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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
Steve McLeod
Associate Dean, Harding School of Theology
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