The Office of First Year Advising at the University of New Orleans has seen a great first semester! This presentation is designed to share our methods and outcomes of our first semester with our university partners. This is intended for research and educational purposes only.
2. Meet the Advisors
◦ A-D Caleigh Keith
◦ Liberal Arts
◦ E-K Jessica deLaneuville
◦ Sciences
◦ L-Q Emily Horne
◦ Engineering
◦ R-Z Amy Miller
◦ Business
◦ Gerard Williams - Coordinator
◦ Education and IDS
3. How We Work
◦ Advising = Alpha
◦ Each PEC Alpha Team consists of Admissions, Financial Aid,
Verification, First Year Experience and First Year Advising
◦ Liaison = College
◦ Go to departmental meetings to learn inner workings of each
department, including the degree requirements
◦ Then, come back and teach the group
◦ Provide resources on the colleges for the advising team
◦ Advising is for the students but we also are available to provide
resources to advisors on campus.
4. Our Mission
◦ In alliance with the mission and strategic plan of The University of
New Orleans and the Office of Enrollment Services
◦ Foster the academic growth and development of first year students
◦ Student-centered approach
◦ Collaborative effort
◦ Sound academic advising based on best practices
◦ Mentor incoming freshmen and welcome new students into the UNO
community
◦ Assist students in attaining their goals
◦ Ease their transition into their program of choice
5. Who Do We Advise?
All students with fewer than 30 credit hours
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Honors
Athletes
Student Support Services
Transfer Students
Returning Students
Full-time
Part-time
Undecided
Double-Majors, etc.
These students are all marked as “10” in WebStar
6. Fall 2013 Advising Process
Outreach
◦ Email October 9th
◦ Introductions
◦ Updates from Alpha Team
◦ Email to SSS, Athletes, Honors October 10th
◦ Priority Registration = Priority Advising
◦ Athlete Advising: Oct. 23rd-25th
◦ Email Oct. 21st
◦ Allowing all Freshmen to schedule advising appointments
◦ **First day of advising: OCT. 21ST!**
7. Spring 2014 Advising Process
Outreach
◦ Email February 1st
◦ Introductions
◦ Updates from Alpha Team
◦ Email to SSS, Athletes, Honors February 10th
◦ Priority Registration = Priority Advising
◦ Athlete Advising: Feb. 24th-28th
◦ Email February 24th
◦ Allowing all Freshmen to schedule advising appointments
◦ **First day of advising: February 24th**
8. Advising Process
◦ Email link to scheduling website
◦ Students schedule appointment on their own
◦ Students check in at PEC front desk
◦ Library 1st floor
◦ Waiting room is available
◦ Walk-ins will be seen or will schedule an appt.
22. Web site
Our Web site has gone live!
Current Content:
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Meet the Staff
Contact Your Advisor
FAQs
Advisor Responsibilities
Content to Add:
◦ Resources
◦ MyEdu.com, Departmental Websites, Registrar’s Page, WebStar, PEC teams, “Tour of Freshman Year”
◦ Schedule an Advising Appointment
25. Fall 2013 Semester in Review
By November 18th, FYA had:
◦ Advised 541 students
◦ Scheduled appointments with another 281 before Dec. 11th.
◦ By the first week of registration, FYA had scheduled 91% of our targeted group
By January 2014, FYA submitted 1002 advising forms
◦ 969 Students have been advised
◦ All for students advised for the Spring 2014 semester
◦ Mainly Fall 2013 admits; some Spring 2014 admits
Altogether, FYA was given 1023 students to advise
◦ We have advised 95% of our students
26. Fall 2013 Semester in Review
Survey Results
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93% learned everything they wanted to
92% said advisor provided them with tools and resources
89% felt the advisor was prepared for the appointment
97% felt welcome at their appointment
93% said advising session met expectations
27. Fall 2013 Semester in Review
Survey Results
◦ “She did a really great job. And when she didn't know the answer, she knew of who to call to find out.”
◦ “It was great. I wasn't afraid or nervous after she started speaking.”
◦ “She was very polite, and answered all of my questions. She actually went out of her way to answer a
very specific question of mine regarding a double major. I loved my advising session and am very
pleased.”
◦ “It was nice and comfortable. My advisor was welcoming and polite. She was informative and answered
all of my questions.”
◦ “My advisor was very friendly and willing to answer any question I asked to the best of her ability.”
28. Let’s Work Together!
◦ Study-a-Thon
◦ Snack or Activity Sponsorship
◦ Privateer Advising Days
◦ College Social
◦ Orientation
◦ College Social
◦ Got Advised? Tables
◦ Volunteer hours in the quad
◦ Major Exploration
◦ Major Presentation via PowerPoint
