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2019-2020

Academic Advising Handbook for

Students

Wesley College Undergraduate Academic Advising Handbook, 2019-2020 1

Wesley College Undergraduate Academic Advising Handbook Student Guide

I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3

A. Academic Advising Mission Statement ........................................................................... 3 B. Description of Academic Advising .................................................................................. 3 C. Goals of Academic Advising at Wesley College ............................................................. 3 D. Responsibilities of Advisors............................................................................................. 3 E. Responsibilities of Advisees ............................................................................................ 4 F. Responsibilities of Coordinator of Academic Advising .................................................. 4

II. Course Enrollment & Withdraw Processes Processes ........................................................ 5

A. MyWesley and Jenzabar: Wesley College’s Student Information System ..................... 5 B. Legal Issues and Academic Advising .............................................................................. 5 C. Wesley College Core Curriculum .................................................................................... 5 D. Registration ...................................................................................................................... 6 E. Drop/Add .......................................................................................................................... 7 F. Midterm Grades................................................................................................................ 7 G. Course Withdrawal ........................................................................................................... 7 H. Pass/Fail Grading Options ................................................................................................ 8 I. Audit Grading Option....................................................................................................... 8 J. Incomplete Grades............................................................................................................ 8 K. Final Grades, Probation, and Suspension ......................................................................... 9 L. Withdrawal from the College ........................................................................................... 9 M. Medical Withdrawal ....................................................................................................... 10 N. Transfer Credit Process .................................................................................................. 10 O. Change of Major............................................................................................................. 10 P. Change of Advisor ......................................................................................................... 11

III. Different Student Populations ............................................................................................. 11

A. International Students ..................................................................................................... 11 B. Honors Students ............................................................................................................. 11 C. Undeclared Students ....................................................................................................... 11 D. Students Taking Developmental Courses ...................................................................... 12 E. Student Athletes ............................................................................................................. 12 F. Veterans and Military Students ...................................................................................... 12 G. Academic Programs with Specific Admission Requirements ........................................ 12 H. Double Majors ................................................................................................................ 13 I. Dual Baccalaureate ......................................................................................................... 13 J. Academic Honesty Policy .............................................................................................. 13 K. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .......................................................................... 13

IV. Appendices ............................................................................................................................. 14

2 Wesley College Undergraduate Academic Advising Handbook, 2019-2020

A. Important dates, 2019-2020............................................................................................ 14 B. Directory of College Resources ..................................................................................... 15 C. Core Curriculum Pyramid .............................................................................................. 19 D. Courses Not Requiring Prerequisites ............................................................................. 20 E. Before Registering for Classes ....................................................................................... 22 F. Registering for Classes ................................................................................................... 23 G. Special Situations: Registration and Drop/Add ............................................................ 24 H. Sample Transfer Credit Evaluation ................................................................................ 25 I. Drop/Add Form .............................................................................................................. 28 J. Course Withdraw Form .................................................................................................. 29 K. Form to Withdraw from College .................................................................................... 30 L. Change of Major Form ................................................................................................... 31 M. Double Major/Dual Baccalaureate Form ....................................................................... 32 N. Preapproved Transfer Credit Evaluation ........................................................................ 33 O. Advising Syllabus .......................................................................................................... 34 P. Advising Self-Assessment ............................................................................................. 37 Q. Incomplete Grade Contract ............................................................................................ 38 R. Mathematics Placement based upon SAT scores ........................................................... 40 S. Mathematics Placement based upon ACT scores .......................................................... 41 T. English Placement Rubric .............................................................................................. 42


I. Introduction

A. Academic Advising Mission Statement

Academic advising empowers students in the development of meaningful educational plans that are consistent with their personal, academic, and professional goals. This is achieved by providing them access to mentorship, knowledge of their discipline, guidance in effective decision-making, and in identifying their roles in the greater campus community. Advising promotes the growth of each student by instilling a sense of responsibility and independence.

B. Description of Academic Advising

Advising at Wesley College is a partnership where students and academic advisors co-navigate the college experience from matriculation to commencement. This partnership is a key component in engaging, connecting, and transitioning students into and throughout their college experience. The academic advisor serves as a primary point of contact for students for academic, career, and personal development. All students are assigned to an advisor upon entrance to the college based upon the declared field of interest.

C. Goals of Academic Advising at Wesley College

In order to produce alumni who are both academically accomplished and prepared to become global citizens, students are encouraged by their advisors to be empowered, thoughtful, reflective, interdependent individuals who are both committed to their own life choices and respectful of the choices and lifestyles of others. Advisors encourage students to view education as a lifelong process that extends beyond the classroom and their formalized studies.

D. Responsibilities of Advisors

1. Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and college policies and procedures.

2. Encourage and guide students toward academic, professional, and personal success.

3. Assist student in his/her plan for successful program completion. 4. Assist the student through periodic evaluation of the student’s academic

progress. 5. Ensure students are registered for the appropriate classes in a timely manner. 6. Refer students to other resources as appropriate. 7. Demonstrate a high level of engagement; develop a mentoring relationship

with the advisee. 8. Advocate for the advisee when appropriate. 9. Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality.

10. Model the Wesley College Mission for advisees.


E. Responsibilities of Advisees

1. Be proactive and self-directed in their academic progress. 2. Develop a relationship with the advisor/mentor. 3. Attend appointments and respond to outreach. 4. Arrive to registration meetings with a tentative schedule prepared. 5. Maintain accurate files of personal degree completion. 6. Conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. 7. Introspectively assess their strengths and challenges. 8. Maintain open and effective communication with advisor. 9. Develop academic plan following Wesley Undergraduate Catalog

requirements. 10. Accept responsibility for personal and academic success.

F. Responsibilities of Coordinator of Academic Advising

1. Provide academic advising to prospective and current students. 2. Provide information and support to students in academic jeopardy. 3. Serve as academic advisor to a caseload of undeclared students. 4. Coordinate programming and resources for students. 5. Manage and coordinate advising events such as, but not limited to, Majors &

Minors Fair, Registration 101, Breakfast Blitz, and the Mid-term Review Meeting.

6. Manage the change of major process. 7. Act as a resource for faculty and the Registrar. 8. Create schedules for incoming first year and transfer students. 9. Create and present informational seminars.

10. Create, maintain, and update advising manuals as needed.


II. Course Enrollment & Withdraw Processes

A. MyWesley and Jenzabar: Wesley College’s Student Information System

Jenzabar is the college information database. It includes information about individual students, course rosters, registration history, and classroom management. The information entered in to Jenzabar by Admissions, the Registrar, and the Business Office will populate student information fields in MyWesley and in Lantern. MyWesley is the student information and registration portal. Advisors and students use MyWesley to register, to view grades, and to communicate with each other. Faculty enter midterm and final grades through MyWesley; these grades are recorded on the student’s record. Although midterm grades are deleted at the end of the semester, final grades are not. Some faculty also use MyWesley as a class management tool, using it to post syllabi and assignments. The class management aspects of MyWesley are diverse, and faculty may use those attributes as deemed appropriate for each course.

B. Legal Issues and Academic Advising

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of each student. Upon entry to Wesley College, each new student is required to complete and submit a FERPA permission form, granting access to his or her academic records to specific individuals. These individuals should be listed on the student’s profile in Lantern, under “Allowed Contacts.” Detailed information about FERPA can be found on the federal Department of Education’s website (www.ed.gov). All FERPA-related questions should be directed to the Registrar.

C. Wesley College Core Curriculum

The current Wesley College Core Curriculum was initiated in Fall 2014. This core curriculum is a progressive model; students must make progress on the base of the pyramid (100-level classes) before moving up through the upper levels of the pyramid. The pyramid can be found on page 19 of this handbook. A full description of the core curriculum, along with a list of courses that fulfill the requirements, is available in the College Catalog. Updated lists of approved Core coursework are sent out to faculty each semester before the registration period by the Core Curriculum Committee.

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D. Registration

Registration is publicized both by the Registrar and by the Office of Academic Advising approximately four weeks before the registration period begins. In addition, the Business Office contacts students who have balances on their account. Students who have holds (financial, health center, etc.) must clear those holds with the appropriate office(s) before the registration period begins. Students with financial holds are not permitted to register. A student’s class ranking is based upon the number of credits successfully completed: Seniors 90+ credit hours earned Juniors 60-89 credit hours earned Sophomores 29-59 credit hours earned Freshmen 0-28 credit hours earned. Students must have completed 29 or more credits in order to register as sophomores. Therefore, students will have to pay close attention to the number of credits successfully completed in their first year of college. Registration for the Fall semester is held in the preceding March and April. Registration for the Spring semester is held in the preceding November. Registration is permitted both for semester-long 14 week classes and the two seven-week terms in each semester. Advisors should establish a schedule and procedure for meeting with each student before the registration period begins, and convey that information to all advisees well in advance. Many faculty post sign-up sheets on their office doors or use some form of electronic calendar, such as Sign Up Genius or Google Calendar. Students should review the Undergraduate Catalog for information regarding courses and requirements, and to bring draft schedules with them to their appointments. Registration 101 is a program offered by the Office of Academic Advising. During these hour-long sessions, students are taught how to use MyWesley to submit their schedule requests to their advisors. Registration 101 is publicized through electronic media, on bulletin boards, in residence halls, and in classes that are geared to new and first-year students (e.g., FY 100, EN 099, EN 100, MA 099, MA 101). Registration 101 is also available as an informational video; please see the Academic Advising webpage for the link. Students who are repeating courses may not use MyWesley, but must use the paper registration form that can be found on page 39. Once a student completes the schedule requests through MyWesley, the student will select the option to send the schedule request to the advisor. The advisor will receive email notification that the schedule has been submitted for review and approval. The advisor will click on a student name to review the requests. There are two boxes next to each course requested; the advisor should either “approve” or “drop” each class. Students should follow up with advisors regarding courses that have not been approved,


and either request a meeting to discuss other options or make those suggestions in an email. Please refer to the before registering for classes and registering for classes steps on pages 22-23.

E. Drop/Add

Students have the ability to drop and add courses during the first week of each semester. Students may use MyWesley to drop and add courses; they should submit their scheduling requests to their advisors electronically. New students must complete their drop/add requests on paper forms. Please refer to the dropp/add form on page 28. Students may obtain drop/add forms from the Registrar’s office or print them from the Registrar’s website. Upon completing the form, the student is required to obtain the instructor signature for any class being added. The student must also obtain the advisor’s signature on each form. Except for extraordinary circumstances, students are not permitted to add classes after the first week of the semester. Any class that is dropped during the drop/add period is removed from a student’s academic history, and does not show up on a student’s transcript.

F. Midterm Grades

The midterm GPA of all freshmen (students who have completed fewer than 29 credits) is available through Lantern, and individual class grades are available in MyWesley. Midterm grades are also recorded for all students who are on probation and for student-athletes. Midterm grades are only visible from the time of the midterm grade reports’ submission until the end of the semester. Students who have midterm averages less than 2.0 are sent notice of this fact through Lantern, and academic advisors are tagged on this notification. Advisors will receive an email, informing them of the notification through Lantern. Lantern will show the student’s average under the “expand all” option. In order to view individual grades, advisors must do so through MyWesley. The Student Success & Retention team offers a Midterm Grade information session for first-year students whose midterm grades warrant intervention. This information session is held after midterm grades are posted and before the last date to withdraw from a semester-long course. Invitations to these sessions are sent out by the Student Success & Retention team.

G. Course Withdrawal

If a student wishes to withdraw from a class, that student may do so through the end of the withdraw period (which usually extends until a few weeks beyond mid-term). It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of deadlines and to obtain both the instructor and advisor signature. Any class from which a student withdraws will be shown on the student’s transcript with a grade of W. Please refer to the Course Withdrawal form on page 29. Students may obtain Course Withdrawal forms from the Registrar’s office or print them from the Forms Library on the Registrar’s website.


If a student’s withdraw from coursework results in enrollment in fewer than twelve credit hours, the student must obtain permission from the Office of Student Affairs to remain in the residence halls. Being enrolled as a part-time student will affect a student’s housing, financial aid, and athletic eligibility. Students who withdraw from a large number of courses should be directed to speak to Financial Aid; federal guidelines dictate the percentages of courses a student must complete each year in order to be eligible for financial aid. The Wesley College Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for receiving Financial Aid can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.

H. Pass/Fail Grading Options

The policies for pass/fail enrollment are detailed in the Undergraduate Catalog. In summary:

• A student must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior and have a cumulative GPA of 2.2 to exercise the pass/fail option.

• A student may take a maximum of two courses on a pass/fail basis. • No course required for the student’s major degree program may be taken on a

pass/fail basis except those designated pass/fail in the Undergraduate Catalog.

I. Audit Grading Option

The policies for auditing a course are detailed in the Undergraduate Catalog. Auditors are required to attend classes, and failure to attend regularly will result in assignment of a W grade. Changing from credit to audit, or audit to credit, requires completion of a course change request form, approval of the instructor, and submission of the form to the Registrar’s Office.

J. Incomplete Grades

The policy regarding incomplete grades is outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog. The policy states that a grade of incomplete (I) may be given if “a student has done passing work in a course but has been unable to meet, generally for nonacademic reasons, a small proportion of the total course requirements (e.g., an exam or paper). Incompletes given in the Fall semester must be removed by the last day of classes the following Spring semester; Incompletes given in the Spring semester must be removed by the end of the second week of the following Fall semester; Incompletes given in any Summer semester must be removed by the last day of classes the following Fall semester. Failure to complete course requirements by these dates will result in the assignment of an F grade. An Incomplete grade does not affect a student’s GPA. The student must contact the instructor to discuss the possibility of an Incomplete. If the instructor decides that the


(I) grade will be assigned, the student must submit an application to the Registrar’s Office.” Please refer to the Contract for the Completion of an Incomplete Grade on pages 38-39. Students may obtain a copy of the contract from the Registrar’s office or print them from the Forms Library on the Registrar’s website.

K. Final Grades, Probation, and Suspension

The policy on academic probation and suspension is found in the Undergraduate Catalog. At the end of each semester, students who are on academic probation are notified by the Office of Academic Affairs. These students are encouraged to contact their academic advisors regarding their academic concerns. The most efficient way to improve a GPA is to repeat any classes in which a student earned a D or F. Furthermore, all students must complete all major requirements with a C or better; some departments have additional criteria. A student on academic probation whose midterm GPA is less than 2.0 will not participate during the second half of the semester in athletic programs or hold an elected or appointed office in any recognized student organization unless it is a part of a course requirement. All students on probation may register for no more than 15 credits, and must earn a semester average of 2.0. If they do not, they are academically suspended. Students on probation must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better by the end of the second semester on probation. If they do not, they are academically suspended. Freshmen who are placed on probation at the conclusion of their first semester must enroll in the Academic Recovery Program (AS 098), which is offered each Spring. The Academic Recovery Program is only offered in the spring. Students on probation must also abide by the other conditions of probation (registration for no more than 15 credits, earn a semester GPA of 2.0). Students who are suspended have the right to appeal. If the appeal is denied, eligible students are provided with information regarding requirements for re-admission to Wesley College. Any student who has been academically suspended two times is not eligible for re-admission to Wesley College.

L. Withdrawal from the College

Any full-time student contemplating withdrawal from the College while the semester is in progress should arrange to discuss this matter with the Registrar. Official withdrawal papers must be initiated with the Registrar’s Office. Please reference the Academic Calendar published for each semester for the last day to withdraw from the college. Please refer to the College Withdraw Form on page 31.


M. Medical Withdrawal

Students who are seeking a medical withdrawal should contact the Registrar. The medical withdrawal form must be signed by the student’s doctor. It is the responsibility of the student to follow up with the Registrar to ensure that all paperwork has been received. Please reference the Academic Calendar published for each semester for the last day to withdraw from a course

N. Transfer Credit Process

Undergraduate course credits may be transferred from another regionally accredited institution provided the grades earned are C or better (a C- is not transferrable). The grades received at another institution will not be computed into the student’s cumulative GPA. Some majors may have additional specific guidelines regarding transfer credits; please consult the Undergraduate Catalog. Students interested in taking courses at other institutions are required to complete a form, “Preapproved Transfer Credit Evaluation.” This form is available from the Registrar’s Office and the Registrar’s website under “Permission to take courses at another institution.” A copy of the form can be found on page 33 of this handbook. The student must complete this form and attach descriptions of the courses they wish to take. The form and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s office for review. The Registrar will contact the student to provide the decision or, if needed, to request additional information. Students who are transferring in to Wesley College after having completed college coursework elsewhere have their transfer credits evaluated before their first semester’s schedule is created. An example of a completed evaluation can be found on pages 25-27.

O. Change of Major

Students who wish to change majors are advised to consult with faculty members in their new program to learn more about the curriculum. Students should be aware that some programs have requirements (i.e., cumulative GPA) that are articulated in the Undergraduate Catalog. Students must complete a “Change of Major” form (page 31), which is available on the Registrar’s website. Assuming the student has met any necessary requirements outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog, the Registrar will change the student’s major and advisor in Jenzabar and assign a new academic advisor. The Registrar will notify all three (student, previous advisor, new advisor) of the changes via Lantern. Students who were admitted to Wesley College as transfer students should have their transfer credits re-evaluated by the Registrar. At the time of admission, only courses that


can be applied directly to a student’s declared major, as well as a limited number of electives, are accepted for transfer credit. If a student changes majors, it is possible that more of the courses completed elsewhere can be accepted for transfer credit (i.e., a student who has completed 24 credits of business coursework at a previous institution may not have those courses accepted if s/he is accepted as a Biology major. If that student then changes major to become an accounting student, more of those courses may be accepted and applied to the new major). Students should ask the Registrar for a re-evaluation of transfer credits.

P. Change of Advisor

Students who wish to change their academic advisors within a department must contact the department chair. All decisions to change advisors are made by department chairs. If a department chair wishes to change a student’s advisor, that chair will notify the Coordinator of Academic Advising via email.

III. Different Student Populations

A. International Students

All International Students are provided with a secondary advisor, the Director of International Programs. As International Students have federal and international guidelines that may provide additional requirements or restrictions on their studies, the secondary advisor provides support and direction in this realm to the students. The secondary advisor also enhances community among the International Students.

B. Honors Students

All students who meet minimum GPA and standardized test requirements are invited to apply to the Honors program. Once accepted, these students are assigned a secondary advisor, the Director of the Honors program. In order to remain within the Honors program, students are required to complete one three-credit Honors seminar each year in addition to the coursework prescribed by their majors.

C. Undeclared Students

Students who have chosen to enter college without declaring a major may do so. These students may also include student who had applied to, and did not meet the admission criteria for, specific programs (e.g., Nursing, Pre-Professional Occupational Therapy, Pre-Professional Physical Therapy). Undeclared students should be encouraged to focus on their core requirements in the first year. They should also explore different options for their majors by attending the Majors and Minors fair in October, by taking introductory courses in or related to potential fields of interest, by researching admissions requirements to potential fields of interest (i.e., the TEAS or NLN-PAX for Nursing students), by meeting with faculty members in potential fields of interest, or by meeting


with the Career Advising Coordinator to assist in career exploration and research. In order to provide additional support and information about college programs, undeclared students will have secondary advisor.

D. Students Taking Developmental Courses

Upon entry to the college, students are placed in Math and English courses according to the rubrics developed by those departments (see pages 40-42). This is done in order to support the students’ learning at a level where they are most likely to succeed. Placement in a developmental course is not punitive. Students who are placed in developmental courses (EN 099, MA 099) is based upon research and experience. If a student wishes to question the placement in a developmental course, that student may schedule an appointment with the appropriate department chair to complete a challenge assignment. It should be noted that every challenge assignment administered in recent years has reinforced the placement outlined by the rubric. Students who are concerned about not graduating in four years based upon their placement can be encouraged to view the curriculum for their chosen or prospective majors and outline their own academic plan. Placement in a developmental course may not affect requisite courses for a student’s major (i.e., a Law & Justice Studies major scheduled to take MA 099 will not be restricted from taking courses in the major, and may proceed through the Math and core curriculum sequentially while also taking courses in the major).

E. Student Athletes

Guidelines for a student’s eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics are outlined by the NCAA. Student athletes must be full-time students in good academic standing in order to maintain eligibility.

F. Veterans and Military Students

Students who are utilizing military or veterans’ benefits may be subject to additional regulations regarding their coursework. For instance, a student cannot use veteran’s benefits to pay for a double major or dual baccalaureate. Please contact the Veterans’ Benefits liaison in the Registrar’s Office with any questions.

G. Academic Programs with Specific Admission Requirements

Certain academic programs have specific requirements for students who wish to choose that major. For instance, in order to become a Nursing major, a student must pass either the TEAS or NLN-PAX. Other majors, such as the Pre-Professional Occupational Therapy and the Pre-Professional Physical Therapy, require students to be placed directly in to specific courses (i.e., MA 111) according the entrance rubrics. In addition, some programs require a minimum GPA for students who are changing majors. Advisees who express an interest in changing majors should be encouraged to speak with faculty


members in their prospective field and to refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for additional information.

H. Double Majors

Students who plan to double major must submit a “Double Major/Second Baccalaureate form” to the Registrar’s Office. The Coordinator of Academic Advising will assign an academic advisor for each major. The double major will be noted on academic records, but the student will receive only one degree.

I. Dual Baccalaureate

Students who plan to obtain a second baccalaureate degree (e.g., both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science) must submit a “Double Major/Second Baccalaureate form” to the Registrar’s Office. Please refer to the Double Major form on page 32. The Registrar will assign an academic advisor for each major. Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree must complete all required courses in the second program, including a total of 30 credit hours at Wesley College beyond the hours necessary for the first degree. There is an additional fee if the student requests a diploma for the second degree.

J. Academic Honesty Policy

The policy for academic honesty is detailed in the Undergraduate Catalog. It identifies prohibited behaviors and potential punishments for first and subsequent offenses. It also outlines the procedure for documenting such offenses, as well as the procedure a student must follow if s/he chooses to appeal the violation.

K. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

All students should be aware of the college’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy, which is detailed in the Undergraduate Catalog. In short, a student’s academic progress will affect eligibility for financial aid. Academic progress is evaluated based upon a student’s GPA as well as the percentage of classes completed and withdrawn.


IV. Appendices

A. Important dates, 2019-2020

Dates Event

Fall 2019

August 19 Semester Begins (14 week classes)

August 19-23 Drop/Add Week

September 13 Last day to withdraw from a class with a W from Semester I (seven weeks)

October 11 Semester I (seven weeks) Classes End

October 14 Semester II (seven weeks) Classes Begin

October 25 Last day to withdraw from 14 week classes with a W

November 4 Registration for Spring 2019 Semester Begins

November 8 Last day to withdraw from a class with a W from Semester II (seven weeks)

November 26 Last day for Fall Semester classes

December 2-6 Final Exam Week

Spring 2020

January 13 Semester Begins (14 week classes)

January 13-17 Drop/Add Week

February 7 Last day to withdraw from a class with a W from Semester I

February 28 Semester I Classes End

March 9 Semester II Classes Begin

March 22 Last day to withdraw from 14 week classes with a W

March 30 Registration for Fall 2019 Semester Begins

April 3 Last day to withdraw from Semester II classes

April 24 Last day for Spring Semester classes

April 27-May 1 Final Exam Week


B. Directory of College Resources

Wesley College Resources & Personnel

Wesley Resource Services Provided Contact Information

Academic Affairs

The College’s chief academic officer and under the president is responsible for the creation and implementation of

the academic priorities for the university and for the allocation of resources that

will support those priorities.

Dr. Jeffrey Gibson Vice President, Academic

Affairs/Provost College Center 308

(302) 736-2529 [email protected]

Business Office/ Finance Office

Answer questions pertaining to billing, commuter meal plans, student refunds, meal plan errors, problems with student

ID’s, payments for parking permits, parking fines, student citations,

graduation petitions, replacement student ID’s and room keys. Also

questions regarding transfers of money to students’ ID cards for bookstore or

points for Dining Services and payments to student accounts, including outside

payment plans. Questions about signing over of work-study checks by students

so money applied to account. Questions on payments for college expenses, including college organizations.

Adele Flamm Supervisor, Business Operations

College Center 317 (302) 736-2566

[email protected]

Career Advising (Student Success &

Retention)

Conduct seminars & workshop presentations, resume & cover letter review, career & major exploration,

professional development, interviewing skills, effective communication,

graduate/professional school information, graduate school & job fair

attendance, job & internship search.

Kendall Wilson-Lamourine Coordinator, Career Advising

Parker Library 14 (302) 736-2391

Kendall.Wilson-Lamourine @wesley.edu

Clubs & Organizations

(Student Affairs)

Provides supervision for clubs, organizations, intramural sports, club

sports, programs and events. Encourages students to become involved

allowing them to develop as a leader, use unique talents, volunteer, mentor,

travel, etc.

Mark Berry Director, Campus Life

College Center 11 (302) 736-2567

[email protected]


Communications & Marketing

Is responsible for managing the external and internal marketing and

communication activities for Wesley College.

Naomi Wakiaga Interim Director,

Communications & Marketing (302) 736-2354

[email protected]

Counseling Services

(Student Affairs)

Provides guidance and support for students to aid in the transition into

college life, encourage psychological well-being, growth, & development.

Liz Horsey Coordinator, Counseling

Services Wellness Center (302) 736-2521

Student Success and Retention

(Academic Affairs)

Offers full program of peer tutoring for writing and subject areas. Delivers

assistance for all students in academic areas; full program of workshops for study strategies, test anxiety, Praxis review, time management and more.

Also, GA’s assist in athletes’ study hall requirements and self-management for

class preparation.

Christine McDermott Director, Student Success

& Retention Parker Library 110

(302) 736-2592 Christine.McDermott

@wesley.edu

Danielle Archambault Assistant Director, Student

Success & Retention Parker Library 108

(302) 736-2565 Danielle.Archambault

@wesley.edu Lantern

Administrator for Early Alert and

Referrals (Student Success &

Retention)

Accepts Lantern referrals for students at risk or in need of assistance;

Refers the student to an appropriate resource and also counsels students.

Student Success & Retention Department

Parker Library (302) 736-2592

Department of Athletics

Provides an environment conducive to the athlete's total development through a well-rounded program of experiences.

Individual coaches assist with members of their teams. See rosters for names of

students on that team.

Tracey Short Director, Athletics (302) 736-2541

[email protected]

Department of Public Safety

(Chief Financial Officer)

Safety of Wesley College students, faculty and staff is its number one priority. Security, investigative

services, campus presence, programming for safety, safe escort for students, faculty, and staff as needed. Issues purchase parking passes and

student ID cards.

TBA Director, Office of Public Safety

Laurie Roth

Office Manager, Public Safety (302) 736-2436

[email protected]


Dining Services Provides food, employment, alternative dining/snacks; monitors student use of

dining services.

John Sullivan Director, Dining Services

Dulany Dining Hall (302) 736-2320

[email protected]

Disability Support Services

(Student Success & Retention)

Provides appropriate accommodations for documented students with physical,

learning or emotional disabilities.

Brian Belcher Coordinator,

Disability Support Services Parker Library 112b


First Year Programs

(Student Success & Retention)

Provides academic mentoring, class registration assistance, degree

completion pathways, and assistance with course selection.

Rebecca Schroding Director, International Programs Coordinator, First Year Programs


[email protected]

Housekeeping/ Maintenance

Contact if there are problems or concerns in classrooms, residence halls

or grounds.

Tom Idnurm Director, Physical Plant

Wesley West (302) 736-2461

[email protected] [email protected]

Information Technology

Services

Offers personal computer assistance, portal login issues, computer lab

maintenance, WiFi access. Email accounts and maintenance, classroom

technology and data storage.

Paul Copeland Chief Information Officer

Parker Library Ground Level (302) 736-4199

[email protected]

International Programs

Provides assistance with all things International. Recruitment and

Enrollment of International students, Wesley students Studying Abroad,

Secondary Advisor to current international students, and Primary

Designated School Official (PDSO).

Rebecca Schroding Director, International Programs Coordinator, First Year Programs


[email protected]

Office of Admissions

Oversees the recruitment and enrollment of incoming first year, graduate and

transfer students. Offers jobs for student ambassadors, campus tours, open houses

and special events.

David Buckingham Interim Vice President,

Enrollment Management Enrollment Management House

(302) 736-2529 David.Buckingham @wesley.edu

Office of Student Financial Planning

(Financial Aid)

Provides information about scholarships, loans, work study, VA

benefits, and college financial counseling.

J. Michael Hall Director,

Student Financial Aid (302) 736-2483

[email protected]


*Please note that this list is subject to changes. Visit www.wesley.edu for any updates.

Parker Library (Academic Affairs)

Provides research support, computer access, and appropriate places to gather

and study.

Katherine Goff Director,

Parker Library (302) 736-2455

[email protected]

Registrar (Academic Affairs)

Oversees registration and graduation information, Enacts schedule changes. Approves transfer credit evaluations;

Processes graduation applications, transcript requests, enrollment

verification.

Patricia Seunarine Registrar

College Center 304 (302) 736-2364

[email protected]

Residence Life/ Student Conduct (Student Affairs)

Residence Life: early engagement through Residence Hall Association (RHA) and other student leadership

opportunities. Residence life issues: Room

assignments; roommate issues/conflicts; maintenance concerns not being

addressed through the work order system; room and residence hall

changes.

Christopher Willis Assistant Dean of Students,

Director, Residence Life College Center 119


Kenny Scharnick

Coordinator, Housing Operations

College Center 121 (302) 736-2458

[email protected]

Spiritual Life/ Campus Minister

Recognizing the importance of spiritual growth, Wesley College provides a

variety of intentional opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to explore

questions of faith, of justice, of responsibility to the larger community.

Pastor Bonnie Mullen Coordinator, Spiritual and Community Engagement

College Center 124 (302) 736-2473

PastorBonnie.Mullen @wesley.edu

http://www.wesley.edu/


C. Core Curriculum Pyramid


D. Courses Not Requiring Prerequisites

Students are not eligible to begin taking Level Two core courses until they have completed EN 100 and FY 100. Therefore, students who place in to EN 099 their first semester may need to take electives without prerequisites during their first year of college. These courses may also be used for students who have not yet chosen a major, in order for them to gain a greater understanding of potential majors that are available to them. None of these courses will fulfill any core requirements. THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AC 130 Accounting Perspectives 1 credit

AA 120 Introduction to Africana Studies and the Black Experience 3 credits

AR 101 Fundamentals of Design I 3 credits

AR 103 Fundamentals of Drawing I 3 credits

AR 109 Painting I 3 credits

AR 199 Special Topics in Art 3 credits

BA 100 Introduction to Business 3 credits

BA 120 The Business Environment 1 credit

BA 150 Microcomputer Applications 3 credits

BI 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 credits

CM 101 Public Speaking 4 credits

DR 110 Introduction to Acting 3 credits

FR 100A Beginning French I 3 credits

GS 100 Introduction to Gender Studies 3 credits

GE 205 World Regional Geography 3 credits

HI 103 US History I 3 credits

HI 104 US History II 3 credits

HI 109 World Civilizations I 3 credits

HI 110 World Civilizations II 3 credits

HU 100 Introduction to the Humanities 3 credits

IS 200 Introduction to the Comparison of Cultures 3 credits

KN 101A Wellness Lifestyles 2 credits

KN 201 History & Philosophy of Kinesiology, Sports Sciences 3 credits

KN 203 Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care 3 credits


KN 205 Personal and Community Health 3 credits

LJ 101 Introduction to Law 3 credits

LJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits

ME 100 The Media in Your Life 3 credits

ME 130 Media Aesthetics 3 credits

MU 127 Survey of World Music 3 credits

MU 128 History of Rock & Roll 3 credits

PH 100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits

PH 150 Introduction to Ethics 3 credits

PS 100 Physical Science 4 credits

PS 102 Earth Science 4 credits

PO 103 Introduction to Political Science 3 credits

PO 231 Introduction to American Politics 3 credits

PY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

RE 131 Sacred Stories: Myth and Scripture 3 credits

RE 151 Nature & the Supernatural 3 credits

SO 100 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits

SP 100A Beginning Spanish I 3 credits


Step 1• Check the Undergraduate

Catalog

Step 2• Prepare a Tenative Class

Schedule using MyWesley

Step 3• Schedule a Meeting with

your Advisor

Step 4• Confirm your Online

Registration Time

Step 5• Check if you have any

Holds on your Account

E. Before Registering for Classes


Step 1• Log into your MyWesley Account

Step 2 • Click on the "Students" tab

Step 3 • Click on "Course Schedules"

Step 4 • Select the Term

Step 5 • Click on "Course Search"

Step 6 • Enter the Course Code and Section

Step 7 • Click "Add Course(s)"

Step 8• Click "Request Advisor Approval"

F. Registering for Classes


G. Special Situations: Registration and Drop/Add

If a student is unable to add a class for any reason, a red X will appear next to the course title after the student has clicked “Add Course.” The reason will be given under the course name. Reasons include:

• A course that is full. • A prerequisite that has not been met. • Attempted registration for a course that is being repeated.

Students should follow up with their advisors regarding courses that have not been approved, and either request a meeting to discuss other options or make those suggestions in an email.


H. Sample Transfer Credit Evaluation

(for students who have completed college coursework prior to attending Wesley College) Prospective Student: ______________________ ID #: _________________ Transfer College(s); ___ Delaware County CC; Widener Univ____________ MAJOR: NURSING Preliminary estimate completed by: _________ Date: _______2/5/2018______ Note: This is only a preliminary estimation of transferrable credits at the time of acceptance. A final transfer credit evaluation, based on your final transcript(s), will involve the chair of the academic department and must be signed by the Registrar. This may result in a different number or distribution of transferrable credits. Degrees completed, if any, at other institutions: _________________________________________________ ***Unless otherwise stated, all courses completed at another institution must have received a grade of C or better in order to be accepted for transfer to Wesley.

Final evaluation completed by: _________________ Date ___1/26/2018____

Core Curriculum: Level I Course / Category Transfer Course Prefix, Number, & Title TR

Credit FY 100: First Year Seminar SOC105 Intro Sociology 3 MA 180: Applied Math Concepts BI 210: Anatomy & Physiology I BIO150 (also meets major requirement) EN 100: College Writing I Engl 101 Composition & Critical Thinking 3 EN 101: College Writing II Engl 102 Adv Exposition & Lit II 3

Credit Subtotal: 9 Core Curriculum: Level II (200 level) One course from each of the following categories

Arts & Culture Literature & Language Philosophy & Religion History & Social Science SOC355- Social Theory 3 Credit Subtotal: 3

Core Curriculum: Level III (300 level) Three courses from one of the following categories Identifying with Diversity Level III (300 Level) core courses must be taken at

Wesley College Personal, Social, and Ethical Responsibility


Prospective Student: ID#: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transfer Evaluation Worksheet ***NOTE: To be accepted for transfer, all NR courses must have been completed with a grade of B or better. All other courses must have received a C or better.

Course Prefix and Number

Course Name (Credits) Transfer Course Prefix, Number, and Title

TR Credit

BI210 Anatomy & Physiology I (4) Also meets core I. Credits are counted only once.

Bio 150 Human Anat & Phys I 4

BI215 Anatomy & Physiology II (4) Bio 151 Human Anat & Phys II 4 BI218 Microbiology (4) NO per Dr. Miller CH130 Chemistry for Allied Health (4) CHEM104

4 MA201 or PY222

Intro to Stats or Stats for the Social Sciences (3)

PSY 381 Statistics OK per Dr. Barnhardt

3

NR107 Introduction to Professional Nursing

NR203 Client Assessment for Health

NR214 Foundations of Nursing (5) NR228 Health Maintenance & Restoration I

NR229 Pathophysiology (3) NR230 Pharmacology (3) NR307 Health Maintenance & Restoration II

NR312 Research in Nursing (3) NR313 Health Maintenance & Restoration III

NR324 Mental Health Nursing (5) NR403 Maternity Nursing (5) NR409 Community Nursing (5) NR421 Critical Thinking to Enhance Nursing

NR423 Leadership and Management (3) NR425 Senior Practicum (5) NR426 Transition to Professional Practice (3) PY100 Introduction to Psychology (3) PSY 105 Intro Psychology 3 PY232 Psychology of Human Development

Credit Subtotal:

18 One Major Elective (3 Credits) B or better

Credit Subtotal:

Total Number of Transferrable Credits that Meet Degree

30


Additional Elective Credit

Prospective Student: _______ _________________ ID #: _________________ Note: Credits that are being accepted below do not meet requirements for the degree program (major) that you have declared. However, we recognize the value of coursework that has been completed successfully at another accredited institution. The number of additional elective credits accepted cannot exceed 15.

Total Number of Credits Accepted: ____45

Transfer Institution

Transfer Course Wesley Equivalent (if applicable)

TR Credits

De County CC Comm111 Public Speaking 3 Widener Univ. SOC 203 Sociology Of Youth 3 Widener Univ. SOC-215 The Family 3 Widener Univ. NURS-216 Nutrition In Hlth

Care 3

Widener Univ. Nurs-232 Research Design 3 Credit

Subtotal: 15

From Previous Page --- Total Number of Transferrable Credits that Meet Degree Requirements:

30


I. Drop/Add Form


J. Course Withdraw Form


K. Form to Withdraw from College


L. Change of Major Form


M. Double Major/Dual Baccalaureate Form


N. Preapproved Transfer Credit Evaluation


O. Advising Syllabus

Advisor: Phone: Office: Office Hours Email: Major/Minor: Advisee: Mission Statement Academic advising empowers students in the development of meaningful educational plans that are consistent with their personal, academic, and professional goals. This is achieved by providing them access to mentorship, knowledge of their discipline, guidance in effective decision-making, and identifying their roles in the greater campus community. Advising promotes the growth of each student by instilling a sense of responsibility and independence. Academic Advising Description Academic advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning (NACADA, 2004). Advising at Wesley College is a partnership where students and academic advisors co-navigate the college experience from matriculation to commencement. This partnership is a key component in engaging, connecting, and transitioning students into their college experience. The academic advisor serves as a central point of contact for students for academic, career, and personal development. Full-time students who have declared a major are assigned a faculty academic advisor within the student’s program. Full-time students who are still deciding on a major are assigned an advisor who is charged with helping students throughout the decision-making process.


Advisee Responsibilities

- Be proactive and self-directed in their academic progress - Attend appointments and respond to outreach - Arrive to registration meetings with a tentative schedule prepared - Maintain accurate files of personal degree completion - Conduct themselves in professional and respectful manner - Maintain open and effective communication with advisor - Develop academic plan following Wesley Undergraduate Catalog requirements - Accept responsibility for their academic success

Advisor Responsibilities

- Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and college policies/procedures.

- Encourage and guide students toward academic, professional, and personal success - Assist student in his/her plan for successful program completion - Assist the student through periodic evaluation of the student’s academic progress - Ensure students are registered for the appropriate classes in a timely manner - Refer students to other resources as appropriate - Demonstrate a high level of engagement; develop a mentoring relationship with the

advisee - Advocate for the advisee when appropriate - Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality - Model Wesley College’s mission for advising

Advising Outcomes Curriculum Integration:

• Identify and understand the relationship between classroom experiences and academic, career, and personal goals.

Value of a Liberal Arts Education:

• Identify and understand liberal arts requirements, the benefits of a liberal arts education, and striving for holistic success.

Experiential Learning:

• Identify and understand the benefits of incorporating experiences outside of the classroom and integrating them into the educational experience.


Identification of Resources:

• Develop skills for locating and effectively utilizing resources in the pursuit of personal, academic, and personal success.

Interpersonal Development:

• Gain awareness regarding the importance of developing personal, collegial, and professional relationships within the Wesley community.

Personal Growth:

• Develop communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Disability Support Services Wesley College provides equal opportunity to qualified students. If you have a documented disability (medical, physical, learning, psychological, etc.) and wish to request disability-related accommodations to complete course requirements, contact Disability Support Services (located in Parker Library Room 112B; 302-736-2739). Course requirements cannot be waived, but reasonable accommodations may be provided based on disability documentation and course outcomes. Accommodations cannot be made retroactively. Referrals to Campus Resources Advisors may feel it is in the best interest for their advisees to refer them to additional campus resources. The advisee is responsible for responding to these outreach attempts in a timely manner. 1st Year Annual Goals to be established collaboratively by advisor and advisee 2nd Year Annual Goals to be established collaboratively by advisor and advisee 3rd Year Annual Goals to be established collaboratively by advisor and advisee 4th Year Annual Goals to be established collaboratively by advisor and advisee


P. Advising Self-Assessment


Q. Incomplete Grade Contract


R. Mathematics Placement based upon SAT scores

Math / Science / Business / Education Majors:

First Year Math Majors: MA 102 or MA 111 or MA 211 (per top chart) and MA 120 Computer Applications

Note for Delaware Students: If a graduate of Laurel HS / Woodbridge HS / Brandywine HS, check on transcript for inclusion in a Mathematics Transition Course. IF student earns 77% or better in the Mathematics Transition Course will have guaranteed MA 180 placement

HS Math Course (C or better) Highest SAT Score

≤370 380–430 440-480 490-520 530-560 570-610 620+

Algebra I or Integrated II MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 102 MA 102 MA 102

Algebra II or Integrated III MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 111 MA 111 MA 111 Algebra III or PreCalculus

or Integrated III MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 102 MA 111 MA 111 MA 211

Trigonometry MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 102 MA 111 MA 111 MA 211

Calculus I MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 102 MA 111 MA 211 MA 211

HS Math Course (C or better) Highest SAT Score

≤370 380–430 440-480 490-520 530-560 570-610 620+

Algebra I or Integrated II MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Algebra II or Integrated III MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Algebra III or PreCalculus or Integrated III MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Trigonometry MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Calculus I MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180


S. Mathematics Placement based upon ACT scores

Math / Science / Business / Education Majors:

All Other Majors:

Approved unanimously by Department of Mathematics February 15, 2017

HS Math Course (C or better) Highest ACT Score

≤15 16–17 18 19 20 21+

Algebra I or Integrated II MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 102 MA 102

Algebra II or Integrated III MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 111 MA 111

Algebra III or PreCalculus or Integrated III MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 102 MA 111 MA 211

Trigonometry MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 102 MA 111 MA 111

Calculus I MA 099 MA 101 MA 102 MA 102 MA 111 MA 211

HS Math Course (C or better) Highest ACT Score

≤15 16–17 18 19 20 21+

Algebra I or Integrated II MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Algebra II or Integrated III MA 099 MA 099 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Algebra III or PreCalculus or Integrated III MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Trigonometry MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180

Calculus I MA 099 MA 101 MA 101 MA 180 MA 180 MA 180


T. English Placement Rubric

English placement is based on SAT Essay score. If SAT Essay not reported, use SAT Writing score.

*TCE = Transfer Credit Evaluation. Official transcript from previous accredited college or university accompanied by course description will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office in consultation with the English Department. Only grades of C or better are considered.

EN 099 EN 100 EN 101 SAT 16 Essay score 12 or below 13 - 18 19 – 24

If no Essay score:

SAT 16 EBRW score 450 or below 451 - 629 630 and above

If no SAT 16 scores: ACT Writing score 16 or below 17 and above Must pass EN 100

Advanced Placement

Tests:

AP Eng Lang & Comp 3 or greater, credit given

3 or greater, begin here

AP Eng Lit & Comp 3 or greater, begin here

3 or greater, credit given

Transfer Students Only:

Approved College course

See TCE* See TCE*

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