EDUC 111 Advisor Assignment

Student Name: Alexis Fodor Desired Major: Early Education

Through the advising process, you will develop an educational plan, as well as
have the opportunity to discuss the pathway to your academic and career goals. This
assignment is designed to encourage you to become an active participant in the advising
process. The advising process is a partnership where responsibility is shared by both the
student and the advisor. The following is a list of advisor responsibilities, plus a list of your
responsibilities.
This assignment partially fulfills NAEYC Standards 6a-d and all 1-Credit Course FYS Learning
Outcomes as listed on your course syllabus.

Advisors will:
● Assist student in defining and developing realistic educational goals
● Communicate the College’s degree requirements, policies, and procedures
● Listen carefully to questions and concerns
● Discuss student’s academic performance and its impact on future goals
● Provide student with accurate information and follow-up if any questions are left
unanswered
● Discuss the relationship between academic preparation and the world of work
Students will:
● Keep lines of communication open
● Follow through on suggested actions, resources, or referrals
● Accept responsibility for academic decisions and performance, and accept the challenge
that college coursework provides
● Come prepared to meetings with advising checklists, questions and some initial research
done about areas of inquiry
● Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies and procedures
● Check HAWKMail and/or Brightspace (D2L) on a regular basis
● Keep phone number and mailing address up-to-date
● Create short and long term DAPPS goals

Task 1: Schedule an appointment Task 1 and Task 2 are due by: _Week 4 (30 points)

● Determine the name and contact information of your advisor.

○ Within MyHACC, click on your Student tab then on the blue square under
“Student Success Resources.”
○ Confirm your major (program) is listed correctly. Find this info and fill in:
Advisor Name: Lori Henry
Advisor Phone Number: (717) 339-3533
Advisor Office Location: G127E, GETTYSBURG Campus
Advisor Email-address: [email protected]
● Schedule to meet with your advisor in person or by phone.
 ○ If your major is not correct in MyHACC or has changed, inform your advisor and
ask how to do a Change of Major. You may need to meet with a new advisor for
your new major.
○ You probably will need at least 30 minutes to complete this assignment with
your advisor so mention this time frame when you schedule your appointment.
o Appointment day & time: November 5th 4:15pm (your meeting must occur
prior to )

Task 2: Prepare to meet with your advisor (before your appointment)

Task 1 and Task 2 are due by: _Week 4

● Find your advising check sheet from New Student Orientation or print one from
hacc.edu (Program Search) and attach/include the advising check sheet to this
assignment. (If you are changing your major, you will need to print a new advising check
sheet for your desired major and attach that check sheet to this assignment.)
● Decide whether you want to be full-time (12-18 credits) or part-time (1-11 credits).
How many credits will you take next semester? 6
● Determine your timeline for graduation. This will impact the number of classes you
should take each semester, as well as whether you should consider taking coursework in
the summer. I’d like to graduate and/or transfer by May 2021 .
● IF pursuing transfer, conduct research about potential transfer schools and identify your
top choices (if applicable). Top 2 choices are York College of Pennsylvania and
Penn State University .
● Decide, in advance, what you want to talk about with your advisor. Consider what
information is most important to discuss during your meeting. If you are not sure what
to talk about, you might consider some of these questions/discussion points:
o Can my major be completed at this campus?
o Are any courses in my major considered more important than others? Why?
o What course(s) will likely be most challenging?
o Do my classes have to be taken in a particular sequence due to pre-requisites?
o Are there any physical or emotional requirements, background clearances, etc.
required as part of this major?
o What things should I be doing outside the classroom to best prepare for my
career?
o What field experiences are required?
o What else should I know in order to complete field experiences? (dress code,
appearance)
 Additional Advising Questions & Concerns

Using the DAPPS model (dated, achievable, personal, positive, specific):

1. Create a short term goal for this semester and write it below.

Based on my prior experience in the college setting, I would like to learn how to better time manage and pass my
first two courses jumping back into the swing of things. This means passing two courses by December 15.

2. Create a long term goal for your educational plan at HACC and write it below

My long term goal is to excel in my courses in an effort to get off the academic hold list. Once successful in that, I
would like to take as many courses possible towards my degree here at HACC in attempts to save myself some
money at a four-year school and to come out as debt-free as possible.

Task 3: Meet with your advisor Tasks 3 and 4 are due by: _Week_10 (50 points)

● With your advisor, plan your classes for at least next semester. You may choose to map
out more semesters if you’d like. Write those classes in the planning chart below or
attach an existing educational plan (if you already created one with your advisor).
● If you’re not able to complete an educational plan, write an explanation with reasons.
● Talk to your advisor about any questions or concerns you have.
○ Inform your advisor of any changes that would impact your academic plans
(family, work, limitation in physical abilities, criminal record, etc.).
○ Ask your advisor any questions you may have about your attached advising
check sheet.
● Discuss your progress in the courses you are currently taking. Inform your advisor if you
are off course.
● Obtain your new advising code (if applicable); Code to register:
● Have your advisor sign this assignment as proof of your meeting, or provide email
verification that you spoke:
(advisor signature, or attach email)
 Task 4: Prepare to register for courses Tasks 3 and 4 are due by: _Week_10

Prepare for registration by identifying the specific sections of the courses you will take in the
chart below and/or attach your existing plan. The schedule of classes can be found under “Class
Schedules” on hacc.edu.

CRN Course Credit Meeting Times

Subject
Number Number Hours
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
34238 EDUC 135 3 Spring 2020 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE
ONLINE
34239 EDUC 145 3 Spring 2020 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE
ONLINE
EDUC 270 3 Summ 2020 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE
ONLINE
EDUC 180 3 Summ 2020 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE
ONLINE

Task 5: Registration and Additional Steps Task 5 is due by: _last class (20 pts)

● Register for classes (if not already) and attach a printed schedule as proof of your
registration.
If you will not be here next semester, attach a statement indicating the reason(s) and
explain what you will be doing instead that will keep you on the pathway to meeting
your educational/career goals.
● Determine the tuition due date(s) for your upcoming semester(s):
Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter: Dec 4th 2020
● Renew your FAFSA (if applicable) by April 15 each year using your taxes from the prior
year.
Consult the Welcome Center for more information about the Payment Plan (if
applicable).