ACTION PLAN - University of Ulster

? Advising Notes- It is used to document student schedule for
upcoming semester. It is completed during academic
advising (e.g., Schedule for Fall/02: English 101, BIO 102,
Aviation, 101 and Math 091).
? Graduate in four- It outlines how students may graduate in
four years time.
? Semester Check list- These check lists provides students with
a guide to follow which will aid them through each semester,
from important dates, academic preparations and campus
telephone numbers.
VI. Academic Advising Tools
1. Career Intake - Students are asked to fill out an intake sheet
that will be used by the advisor to better assist the student
in determining a career path and to document services
provided by ULM. This intake is diagnostic and prescriptive.
2. DISCOVER - A career exploration software program which
provides information to help people make important career
and educational decisions.
? Research-based assessments of career-relevant
interests, abilities, and job values help individuals
consider career options that are a good match for
them.
? DISCOVER's guidance process provides a way for
individuals to make good decisions in choosing a career
and creating an achievable plan.
? The system offers complete, current databases of
occupations, college majors, schools and training
institutions, financial aid/scholarships, and military
options.
? Users can also learn how to develop effective resumes,
cover letters, job applications, and good interviewing
skills.
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