High School Counselor Connection Program. Friday, October 9, 2015

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1 High School Counselor Connection Program Friday, October 9, 2015

2 Welcome to Oakland University Dawn Aubry Interim Assistant Vice President & Director of Admissions

3 Program Overview Dawn Aubry Interim Assistant Vice President & Director of Admissions

4 School of Nursing Gary Moore Interim Dean

5 Welcome to the School of Nursing

6 HUMAN HEALTH BUILDING State of the Science Facility - includes high fidelity simulated learning environments, smart classrooms, teaching labs, research labs, and distance learning facilities. The Critical Care Lab students can gain knowledge related to evidencebased nursing interventions along with the ability to practice implementing safe, professional nursing care The Clinical Simulated Learning Center Human patient simulators, replica of hospital units; latest technology consistent with modern health care facilities. Encourages students to use critical thinking regarding nursing phenomena to become active learners and make discoveries on their own to become creative problem solvers.

7 SCHOOL OF NURSING The first School of Nursing students began in 1975 Our alumni work in a variety of settings; many have become nurse leaders We have more than 1,600 students undergrads and 236 graduate students More than 95% find employment in the tri-county area

8 ACCREDITED PROGRAMS The baccalaureate, master s, and DNP programs at Oakland University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

9 SON ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Undergraduate Program (BSN) Basic BSN Accelerated Second Degree BSN Degree Completion sequence for RNs BSN Degree Completion (fast track) Graduate Program (MSN) Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Anesthesia Forensic Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP)

10 Admission to the Basic BSN Track It is recommended that students complete one year of college prep high school biology chemistry (with a B or better) before applying to the School of Nursing and the nursing major in addition to multiple years of mathematics Admission to the SON is on a competitive basis. Advisers are available through information sessions and by appointment to guide prospective students through the process

11 DIRECT ADMITS Most common question asked by high school counselors To be eligible for direct admit high school students, by the time they apply to OU need to meet the following: recalculated high school GPA (UG admissions recalculates) - 24 or higher composite ACT and all subscores - 1 year of high school Biology and Chemistry (with a straight B or better in each semester) No additional application for students who want to be direct admit.

12 DIRECT ADMITS If requirements are met and all UG Admission application materials are in by 10/15; the SON will extend offers to students Up to 25 per cohort

13 ONCE ADMITTED TO OU SERVICES INCLUDE Pre-Nursing Adviser, Nick Hooper Direct Admit / BSN Adviser, Sarah Mullin Summer orientation presentation for pre-nursing and direct admits to help them become more familiar and comfortable with the HHB and SON expectations Fall orientation (Part II) to orient them to the nursing profession and the HHB Most freshmen work with first year advising center --except the direct admits for nursing who meet with Sarah to help with scheduling; she meets with them at least once a semester individually and in groups to address any concerns

14 NURSING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Sigma Theta Tau SNAOU Black Student Nurses Association Dean s Circle

15 TRAVEL ABROAD PROGRAMS Research Course in Italy Nursing students have gone to Ireland, Korea with opportunities to go to China and other places through OU Travel abroad programming highly encouraged by President Hynd

16 Pre-Nursing Living and Learning Community Students live in Vandenberg Hall with other pre-nursing students Allows students to develop a community of peers who are interested in nursing as their undergraduate major To Qualify Must designate pre-nursing as your major Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher Have an ACT score of 20 or higher (or SAT equivalent)

17 Pre-Nursing Living and Learning Community Students receive advising and development programming specific to their community in conjunction with the Housing Resident Assistants and Academic Peer Mentors

18 SON HIGHLIGHTS Students clinical experiences are held in major health care systems across Southeastern Michigan The undergraduate curriculum is dynamic and responsive to changes in clinical nursing practice The undergraduate curriculum is informed by current nursing research and advocates evidencebased nursing practice at all levels of the curriculum

19 SON HIGHLIGHTS OU SON undergraduate program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. NCLEX pass rates for first time test takers is above the SON benchmark. The undergraduate curriculum is structured to facilitate student use of nursing theory and critical thinking in the clinical setting.

20 SIMULATION SCENARIOS

21 SIMULATION SCENARIOS High-fidelity simulation experiences are incorporated throughout the curriculum Helps ensure students gain experience in a large variety of scenarios in order to feel more comfortable when going into the hospital setting

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23 QUALITY FACULTY All SON full-time faculty have a minimum of a graduate degree in nursing, and all of the SON s professors possess a doctoral degree SON faculty members have clinical expertise in the areas that they teach SON professors incorporate their research knowledge and findings into the courses that they teach

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25 The Honors College Experience Dr. Graeme Harper Dean, The Honors College

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28 The Honors College Oak View Hall

29 Freshmen Induction

30 Small Groups / Upperclassmen

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42 College Credit: AP/IB/CLEP and Dual Enrollment Paul Battle Associate Registrar Colleen Szeliga Admissions Adviser

43 Advanced Placement Policies oakland.edu/collegecredit

44 International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate Holders oakland.edu/collegecredit

45 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Holders oakland.edu/collegecredit

46 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) oakland.edu/collegecredit

47 Dual Enrollment oakland.edu/dualenroll

48 The First Year Experience Sara Webb Director, First Year Advising Center

49 First Year Advising Center (FYAC) Established Fall 2012

50 What We Provide Orientation and first-year programs Academic advising for all first-year students Major and career exploration for all undecided and re-deciding students

51 A Student s Year in the FYAC New Student Orientation Part One New Student Orientation Part Two Fall Advising Appointment Winter Advising Appointment Release to School / College Advising Unit

52 New Student Orientation Part One (May/June) Introduction to campus Meet your FYAC Adviser Register for first year Connect with other new students

53 New Student Orientation Part Two (September) New Student Convocation Academic introduction Involvement Fair

54 Academic Advising Assigned academic adviser for each student Ten Masters-level advisers trained as generalists to advise on all OU majors Services are proactive and holistic Three required appointments in first year

55 Three Themes in the FYAC

56 Transition and Connection Assist with transition issues Identify social and academic involvement opportunities GOAL: Involvement in one extracurricular activity

57 Major and Career Exploration Determine best-fit major through discussions and assessments Define goals and identify opportunities to connect with major GOAL: Decide on a major by end of first year

58 Academic Progress and Performance Develop a plan of study Assess performance throughout semester Provide assistance to struggling students GOAL: Achieve 28 credits and 3.0+ GPA

59 Outreach Examples Faculty Feedback Program Early alert system to identify struggling students during first eight weeks of semester Emerging Scholars Program Conditionally admitted students receive guidance in establishing positive academic habits through mentoring and a first year seminar course College Coach Program Academically underprepared students receive mentoring from a professional captain and a student coach

60 Retention Success Change in full-time freshmen entering OU in fall 2011 vs. fall 2013 First Year Retention Retention of Minority Students 8% 10% Retention of Undecided Students Retention of Housing Students 17% 12% Source: Oakland University Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

61 First Year Advising Center 121 North Foundation Hall (248) oakland.edu/fyac

62 Student Financial Services Cindy Hermsen Director Carrie Gilchrist Senior Financial Aid Outreach Adviser

63 Financial Aid and College Readiness Outreach Services offered to high schools, middle schools, and other community venues Most popular programs: Financial Aid Night FAFSA Workshops Award Letter Workshops Tailored classroom visits and student assemblies Financial literacy workshops Services continue for OU students

64 Student Financial Services 66% of freshmen receive an OU scholarship and/or grant award To encourage financial planning and graduation within four years, OU awards are renewable and can be used during summer semesters First Year Focus Award is provided to sophomores who were not eligible for a merit scholarship as freshmen One office location for all financial needs

65 Freshman Deadline March 1, 2016 for scholarship consideration

66 Scholarships & Financial Aid Book

67 Undergraduate Admissions & Scholarships Update Kelly Flemming Senior Recruitment Adviser Sharise Calhoun Admissions Adviser

68 Applying for Admission

69 Pay NO Application Fee Apply for FREE at oakland.edu/apply

70 Freshman Admission Criteria Average GPA: 3.4 Average ACT score: 23 Average SAT score:

71 Transfer Admission Guarantee oakland.edu/tag

72 Outstanding Academics Over 130 undergraduate programs Over 130 graduate and certificate programs

73 College of Arts and Sciences

74 College of Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences Anthropology Chinese Studies Criminal Justice Economics (BA) History History, Secondary Ed. International Relations International Studies Japanese Studies Latin American Studies Philosophy Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Public Administration and Public Policy Social Work Sociology Sociology/Anthropology Women and Gender Studies

75 College of Arts and Sciences: Math/Science Pre-Medicine Pre-Dentistry Pre-Veterinary Pre-Optometry Actuarial Science Biochemistry Biology Biology, Secondary Education Biomedical Sciences Chemistry Chemistry, Secondary Education Applied Statistics Mathematics Mathematics, Secondary Education Medical Physics Physics Physics, Secondary Education Environmental Science: Environmental Health Environmental Sustainability and Resource Management

76 College of Arts and Sciences: Humanities Art and Art History Cinema Studies Communication Creative Writing English English, Secondary Education French Education, K-12 French Language & Literature German Education, K-12 German Language & Literature Graphic Design Japanese Education, K-12 Japanese Language & Literature Journalism Latin American Language and Civilization Liberal Studies Linguistics Spanish Education, K-12 Spanish Language & Literature Studio Art Studio Art Education, K-12 Writing and Rhetoric

77 Music, Theatre & Dance Auditions required oakland.edu/mtd

78 College of Arts and Sciences: Music, Theatre, & Dance Acting (BFA) Dance (BA/BFA) Music Instrumental Performance Piano Performance Vocal Performance Musical Theatre (BFA) Theatre Theatre Design and Technology (BFA)

79 Music, Theatre & Dance Audition Dates December 11, 2015 Winter 2016 (Music and Dance) February 13, 2016 Fall 2016 March 5, 2016 Fall 2016 (Dance only) March 11, 2016 Fall 2016 (Music only) March 12, 2016 Fall 2016 (Music and Theatre) March 19, 2016 Fall 2016

80 School of Business Administration

81 School of Business Administration Accounting Business Economics Economics (BS) Finance General Management Human Resources Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operations Management

82 School of Education and Human Services

83 School of Education and Human Services Elementary Education Human Resource Development Secondary Teaching Education Program (STEP) Partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences Biology Chemistry English History Mathematics Music French German Japanese Spanish Studio Art Physics

84 School of Engineering and Computer Science

85 Engineering Center

86 School of Engineering and Computer Science Bioengineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Chemistry Engineering Physics Industrial and Systems Engineering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering

87 School of Health Sciences

88 School of Health Sciences Applied Health Sciences Health Promotion Health Care Leadership Health Sciences Exercise Science Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Integrative Holistic Medicine Pre-Health Professional Studies

89 School of Health Sciences Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences Histotechnology Medical Laboratory Science Nuclear Medicine Technology Pre-Professional Radiologic Technology Occupational Safety and Health Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention

90 School of Nursing

91 School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) BSN completion sequence for Registered Nurses Accelerated Second Degree BSN

92 Bachelor of Integrative Studies

93 First Year Advising Center Academic advising for all first-year students, undecided and re-deciding students

94 Freshman Deadline March 1, 2016 for scholarship consideration

95 * Academic Year Tuition Rates *

96 Housing Rates * Double Room Occupancy Rates for Fall and Winter Semester Combined is $9,250 * Academic Year

97 Fall 2015 Freshman Admission Information Total Freshman Applicants 12,554 Number Admitted 8,898 Enrolling Freshmen 2,716

98 Fall 2015 Enrolled Student Profile Academic Qualifications, Incoming Freshmen (Average) Grade Point Average 3.4 ACT / SAT Composite 23 / Demographics, All New Incoming Students Male percentage 44% Female percentage 56% Students of Color 21.3% Michigan Residents 96% Domestic Out-of-State Students 2% Foreign Countries 2%

99 Enrolled Freshmen: Six Year Ethnic and Diversity Trends African American Asian Hispanic Native American

100 Fall 2015 Enrolled Freshmen by College/School

101 2015 Top Michigan Counties in Enrolled Students

102 2015 Top 5 Michigan High School Feeder Schools Rank High School Name # of students enrolled 1 Eisenhower High School 94 2 Stevenson High School 93 3 Rochester High School 69 4 Clarkston High School 65 5 Dakota High School 62

103 Adviser Scheduler oakland.edu/adviserscheduler

104 Meet Your Admissions Adviser oakland.edu/admissionsadviser

105 Visit Oakland University oakland.edu/visit

106 Summer Camps oakland.edu/summercamps

107 What s new at OU Oak View Hall Elliott Tower Recreation/athletic complex Parking structure

108 Binder Contents Section 1: Academic Programs Section 2: Orientation and New Student Programs Section 3: Scholarships & Financial Information Section 4: AP/IB/CLEP Section 5: Student Services Section 6: Transfer Information

109 Info. Poster

110 Event Calendar

111 Viewbook

112 Residence Life Brochure

113 Honors College Flier

114 Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Flier

115 Degree Sheets Science Degrees & Pre-Med Social Sciences Degrees Arts & Humanities Degrees Education and Human Services Degrees Business Administration Degrees Engineering & Computer Science Degrees Nursing Degrees Health Sciences Degrees

116 Tuition & Housing Rates

117 Scholarships & Financial Aid Book

118 Q & A With the Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment Team Sharise Calhoun Patrick Cassady Courtney Duda Kelly Flemming Anthony Gallina Denica Holzworth Tiffany LeDonne Shane Lewis Emily Stepanian-Bennett Colleen Szeliga Christine Talbert Brittany Thomas