Fall Registration

"Not even the most starry-eyed optimist at John A. Logan College could have predicted a 14 percent increase in enrollment from last fall semester to this fall.” That’s how the John A. Logan College News article about our fall enrollment began. A 14 percent enrollment increase is almost unimaginable in today’s up and down world in which the costs (and benefits) of education continue to rise. Almost 900 more students showing up to be advised is also closed to unimaginable from an advisor’s point of view. What that means is that we were BUSY as the beginning of the semester approached. By the end of July, every advisor was totally booked with appointments so that no more appointments were available weeks before walk-ins were to begin. Yes, we were VERY, VERY busy!
With registration behind us, advisors are taking a few deep breaths and getting ready for the next round. Spring registration will begin on November 2 for continuing students who register on line only. Continuing students who would like to meet with their advisor for registration can begin calling on October 26 to schedule appointments for November 9 or later. New students may begin calling on November 9 to schedule appointments with advisors for November 16 or later.
There can be many facets to the duties of academic advisor. It can be fun, stressful, rewarding, frustrating, busy, and, perhaps, one of the best jobs in the world. It is rarely, if ever, boring. According to NACADA, the National Academic Advising Association, “Few experiences in students’ postsecondary career have as much potential for influencing their development as does academic advising.” With that said, we are looking forward to seeing our students, both old and new, as we prepare for SPRING 2010!