Addressing Advising in the UNIV101 Classroom

"Addressing Advising in the UNIV101 Classroom" is a presentation developed to provide crucial information about the advising process at USC. First-year students have many questions about the advisement process and typically aren't sure who to ask, so the U101 classroom is an ideal place to bring these questions to light and answer them. Through activities, handouts, a Q&A session, and a brief power point, the presenter is able to put students at ease, and make their introduction to the USC advisement experience as seamless as possible.

Learning Outcomes: This presentation supports University 101 learning outcomes:

I. Foster Academic Success

• Recognize the purpose and value of academic integrity and describe the key themes related to the Honor Code at the University of South Carolina

II. Help Students Discover and Connect with The University of South Carolina

• Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.

As a result of this presentation, students will understand:

• How the advising process works at USC
• The roles of both the advisor and advisee in the advising process
• How to be a good advisee, and
• How to prepare for a departmental advisement appointment
• What it means to make intentional academic decisions

Program Description: The presenters of this presentation will be staff from the Cross Campus Advising program; including professional staff, a graduate student, or Peer Advisors. The format includes class discussion, and interactive large and small group activities.