1 Academics & First-Year ExperienceSOAR 2016
2 Your Panel Today Dr. Pete Skoner, Associate ProvostMs. April Fry, Assistant Director of CAS Dr. Jim Logue, Professor of Accounting Ms. Clarisse Spencer, Sophomore Student Your Panel Today
3 QUESTIONS? Text them to (814) 241-7383You can provide your name, whether you are a student or parent, if you want to be identified.
4 Academics & First-Year Experience OutlineAcademic Overview Academic Support Systems Parent Resources Q & A Session
5 Academic Overview Lower unemployment Higher career earningsLower credit card debt Less likely to live at home More likely to be married More likely to vote, read Advantages of college education.
6 Academic Overview Above 70% graduate (50% others)Few default on loans (< 5%) Most find jobs or graduate school (98%) Composite rank 161/1027 The Quality Crisis at America's Private, Non-Profit Colleges, Third Way, May 26, 2016 How does Saint Francis University rank?
7 Academic Overview The Quality Crisis at America's Private, Non-Profit Colleges, Third Way, May 26, 2016
8 Academic Overview Academic Advising SchedulingInternships/Research/Service HIP First-year Experience Life & Career Goals Ultimate responsibility for making decisions and graduating rests with the students. Academic advisors are here to help guide them.
9 Academic Overview Attend class Academic rigorAdvocate for yourself (Ask for Help) Time management Study, study, study Meet with your professors & advisor Check your s daily Communicate with parents
10 Academic Support SystemsCenter for Academic Success & First-Year Experience OASIS Program SAGE Program ACT 101 Program Academic Advising Tutoring & Writing Center Scheduling, College/AP Credit, and Change Major Questions Testing Center Disability Services Academic Counseling Student Assistance Team
11 The First-Year ExperienceCommon Curriculum ENGL 103/Link (Writing for a Discipline/Gen. Ed. Class) CORE 113 (First-Year Seminar) CORE 103, 104 (Community Enrichment Series) SOAR Orientation First-Year Advising Student Engagement Residence Life Campus Ministry Flash Outdoor Recreation Experience (F.O.R.E.)
12 Academic Monitoring Give mid-term grades Track attendanceWatch for “red flags” Intervene with students Involve and help parents if needed
13 Academic Calendar Arrive, Thursday August 18Academic Orientation, Friday 8/19 Classes begin Monday August 8/22 Midterm Break, October 15-18 Thanksgiving, November 23-27 Classes End, Friday December 2 Final Exam, December 5-10
14 Parents Talk to your student Be supportive and encouragingBe realistic Encourage student to ask for help Contact us with concerns and questions
15 1. Meet with your academic advisor 21. Meet with your academic advisor 2. Review your requirements (major, collateral, general education) 3. Review your schedule (contact advisor or CAS for changes) 4. Read your summer book (Yes, you have homework already!) What’s next?
16 Questions for the Panel(814)
17 Dr. Pete Skoner Associate Provost (814) 472-3085 pskoner@francisDr. Pete Skoner Associate Provost (814) Ms. Renee Bernard Director, Center for Academic Success & First-Year Experience (814)