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REGISTRAR AS STUDENT COUNSELOR

DR. STEVE MCLEOD, ASSOCIATE DEAN HARDING SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

&

CASEY CAPPS, REGISTRAR

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE

WHY SHORT-TERM ADVISING?

• Ensures students are taking classes needed for their degree

• Ensures they are registered for courses they are eligible to take (pre-requisites met)

• Answers transfer questions they may have

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS?

• Transfer questions answered on the front end

• Understanding on why they are taking the classes they are registered for

• Gives some direction for future advising

BENEFITS FOR REGISTRAR?

• Transfer evaluation complete

• Less pre-requisites to check after classes start

• Ensures students are taking classes required for their degree

• Opportunity to clarify transfer policies

WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRAR?

• Understanding of degree requirements in all majors

• Advising Sheets

• Transfer guides

ADVISING GUIDE EXAMPLE

TRANSFER GUIDE EXAMPLES

WHY LONG-TERM ADVISING?

To Give Students:

• A Goal

• A Plan

• A Hope

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

• Awareness

• Understanding

• Excitement

BENEFITS FOR REGISTRAR

• Clarify Degree Requirements

• Explain Course Sequencing

• More Graduates

WHAT REQUIRED OF REGISTRAR?

• Knowledge

• Patience

• Flexibility

CAREER COUNSELING

• Important to ensure students are taking the correct academic courses for their planned career path

• Educate students on the opportunities different majors can offer after graduation

• Expose students to different academic programs

UNDECIDED STUDENTS

• 20-50% of college students enter college undecided

• 75% will change their major during the college career

• Almost 50% of students change their career path after graduation (including me!)

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE REGISTRAR TO ASSIST UNDECIDED STUDENTS?

• Graduation rates in a timely manner

• Career success after graduation

• Helps students save time and money especially with new federal guidelines such as SAP

WHAT CAN WE DO?

• Online assessments

• Knowledge of career paths for majors in your institution

• Discussion with the students about their interests and talents

• Network with local business to encourage students to shadow careers in which they may be interested

STUDENT LOANS: THE DARK SIDE

Student loans can prevent:

• Going into Chosen Field

• Home Ownership

• Saving for Children’s Education

STUDENT LOANS CAN PREVENT

• Saving for Retirement

• Health Insurance and/or Medical Care

• Happy Marriage

HOW MUCH DEBT IS TOO MUCH?

• Rule of Thumb: 8% of Income

• Starting Salary of $25,000 = Less Than $15,000 in Loans

HOW MUCH DEBT CAN A STUDENT TAKE OUT IN ONE YEAR?

$30,750TWICE

What They Can Likely Afford

In Just One Year of School!

LIFETIME CAP ONSTAFFORD LOANS?

$138,500Can Finance Over 25 years!

Students Can Work Their

Entire Lives

To Pay Off Debt Incurred in

Just a Few Years

STEVE’S SUGGESTIONS

• Live Like a Poor Student Now So You Don’t Have to Live Like Poor Student for the Rest of Your Life

• NO Student Loans

• Think “HOW can I afford to do that?” not “I cannot afford to do that.”

STEVE’S SUGGESTIONS, CONT’D

• Think WORK, not LOAN

• Design Monthly “Cash Flow Plan.”

• Get Help with Financial Planning

FURTHER COUNSEL NEEDED?

Observations, Questions, Comments?

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Casey Capps

Registrar, Martin Methodist College

ccapps@martinmethodist.edu

Steve McLeod

Associate Dean, Harding School of Theology

smcleod@harding.edu

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