Advising Syllabus Advisor Name: Advisor Contact Information: Office Location: Office Hours: Office Phone: E-mail Address: University Mission: “Transforming lives through quality learning experiences.” University Core Values: Integrity Diversity & Global Awareness Excellence Access Student Centered Expected Student Learning Outcomes: Students will understand the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree and the importance of using the degree checklist in order to update academic plans. Students will be able to navigate Campus Connect to register for classes, print schedules, check the status of accounts, review grades, perform degree audits, and other tasks. Students will know what resources are available on campus and how to best utilize them. Students will demonstrate effective decision-making concerning their degree and career goals based on their personal career/academic strengths, interests and abilities. Student Responsibilities: Schedule regular advising sessions throughout the semester. Arrive on time and be prepared for the advising session, which includes being knowledgeable about the chosen degree/certificate programs and gathering all relevant decision-making information. Be an active participant in the advising experience. Develop realistic and attainable educational and career goals. Become knowledgeable about the available resources, programs, policies and procedures. Follow through with referrals made by the advisor. Advisor Responsibilities: Be accessible via phone, email, and by appointment and will respond to students in a timely manner. Be knowledgeable about programs and graduation requirements, policies, and procedures. Monitor students’ progress and recommend appropriate actions as needed. Refer students to appropriate campus resources. Follow through on actions promised to students. Guide students in developing realistic academic, personal and professional goals. Maintain comprehensive advising records and abide by confidentiality policies. Accommodation Statement: It is the policy of ASU-Beebe to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal law and state law. Any student with a disability, who would like to request accommodations, should contact Tisha Marzewski, Counselor/Coordinator of Disability Services at (501) 882-8863 at the ASU-Beebe campus. Documentation review and accommodations for all ASU-Beebe system students with disabilities are authorized by the Counselor/Coordinator of Disability Services. Resources within the ASU-Beebe System: Updated: April 2013, JMHenry Office Bookstore Business Office (cashiers) Career Pathways Career Services Disability Services Distance Learning Financial Aid Learning Center Library Registrar Student Life Student Success Center Trio Program University Operator Veterans Services Beebe Campus 501-882-8849 501-882-8850 501-207-6245 501-882-4434 501-882-8863 501-882-8894 501-882-8845 501-882-8867 501-882-8807 501-882-4415 501-882-8951 501-882-8906 501-882-8964 501-882-3600 501-882-8845 Heber Campus 501-362-1111 501-362-1112 501-230-9357 501-362-1272 Same as Beebe Same as Beebe 501-362-1211 501-362-1121 Same as Beebe 501-362-1202 Same as Beebe Same as Beebe 501-362-1231 501-362-1100 Same as Beebe Searcy Campus 501-207-6204 501-207-6202 501-207-6244 501-207-6225 Same as Beebe Same as Beebe 501-207-6253 501-207-6252 501-207-6231 501-207-6219 Same as Beebe Same as Beebe Same as Beebe 501-207-6200 Same as Beebe Official University Communications: ASU-Beebe student email is the official means of communication with students on all campuses. Important university-related information will be sent to individual ASU-Beebe student email accounts. Students are expected to check their email on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay current with university communications. Types of communication include, but are not limited to, financial aid information, bills, payment deadlines, and inclement weather closings. The ASU-Beebe student email system can be accessed at www.google.com/a/smail.asub.edu Twelve Steps to Success Checklist Prior to the Start of my First Semester… □ 1. I have completed the New Student Orientation. □ 2. I have registered for classes via Campus Connect and printed my class schedule. □ 3. I am aware of the tuition due dates and have made arrangements so that I am not dropped from my classes. □ 4. I have reviewed the ASU-Beebe Student Handbook. Each Semester… □ 5. I review my contact, degree and advisor information in Campus Connect to ensure it is correct. □ 6. I check my financial aid status in Campus Connect to make sure I have completed all requirements. □ 7. I meet with my advisor two months before the start of the next semester. □ 8. I develop/update my academic planning worksheet with my advisor. □ 9. I register for classes and print my schedule. Ongoing… □ 10. I check my ASUB Gmail account at least twice a week. Prior to my Final Semester… □ 11. I have completed a degree evaluation/audit in Campus Connect, registered for my final semester, and submitted an Application for Graduation. □ 12. If transferring, I have contacted my intended college/university and reviewed transfer information. I have also made contact with the Career/Transfer Coordinator in the Student Success Center on the Beebe campus. Updated: April 2013, JMHenry