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Counseling and Academic Advising

Contact:

Elizabeth A. Sinclair-Colando, Assistant Dean

College of Business Administration

Email: easincla@kent.edu

Phone: (330) 672-1286

Office: Room 107, Business Administration Building

Counseling and Academic Advising is available in the Undergraduate Programs Office, Room 107 College of Business Administration Building (330) 672-2872. Make an appointment with an academic advisor online.

All business administration students are encouraged to visit the Undergraduate Programs Office at least once each semester. Periodic counseling will assist the student in completing the required coursework for the B.B.A. degree in the shortest time possible. Also, advisors work with students in determining the most appropriate major. Advisors are familiar with employment opportunities and scholarship opportunities.

Here is a short list of objectives, a blueprint for success, for students to use as they progress through their four years of advising.

Freshmen

proper course selection
understand rules/procedures
successful transition from high school to college
complete key prereqisite courses
establish advising relationship
assess academic strengths
begin major/career research
explore student organizations

Sophmore

continue major/career research
establish specific academic performance goals
complete prebusiness requirements
focus on 1 or 2 majors
build on academic strengths for potential minor
join student organization(s)

Junior

declare a major (and minor?)
confirm course plan for graduation at student's desired semester
research career outlook and secure internship
decide on choices for electives
register with career services
attain leadership in student organization(s)

Senior

confirm graduation plan (courses, GPA, application)
discuss changing expectations in chosen career field
secure personal references
discuss graduate school
begin job interviewing process
establish a mentor relationship position(s) with a professional in your career field

Not every student has a strategic blueprint for completing a degree. As you can see, however, there are concerns that should be addressed at each stage of the academic career that make for a more successful educational experience. We both need to work together to make your blueprint perfect. See you at the drawing table!!!!

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