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Academic Advising 

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Mission Statement: The primary responsibility of an academic advisor is to guide students in making wise selections of course offerings with careful attention to institutional policies and degree requirements. In addition, effective advising will also assist students in identifying available internal and external resources that will have a positive impact on their SCC experience. Consideration of each student as a unique individual with unique needs is recognized as the foundation of SCC's advising program.

2008-2009
Academic Advising Committee:

Carolyn Porter, Chair
Thom Brooks
Matt Cass, Faculty Senate
Gene Couch, Eex-officio
Christy Deaver
Delia Frederick
Connie Gregory


Patty Kirkley
Debra Klavohn
Eddie Lunsford
Barb Putman
Jan Smith
Phil Weast


See committee meeting minutes

Academic Advising Includes:
1. Assisting students with course registration.
2. Listening to student concerns and questions.
3. Providing a framework for planning career & educational goals.
4. Proactive problem solving.
5. Referral to campus resources / services and academic regulations & policies.
6. Guiding the planning of a course of study and degree requirements.
7. On-going monitoring of student's progress.
   

Links for Faculty / Staff:
» Advisor List
» Curriculum Codes
  Class Schedules - Curriculum
» Colleague
» Frequently Asked Questions about Academic Policies
» College Placement Test & Developmental Education Guidelines
» College Placement Test Scores
» Quarter to Semester Conversion Crosswalk
» Advising for Math
» Guide thru Math for Arts & Sciences
» Advising for Science
» Advising Self-Assessment & Peer Results
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Financial Aid
· Calendar
· Satisfactory Academic Progress
· Eligible Programs
» Forms
   
» Advising Talk
· 30 Reminders for Effective Advising
· Advising Workshop Library
· Best Practices in Advising PLUS Student Profile form
· Advanced Advising 401 ~ Developmental & Curriculum
· The Learning College Quest and the waiving of class attendance
· Tribal Ed Assistance changes
· New Humanities Standard for AAS Degrees
· FAQ: Financial Aid
   

Important Links
» NACADA - Nat'l Acad Adv Assoc
» Functioning Online Listing of Distance Education Resources (FOLDER) at NCCCS
   



 
Last updated 10/15/08


   
   
 
 
 
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