Academic Experience Panel (Family, Winter 18-19)

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Academic Experience Panel Mason Family Orientation


TEXT YOUR ACADEMIC QUESTIONS TO US!

1. Text MasonPatriots (all one word) to 37607 to join the thread.

To: 37607 Message: MasonPatriots

2.Text your questions related to academics at Mason. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


ACADEMIC ADVISING Advisor Role Teach students degree requirements

Student Role Understand degree requirements

Teach students how to monitor Monitor academic progress their academic progress Teach students to understand their responsibilities towards academic success

Communicate with advisor regarding issues or concerns about academics

Support student success by acting as an advocate for the student and connecting them to other institutional resources as appropriate

See advisor once a semester

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT • What interests are you exploring this semester? • Which requirements did your advisor recommend you address this semester? • How do you follow up with your advisor? • Are there opportunities for you to connect with your major/interests or gain/apply skills in a student club or activity? • How did your previous credits transfer over to Mason? GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


FACULTY & STUDENT RESEARCH •Professors love two things: § Teaching students § Doing scholarly work •Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR) § oscar.gmu.edu

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT • Have you talked to your professor(s)? • What kinds of projects are your fellow students doing? • What kind of research projects are your faculty members involved with, and have you found a faculty member yet with whom you might be interested in helping with their research? • What kinds of research or creative projects are available in your major? • Have you visited OSCAR, or had a visit from OSCAR in one of your classes? GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


ACADEMIC SUCCESS SERVICES • Writing Center • Math Tutoring Center • Chemistry Tutoring Center • Academic Departments • Disability Services • Learning Services GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT • What is your favorite class? • What is your most difficult or challenging class? • Are there any resources available to help you with that class? • How can you find out about other resources? *Students are often reluctant to admit when they are struggling in classes. It can be reassuring for them to hear about a time when you or another family member struggled in college or at work. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


TEXT YOUR ACADEMIC QUESTIONS TO US!

1. Text MasonPatriots (all one word) to 37607 to join the thread.

To: 37607 Message: MasonPatriots

2.Text your questions related to academics at Mason. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


CONTACT INFORMATION Advising advisor@gmu.edu Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR) oscar@gmu.edu Learning Services lsstaff@gmu.edu GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


THIS PRESENTATION PROVIDED GUIDANCE ON HOW I CAN SUPPORT MY STUDENT’S ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AT MASON.

A. Strongly Agree B. Agree

To: 37607 Message: MasonPatriots

C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY


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