Mandatory Advisement

Description:
Students will be required to attend a college orientation prior to registering for classes. A portion of the orientation session (approximately 45 minutes) will be dedicated to student advising. The Advising Department will provide at least one staff member for this portion of the program. During this part of the program, students will be assisted in planning their semester schedule. Many students will leave with an approved class schedule and be ready to register. Other students will be scheduled to return for a one-on-one session with an advisor.

Employee/Departments Involved:
Advising, residential and adjunct faculty who have been trained in advising protocol, Admission and Records, Assessment Center, Student Services, Financial Aid, Department Chairs.

Student Cohort:
1) All first-time college full-time students (intending to enroll in 12 or more credit hours) or
2) All first-time college students placing into one or more developmental courses.

# of Students for Pilot:
An estimated 600-800 students.

Justification:
Students who test into developmental courses are often not aware of the different options available to them. They may choose their classes based more on convenience than on increasing the likelihood of college success.

Implications:
All first-time college full-time students or all first-time degree-seeking college students placing into one or more developmental courses will no longer be allowed to register for classes without the signature of an academic advisor.

Resources Required:
To be determined.