Volume 2 - Issue 1
August 2011

Message from the Director

I am not sure where the summer went but I'm sure we'll be talking about the snow soon enough. However, first let's talk about FALL and all of the new things we have going on this semester as well as the returning programs and events. 

We have so many exciting new programs starting this fall. Students are asking that we use technology to provide them with information. To answer that call, we are starting several innovative programs this fall including advising via skype; broadcasting texts about jobs/internships, scholarships, and events; and relaunching our facebook page. In addition we will be bringing back our student success seminar series and other events throughout the year. (more below)

I would also like to congratulate two of our staff members who have been recognized by the Michigan Academic Advising Association as Outstanding Advisors. (more below)

I am also so thankful to have so many talented faculty and staff that work in our college to provide information and opportunities to our students. Without you, our office could not do what it does.  Please keep reading...we created this newsletter for you...please share this information with students you are in contact with and look for future updates at the first of every month. Have a FANTASTIC semester!!

Sundays on Skype

On scheduled Sundays from 8pm-10pm (see web for dates) an Academic Advisor will be available via Skype to answer advising questions related to CCPS majors or minors or to review basic university information. Students may chat, call, or use a video webcam using the Skype service. 

Connect with us @ CCPS_ADVISOR

More information about this new service is available at
www.gvsu.edu/ccpsadvising/skype

Sign up for Text message Alerts!

Do you want to be updated with text messages directly to your phone? We will provide regular (no more than three times/week) updates regarding events, jobs/internships, scholarships, and more that you may be interested in. If you would like to join us please visit the website below and enter your information. You may opt out at anytime. We will start this program in early September. Sign up now! 

Facebook page has been relaunched!

After several technical difficulties last semester and the removal of our page for unknown reasons...we are BACK! We will use our facebook page as a way to connect with students regarding events, scholarships, and job/internship opportunities. Find our page and like us and  you can be updated too!!

 Click here to join us on facebook!!

CCPS Student Success Series Fall 2011

The CCPS Undergraduate Advising Center Student Success Series returns for Fall 2011. This workshop series helps students develop time management skills, learn more about study skills and test taking strategies, or create a comprehensive academic plan to improve their academic standing. These workshops are open to any student in any program! To help us plan, RSVP’s are required. MORE INFORMATION

RU Ready?

We continue our efforts to ensure students come prepared for their advising session and are part of the advising process. Next week, we will send all CCPS first year students information welcoming them to the college, letting them know how to schedule an appointment with an advisor, how they can prepare for their session, and what steps they need to take to have a successful advising appointment. This includes accessing and using myPath! MORE INFORMATION

In the Spotlight

CCPS Advising Center staff members Amy M. Burns (graduated April 2011) and Anne M. London were honored with outstanding advising awards from the Michigan Academic Advising Association at the organization’s annual meeting in May and were featured on GVNOW.