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College of Professional Studies S P R I N G 2 0 2 3 O R I E N TAT I O N
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Villanova & CPS Overview
W H AT T O 3. Degree Programs & Requirements
EXPECT 4. Academic Advising
5. Policies & Procedures
6. Financing Your Education
7. Technology Overview
8. Campus Resources & Opportunities
9. New Student Action Items
10. Q&A
Susan Leighton, MBA Olivia D’Aiutolo Mendenall, M.Ed. Maryjo Sireci
Assistant Dean, Academic Programs Academic Advisor, last names A-Mc Assistant Director, Student Support Services
Kirstin DeFusco Houtz, M.S. Robyn Dooley
Associate Director. Advising Academic Advisor, last names Me-Z
T H E A C A D E M I C P RO G R A M S T E A M
Enrollment – 10,370
V I L L A N OVA U N I V E R S I T Y 176
E S T. 1 8 4 2 737
848
Founded by the Order of St. Augustine
Veritas, Unitas, Caritas 4619
Rooted in the liberal arts
2469
Six colleges
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 1842
College of Engineering, 1905
Villanova School of Business, 1922
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, 1953
1521
Charles Widger School of Law, 1953
College of Professional Studies, 2014 CLAS Engineering Business Nursing Law CPS
Courtesy of Villanova Fast Facts and the Office of Decision Support & Data Integrity
10:1 42% #51
Classes With Fewer Than 20 Ranking by U.S. News &
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Students World Report
135,000 2050 ~313
Year Planned to Achieve
Alumni Worldwide Student Organizations
Climate Net Neutrality
250,000 24 150+
Annual Hours of Fulbright/Rhodes/National
Varsity Sports
Community Service Scholarships Since 2017
THE NUMBERS
M I S S I O N , V I S I O N , & VA L U E S Read the University mission statement here & the CPS mission & vision statements here.
C P S AT A G L A N C E
3 Combined Bachelor/Master’s
10 Majors 5 Minors 4 Credit-Bearing Certificates
Programs
• Computer Science, BS* • BIS/MS in Human • Entrepreneurship • Accountancy
• English, BA* Resource Development • Human Resource • Information Systems &
• Entrepreneurship, BIS • BA/MPA or BIS/MPA in Management Technology
• General Studies, BIS Public Administration • Information Systems & • Leadership
• History, BA* • BIS/MS in Software Technology • Pre-Health Professions
Engineering • Leadership
• Human Resource
Management, BIS • Organizational 16 Professional (Non-Credit)
• Information Systems & 2 Associate Degrees Development & Certificates
Technology, BIS Management
• Leadership, BA & BIS • Associate of Arts
• Organizational • Associate of Science
Development &
Management, BIS
• Public Service &
Administration, BA & BIS*
*Shared majors with the College of Liberal Arts and SciencesLearning through different
Primary field of study Core Requirements modes of inquiry
Specialized courses designed to Foundation for intelligent
prepare you for a career in this field discourse & articulation of
25% or more of total credit hours informed views
required for your degree Meet learning goals and
mission of Villanova
Major Requirements
Any courses/credits that do not fit into Core
or Major requirements, up to the number of
credits needed to complete your degree
Free Electives Credits vary depending on major
The degree you are working toward Minor
Usually, 120-122 credit hours for a Bachelor’s
Add expertise in another discipline
~60 hours for an Associate’s
15% or more of total credit hours required
for your degree
D E G R E E P RO G R A M Cannot major & minor in the same field
The minor should fit into your graduation
planAC A D E M I C A DV I S I N G
“Academic advising, based in the teaching and learning mission of higher education, is a series of intentional
interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising
synthesizes and contextualizes students’ educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations,
abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes.”
Developmental
Proactive Advising
Philosophy
Kirstin, Olivia, &
Robyn
Appreciative
Learning-
centered
Concept of Advising courtesy of NACADAC O M M U N I C AT I N G W I T H YO U R A DV I S O R
Email Work Phone Cell Phone Office Microsoft
Teams
Check your Your advisor has You can text Advisors’ offices Login to Teams
Villanova email a phone in their your advisor’s are in Vasey Hall, using your
every single day. office, but if they cell number. It is through the CPS Villanova
Set it up on your are not at their a secure work student lounge credentials & use
phone & turn desk or are not number meant (room 102). Stop to message, call,
on notifications. in the office, for quick & easy in & say hi! video chat, &
they may not get communication. share files with
your message your advisor.
right away.RO L E S , R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S ,
E X P E C TAT I O N S
YO U R A D V I S O R W I L L : YO U W I L L :
• Provide accurate information • Be an active participant in your
• Empower you to take ownership of your educational experience
education • Communicate openly and consistently
• Explain the logic of the curriculum and with your advisor
serve as a learning partner • Use recommended resources provided by
your advisors, professors, and support staff
• Leverage campus partnerships
• Ensure that all advising is student-centered • Be open to and receive feedback
constructivelyCPS Policies & Forms
• Electronic forms
• Scholarship information
Undergraduate Catalog
• See CPS section of catalog for specific
policies
POLICIES &
P RO C E D U R E S Student Handbook
• Code of Conduct
• Index of University policies
Academic Calendar / CPS Calendar
• Important dates and deadlines
• Add/Drop/WX dates for FastForward
CoursesF I N A N C I N G YO U R D E G R E E
To-Do lists on Meet one-on-one Monitor email &
File a FAFSA every
Bursar & Financial with Financial Aid myNova for Pay V-bill
year
Aid websites Financial Aid status
Needed for At the start of
CPS financial Follow up as Sent via email
scholarships & educational
aid process needed after registration
grants journey
As often as
Payment options needed to Available in
& assistance ensure myNova
everything is on
trackI N F O R M AT I O N AT YO U R F I N G E RT I P S
T E C H N O L O G Y – A P P S & S U P P O RT
• UNIT online tech support • Set up Duo Two-Factor
• Or call 610-519-7777
Authentication
• Tech Zone: Main floor of Falvey
Library • GlobalProtect VPN
• Service & Support Portal
• Phone apps to download
• Microsoft Office 365 • Blackboard
• Download here
• DUO Two-Factor Authentication
• Villanova student email account • Microsoft Teams
• Most secure method of
communication • Nova Now
• Add to your phone's mail app • Zoom
• Turn push notifications onPUBLIC SAFETY
Pull out your phone:
Emergencies
• Add these numbers to your
contacts
• On-campus: x9-4444
• Download the Nova Safe app
• Off-campus: 610-519-4444
Sign up for Nova Alert
• Text, phone, & email alerts of
campus happenings Non-emergencies
• Snow day alerts (no class!)
• 610-519-6979 (option #1)
• Add parents, partners, etc.
Other services:
Security escorts, campus patrols, anonymous crime reporting, vehicle jump-starts,
lost & foundLearning Center for Access, Holistic support to
ACADEMIC Commons Success &
underrepresented, first generation,
and Pell Eligible students
SUCCESS Achievement (CASA)
Class presentations &
Center for Speaking & participation skills
Presentation Interview preparation
• Resources for Distance Learners
Falvey • Access to subject guides,
Library scholarly journals, & databases Learning Support Accommodations for students
with learning disabilities
• Study & collaboration space
Services Academic coaching & study tools
for all students
Peer tutoring in 150+ courses
Office of • Accommodations for students Learners’ Studio
with physical, neurological, or
Disability sensory disabilities; chronic Math Center
health conditions; or a
Services temporary injury
Subject librarians
Research Services
• Virtual (or in-person) office Research consultations
hours
Professors • Research opportunities
Writing Center Assistance at any stage of the
• Mentorship writing process
• Letters of recommendationO U T S I D E T H E C L A S S RO O M
University Counseling Campus Ministry Student Involvement Campus Recreation
Center • Worship opportunities, prayer, • Student clubs & organizations, • Intramural & club sports,
• Counseling services for all advocacy, service, retreats leadership programs, student group fitness classes
students (free!), group therapy government, service • 5 fitness centers
& listening circles opportunities
• Uwill 24/7 teletherapy
Career Center Diversity, Equity, & Health Services & University Shop
• Resumes & cover letters, Inclusion Health Promotion • Textbooks & course materials,
major & career exploration, • Intergroup Relations (IGR), • Sick visits, vaccinations, lab school supplies,Villanova swag
job searches, mentorships, workshops & lectures that tests, health coaching, wellness
internships encourage self-reflection & workshops & resources
understanding
Bursar Financial Aid
• Tuition bills & payments, • Application (FAFSA) help,
refunds, apply financial aid scholarships & grants,
military/veteran benefitsRESOURCES COMING SOON TO THE
VA S E Y L O U N G E !
C P S C A RE C L O S E T T E X T B O O K L E N D I N G L I B RA RY
• Planning Stages • 110+ books catalogued so far
• Resource for currently enrolled • Donated by students & faculty each term
students needing school supplies or • Available for semesterly or FastForward
personal care items borrowing terms
• Please complete the survey posted in
• Stay tuned for launch info!
the CPS Information Hub under
Spring 2023 Information + • Also see: Affordable Materials Project
ResourcesSPECIAL INTEREST INFO
• Graduate or Professional School
Graduate school guides & checklists
• Pre-Law
Semester calendar of events
Villanova Law School admissions events
Pre-law advising
• Business
Villanova School of Business admissions
information
• Combined Bachelor/Master’s
Programs
• Pre-Health Professions
Supplemental advising
Student organizationsS P R I N G 2 0 2 3 C A R E E R S E RV I C E S
WO R K S H O P S E R I E S
Professional Branding: Resumes
and LinkedIn Monday, February 6, 2023 @ 7pm – 8pm EST| Register Here
Has it been a while since you brushed up on your resume and LinkedIn profile? Learn how to think like a recruiter when updating your
professional branding document and online presence. This webinar will cover best practices for building or revising a standout
professional profile. Review the basic rules of resume writing so that your content stands out to the hiring manager. This webinar will
demonstrate, section-by-section, practical suggestions to enhance your resume. Then, LinkedIn tips will be shared on developing an
impactful profile, making connections, engaging in groups, being found by relevant employers, and networking your way to continued
success.
Interviewing Skills
Monday, February 13, 2023 @ 7pm – 8pm EST | Register Here
So, you’ve landed the interview? Great news! Now, learn how to land the position by brushing up on your interview skills. This
presentation will cover the stages of the interview, which start long before the phone screen. Learn how to properly research the
employer, prepare to communicate your examples, and evaluate transferrable skills and resources Villanova offers you for practicing
these skills. Lastly, learn about critical follow-up steps that were once deemed optional.
Offer Negotiations
Monday, February 20, 2023 @ 7pm – 8pm EST | Register Here
The final phase of a job search can be both exciting and intimidating. Both you and your new employer want to land on a mutually
beneficial and sustainable agreement. This presentation will cover negotiation considerations for compensation, benefits, sign-on
bonuses and more. We will take a deep dive into all the elements of a job offer that you can consider for a negotiation with your new
employer.PRE-CLASS CHECKLIST
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Note Dates & Deadlines* Add/Drop
Withdrawal
Financial Aid appointments
Pay V-Bill Financial Aid status
Tuition refunds & reversal
Syllabus
Check Blackboard Assignments for first class
PDFs of some readings
Villanova Bookstore
Buy/Rent Textbooks Affordable Materials Project (AMP)
Other places to buy/rent
Review Syllabus
Schedule a meeting with your Make a weekly schedule/plan
Advisor Talk through questions/thoughts/concerns
* See also the University-wide academic calendar.OTHER TO-DO’S
If you’re coming to campus: If you’re learning remotely:
• Parking/Permit Registration • Review UNIT’s Learning Remotely
website
• Wildcard
Dougherty Hall, 1st floor
Needed to enter campus facilities Everyone:
Meal/debit options • Gather your supplies, planning
Printing materials, etc.
Virtual Wildcard options! • Set aside a comfortable space to get
• Upload COVID-19 vaccination work done
documentation to secure portal • Ask questions & ask for help!
Adhere to the CARITAS Commitment & check the
University’s COVID website for latest guidanceQ&A Unmute now or enter your questions in the chat!
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