EDUC 110/111

Advisor Assignment

Student Name: _____________________________________

Desired Major: _____________________________________

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 - 6d 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 D2L Brightspace 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
Due: Week 3 Points: 20

1. 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: ___________________________________________________

Advisor Phone Number: ________________________________________
Advisor Office Location: ________________________________________
Advisor Email-address: ________________________________________

2. Schedule to meet with your advisor in person or by phone.

o 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.
o 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. Your meeting must occur prior to the due date listed above!

Appointment Day & Time: ______________________________________

Task 2: Prepare to meet with your advisor

(before your appointment)
Due: Week 3 Points: 20

1. 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.

2. 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? __________________

3. 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 ____________________________.

4. IF pursuing transfer, conduct research about potential transfer schools and
identify your top choices (if applicable).

Choice One: _______________________________________________________________

Choice Two: _______________________________________________________________

5. 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. Check all that apply:

Can my major be completed at this campus?

Are any courses in my major considered more important than others?
Why?
What course(s) will likely be most challenging?
Do my classes have to be taken in a particular sequence due to pre-
requisites?
Are there any physical or emotional requirements, background clearances,
etc. required as part of this major?
What things should I be doing outside the classroom to best prepare for my
career?
What field experiences are required?
What else should I know in order to complete field experiences? (dress
code, appearance)

Additional Advising Questions & Concerns

6. Using the DAPPS model (Dated, Achievable, Personal, Positive, Specific):

Write a short term goal for this semester:

Write a long term goal for your educational plan at HACC:

 Task 3: Meet with your advisor
Due: Week 10 Points: 20

1. 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.

2. Talk to your advisor about any questions or concerns you have from your notes
in Task 2.

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.

3. Discuss your progress in the courses you are currently taking. Inform your
advisor if you are off course.

4. Obtain your new advising code (if applicable) and record here:

Code to register: _________________________

5. Have your advisor sign this assignment as proof of your meeting, or provide
email verification that you spoke:

Advisor Signature: ______________________________________________________

Advisor email verification is attached to this project instead

of the signature
 Task 4: Prepare to register for courses
Due: Week 10 Points: 20

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

Task 5: Registration and Additional Steps

Due: Last Class Points: 20

1. Register for classes (if not already)

2. 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 doing instead that will keep you on the
pathway to meeting your educational/career goals.

3. Determine the tuition due date(s) for your upcoming semester(s):

Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter:

4. Renew your FAFSA (if applicable) by April 15 each year using your taxes from
the prior year.

5. Consult the Welcome Center for more information about the Payment Plan (if
applicable).