR or CONCENTRATION (if
you have one)
Integrative Core Curriculum
What is the ICC?
• Set of liberal arts courses -- provide common academic experience for all Ithaca
College students
What skills do you gain from the ICC?
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Integrative thinking
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Critical and analytical problem solving
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Reflective learning
What classes do I take?
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Begin with the Ithaca College Seminar (ICSM 105)
You will choose other courses from designated lists throughout your time at IC
Where do I go with questions?
• http://www.ithaca.edu/icc and/or the Academic Advising Center
ICC Quick Summary Grid
Electronic Learning
Portfolio
Themes & Seminars
For more information on each theme as well as seminars in each theme,
check out:
http://www.ithaca.edu/ithacaseminar/fall14/
To check for class availability, go through HomerConnect
AP & Transfer Credit
• AP or transfer credit?
• Make sure your faculty advisor is aware
College Speak
College is about new experiences – and a whole new
vocabulary.
Terms and acronyms and phrases can be confusing.
Review the College Speak handout so that you can more
effectively plan for registration and engage in conversations
with faculty.
What to do Today
This Afternoon
Passport to Success
Attend School Academic Overview
Attend the Themes Exploration
Find out what themes interest you
Advisors are available during the themes exploration to answer questions!
Tonight
Attend Schedule Preparation
Choose 10 possible IC Seminars
Take Quantitative Literacy Readiness/Math Placement Exam by 11:59pm
tonight
Have fun!
Want Free Stuff??
Complete the “Assessing Our Session” handout
Want to be entered in IC Bookstore gift card drawing?
– Complete the entry form (Name/IC Email)
– Winner will be announced at Theme Exploration!