January 2024 Advising Newsletter

REMINDERS

Students who were placed on academic probation in the fall are required to take ACA 085. Please work with any advisees who may need to sign up for this class.
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.
The deadline to apply for spring graduation is March 15. While this date might seem far off, now is a good time to check to see which of your advisees are eligible to graduate. For more information, attend the workshop on February 6 (see more below)

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

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.

Getting Students Ready for Graduation

February 6, 12-1 p.m.

As the graduation application deadline approaches, learn what you need to do to make sure your advisees are ready for graduation!

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

WORKSHOPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

The following workshops will be offered for transfer students in the spring. Please encourage your transfer students to attend? If you have ideas for transfer workshop that are not on the list, please contact Don Miller.

Writing a College Admissions Essay

Summerlin Webb

January 23, 10-11 a.m.

Powell 811

Students will get hands-on experience and pro tips on writing a college admissions essay.

Thriving Through Transfer

Jennifer Babb

February 8, 12-1 p.m.

Library Classroom

Students will learn about the key things they need to think about and do if they intend to transfer to a four-year institution.

Establishing a Transfer Network

Don Miller

March 12, 12-1 p.m.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81764539747

Students will learn about the resources they can use to establish a transfer network before they even step foot on campus!

Understanding Baccalaureate Degree Plans

Don Miller

April 18, 12-1 p.m.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81173763698

Students will learn how to use Baccalaureate Degree Plans (BDPs) to maximize their transfer credit.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Adjunct faculty now have access to the Advising Hub through the Student Snapshot! They just need to do a student search and click on "View" under the "View Snapshot" column heading to get access to alerts, notes, current classes and other important information.
Did you know you can put a photo in your Slate Profile! Just click on "Your Profile", click "Change" next to the avatar, upload a photo and save.
Your Advising Hub has many useful forms for you to check. You can check withdrawal requests or graduation applications by hovering over the forms icon, clicking on forms and then looking for the appropriate form.