Vision Statement

We believe Integrated Advising is a shared responsibility between professional staff, faculty, and students. An integrated advising design will create a guided pathways-focused strategy that clarifies student pathways, helps students make informed decisions to choose a pathway, lends holistic support to keep students on their pathway, and ensures students are learning
along their pathway to their educational goals. Furthermore, advising and communication always follows the student’s pathway; every student should be placed in an appropriate pathway upon entering the college and should be supported regularly to stay on their pathway, or make an informed and seamless pathway change.

Integrated Advising Definition

“[A] coordinated and connected approach to advising in a context that often tends to operate in silos. It’s about creating a more seamless experience for our students, one where they have clarity about what advising can do for them, they have ease in accessing it, and in which they can have their needs met in a more holistic way.” ^[1]

Appreciative Advising

Appreciative Advising is the intentional collaborative practice of asking positive, open-ended questions that help students optimize their educational experiences and achieve their dreams, goals, and potentials. It is perhaps the best example of a fully student-centered approach to student development.^[3]

ADV Workshops

Enriching Advisement: The Workshop Series was designed to provide an on-going series of workshops on a variety of advisement topics, with professional counselors, advisors, and administrators serving as the workshop instructors. The series was developed integrating conceptual, informational, theoretical, and relational advising aspects. The workshops address diverse training needs, and can enhance the skills of beginners through very experienced academic advisors. By attending various workshops, faculty and staff learn not only about the advising process and the tools needed to advise effectively, but they also learn the theories that support these processes.

Online ADV workshops and videos can be accessed anytime by logging into myMCC (Blackboard) under the Professional Development tab. In person workshops are announced in the MCC Tribune.

Below is a listing of the Workshops. Please contact Sally Dingee (585) 292-2410 with any questions.

ADV ENG, The WRITE Placement: Ensuring Effective English Placement for MCC Advisees –   Not sure which English course to suggest to your advisees? Baffled by the Accuplacer guidelines?  Uncertain about what an AP or Regents score might mean in regard to placement?  Wondering how you should advise the student who received a C- in English 101 and wants to register for a 200-level English course? Or are you just curious about the Reading 100 requirement? This workshop will explain the various pathways to English 101, provide an overview of the TRS, REA, ESOL, and ENG pre- and co-requisites, and discuss a variety of support systems advisors can recommend to struggling readers and writers.

ADV SAP, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) OVERVIEW FOR FACULTY AND STAFF – This workshop will give an introductory understanding of the Satisfactory Academic Progress criteria and process at MCC.  Eligibility rules will be explained to help advisors understand the implications of effective academic advisement in relation to a student’s academic status and ability to receive aid.

ADV 001, ADVISEMENT CENTER – GETTING STARTED – This course will introduce you to the Advisement Center’s set up, operations, resources and significant staff. Come learn how the center staff will support your experience in the Advisement Center.

ADV 008, FINANCIAL AID COURSE ELIGIBILITY (FACE) – This workshop will explain the various financial aid issues that arise during academic advisement.  Learn how you can assist your advisees by ensuring that they are in financial aid course compliance.

ADV 102, INTRODUCTION TO PLACEMENT TESTING – This workshop will provide information on the placement testing process at the College. The presenter will outline the MCC placement testing procedures, demonstrate the online services and features of the Placement & Testing website, interpret test scores and course placements (required, recommended, ESOL & TRS).

ADV 104, DEGREE WORKS – Degree Works is an electronic Graduation Planning System (GPS) that organizes the requirements toward graduation in a specific degree program. Come learn how to advise students using this tool. You will discover how to interpret the report, print it, run a “what if” for career planning, and determine classes for graduation.

ADV 106, TRANSFER FINDER –  Transfer Finder is a Degree Works tool that allows students to choose up to three colleges to compare degree progress toward completion, to see how courses taken at MCC and other transfer credits would be applied at other SUNY institutions and how to find equivalent courses at other SUNY institutions. This workshop will provide instruction regarding the three functions of Transfer Finder: “My Courses”, “Transfer What if Audit” and “Finding Equivalent Courses”.  Participants will learn how to use these features when advising students for optimal transfer to another SUNY institution.

ADV 108, Interpreting High School Transcripts – Nuances with high school transcript evaluation will be discussed including:  diploma type, identifying potential disabilities which may require some form of accommodation (learning, mobility, hearing), and strength of high school program.

ADV 109, iMAGE NOW – This workshop will introduce you to the Imaging software.  This software provides viewing access to the student’s academic transcripts (high school, college).

ADV 110, Introduction TO FINANCIAL AID – This workshop will provide information on the Financial Aid process at MCC. Some of the topics included in this workshop will be grants, scholarships, loans, college work-study and other college policies related to advisement and financial aid.

ADV 111, Satisfactory Academic Progress – Students who wish to receive and maintain funding from the Federal Title IV financial aid program must maintain satisfactory academic progress towards their degree or certificate.  This workshop will give an introductory understanding of those eligibility rules and help advisors understand the implications of effective academic advisement in relation to a student’s ability to receive aid.

ADV 113, FINANCIAL AID YEARLY UPDATE – This interactive workshop will provide updates and insight relating to new information in the always-changing college financial aid field for the new academic year including federal and New York state aid and scholarships. The presenter will also have financial aid questions for participants to facilitate the understanding of the topics covered on the presentation. Participants will have the opportunity to freely ask questions about any topic on financial aid.  This workshop will help advisors understand new financial aid polices that could impact a student’s ability to receive aid.

ADV 115, HEALTH RELATED PROGRAM INFORMATION – This workshop will review the competitive admission process of MCC’s allied health programs (Clinical Lab Technician, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Health Information Technology, Nursing, Radiological Technology and Surgical Technology) in relation to advisement.  Faculty will gain a better understanding of the prerequisites, quality point classes, and selection process.

ADV 121, CHOOSING THE FIRST MATHEMATICS COURSE – This workshop focuses on the information and tools faculty advisors need to determine the first mathematics course which students should take based on a mathematics placement level and requirements for degree programs. A redesigned and updated advising flowchart is used to share general advice and special tips for various scenarios.

ADV 123, Veteran Services: Navigating Military Education Benefits – This workshop will focus on military educational benefits, how these benefits work or do not work with financial aid, and how to properly advise course schedules to optimize VA/Financial Aid eligibility. We will also highlight Veteran Services’ One Stop Shop Model which will include our processes and procedures, Early Alert System Survey, different veteran resources, and new initiatives.

ADV 124, DYNAMICS OF ADVISING VETERAN STUDENTS – This workshop is designed to assist faculty in recognizing the unique challenges faced by current and former members of the armed forces as they embark on college coursework. The session will provide an overview of military culture, available educational benefits, and common transition issues. Case studies will illustrate effective methods for assisting this student population.

ADV 125, INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING SERVICEs – Learn about what our counseling services offer here at MCC, when and how to make a referral, and local community mental health resources.  We will discuss common misconceptions about counseling and mental health and learn some basic mental health and counseling facts.

ADV 165, 2+2 AND TRANSFER ADVISING – What is the advantage of a 2+2 program? How do you know if a student is eligible? Can 2+2 students take honors courses? This workshop is designed to provide a better understanding of the 2+2 programs available at MCC and how to advise those students interested in this option. Topics to be discussed include: eligibility, audit sheets, and other important advising tips. This workshop will clarify some of the confusing dilemmas faced when advising 2+2 students.

ADV 182, SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – This workshop will explain the SUNY General Education Course Plan.  In the workshop, there will be a review of the ten knowledge and skill areas as well as waiver criteria.  After attending this workshop, attendees will gain an understanding of the impact that optimal course selection could have for students who intend on transferring to a SUNY four-year institution.

ADV 185, LEADERSHIP EDUCATION – The focus of this workshop is to provide faculty with information on student leadership opportunities provided by the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development.  Information will explore Leadership courses, the life skills transcript and personal development opportunities.

ADV 190, SUCCESS IN THE ONLINE CLASSROOM – What does it take to be a successful online student? What technology skills do students need? What are the characteristics of a successful online student? What are some of the common myths about online classes? How many is too many online classes? This workshop will provide some answers and show you the resources available to help students become successful in their online classes.

ADV 196, UNDERSTANDING THE “INTERNATIONAL STUDENT” IN YOUR CLASSROOM – The term “International Student” is many times misunderstood.  In this session you will learn the definitions and differences between: the non-immigrant F-1 international student (and other visa categories), the immigrant student (generally referred to as the ESOL student), and the undocumented student.  Additionally, you will learn:  concerns; support services available for each population (Details on the newly established Global Education & International Services Office will be included);   common cultural adjustment matters in the classroom; and how the immigration regulations may impact a student in your classroom.

ADV 197, ADVISING AND REGISTERING CURRENT & EXITED ESOL STUDENTS – This workshop will give an overview of the ESOL Program courses as well as provide specific recommendations for content courses and schedules for ESOL students to ensure they are successful at MCC while they are still developing their English language skills.  It is intended for both professional advisors who occasionally work with new students who test into the ESOL Program as well as faculty advisors who might advise non-native speaking students who have exited the ESOL Program.

ADV 200, DEVELOPMENTAL ADVISING THEORY – Academic advising is a developmental process which assists students in the clarification of their life and career goals and in the development of educational plans for the attainment of these goals. This workshop reviews developmental versus prescriptive advising, ideas on the “whole” student, student development theory and concepts, and the roles of the advisor and advisee. It is designed for those who want to further refine their advising skills.

ADV 203, Understanding the Undecided Student and Techniques for Advisement – The overwhelming challenges involved in advising undeclared students can be frustrating.  This workshop will increase your understanding of the undeclared college student and provide you with techniques, strategies and resources to improve your advising skills with this population.  Case studies will be used to illustrate how to assist these students.

ADV 220, DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS  – This introductory workshop will explore the role of culture and cultural difference in academic advisement and other student-faculty/staff interactions and will help participants in understanding cultural factors that can influence perception, communication, and behavior in such relationships. Our goal is to assist advisors and student services personnel in developing skills to become more cross-culturally effective professionals.

ADV 223, INTRODUCTION TO SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND UNDERSTANDING TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS – This workshop will increase your knowledge about testing accommodations for individuals with a disability. Learn about the process of providing assistance to this group of students. The rights and responsibilities of faculty and students will be discussed and advising.

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Keywords: Integrated Advising, Appreciative Advising, Advising Learning Outcomes, MCC Advising Model, Advising Model, Holistic Advising, Advising Vision Statement, Advising Mission Statement, Integrated Advising Model, Integrated Advising Board, ADV Workshops

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