Orientation Updates - Kansas State University Updates 2016.pdf · 2018-06-03 · University...
Transcript of Orientation Updates - Kansas State University Updates 2016.pdf · 2018-06-03 · University...
Orientation Updates May 4th, 2016
K-State First and
Academic Assistance
Center
Orientation and Enrollment 2016
Introductions
Stephanie Bannister, Assistant Vice President for Student Life
Gregory Eiselein, Director of K-State First
Rebeca Paz, Associate Director of K-State First and Coordinator of First
Scholars Program
Scott Voos, Director of Academic Coaching, Academic Assistance Center
First-Year Programs Merger Overview
University Experience (EDCEP 11)
A 2-3 credit hour general orientation to K-State life, which teaches college
student success skills
Course will be offered as First-Year Seminar (FYS) in K-State First (KSF) line-
up of FYS classes, taught as small, active-learning class with high-energy
instructor and undergraduate Learning Assistant (LA)
Supplemental Instruction opportunities coordinated by Academic Assistance
Center (AAC)/Tutoring
“Pilots” Program: Merger and Re-Branding
Courses & community K-State First
⎯ Student Success CAT Communities
⎯ Rebeca Paz, Associate Director
Academic coaching & tutoring Academic Assistance Center
⎯ Academic Coaching (Holton)
⎯ Tutoring (Holtz)
Academic Assistance Center:
Merger and Rebranding
Academic Coaching
Required for exceptional admits (“Plan for Success”)
Recommended for first-generation and under-represented students (“Pilots”)
Now under one program and one unit: Academic Assistance Center
Tutoring
Centralized and relocating to Holtz Hall
Key offering within Academic Assistance Center
Collaboration and Communication
Collaboration!
⎯ Academic Assistance Center and K-State First teams will work together
to help students throughout O&E and the year
Questions or concerns? Please contact Greg or Stephanie anytime!
⎯ Stephanie Bannister, [email protected], (785) 313-1805 or 532-6492
⎯ Gregory Eiselein, [email protected], (785) 320-1221 or 532-1501
K-State First First-Year Experience Program
K-State First Staff
Gregory Eiselein, Director
Mandi McKinley
Rebeca Paz
Carmen Schober
Mariya Vaughan
Our Four Programs
CAT Communities: 42 with ~900 seats
First-Year Seminars: 59 with ~1,300 seats
GPS: Guide to Personal Success
KSBN: K-State Book Network
Our Message to Students
Make the most of your first year: Sign up for something!
We offer connection and community, academic and social support
Benefits of K-State First (CAT Communities and FYS classes)
Academic performance
Retention
Graduation and time to graduation
Engagement and enjoyment
CAT Communities
Learning communities of 22 first-year students
Built around a common student interest
The cohort take together two regular courses + a one-hour connections class
Each has an undergraduate Learning Assistant
CAT Communities for 2016
Residential, Non-Residential, & Study Abroad options
New Student Success and Sophomore options
Most built around general education courses
Glossy flyer describes all 42 options
Chart maps out the course details
Website: www.k-state.edu/cat
Student Success CAT Communities
Similar in design to other CAT Communities, 13 options (~ 280 seats)
Residential and non-residential options, Learning Assistants, co-curricular events, study groups, etc.
Emphasis in one-hour connections class is on college student success skills
K-State history and traditions, college student etiquette, knowing college resources, motivation, time
management, decision making, resilience, study skills, preparation and performing well on assignments,
and using the KSBN common book
How to Enroll Students in a CAT
Community Students may already be enrolled
If not, check courses and contact K-State First, and we will enroll them
How to contact us during June O&E:
Call 532-7803
Call our KSF office: 532-1501
Call Greg’s cell phone: (785) 320-1221
Visit or send students to our K-State First center in the Union
CAT Community: FAQ & Discussion
Students take all three courses. Dropping one drops them all. And it may drop
them from their residence hall too. Please let us know if a student drops.
Enrolling in a Residential CAT Community guarantees student a place in
designated hall. Students may bring roommates.
Other CAT Community questions?
First-Year Seminars
Small class-size, all first years
K-State 8/General Education credit
Benefits: small class sizes, ample opportunities to interact with teachers and
other students, excellent teachers, active learning events
FYS Course Listing for Fall 2016
59 FYS sections in fall of 2016
New “College Student Success” and “Transfer” categories
In addition to previous traditional and Honors categories
A variety of offerings: arts & humanities, social sciences, natural sciences
Something for everyone
How to Enroll Students in a First-Year
Seminar Seats become available gradually throughout June O&E
Please enroll students in any available spot
If you’d like to enroll a student in a section that appears closed, contact us
Contact: [email protected] or 532-7803 or 532-1501
Honors and EDCEP 111 sections require permission
GPS: Guide to Personal Success
One-on-one mentoring program
Matches K-State professionals with new students by interests and
personalities
Sign-up: www.k-state.edu/gps/getinvolved/
KSBN
Common reading program
All first-year students receive the book
Campus community invited to read the book and join the events
Benefits of a common reading program: intellectual community
KSBN’s 2016
Common Book
Spare Parts by Joshua Davis
Four undocumented teenagers,
one ugly robot,
and the battle for the American Dream
KSBN: Books & Events
First-year students receive copies
Copies also available for purchase
Or borrowing through Hale and the Sigma Tau Delta lending library
Fall events: Joshua Davis (Oct 6), a faculty lecture series, and more
Please talk with students about book
Encourage them to read the book and attend events
Reminders
Check website www.k-state.edu/first for up-to-date information and course
listings
Please recommend FYS courses and CAT Communities to your first-year
advisees
If you have questions, problems, or special circumstances, please contact us
anytime.
Questions? Clarifications?
K-State First
Thank you!
Academic Coaching Academic Assistance Center
AAC Academic Coaching Staff
Scott Voos, Director
Nidhi Bhandari
Nilima Bhoi
Erin Mellies
Heather Moore
Matthew Sidener
Academic Coaching
Required for exceptional admits
Recommended for any student who wants or needs it
Especially first-generation, under-served, under-represented students
Especially students with low ACT scores who are not exceptional admits
But available for any student who need better study skills and life skills
Academic Coaching: Enrollment
Academic coaches will enroll students signed up for the required or
recommended programs
They will be working with and communicating with the academic advisors
throughout the Orientation and Enrollment process
Academic Coaching: Enrollment
Students identified for the program will be invited/required to attend an
information session in Forum Hall at either 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm on the day of
enrollment
Advisors will be given a copy of the invitation to identify students
Students interested in signing up will go to Holton 101 to enroll in the
afternoon.
Tutoring and
Supplemental Support Academic Assistance Center
AAC Tutoring/Supplemental Support
Staff
Kim Dierks, Coordinator
Jonathan Berhow
Dale Hawkinson
Scott Velasquez
R.J. Youngblood
Tutoring
Centralized in Holtz Hall, beginning August 2016
It’s free
Weekly small group tutoring
Walk-in tutoring in many courses
Information on all tutoring options at www.k-state.edu/tutoring
Where to Go for Help
Go online to the Academic Assistance Center: www.k-state.edu/aac
Walk in to 101 Holton and ask for help
E-mail: [email protected]
Call: 785-532-6492
Thank you!
Questions? Concerns?
Academic Assistance Center/K-State First
Stephanie Bannister, [email protected], (785) 313-1805 or 532-6492
Gregory Eiselein, [email protected], (785) 320-1221 or 532-1501
University Honors Program
University Honors Program (UHP)
UHP Curriculum Update
UHP curriculum changes in December 2015:
www.k-state.edu/ksuhonors/requirements
In brief:
1. Intro to the UHP (**** 189)(1 credit)
2. Four UHP courses (12+ credits)
3. Three co- curricular experiences
4. Honors project
University Honors Program (UHP)
UHP Curriculum Update (continued)
As part of approved changes, ACT guideline was
also changed from 28 to 29.
We will still honor 28 ACT during June 2016 O&E
since changes were approved in the middle of the
year.
AND students with lower scores still admissible at
the discretion of the UHP.
University Honors Program (UHP)
Basic Eligibility
Coming from high school
• 28+ ACT (29+ next year)
• 3.75 or higher high school GPA
As a current K-State student
• 3.5 or higher K-State GPA
As a transfer student
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
University Honors Program (UHP)
Applying to the Program
230+ students already admitted for Fall 2016.
We can admit more though (and will).
Students apply for admission on our website:
www.k-state.edu/ksuhonors/hal
Eligible students who have not applied yet may
provisionally enroll in UHP courses during O&E
University Honors Program (UHP)
O&E Procedures
1. Do they qualify?
2. Are they interested if so?
3. Benefits include:
Mark of distinction
Network with peers
Great courses (smaller, UHP peers, faculty connection)
Priority enrollment each semester
Multidisciplinary field trips
Cultural Passport Program
Honors Project
University Honors Program (UHP)
O&E Procedures (continued)
If they say they have been admitted . . .
1. Use the “Annotated Course List” to identify
courses of interest.
2. Call 532-2642 for course permissions.
3. We can also advise students re: UHP
course selection after they meet with you.
University Honors Program (UHP)
O&E Procedures (continued)
If they have not yet applied to the UHP . . .
1. Refer them to 215 Fairchild AND/OR
2. Act as though they are admitted in terms of
UHP course selection/permission
3. We would like them to apply by July 1
University Honors Program (UHP)
Course Notes
1. 020 (Agriculture only)
2. 189 (Engineering students encouraged to wait for Spring 2017)
3. Encourage them to take at least one
additional honors course if possible.
4. Some courses are only available to first-
semester freshmen.
University Honors Program (UHP)
Course Notes (continued)
A few of the courses do not need permission. We
have noted that fact on the annotated course list
but to reiterate:
1. CHM 220: Honors Chemistry I
2. DAS 300: The Great Conversation
3. Any course listed by “Pre-Contract”
4. **** 189 sections
Orientation and Enrollment
Updates
June Orientation and Enrollment
Registration opened on March 1
10 out of 13 orientation days are closed
2 out of 3 Wildcat Warm-up sessions are closed
June Orientation and Enrollment(continued)
New additions for this summer
Session for returner parents
Alternative session for veteran/non-traditional students
June Orientation and Enrollment(continued)
Union construction http://www.k-state.edu/yourunion/
Campus construction http://www.k-state.edu/facilities/projects/projects/
Campus Construction
Announcements
Orientation Leaders and Tips sessions
Wedding leave
Any Questions?
Melissa Olson
Interim Coordinator for Orientation Programs
785-532-6237