Academic Advising Power Hour Series

Sponsored by the Registrar’s Office

We are excited to announce the Academic Advising Power Hour Series! Through ongoing workshops/presentations, new and experienced advisors will:

• Obtain context for the delivery of academic advising and its connection to student retention
• Increase proficiency in Centenary’s advising technologies
• Gain knowledge of the application of academic policies to guide students in decision-making
• Gain knowledge of campus and academic resources to support student development and success

 

Please check out the resources provided below and consider joining us for Spring 2025!

Email registrar@centenary.edu to let us know if there are any particular issues you would like us to discuss in the future. 

WHEN	WHAT	WHY	Resources
Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:00 p.m., Bynum Commons Whited Room	Pre-registration Planning, Processes and Procedures	Are you new to faculty advising at Centenary and would like some additional information and support? Have you been advising for a while, and want a refresher? This session provides an overview of College policies, curriculum advising tools, and registration processes and procedures.	Session 1 Handout
Thursday, March 9, 2023 4:00 p.m. Bynum Commons Whited Room	Banner Web Helpful Hints	This session will focus on a variety of resources available in Banner Web to help make advising easier and more effective.	Session 2 Handout
Thursday, March 30, 2023 4:00 p.m. Bynum Commons Whited Room	Degree Plans and Degree Works Demonstration	This session will focus on the functionality of the degree plan worksheet for degree clearance and provide a sneak peek at Degree Works, the future of degree planning at Centenary.	Session 3 Handout
Friday, April 28, 2023 2:00 p.m. Bynum Commons Whited Room	SOAR and First-Year Advising: Planning, Preparation and Collaboration	In collaboration with the Learning Commons, this session will provide an overview of advising responsibilities during SOAR, as well as highlight resources available to aid in successful advising sessions with incoming students in the Fall and beyond.	Session 4 Handout
Thursday, February 29, 2024	Degree Works:  Introduction	Overview of current degree audit process and how Degree Works will improve this process.	Session 1 Presentation
Thursday, March 7, 2024	Degree Works: Components of a Degree Audit	Breakdown of a degree audit and various tools available within Degree Works.	Session 2 Presentation
Thursday, March 21, 2024	Degree Works: Student Educational Planner	How to create a term-based plan for student scheduling.	Session 3 Presentation
Thursday, April 25, 2024	Degree Works: SOAR and First Year Advising	How to use tools and reports available in BannerWeb and Degree Works to aid students during SOAR and beyond.	Session 4 Presentation