Campus & Community

Academic Advisors Invited to Workshop on Campus Resources for Students

Thursday, June 14, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Faculty members who serve as academic advisors are invited to a workshop on Wednesday, June 27, that will provide information on campus resources to assist students. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the I3 Center, Newhouse 3.

The workshop will reintroduce faculty to the Office of Student Assistance, Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS), Office of Disability Services, Degree Works and Orange Success. In addition to providing an overview of degree and program completion, major transfers and ways to help students succeed in school, participants will also engage in questions of what to do about students in distress and learn about services and accommodations for students with disabilities.

The day will conclude with a panel discussion called “What to Do When,” featuring perspectives from academic advisors. Attendees will receive a reference packet regarding resources, points of contact and places for additional training and information.

Coffee and lunch will be provided. R.S.V.P. by Monday, June 25, by emailing pclong@syr.edu. Email pclong@syr.edu if you need any accommodations.