Transcript SUPPORTING YOUR FAMILY MEMBER’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS: ACADEMIC ADVISING AT STONY BROOK Family Programs – Summer 2015 GO SEAWOLVES!

SUPPORTING YOUR FAMILY
MEMBER’S ACADEMIC
SUCCESS: ACADEMIC
ADVISING
AT STONY BROOK
Family Programs – Summer 2015
GO SEAWOLVES!
COMPONENTS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS
What Is Academic Success?
Grades
Deepening
&
Broadening
Knowledge
Base
Degree
Completion
Academic
Advising
Internships
Studying
An Area
of Interest
Research
Faculty
Interaction
GENERAL ACADEMIC ADVISING
ACADEMIC ADVISING LOCATIONS
College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
CEAS Undergraduate Student Office
 For all CEAS transfers
 127 Engineering Building
 (631) 632-8381
 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 www.stonybrook.edu/ceas
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Informatics
Computer Science
Electrical & Computer Eng.
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Technology & Society
ACADEMIC ADVISING
GENERAL ACADEMIC ADVISING
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
School of Journalism
School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Academic & Transfer Advising Services
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E-2360 Melville Library
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(631) 632-7082, option 2
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Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
 General: www.stonybrook.edu/advising
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Pre-Health: www.stonybrook.edu/prehealth
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Pre-Law: www.stonybrook.edu/prelaw
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Transfer Credit: www.stonybrook.edu/transfer
ACADEMIC ADVISING
DUAL ADVISING MODEL
“Specialists”:
Undergraduate Program Directors --Major and Minor Advising
“Generalists”
ACADEMIC ADVISING
ACADEMIC ADVISING
THE ROLE OF AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR
 Support students’ academic success including retention and graduation
from Stony Brook
 Help students map out coursework, select a major, and review degree
progress
 Help interpret academic policies: www.stonybrook.edu/bulletin
 Recommend academic-related opportunities beyond the classroom
 Work with students who are in academic difficulty
 Connect students with campus resources and support services
 Listen, provide suggestions, and help students evaluate options
 Encourage open communication between students and their families
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Nuts and Bolts
EARNING A DEGREE
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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SBCs (General Education)
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39 upper division credits – 300-level and higher
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120-128 total credits depending upon major
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2.0 minimum cumulative GPA
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Major
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36 Stony Brook credits after reaching junior standing
ACADEMIC ADVISING
SBC OVERVIEW
DEMONSTRATE VERSATILITY by showing proficiency in
each of ten fundamental learning objectives:
• Engage Global Issues (GLO)
• Address Problems using Critical Analysis and the Methods of the
Humanities (HUM)
• Master Quantitative Problem Solving (QPS)
• Understand, Observe, and Analyze Human Behavior and the Structure
and Functioning of Society (SBS)
• Understand Technology (TECH)
• Understand the Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural History of the
United States (USA)
• Write Effectively in English (WRT)
Note: CEAS majors, the Athletic Training first
EXPLORE INTERCONNECTEDNESS by completing a course
that examines significant relationships between Science or
Technology and the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences (STAS).
PURSUE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING by completing advanced
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studies in three of four distinct areas of knowledge.
Experiential Learning (EXP+)
Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA+)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS+)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM+)
PREPARE FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING
by taking (in most
cases) courses which may also satisfy other SBC, major or other
degree requirements.
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Practice and Respect Critical and Ethical Reasoning (CER)
Evaluate and Synthesize Researched Information (ESI)
Speak Effectively before an Audience (SPK)
Write Effectively within One’s Discipline (WRTD)
STRUCTURE OF CLASSES
HOW DO CLASSES WORK AT STONY BROOK?
 Classes offered Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Friday ends at 4 p.m.)
 Most classes: MW, TuTh, or MWF meeting
 53 or 80 minute class periods
 Campus Lifetime: Wednesdays, 1-2:20 p.m.
 Summer, fall, winter, and spring course options
 Most classes are 3-4 credits
 Part-time = 1-11 credits; Full-time = 12+ credits
 Final exam schedule: www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/finals.shtml
ACADEMIC ADVISING
WEBSITE
Welcome to Academic & Transfer Advising Services
•Freshman students
•Continuing students
•Transfer students
Academic Planning
•General education requirements
•Majors & Minors
•Selecting and declaring a major
•Undergraduate major/minor advisors
•Degree progress report
•GPA Calculator
•Accelerated bachelor/master's degree
•Second bachelor's degree
•Semester Planning Grid
•Course Retake Policy
Academic Support
•Academic tips to be a successful
student
•Tutoring services
•ADV 202 and Academic Success
Workshops
Academic Peer Advisor Internship
•Learn all about the internship here
Pre-Professional
•Graduate School information
Media
•Academic Videos
•Tutorials
•Podcasts
IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
 Full calendar at www.stonybrook.edu/registrar
 First day of fall classes: August 24
 Last day to add/drop classes
 Thanksgiving break
 G/P/NC and course withdrawal deadline
 Registration for Winter session & Spring classes
 Last day of classes and semester withdrawal deadline
 Finals
ACADEMIC ADVISING
ACADEMIC STANDING
ACADEMIC STANDING
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Reviewed at the end of fall and spring semesters
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Good academic standing:
2.0 minimum GPA requirement = C average
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Dean’s List:
3.1 – 3.4 semester GPA based on class year
12 graded and earned credits
ACADEMIC ADVISING
GETTING INVOLVED
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
 Clubs & Organizations
 Internships
 Leadership Opportunities  Research
 Campus Recreation
 Independent Study
 Commuter Student
Services
 Volunteer/Service
Learning
 Fraternities & Sororities
 Study Abroad
 Campus Employment
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Enhancing Academic Success
Communicate
Study
Research
Faculty
&…
Engage
Wellness
PROVIDING SUPPORT
ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER TO …
 Avoid assumptions
Talk to an academic advisor each semester
Communicate with you
Watch the number of work hours
Be academically organized and proactive
 STUDY DAILY
Utilize advising, tutoring, counseling, disability support, and career
resources
 Get involved on campus
ACADEMIC ADVISING
ACADEMIC ADVISING
QUESTIONS ?
ACADEMIC ADVISING