The Panuska College of Professional Studies SUMMER 2018

The Panuska College of Professional Studies SUMMER 2018 ORIENTATION

Do Now: Find someone near you from the same state or with the same color shirt What’s their favorite ice cream flavor? Do they have any other children in or graduated from college? How did they react when their child committed to Scranton? We will be sharing in 1 minute!!!

Meet the PCPS Team Dr. Debra Pellegrino, Academic Dean of PCPS Dr. Victoria Castellanos, Associate Dean of PCPS Mr. Raymond Schwenk, Assistant Dean of PCPS Mr. Kevin Curry, Assistant Dean of PCPS Ms. Tammy Manka, Graduate Academic Advisor Ms. Tiffany Dailey, Academic Advisor Mr. Bernie Krzan, Academic Advisor Mrs. Paula Porcoro, Academic Advisor Mrs. Marybeth (MB) Watson, Administrative Assistant David Angeloni, Director of Field Placement Scott Reilly, Assistant Director of Field Placement

A Brief Agenda Jesuit Education Opportunities and Challenges of College How to be Successful How to Graduate Advising Center & General Advice Question and Answer

Who is St. Ignatius?

Opportunities Resources to Help Intellectual Growth Faculty, Student Formation Greater Appreciation of Knowledge Faculty, Advising Center Better Paying Job Center for Career Development More Post-College Opportunities Center for Career Development, Faculty, Go to PCPS Advising Center More Diverse Social Network MGH 111 Peers, RA, Student Formation Practice in Being an Adult Peers, RA Volunteer/Community Service Student Formation, Departments Study Abroad Office, Advising Center

Challenges Time Management Resources to Help CTLE, Advising Center, Faculty Study Skills CTLE, Advising Center, Writing Center, Faculty Social Life RA, Peers, Student Formation, Counseling Center Wrong Major Paying for College Advising Center, Program Director/Department Chair Go to PCPS Financial Advising Center Aid Office, Bursar’s Office MGH 111 Peers, RA, Student Health Services Personal Responsibility Student Conduct Office, RA, Advising Center Conduct/Behavior CTLE Academic Accommodation

Safety at Scranton is not a “bubble” type of campus environment. Students are encouraged to use caution at all times but especially when off-campus. Safety Escorts/Royal. Ride Bluelight phones Silent Witness “ICE” phone contacts S. A. F. E. program University Police Number 570 -941 -7777

To Be Successful, Be Specific Characteristics of a Successful Student General “Study a lot” “Get Involved” “Make Friends” Specific Study two hours for every hour of class Join a club your first semester Lead a club by your 6 th semester Have a substantial conversation with a new person each week for your first year “Make a difference” Complete more than your required Community. Based Learning Hours “Meet with professors Attend office hours once per month for each regularly” “Go to class” course GO TO EVERY CLASS!!! (and participate)

Brain Break How many of you have a dog or multiple dogs? How many of you like to dress up your dog in funny outfits?

How did I get here?

How to Graduate Take 16 – 18 credits per semester Meet with advisor at least once per semester Fulfill all requirements listed in Catalog Monitor CAPP report regularly

Catalog vs CAPP Report Catalog = Rulebook Informs students what requirements need to be met in order to earn a degree in a certain field CAPP = Tool (Not the rulebook) Displays requirements for a degree program in consolidated, convenient location When CAPP and Catalog are not in alignment, Catalog wins and CAPP will be adjusted

Degree Audit Summary Monitor your progress by credit hours earned. Understand GPA requirements for your intended major. As you progress, check off the requirements needed for your degree.

Major Area Verify whether you have met an area or not. Understand program requirements for GPA in major courses (may or may not be written right on the CAPP).

Cognate Area Cognate sections may have GPA requirement, grade requirement, or both. Usually grade requirements are written above each section (not always).

Policies, Policies Examples of Common Policies Earning a specific grade in a course Retaking a class Taking a class somewhere else Academic standing Go to PCPS Advising Center MGH 111 Including parents in academics Studying abroad Types of Humanities courses Too many policies to list so check catalog or …

About PCPS Academic Advising Center Advise students throughout four years (unique) Use developmental approach of support Fall check in appointment and pre-registration Student initiated Group information sessions Long term goal setting and plans

General Advice for Students Check e-mail regularly Stay healthy Make choices carefully Have it all Be Professional Seek assistance early. Take Responsibility Manage distractions Find a special study spot

Some Advice for Parents Listen to your child when they call you for help and offer advice, but empower them to advocate for themselves, starting with those individuals closest to the issue. Our shared goal is that your child accomplishes all their dreams on time and on budget. Send a care package/letter every semester if you can’t visit. “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ” -Drake

Royal Reads Program Part of First-Year Seminar required reading Highlights key components of the Jesuit Mission, particularly in the helping professions

Next Steps for Students For Tomorrow: • Complete FERPA form and Student and Parent Info Sheet in your Blue Folder • Bring both to Advising Center tomorrow morning