CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ADVISING SYLLABUS
I. ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Name:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Current Semester Office Hours:
II. PROGRAM OF STUDY INFORMATION:
Concentration or Certificate:
Division (select one):
Business &
Technology:
Ms. Susan Webb-Curtis, Acting Dean; 423-473-2384; E103A
Dr. Megen Saez, Dept. Chair, Business; 423-473-2329; E308C
Mr. Tim Wilson, Dept. Chair, Technology; 423-473-2447; T101C
Health, Wellness
& Nursing
Ms. Nancy LaBine, MSN, RN, Dean; 423-478-6227; E207A
Dr. Sonya Fanklin, Nursing Freshman Team Coordinator
Ms. Jennifer Shearer, Nursing Sophomore Team Coordinator
Ms. Nancy Thomas, Nursing Evening Team Coordinator
Ms. Devette Carter, EMT/Paramedic Coordinator
Humanities/
Social Sciences
Dr. Robert Brandon, Dean; 423-478-2229; H119A
Ms. Julie Fulbright, Dept. Chair, Communications; 423-473-2358; H113A
Mr. Bryan Reed, Dept. Chair, Humanities; 423-473-2362; H119D
Mr. Matthew Tolbert, Dept. Chair, Social Sciences; 423-437-2309; H119H
Math & Science:
Dr. Mitchell Rhea, Dean; 423-478-6231; S201B
Ms. Denice King, Dept. Chair, Science; 423-473-2344; S102B
Ms. Karen Wyrick, Dept. Chair, Math 423-473-2322; S107C
III. ADVISING MISSION:
Academic advising at CSCC supports our institutional mission by aspiring to promote success and enhance
quality of life in the development of life-long learners. Academic advising is a collaboration between
students, advisors and institutional resources, designed to assist students in developing meaningful academic
plans that lead to reaching academic and career goals.
IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a participant in academic advising, at CSCC, you will: 1) maintain and follow an academic plan and
2) identify institutional resources.
V. EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS:
As a student, you are expected to:
1. Contact your advisor each semester by email, phone or in person to schedule an advising appointment,
discuss an Early Alert notification, etc.
2. Schedule and keep advising appointments each semester. (CSCC has a mandatory advising policy for
all degree- and certificate-seeking students).
3. Be prepared for advising planning sessions by researching degree requirements, pre- and co-requisites,
as well as transfer information.
4. Actively participate in advising by asking questions and sharing and clarifying goals.
5. Follow through on advisor recommendations in a timely way.
6. Identify where to find program requirements, registration policies, procedures and institutional
resources.
7. Check your CougarNet email account weekly for important information.
8. Use the online class schedule and CougarNet to select and register for appropriate classes.
9. Effectively utilize Degree Works, CSCC’s degree audit tool, in order to maintain your academic
plan and monitor progress toward completion of your program of study.
10. Keep your contact information (name, address, phone) current with the Records Office.
11. Accept responsibility for decisions.
VI. EXPECTATIONS FOR FACULTY:
As an advisor, I will:
1. Create a respectful environment where you feel comfortable asking questions, sharing and clarifying
goals, and discussing issues relevant to your goals.
2. Be knowledgeable about programs, graduation requirements, policies, and procedures.
3. Assist and guide you as you develop and pursue goals and create an academic plan in Degree Works.
4. Refer you to appropriate resources, as needed.
5. Be accessible via phone, email, and by appointment, responding to messages within two business days.
6. Follow through on actions promised.
7. Provide you with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for use during course registration after
advisement each semester.
8. Maintain confidentiality.
9. Utilize Degree Works at least once a semester to help you track progress toward degree or certificate
completion.
10. Follow-up if you receive an Early Alert notification.
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Catalog: http://catalog.clevelandstatecc.edu/
Programs of Study: http://catalog.clevelandstatecc.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=171
Important Deadlines: http://www.clevelandstatecc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees-and-deadlines
Calendar: http://catalog.clevelandstatecc.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=367
Degree Works (online degree audit): Log onto CougarNet, select the “My Account” tab, click on “Log
into Degree Works.” Instructions are located below the login link.
Student Services and Policies (ACCESS Center, Library, Student Activities, etc.):
http://catalog.clevelandstatecc.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=169
Class Schedules: https://ssb.clevelandstatecc.edu/PROD/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched
Tennessee Transfer Pathways: http://www.tntransferpathway.org/
Campus Telephone Directory: http://catalog.clevelandstatecc.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=151
Tutor.com (FREE online tutoring): Log onto CougarNet, select the “Academics” tab, click on the
Tutor.com logo.
Language Arts Learning Center: http://www.clevelandstatecc.edu/admissions/advising-andorientation-language-arts-learning-center
Revised 9.17.15