Academic Support Services
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Academic Advisement and Retention Elston Hall, Room 222 518-381-1277 academicadvisement@sunysccc.edu
Mitzi Espinola, Assistant Director of Academic Advisement and Retention................................................ espinoma@sunysccc.edu Heidi Borofsky, Academic Advisor II ....................................................................................................................borofshl@sunysccc.edu Anna Westerman, Academic Advisor/Veteran’s Certifying Ofcial.................................................................. barthap@sunysccc.edu Racene Lawes, Academic Advisor........................................................................................................................... lawesrr@sunysccc.edu Karyn Raney, Academic Advisor.............................................................................................................................. raneyk@sunysccc.edu Margaret Ann Williams, Academic Advisor........................................................................................................ williama@sunysccc.edu Academic Advisement is integral to student success. Professional Academic Advisors help students develop their educational plans, answer questions about exploring major felds, provide general information about academic policies and procedures, and refer students to appropriate resources. Services are designed to assist students in achieving academic and personal success through informed decision-making and academic planning. Te Value of the Academic Advisement Center Te Academic Advisement Center serves as an academic information center for all students attending SUNY Schenectady, as well as all prospective students needing advising assistance. Advising assistance includes academic/program planning, course scheduling, program changes, withdrawals, transfer opportunities, and referrals to appropriate ofce/individual when necessary. Advising is available in-person, virtual, or phone by appointment and on a walk-in basis. It is best to bring to the meeting: your curriculum worksheet, Degree Works degree audit, and an outline version of your class schedule. Also, to be most successful, know the policies and procedures and be knowledgeable about the various services available on campus. For more information visit us at sunysccc.edu/Current-Students/Academic-Advisement/index.html. Introduction to Academic Advising at SUNY Schenectady Academic advising is a structured service on college campuses that guarantees a student interaction with a concerned representative of the institution. It may be viewed as the hub of the wheel, with connecting links to all of the other support services available to students. As a result, it is a critical component of the educational services provided for students and is a key factor in helping students adjust to college life and become integrated into the academic and social systems of our institutions. Tat integration is directly linked to student success, satisfaction, and persistence. Academic advisement is provided for full-time matriculated and part-time students by professional advisors. Following acceptance into SUNY Schenectady each student is assigned an academic advisor. Advisor assignments are made in accordance with the student’s program of study and are intended to be continuous throughout the student’s college career. Advising services are provided on a continuous basis throughout the academic year to non-matriculated students, and prospective students by professional staf in the Advisement Center, located in Elston Hall, Room 222. Academic advising is a process in which advisor and advisee enter a dynamic relationship respectful of the student’s concerns. Both the advisor and advisee have certain responsibilities that, when followed, will result in a positive experience for both individuals involved. It is the responsibility of the advisor to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Guide students as an academic mentor. Help students defne and develop realistic educational goals. Assist students in defning a program of study consistent with abilities and interests. Monitor students’ academic progress. Inform students of academic resources beyond the classroom. Provide accurate information about college policies, procedures, and requirements. Facilitate student planning in career options beyond college graduation. Discuss student’s time constraints and other responsibilities. It is the responsibility of the advisee to: 29
