Beginning in October, first-time ACC students who do not already have a degree will be required to participate in group advising, instead of an individual advising session.<\/p>\n
ACC Group Planning Sessions (GPS) will allow students to meet other students with similar majors or degree goals while obtaining comprehensive and up-to-date information on topics such as tutoring and support services. The sessions come after a student has taken the TSI Assessment or verified they are exempt from TSI requirements.<\/p>\n
“Group advising will allow us to efficiently convey more information to more students,” says Kathleen Christensen, vice president of student services. “In addition to connecting with others with similar degree plans, students likely will get answers to questions they otherwise may not have thought to ask.”<\/p>\n
GPS will be offered year-round, with additional sessions during peak enrollment times. Student Services will determine the days and times of the sessions based on student need. The two-hour sessions will accommodate up to 15 students and will be led by ACC advisors and counselors.<\/p>\n
Students will be “moved to student” during the session and can register for classes when their registration date arrives.<\/p>\n
Individual advising will be available to current students, as well as to those who have completed a college degree, or to new students who request individual advising after attending a GPS.<\/p>\n
GPS schedules by campus will be listed on the Student Services webpage. Students will be able to sign up online, or at any campus Assessment Center<\/a> or Welcome Center for Advising and Counseling<\/a>. Updates about processes will be posted on the faculty\/staff webpage as they develop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Beginning in October, first-time ACC students who do not already have a degree will be required to participate in group advising, instead of an individual advising session. ACC Group Planning Sessions (GPS) will allow students … Continue reading