Volume 2 - Issue 5

Happy New Year!

The staff of the CCPS Undergraduate Advising Center wish you the best for 2012! If we can be of assistance to you or the students you are in contact with, please let us know! We have a lot of wonderful things that are happening this semester so keep reading....and watch for our monthly updates at the beginning of every month!

Advising for Students on Academic Review

On January 23rd we will make contact with all students in our college that are currently under academic review standing (probation or jeopardy of dismissal). As these students will have a registration hold which requires an advisor's signature during the advanced registration process, we are encouraging them to meet with their academic advisor early. We will provide step-by-step details of what these students need to do. If a student makes contact with you regarding this issue or has questions, please refer them to our office for assistance. MORE INFORMATION

Partnering with CJ201 and HTM101

The CCPS-UAC has partnered with some sections of CJ201 and HTM101 to pilot a program to encourage students to seek advising earlier in their academic careers. Students will be offered a small amount of credit by meeting with an academic advisor and completing a form before the end of February. This will encourage students to seek advising, develop an appropriate academic plan, and be aware of their requirements earlier in their careers. Thank you to those departments supporting this pilot! If your department would be interested in supporting this project in the future please let us know. 

Student Success Series Winter 2012

Workshops to assist students with Time Management and Study & Test Taking Skills will return for Winter 2012 with several offerings. Students who were below a 2.00 or had a "D" or "F" in a course for Fall 2011 were encouraged to attend these sessions. We will also offer these sessions for individuals by appointment during January and February if a student cannot attend the scheduled group sessions. If you have a student who you think could benefit by attending, please have them RSVP. MORE INFORMATION

Sundays on Skype Winter 2012

Sundays on Skype will return for Winter 2012 for another semester of piloting. Students may connect with an advisor on 8 scheduled Sundays from 7:30-9:30pm via Skype. Students can use their computer, smart phone, or tablet to make the connection. Advisors will be available to chat, audio call, or video call. MORE INFORMATION

In the Spotlight: Study Abroad

The Padnos International Center recently released a fantastic new video to encourage students to study abroad. Consider taking a few moments of class time to show this video and encourage students to think about expanding their horizons and their viewpoints. There will be first step meetings every Wednesday and Thursday beginning next week! MORE INFORMATION and VIDEO LINK