December 2023 Advising Newsletter

REMINDERS

Don't forget to send an End of Semester Out of the Office e-mail to your advisees before you go on break. You can use a template in Slate.
If you have any advisees who have not registered for Spring, please reach out to them. You can use the e-mail template in Slate to contact these students.

ADVISING TRANSFER STUDENTS

Check out this BDP Guide!

Baccalaureate Degree Plans (BDPS) can be helpful for advising transfer students. Watch this video for more information about how BDPs can help you to advise transfer students. Use this guide to know which science, math and foreign language courses are required for Central Carolina's most popular majors.

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Funding Forward: 2024-2025 FAFSA Changes and How to Prepare

December 11, 12-1 p.m

Wilkinson 210 (LMC) or Virtual

Prepare for a transformative shift in financial aid for the 2024-25 school year. The FAFSA is simplified to just 36 questions, including easier income data import. Join Amber Werkheiser and Amy Berrier to explore these changes, gain insights into their impact on students and families, and stay ahead of the financial aid evolution.

Advanced Slate Training

January 4, 9-10 a.m.

This training will build on the "Introduction to Slate" trainings given in the fall semester. To access a recording of this session, go to the "Advising Foundations" or Professional Development course in Blackboard.

Using the Updated Embark Assessment

January 18, 12-1 p.m.

Embark is a tool that matches student interests with academic programs at the college. Learn about the recent improvements to the Embark Assessment and how to use the tool to help advise students.

NC STATE LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOP

North Carolina State University has organized a lunch and workshop for Central Carolina Community College advisors to learn more about the admissions process at NC State. There will be a presentation from the Goodnight Scholars Program, C3, and the Admissions Office. This workshop will be interactive and include a mock application review so that the Central Carolina CC transfer advisors can see how NC State reviews applications. Lunch will be provided! Deadline to sign up is February 7.

February 16th

11:30am-1:00pm

Dennis Wicker Civic Center

REVISED ACADEMIC SUSPENSION POLICY

A student who gets below a 2.0 for consecutive semesters will be suspended for one semester.
Students can be readmitted after one term of suspension by meeting with their Education Navigator. During this meeting, the Education Navigator will complete a Success Plan with the student and also schedule two additional follow up meetings throughout the semester.
The Suspension Hold will remain on the student's account until the final meeting is completed with the Education Navigator.
Students will no longer have to meet with their Department Chair, VP of Student Services, or Dean of SOS to complete a Readmission Form.
Students will also receive some automated encouragement through the semester from their Advisor and Dean.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Have you seen Student Snapshot yet? This new feature in Slate gives you a quick snapshot of an advisee, including alerts, notes, current and upcoming classes. Just click on the Student Snapshot button in Slate or in the Advising Hub do a student search and click on the "View Snapshot" column heading!
Have you used the "Advisee Current Grades" query? This query allows you to download all of your students' current grades into a spreadsheet. Click on the "Advisee Current Grades" link, run query and then export to a spreadsheet.
Have you seen the UNC System's Advising Tool that lists BDPs for all 17 universities? For more information on BDPs, see the video and guide above.
Check out these new videos that tell you how to e-mail your advisees and how to send a quick message to advisees in the Advising Hub.

THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DAY!

Thanks to all those who wore their school colors or encouraged their students to attend University Transfer Day! Representatives from over 25 colleges and universities and over 150 students attended. We had a great turn-out!