School of Business Advising Survey Thank you for taking the time to submit this survey. All responses are anonymous and serve to measure how effective advising is in the School of Business, and help identify ways we can improve to meet the needs of our student population. Please reach out to undergrad.business@uconn.edu if you would like to talk further about any of the items in this survey. There are four sections needing responses: Student Information, a Learning Outcome Self-Assessment, an opportunity to report on Your Advising Experience this term, and finally, some questions about Your Plan.Student InformationWhat year are you in?* First Year (in first or second term at UConn) Second Year (in third or fourth term at UConn) New Transfer (in first term at UConn, but spent time at a different institution prior to starting at UConn) What is your home campus?* Avery Point Hartford Stamford Storrs Waterbury Are you living on the Storrs campus?* Yes No What is your current major?*This is the major that is currently reflected in StudentAdmin and on your UConn transcript. Undecided Accounting Analytics and Information Management (formerly MIS) Business Administration Business Data Analytics Finance Financial Management Healthcare Management Management Marketing Marketing Management Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies From what campus do you plan to graduate?* Hartford Stamford Storrs Waterbury With what Business major do you plan to graduate?* Accounting Analytics and Information Management (formerly MIS) Business Administration Business Data Analytics Finance Financial Management Healthcare Management Management Marketing Marketing Management Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies I do not plan to graduate with a Business major Who is your assigned Professional Staff Advisor?* Alana Adams Jose Aponte Jia Cai Laila Chaoui Kristin Glinzak Alison Lerman Dan Levy Nakeia Moore Brandy Nelson Eddie Papazoni Inga Poetzl Alex Sauer Hunter Tashea Beth Williams I don't know Please let us know to what UConn programs you currently belong:* Business Connections Learning Community (BCLC) UConn Athlete (D1 sport) UConn Honors Program UConn Student Support Services (SSS) None of the above Are you currently spending THIS SEMESTER abroad?* Yes No Select one or more race(s) with which you identify:* American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Prefer Not to Answer Select one or more ethnicity with which you identify:*The term “Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin ” is defined as a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin. Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin Not Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin Prefer Not to Answer What is your gender?Are you a first generation student?A first generation college student is defined as someone whose parents did not attend a four-year institution. Yes No Which best describes your residency? I am an international student. I am a resident of another US state. I am a Connecticut resident. Are you a residential or commuter student? Residential (live on campus) Commuter (walk to campus) Commuter (drive or take public transportation to campus) Residential and Commuter (live on campus, but drive or take public transportation to a different campus) Learning Outcome Self-AssessmentI have developed, implemented, and maintained a clear academic plan that is aligned with academic and career interests. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I know where to find and how to use resources regarding my program(s) requirements, how to register for courses, and plan for graduation that fits within my chosen timeline. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I am intentionally choosing how to earn elective credits through exploring new interests, education abroad, earning a minor, or other purposeful endeavors. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I have engaged with my Professional Advisor to create a relationship to further opportunities for development personally and professionally. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I understand the value of experiential learning and have engaged in intentional opportunities aligned with my academic and career interests. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I am equipped with the language and knowledge to present as a qualified business professional when interacting with alumni and employers. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I recognize the importance of exploring and understanding the diverse world in which we live and in which businesses operate. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I use career and industry resources to demonstrate development and grow my professional network. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Your Advising ExperienceHow did you experience advising this term?Select all that apply. In-person workshop with a Professional Staff Advisor One-on-one meeting with my Professional Staff Advisor (in-person) One-on-one meeting with my Professional Staff Advisor (virtual) One-on-one meeting with my Peer Advisor (in-person) One-on-one meeting with my Peer Advisor (virtual) Drop-in advising hours (in-person) Drop-in advising hours (virtual) E-mail advising with my Professional Staff Advisor E-mail advising with my Peer Mentor Completed required advising webform How many times did you meet for advising this term?Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.What is your preferred modality for advising appointments?* I prefer virtual I prefer in-person I prefer having both virtual and in-person options I don't have a strong preference For the advising you received this term, would you have preferred a different modality?* Yes, I preferred virtual (but had in-person) Yes, I preferred in-person (but had virtual) No, I'm happy with what I got I don't have a strong preference I know how to access my professional staff advisor. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree My Peer Mentor provided valuable information about transitioning to UConn, academics, and/or finding engagement opportunities and community at UConn. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I did not meet with my Peer Mentor In what ways could your Peer Mentor support you more?*Please provide any additional feedback about your Peer Mentoring experience.I understand the differences between a (1) professional staff advisor, a (2) peer mentor, and a (3) faculty advisor. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I am confident in what GPA requirements I need to meet to maintain my standing in the School of Business. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree When do the critical required courses need to be completed by? End of the 2nd term End of the 4th term Graduation I don't know When do your General Education courses need to be completed by? End of the 2nd term End of the 4th term Graduation I don't know What number determines the specific cumulative GPA requirement for any School of Business student? Number of semesters at UConn Number of classes registered for Number of total credits earned Number of student clubs you are participating in About how many total elective credits does a typical business student need to graduate? 15 elective credits 30 elective credits 45 elective credits 0 – I don’t need elective credits as a Business student Which of the following would be considered elective credit? A course satisfying a School of Business gen-ed requirement A course satisfying a University gen-ed requirement A course satisfying a School of Business major requirement A course that will earn me credit towards the 120 total, but otherwise not required Advising in the School of Business uses a 2 and 2 model, meaning: You have to do 2 advising meetings every 2 months You have 2 years with a professional staff advisor and then 2 years with a faculty advisor Your Advisor chooses 2 classes and you choose the other 2 You have 2 days to get your advising done, and have 2 advisors to meet with I am feeling prepared to transition to a faculty advisor in my major department. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree What could help you to feel more prepared?Your PlanI am confident in my major choice. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree To gain confidence in my major choice, I know of resources and strategies to help me decide. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I am confident in the resources available to help me to declare my major. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Is earning a minor part of your plan? Yes No I don't know Is studying abroad part of your plan? Yes No I don't know I am confident I can achieve my goals within my desired graduation timeframe. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree How would you rate your current professional network?Consider whether you have attended career fairs, met employers, had interviews, identified mentors, engaged with a Career Consultant, etc. Excellent Good, but I know it needs work It's lacking Nonexistent Are you involved in any student organizations at UConn? Yes No Are you involved in any business-themed student organizations? Yes No Are you involved in Greek Life? Yes No Do you currently occupy a leadership position? Yes No Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. 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