What is Classroom Based Advising?

Classroom-Based Advising is a presentation made by faculty to their students each semester at each instructional site of Georgia Highlands College.   Classroom Based Advising support the contention that establishing personal contact with faculty is consistently linked with student success, persistence and satisfaction.

When does Classroom Based Advising Occur? 

• Week 1                Inform students that you are available as a faculty advisor

·    Specify your areas of knowledge – those areas in which you could advise most effectively

·    Explain how you can be reached outside of class.  Give office hours and encourage students to come and see you with any questions

·    Offer to answer any general advising questions in class

• Week 2                 Refer students experiencing academic difficulty to

        The Tutorial Center:

·  Cartersville Campus – Nea Martin 678-872-8460

·   Floyd Campus – Jennifer Hicks  706-295-6371

    Marietta Campus - Nea Martin 678-872-8460

    Douglasville Campus-Jennifer Hicks  706-295-6371

    Paulding Campus -Jennifer Hicks  706-295-6371

       Office of Disabilities Support:

·   Cartersville Campus - Sheryl Ballenger – 678-872-8009 or Diane Renfrow 678-915-5021

    Floyd Campus - Wilma Maynard - 706-295-6336

    Marietta Campus - Diane Renfrow - 678-915-5021

    Douglasville Campus - Sheryl Ballenger - 678-872-8009

    Paulding Campus - Sheryl Ballenger - 678-872-8009

                                     Counseling and Career Services :

                                             Cartersville Campus - Sheryl McKinney- 678-872-8012

·    Floyd Campus- Chris Wheelus  706-295-6336

     Marietta Campus - Joyce Darden-Atkins - 678-915-5021

     Douglasville Campus - Chris Wheelus 

     Paulding Campus - Joyce Darden-Atkins

         Financial Aid

               Cartersville Campus 678-872-8110

·    Floyd Campus  706-295-6311

     Marietta Campus  678-915-7508

     Douglasville Campus  678-872-4222

     Paulding Campus  678-946-1105

• Week 6                 Classroom advising session  

·    Remind students of your availability as a faculty advisor

·    Discuss dates for dropping classes without penalty

·    Discuss the importance of proper planning and registering early

·    Encourage students who are undecided about their majors to make an appointment with Counseling and Career

·   Review degree requirements (powerpoint available)

·    Discuss current educational opportunities and program requirements at transfer schools

·    Remind students that they should petition to graduate at least one semester prior to anticipated date of graduation