Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Illinois College Exposition
Join us for the Illinois College Exposition on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Approximately 50 colleges, universities, and other groups from several midwestern states will have booths set up with staff to tell you about their school. This event is aimed at high school students but everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Fall 2010
School is now in its third week Hard to believe!
During walk-in registration we registered slightly over 1,000 students. Most of the students were registering for their general studies for an Associate of Arts degree. This is a good time to mention that a student who has some idea of what he wants for the future probably needs to tell his advisor rather than just asking for his "generals." There a very few general studies classes that absolutely everyone needs.
Working on an Associate in Arts or Science means the "generals" will be completed by the student choosing which classes he wants to fulfill certain requirements. Some majors have specific requirements for the general studies classes and some do not. It's important to find out if the major one is interested in has specific requirements so those classes can be chosen for the Associate of Arts or Science degree.
It's not necessary to choose a major right away (and sometimes that's the BEST idea) but even if you have a rough idea of what you might like... maybe science or business or teaching... it's good to discuss this with your advisor so you can find out what is required and try some of the classes to see if you like them or not.
Your advisor is there to help guide you on the right path. We like success!
During walk-in registration we registered slightly over 1,000 students. Most of the students were registering for their general studies for an Associate of Arts degree. This is a good time to mention that a student who has some idea of what he wants for the future probably needs to tell his advisor rather than just asking for his "generals." There a very few general studies classes that absolutely everyone needs.
Working on an Associate in Arts or Science means the "generals" will be completed by the student choosing which classes he wants to fulfill certain requirements. Some majors have specific requirements for the general studies classes and some do not. It's important to find out if the major one is interested in has specific requirements so those classes can be chosen for the Associate of Arts or Science degree.
It's not necessary to choose a major right away (and sometimes that's the BEST idea) but even if you have a rough idea of what you might like... maybe science or business or teaching... it's good to discuss this with your advisor so you can find out what is required and try some of the classes to see if you like them or not.
Your advisor is there to help guide you on the right path. We like success!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Fall semester 2010 -- right around the corner!
Wow! Fall semester is right around the corner! What an exciting time for all of us! Here is some info for students, both new and returning...
We now have student IDs! The JALC OneCard is your ID, your library card, your pass to the Saluki bus, your ticket for movie theater discounts, and the way you’ll receive any financial aid funds. New students will have their photos on the cards. The first week of school, campus safety officers will be set up in the west lobby to take photos. After that, students should go to the Campus Safety Office, E105, to have their photos taken. You'll receive your OneCard a week or two after your photo is taken. It looks like a credit card so be sure NOT to throw it away -- there is a charge for replacement.
Be sure to sign up for weather/closure text alerts through our VOLtxt Alert System. This system will send a text message to your phone to let you know if the campus will be closed. This is particularly important in the winter. Who wants to drive 30 miles in a blizzard to find the campus is closed? Of course, you can find this information on our local radio and tv stations but the text message will let you know as soon as the decision is made.
WebLink is our online system to register for classes, make changes to your schedule, pay your bill, and a way to order your transcript. To access Weblink, you'll need your student ID number and a password. The following link takes you to the WebLink portal: Click here to log on to your account via WEBLINK. And another important link: Click here if you do not know your JALC id number or password.
Be sure your information is up-to-date with the Admissions Office. Many advisors and teachers (and the Financial Aid Office) communicate by email. If the teacher is going to cancel class or the financial aid office has important information for you, they might send an email. You want to be sure your email address is in the system and is correct. If you don't have an email address, you'll want to get one and let the Admissions Office know what it is.
If you have questions about any of these things, ask your advisor!
We now have student IDs! The JALC OneCard is your ID, your library card, your pass to the Saluki bus, your ticket for movie theater discounts, and the way you’ll receive any financial aid funds. New students will have their photos on the cards. The first week of school, campus safety officers will be set up in the west lobby to take photos. After that, students should go to the Campus Safety Office, E105, to have their photos taken. You'll receive your OneCard a week or two after your photo is taken. It looks like a credit card so be sure NOT to throw it away -- there is a charge for replacement.
Be sure to sign up for weather/closure text alerts through our VOLtxt Alert System. This system will send a text message to your phone to let you know if the campus will be closed. This is particularly important in the winter. Who wants to drive 30 miles in a blizzard to find the campus is closed? Of course, you can find this information on our local radio and tv stations but the text message will let you know as soon as the decision is made.
WebLink is our online system to register for classes, make changes to your schedule, pay your bill, and a way to order your transcript. To access Weblink, you'll need your student ID number and a password. The following link takes you to the WebLink portal: Click here to log on to your account via WEBLINK. And another important link: Click here if you do not know your JALC id number or password.
Be sure your information is up-to-date with the Admissions Office. Many advisors and teachers (and the Financial Aid Office) communicate by email. If the teacher is going to cancel class or the financial aid office has important information for you, they might send an email. You want to be sure your email address is in the system and is correct. If you don't have an email address, you'll want to get one and let the Admissions Office know what it is.
If you have questions about any of these things, ask your advisor!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Time to register for fall classes! Some tips...
If you've already completed the admission's process (application, transcripts, Compass test or ACT scores, proof of residency), you have several options for registering for classes. Here's a link: JALC Registration Options. If you're meeting with an advisor it's best for you to take a look at the JALC Catalog and the JALC Fall '10 Schedule of Classes. If you're not sure which classes you need, take a look at your curriculum guide: JALC Degrees and Certificates. Notice (in the schedule) the different times classes are offered and pick out classes that work for you. You may not be an early bird so you may not want 8:00 a.m. classes. You may work in the afternoons so you may want only morning classes. Maybe you want to come to school only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Maybe you want a particular teacher.
The beauty of your doing this yourself is that you can make your schedule the way you want it. The little numbers in the left hand column (01, 02, V1, H1, etc.) are the section numbers. It's necessary to know the section numbers of the classes you want if you'll be registering online, by email, or fax. If you're meeting with an advisor, the section number will allow him to know if you want Dr. Smith or Dr. Jones, both of whom teach the same course on the same day at the same time. It's also a good idea to have alternate choices in case your first choices aren't available.
If you can't figure out how to do this, your advisor will help you but it's also a good idea to have some idea of what you want before you meet with him or her.
Advisement is a shared responsibility between the student and the advisor.
The beauty of your doing this yourself is that you can make your schedule the way you want it. The little numbers in the left hand column (01, 02, V1, H1, etc.) are the section numbers. It's necessary to know the section numbers of the classes you want if you'll be registering online, by email, or fax. If you're meeting with an advisor, the section number will allow him to know if you want Dr. Smith or Dr. Jones, both of whom teach the same course on the same day at the same time. It's also a good idea to have alternate choices in case your first choices aren't available.
If you can't figure out how to do this, your advisor will help you but it's also a good idea to have some idea of what you want before you meet with him or her.
Advisement is a shared responsibility between the student and the advisor.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
A Great Time to Meet With a JALC Advisor
If you wonder why I haven't posted much lately, check out this link: JALC Enrollment Record Shattered! Our enrollment continues to rise! This makes life for advisors very, very busy from November through January. Things are just now beginning to settle down.
Our spring semester is off to a great start and before long we'll be making appointments for summer and fall registration. Before that happens and another busy season strikes, it's an excellent time to make an appointment with your advisor to discuss where you stand with respect to graduation. If you don't yet have an advisor, just call the college and tell the admissions staff that you'd like to sit down with an advisor and discuss your future plans. If you aren't certain about what you'd like to study, an advisor would be delighted to discuss different programs with you and explain how things work. If you plan to transfer, a smooth transfer is always desirable. If you know where you want to finish your four year degree, your JALC advisor will work with you to make sure you're off to a great start so you can transfer smoothly to your next school. Whether you're new or a seasoned JALC student, this is an excellent time to talk with an advisor.
Our spring semester is off to a great start and before long we'll be making appointments for summer and fall registration. Before that happens and another busy season strikes, it's an excellent time to make an appointment with your advisor to discuss where you stand with respect to graduation. If you don't yet have an advisor, just call the college and tell the admissions staff that you'd like to sit down with an advisor and discuss your future plans. If you aren't certain about what you'd like to study, an advisor would be delighted to discuss different programs with you and explain how things work. If you plan to transfer, a smooth transfer is always desirable. If you know where you want to finish your four year degree, your JALC advisor will work with you to make sure you're off to a great start so you can transfer smoothly to your next school. Whether you're new or a seasoned JALC student, this is an excellent time to talk with an advisor.
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