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Student Handbook Counseling & Related Services
Is there an Orientation for new students?
Yes, Freshman Services and College Advisement, in collaboration with the Office of Career Counseling, Placement and Transfer, and the Office of Student Life have developed a “new student” orientation known as Campus Fest, to assist students with their transition to college.
Entering a new college setting, no matter how large or small, can be a bit frightening at first. Students are in a new environment, with new people and have much more independence than ever before! Campus Fest is aimed at alleviating some of the anxiety surrounding these issues as well as answering student questions about Kingsborough Community College. It is the first opportunity to meet other incoming students, receive information about college resources and experience our beautiful college campus.
Campus Fest is an excellent opportunity to help you feel prepared to begin college and to give you the greatest opportunity to start strongly. It takes place twice a year for students who have never attended Kingsborough before. At Campus Fest, you can:
* Meet other new students and make friends before the semester starts
* Meet your advisors, faculty and other support staff
* Learn about different courses
* Learn about student clubs, sports activities, or performance opportunities offered by the college
* Get answers for your financial aid or payment questions
If you would like more information on orientation, please check our website: http://www.kbcc.cuny.edu//fye/index.html, email us at fyeorientation@kbcc.cuny.edu or call us at 718-368-4806.
Who are Freshman Services and College Advisement?
Freshman Services and College Advisement is a program within the Department of Student Development that began in September 1998. The program is responsible for the following areas within Student Development: Pre-Enrollment activities, Freshman Services, Opening Doors Learning Communities, Allied Health Career Center and the Academic Advisement Center. The program is aimed at assisting freshman students make a comfortable and successful transition to Kingsborough Community College.
The Freshman Services and College Advisement program is dedicated to students' personal, social and academic growth. We work closely with students through advisement in developing a mutually agreed upon plan which will aid in the identifying and achievement of their educational, career and life goals. We foster an environment which encourages student growth, promotes self-sufficiency and academic responsibility.
We respect the rights and dignity of all of our students. We strive to dissuade prejudice, endeavoring to enable students to learn from the differences in people, ideas, and beliefs. We teach students the need to show consideration for others and respect all individuals. We encourage the development of close ties and strong relationships between freshmen and other students, as well as students and our staff. It is our belief that these relationships form solid connections, enhancing our goals of a student centered environment.
Freshman Services and College Advisement is located in the following rooms: F102 (Freshmen- first semester), E102 (Opening Doors Learning Communities), M201 (Academic Advisement Center), and M101 (Advisement Center for Health Careers). We provide academic and career advisement to all students not in a special program. We are also responsible for:
1. Campus Fest
2. SD 10 courses
3. Pre-Enrollment Activities
4. Academic Advisement
5. Freshman Socials
6. Workshops
What is SD-10?
Student Development 10 or SD 10 is our extended orientation class. This course assists incoming students in their college transition, helps to develop strong student skills, imparts information to ensure future college success and satisfaction and helps to create a meaningful connection between the student and his or her Freshman Year Advisor. It is taught from an interactive learning perspective and addresses four core topics: career planning, learning styles, diversity and academic policies.
During the course, two sessions are set aside for a learning experience outside of the classroom. In previous semesters, students have enjoyed interactive slam poetry workshops, career panels, stress reducing yoga sessions and cultural diversity fairs. Students earn one academic credit for completion of this elective course.
What is SD-10 for Opening Doors Learning Communities?
Student Development or SD 10 is our extended orientation linked class. This course assists incoming students in their college transition, helps to develop their knowledge and student skills for attaining academic success and creates a connection between linked English, SD 10 and content courses. It is taught from an interactive learning perspective and addresses five core topics: self-exploration, academic policies, learning styles, career planning, and diversity.
During this course, SD 10 instructors work closely with English and content course faculty to provide additional support to students throughout the semester. Two sessions are also set aside for a learning experience outside of the classroom. In previous semesters, students learned about the library and have enjoyed interactive slam poetry workshops, career panels, stress-reducing yoga sessions and cultural diversity events. Students earn one academic credit for completion of this elective course.
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