Welcome to the School of
Criminology &
Criminal Justice!
New Student Advising
Summer 2011
Brooke Clements
Academic Advisor
Icebreaker
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2 Truths and a Lie
◦ Write down three short statements.
◦ Two are TRUE
◦ One is a LIE
Two Truths and a Lie
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Game Time!
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Name
Where you’re from
Read your 3 items
We guess which one is a LIE.
2 Truths and a Lie - Brooke
1. I run a ½ marathon every year.
2. I have 2 cats: Zipper and Yoda.
3. I played the trombone in high school.
Note Card
Name
 Phone Number
 Where you’re from
 High School
 One interesting fact about yourself
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Who am I?
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From Fremont, Nebraska
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Graduated from UNL in 2006
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Master’s in Academic Advising: K-State August 2010
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Married for 4+ years
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Hobbies:
◦ Sports, sports and more sports (watching and playing)
◦ Running
◦ Reading
◦ Traveling
◦ SHOES
Why am I an Advisor?
I am a 1st Generation Student
 My advisor inspired me to go into advising
 It’s different everyday
 Seeing the “Light bulb” come on
 I love smiles 
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The best part of my job:
◦ Seeing students learn to believe in themselves
and know they can reach their goals.
Academic Advising Tips
What is Advising?
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Advising Syllabus
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Advisor Expectations
Student Expectations
Office Hours
Advising Appointments
Advising Tips
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Setting up an Advising Appointment
◦ Call (402) 554-2610 or stop by CPACS 218
◦ Know your schedule
Advising Tips
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Make appointments EARLY
◦ My peak months are:
 March – May(Fall/Summer Registration)
 October – November (Spring Registration)
 Call at least a week in advance during peak times
◦ Make your appointment right when the class
schedule comes out.
 It comes out a few weeks before registration opens.
How to Prepare for your Advising
Appointment
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Come with Questions
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Have an idea of what classes you want to take.
◦ If you have a schedule picked out…great!
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Know your schedule
◦ Studying, work, activities, practice schedules, etc.
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Come on time
◦ If you’re late, you may need to reschedule
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If you have to cancel, call us as early as possible.
◦ We understand…things happen!
Contact Me
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E-mail
◦ This is the fastest and most efficient way!
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Phone
◦ (402) 554-3193
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Facebook
◦ Search “UNO School of Criminology and
Criminal Justice”
◦ Facebook Page
◦ Be the first to know important information on
advising, scholarships, class registration,
graduation, etc.
UNO Campus Services
Career Center
 Counseling Center
 Disability Services
 Financial Aid
 Computer
Services/Help Desk
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Tutoring:
◦ Writing Center
◦ Math/Science
Learning Center
◦ Speech Center
◦ UNO Library
They are here to help you. Use them! 
Get Involved!
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Alpha Phi Sigma
◦ Criminology & Criminal Justice Honor Society
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Student Organizations and Leadership
◦ There are too many to name!
Greek Life
 Multicultural Activities and Events
 Student Housing
 Intramurals
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◦ HPER Building
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UNO Sporting Events - GO MAVS!
How to have a Successful Year
Check your UNO e-mail
 There IS a learning curve!
 STUDY
 Get help before it’s too late.
 Get involved!
 Use the services on campus.
 Meet with your advisor regularly.
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Lastly….don’t be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS!
Program Overview
Program Overview
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Pre-Criminology and Criminal Justice
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ENGL 1150 (Comp I)
ENGL 1160 (Comp II)
MATH 1320 (College Algebra)
CRCJ 1010 (Survey of CJ)
CRCJ 2510 (Research Methods)
Choose TWO of:
 CRCJ 2030 (Police & Society)
 CRCJ 2110 (Criminal Court System)
 CRCJ 2210 (Survey of Corrections)
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4 Year Plan
Applying for Upper Division
Concentration
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Concentration vs. a Minor
◦ A minor is in the catalog and the department
has gone through the process to get it
approved.
◦ Concentration is not in the catalog and
doesn’t go on your transcript.
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Which one should I do?
◦ Not all areas on campus have a minor.
◦ If you pick an area with a minor, you complete
the minor for the concentration requirement.
Concentration
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How do I know what Concentration or
Minor to choose?
◦ Choose something that is interesting to you. You
will be taking at least 18 credits!
◦ Pick something that is relevant to your career
and/or life goals.
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When do I have to choose?
◦ Soon enough to get it finished by graduation; by
the end of Sophomore year at the latest.
UNO General Education
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Fundamental Academic Skills
◦ ENGL 1150 and 1160 (Comp I & II)
◦ MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra)
◦ SPCH 1110 (Public Speaking
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Distribution Requirements
◦ Social Science (9 Hours)
◦ Humanities/Fine Arts (9 Hours)
◦ Natural/Physical Science (8 Hours)
 1 lab required
Crim/CJ General Education
 3rd
English Comp Course
 MATH 1320 (College Algebra)
 Statistics
 Social Science (3 Hours)
 Natural/Physical Science (1 Hour)
 Electives (12 Hours)
Internships
GREAT experience
 Get college credit!
 YOU pick your internship site
 10-12 hours per week
 Omaha has lots of criminal justice
agencies, so no traveling is needed
 Looks great on a resume
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London Study Abroad Tour
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Study tour that visits:
◦ Police agencies
◦ Prisons
◦ Courts
Provides opportunities to travel and see
the sights of Europe
 Receive college credit!
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Probation/Suspension
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Probation
◦ A student who has below a 2.0 GPA will be
put on probation.
◦ A student will stay on probation until their
GPA is above a 2.0.
◦ If you are on probation, an advising hold will
be put on your account.
Probation/Suspension
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Suspension
◦ Suspensions are issued after the Spring
semester every year.
◦ Less than 2.0 Semester GPA and less than 2.0
Overall GPA (all semesters combined).
 If a student has less than 46 hours: 2.0 Semester
GPA and 1.75 Overall GPA.
 No suspension if a student has less than 12 hours.
◦ Suspensions are for a period of one year.
◦ P. 21-22: Undergraduate Catalog
Goal Setting Activity
Goal Setting Activity
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Please answer truthfully.
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There are no wrong answers.
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We will discuss your goals as you
progress through the program.
Enrollment
(Finally!)
Before Enrolling…
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“Full time” is 12 credit hours
◦ Students may take more…ask Brooke for help.
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Don’t know what the class will be like?
Look at course descriptions on the class
schedule or in your Catalog
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Requirements for Scholarships?
Before Enrolling…
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EVERYONE needs to take CRCJ 1010
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Use:
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Summary Sheet
Academic Advising Sheet
General Education Course List or Website
4 year plan
What are your placement test scores?
◦ Use your “Summary Sheet”
◦ If you want to register for English…
 You must have a placement exam score.
◦ If you want to enroll in Math…
 You can use your Math ACT score or the Math Placement Exam
Enrollment
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Log into Mavlink (use ID# and Password)
◦ How to Enroll Video
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Add Classes to your Shopping Cart
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Call Brooke or Abby over for approval
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Enroll! 
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Print your schedule (2 copies)