DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students interact with faculty members through conversations on major choice, career prospects, research opportunities, and other discipline-related topics. Students listen to faculty presentations on personal and professional pathways and ask questions about their majors and the opportunities available within and beyond their academic experiences. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2021 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Academic Advising ProgramsdefinitionAcademic Advising Programs - The primary purpose of Academic Advising Programs is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Educational Support |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Academic Affairs |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Undergraduate Studies |
UnitUnit - University organization | University Advising Center |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 1 - 2 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Invitation - student is asked to participate (but is not required to do so) |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group orientation / class session(s)
Advertising materials |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Career developmentdefinitionCareer development - Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to a career field and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth.
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Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Self-knowledgedefinitionSelf-knowledge - Reflection on, and/or examination of, personal interests, skills and abilities, dispositions, attitudes, aptitudes, values; especially in relation to educational plan, career and life goals |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Faculty member(s) on this campus |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Not deliberately included in program structuredefinitionNot deliberately included in program structure - Interactions with or observation of diverse others, and/or discussions about diversity may happen by chance, but are not intentionally included in the structure of the program/experience |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Informal feedback only
Group / class session with faculty member |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Informal only, no structured reflection activity |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/advising/faculty_student_mentorship/meet_my_major/index.php |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |