Freshman Advising Program Second Fall Advising Meeting Betsy
Freshman Advising Program Second Fall Advising Meeting Betsy Parr Assistant Dean and Advisor for Freshmen
Advising Meeting Etiquette We can see you! 1. Phones away 2. Stay awake 3. Ask questions here - will not repeat answers during walk in hours 4. Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on ours! 5. FAM Scattered around room
Club Spotlight 9/16 Social Impact 360 Fordham Fin. Tech Network Blockchain at Fordham
Social Impact 360 Email kdelahunt@fordham. edu for the application! Due September 20
9 What is Fin. Tech? Intersection between Finance/Financial Services and Technology = Financial Technology (or “Fin. Tech”) Main Focus ● Ease ● Affordability ● Access Key Players 1. Well-established financial institutions 2. Big Tech 3. Companies that provide infrastructure/technology 4. Disruptors Touch Points: - Blockchain/Cryptocurrencies - Digital Payments - Artificial Intelligence & Big Data - Cybersecurity Raymond Zheng Sources: Yahoo Finance
5 Our Value Network ● ● Events 1, 500+ Membership Base 10+ partners including IBM, Consensys, R 3, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance and CUNY Crypto Club Partnering with well-known student clubs including Computer Science Society and Entrepreneurship Society Weekly newsletters with reach across campuses and New York City Raymond Zheng ● ● ● Organized 10+ small conferences and events with 100+ attendees. Event topics include Digital Payments, Blockchain, AI and Big Data, Cybersecurity, Women in Fin. Tech Hosted two annual conferences since founding, with 300 attendees. Speakers from Consen. Sys, Google, IBM, Coinfund, JP Morgan, and R 3 Sources: Yahoo Finance Executive Team ● ● ● Pipeline for future Fin. Tech leaders Talented and motivated team members Dedication to Fin. Tech Industry Students previously or currently interning at Fin. Tech companies and venture capital funds Strong advisors including university professors and alumni working in Fintech and Blockchain
18 What’s to come. . . ● Introductory workshops ● Speaker events ● Fin. Tech conferences ● Free/Discounted Tickets to NYC Conferences and Events ● Internship Opportunities ● Networking Opportunities Raymond Zheng Sources: Yahoo Finance
18 2 Event Opportunity What Tomorrow’s Generation Means for Business Today Confirmed Speakers: • Jes Staley, CEO, Barclays • Bethenny Frankel, Entrepreneur, Author • Bernard Tyson, CEO, Kaiser Permanente • Sallie Krawcheck, CEO, Ellevest • Neel Kashkari, CEO, Minneapolis Federal Reserve • Mindy Grossman, CEO, WW • Benno Dorer, CEO, Clorox • Anu Duggal, Female, Founders Fund • Paula Schneider, CEO, Susan G. Komen Email us for FREE tickets! Raymond Zheng Sources: Yahoo Finance
19 2 Connect with Us! @Fordham. Fin. Tech fordhamfintech@gmail. com @Fordham. Fin. Tech Fordham Fin. Tech Network
Workshop for Manresa Students The Dean's Office will be hosting a small number of workshops and sessions for student involved at the Gabelli School. We feel this is a way for us to say thank you for your service to the School's community and a way for us to invest in your continued growth and development. The first session will be hosted by Jerry White, co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Peace and Founder and CEO of Global Impact Strategies. Through the workshop, student leaders will be introduced to the concept of personal transformation and understand how personal transformation can help individuals grow and impact their communities in effective and meaningful ways. The Personal Transformation Workshop will take place on Thursday, September 26 at 10 am-11: 15 am. Please respond to the survey here to confirm your attendance. Breakfast will be provided. Please respond no later than Thursday, September 19.
Today’s Topics ● Curriculum: ○ Freshman Year Required Course Reminders • Fordham Academic Policies • Academic Skills & Tips • Reminders • Small Group Meeting
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY REQUIRED COURSES GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FRESHMAN YEAR
Required Courses prior to Sophomore Year • Either Fall, Spring, or Summer, the following must be taken prior to the start of Sophomore Business Core Curriculum: • • • Macroeconomics Microeconomics Statistics I Finite Math Calculus ■ ■ If Pre-Calculus is required in Fall, Finite taken in Spring and Calculus in summer is recommended Pre-Calculus placement instead of Finite Math determined by SAT/ACT score or math placement exam • Ground Floor (Introduction to Business) • Composition 2 ■ ■ ■ If Composition 1 is required in Fall, Composition 2 and Ground Floor must both be taken in Spring If ESL is required in Fall, ESL 2/Composition 1 and Ground Floor must both be taken in Spring Composition 1 placement determined by SAT/ACT score; ESL placement determined by FELT exam
Liberal Arts Core 13 Courses Freshmen Business Core 13 Courses Sophomore Major / Concentration Junior / Senior Minor / Elective Junior / Senior 14 Courses *Concentration and Minor are completely optional unless BUAD then you need at least 1 concentration
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY POLICIES GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FORDHAM ACADEMIC
Academic Standards • University Grading System • A=4. 0, A-=3. 67, B+=3. 33, B=3. 0, B-=2. 67, C+=2. 33, C=2. 0, C-=1. 67, D=1. 0, F=0. 0 • Each professor may have their own guidelines for what equates to each letter • Start Strong • Beware the pitfall of Freshman year: having to spend the rest of your college career improving your GPA • Manage your time wisely • Mid Term Grades • Indicator of performance thus far • Start preparing early
Academic Standards Year in College Fall Spring Minimum GPA Acceptable Academic Probation Suspension Dismissal 2. 00 1. 400 -1. 999 1. 500 -1. 999 1. 35 -1. 399 1. 450 -1. 499 less than 1. 350 less than 1. 450 • Standards applied at the end of each semester, not for Midterm Progress Reports. • Academic Probation • A serious warning that a student must improve his/her academic performance. • May continue to study at Fordham & be awarded financial aid. • Not automatically acquired by the student but must be granted by the dean; restricted to two consecutive semesters. • Subject to dismissal if judged not to be making satisfactory progress. • May be prohibited from participating in extracurricular activities, being an RA, or representing the University in intervarsity athletic competition.
Academic Standards Year in Minimum GPA College Acceptable Fall 2. 00 Spring 2. 00 • Academic Suspension Academic Probation Suspension Dismissal 1. 400 -1. 999 1. 500 -1. 999 1. 35 -1. 399 1. 450 -1. 499 less than 1. 350 less than 1. 450 • In addition to GPA, a student who has three failures in any semester may be subject to suspension or dismissal. • Enforced termination of formal studies; only granted once in career for minimum of 2 semesters. • If after a period of suspension a student wished to continue his/her studies in the Gabelli School, he/she must formally apply for readmission. Need a 2. 750 GPA at an approved baccalaureate institution. • Academic Dismissal • Once dismissed, may no longer take courses. • Higher GPAs may be required to maintain financial aid, NCAA eligibility, etc. • Also be aware of required SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress)
Academic Policies Class Attendance • University Policy: ■ ■ ■ 6 excused for 3 x/week 4 excused for 2 x/week 2 excused for 1 x/week • Professors may have more strict guidelines; consult their syllabus • If you miss more than above classes, you may receive an F in the class even if coursework is strong • Excused Absences: Medical (must have doctor note or have been seen at health center), University Sponsored (varsity athletic obligation), or Passing in Immediate Family ■ If visited the Health Center: a) Give them permission to verify with me your visit and b) email me to notify me; I will verify and inform professors Transfer to FCRH or FCLC or Gabelli School at LC • Must have at least 2. 5 GPA • FCLC: Milton Bravo, 804 Lowenstein, mbravo 4@fordham. edu • FCRH: Luz Lenis, 301 Keating Hall, lenis@fordham. edu • Gabelli School LC: Fr. Vincent De. Cola, decola@fordham. edu
Academic Etiquette College conduct different from High School conduct • Absences • Inform your teachers beforehand, when possible • Be familiar with attendance policy for each course, as they vary from professor to professor, and the University • Submit a note to the Dean’s Office HU 4 th floor • Lateness • Don’t be late; it’s disruptive to the class and the professor • Homework • Take responsibility for yourself; no professor will chase you down for homework in college • Class Participation • Actively participate in class discussions • Never sleep in class, check your cell phone, or talk to others unless instructed by the professor (and don’t do these in advising, either!)
Academic Etiquette • E-mail Etiquette • Your address ■ Big. Luv 07@aol. com vs asmith@gmail. com ■ Fordham @fordham. edu • Proofread! • Your name and Fordham ID number – who are you? • Reply with History – What are you talking about? • Greeting and Closing • Internet etiquette • Have you ever Googled yourself? • What does your Facebook profile look like? • In what pictures are you tagged? • Be careful what you say – it can leave an impression on future employers and/or end up in legal troubles!
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SKILLS & TIPS GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ACADEMIC
High School vs. College • Teachers v. Professors • Classroom Participation • Fewer Assignments = Deliverables & Exams Count More • More Autonomy with Assignments • More Autonomy in General • More Free-Time / Less Structure
Important Academic Tips • Time Management • Create a weekly schedule specifying EVERYTHING you do each week and STICK TO IT • Things to include: class, eating, gym, religious activities, sleep, studying, reading, homework, social and fun activities, etc. • Color Code Schedule • Create To-Do Lists and plan out assignments for all classes on one calendar; review this each week to prepare for the next two weeks ahead • Studying • Unplug • Distraction free environment • 30 -50 minutes on each subject, 10 minute break, start another subject • Begin with hardest subjects • Lots of small time periods, not fewer large time periods • Two hours of study for each hour of class = Six hours per week per class • Use different ways to learn the material (say out loud, rewrite, type, draw)
Important Academic Tips • Class • Don’t skip class, fall asleep, use cell phone, etc. • Read before class and review after class • Ask Questions/Participate Regularly • Attend Office Hours Regularly • Rewrite Notes same day after class • Resources • Don’t wait until you are having trouble to use a tutor or help room • Think about online technology that can help you like google calendar, evernote, dropbox… • Reward System • Set up a reward system for yourself to celebrate achievements and successes throughout the semester.
Learning Pyramid
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS REMINDERS
Changing Your Fall Schedule • Add/Drop has ended • Can only withdraw from classes at this point • November 2 nd is last day to drop a class without WF • Must withdraw from a class with me in person through November 2 nd
SSC Navigate • Make appointments with me/other Advisors; see walk-in hours • Log-on • My. Fordham. edu • My. Apps • SSC Navigate • After Logging in, select “Request Advising Appointment” • Select Freshman Advising, GSBRH Dean • Click appointment time to select and enter reason for appointment.
Tutoring/Academic Support GSB STUDY CENTER: BUSINESS • Tutoring is provided for Math, Economics, and many other Business courses Monday-Thursday 9 am-5 pm and Friday 9 am-4 pm in 207 Hughes Hall. Sign-up on Gabelli Access. THE WRITING CENTER • Tutors address logical, rhetorical, and grammatical concerns in your writing. The Writing Center can assist with any type of writing, from conception, to composition, to completion. Monday through Thursday 9: 00 am-8: 00 pm; Fridays 10: 00 am-3: 00 pm on the East side of Dealy Hall’s 5 th floor, in the Economics Dept. Students can signup at www. fordham. edu/writingcenter or by phone at 718817 -4032. Walk-ins are welcome whenever space is available. Students should be on time, bring the assignment, and expect to do work. OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES • Accommodations for students with disabilities • Academic coaching for all students COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES and CAMPUS MINISTRY • Assistance for students having difficulty adjusting to college PHILOSOPHY • Graduate students in the department can provide tutorial assistance. Students should contact Dr. Samir Haddad, the Associate Chair in Collins Hall 101 for tutorial referrals. ECONOMICS • Students can go to the Economics Tutoring Center in Dealy Hall E-533 or email ecotutor@fordham. edu for an appointment. MODERN LANGUAGES • Free tutoring, practice, and conversation in all of the languages taught in the department is available. Contact the department for tutoring schedules. The Language Lab in Keating B 25 also assists students with Modern Languages. • MATHEMATICS • The Math Help Room is located in JMH 410. Math Room Hours: M- F 10: 00 -4: 00. No appointment is necessary. GABELLI DEANS/DIRECTORS • Appointments and walk-ins PROFESSORS • Appointments and office hours
AP and Other College Credit If you have AP, IB, A-Level, or other college credits and they are not yet on your transcript on My. Fordham. edu, please resend the scores before mid-October to avoid registration complications A-Level Students should meet with me if credits are not posted Can check to see if credits have posted in My. Fordham. edu: • Student Tab • Banner Self-Service • Student Folder • Student Records Folder • Academic Transcript When scores are sent, they go to Enrollment Department, not my office
Freshman Advising Calendar • Included in your handout provided at orientation, on your fall DETAILED academic schedule (not the week at a glance), and today • Look at your schedule to determine your GSB Advising Group • On your schedule, you will be registered for a class: • FRESHMAN ADVISING/MENTORING - ZZBU ADVI - R 13 • The two numbers after “R” are your Advising Group number • Same Advising Group number as your GSB small group on Monday of Orientation • Unless noted, all sessions are in Keating 1 st Auditorium
Freshman Advising Calendar (take a picture of this!) Remaining Fall Advising Sessions: Third Fall Advising Session: October 17, Keating 1 st Fourth Fall Advising Session: October 21, Keating 1 st Fifth Fall Advising Session: November 25, Keating 1 st Sixth Fall Advising Session: December 5, Keating 1 st Spring Advising Sessions: First Spring Advising Session: February 3, Keating 1 st Second Spring Advising Session: March 2, Keating 1 st Third Spring Advising Session: March 23, Keating 1 st Fourth Spring Advising Session: April 6, Keating 1 st
Freshman Advising Calendar (Manresa) take a picture of this! 2: 30 -3: 30 O’Keefe Study Commons Remaining Fall Advising Sessions: Spring Advising Sessions: Third Fall Advising Session: October 17, Keating 1 st Fourth Fall Advising Session: October 23 O’Keefe Study Commons Fifth Fall Advising Session: November 20 O’Keefe Study Commons Sixth Fall Advising Session: December 4 O’Keefe Study Commons First Spring Advising Session: February 3 Second Spring Advising Session: March 4 Third Spring Advising Session: March 25 Fourth Spring Advising Session: April 8
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SMALL GROUP
FAM Breakout Session Group 13: Keating 219 Group 14: Keating 3 rd Group 15: Keating 318 Group 16: Keating B 16 Keating 218 Group 17: Keating B 21 Group 5: Keating 209 Group 18: Keating 319 Group 6: Keating 204 Group 19: Keating 215 Group 7: Keating 214 Group 20: Keating 317 Group 8: Keating 114 Group 21: Keating 1 st Group 9: Keating 208 Group 22: Keating 110 Group 10: Keating 105 Group 23: Keating 312 Group 11: Keating 120 Group 24: Keating B 19 Group 12: Keating B 14 Group 25: Keating 205 Group 26: Keating 1 st Group 1: Keating 121 Group 2: Keating B 13 Group 3: Keating 116 Group 4:
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