* Available 2004-2005 funds not allocated during the 2004-2005 academic year totaled $8,090.  These funds will be carried over for use by the committee during the 2005-2006 academic year.  In addition, the College committee voted to withhold 10% of the CBF fee for distribution at the College level for next year.

Advising Resource Specialist (ARS) ~
Realized Goals & Objectives for 2004-05

In a continuing effort to develop and implement policies pursuant to advising initiatives for student success in the College of Agriculture the ARS has realized the following objectives.

Advising workshops for faculty and academic staff were offered on the following topics:  Quality Point Deficit Reduction, Student Information System, and the Academic Action Plan Spreadsheet (e-Contracts).  Three-to-five workshops were offered on each topic, with attendance ranging from 3-15 participants.  It was intended that these workshops would edify faculty advisors in providing them resources that better equip them in their advising responsibilities.  In addition, one-on-one training was made available to faculty advisors and department heads that were unable to attend group workshops.

While supporting and collaborating with department heads, the ARS worked with students at high risk of academic dismissal.  Either in joint sessions with the department heads and the students or by referral, the ARS developed quarterly contracts and provided follow-up support during each term.

In a major proactive effort to mitigate the number of students on academic probation (AP)the ARS and the Associate Dean developed and implemented a series of freshmen AP workshops during the first week of winter quarter.  These workshops were designed for first-time freshmen who ended up on AP after their first quarter at Cal Poly.  There was a review of academic policies, quality point deficit reduction, and the importance of meeting with an advisor; they were also apprised of the helpful academic resources on campus that are pursuant to their success.  These students were then compelled to meet with their faculty advisor, and submit academic action plans to the Dean's office.  The workshops were a total success, and will be repeated again after fall 2005.

As the Director for the Multicultural Agriculture Program (MAP) Student Center, the ARS supervised and provided advising for the student peer advisors who are paid staff for the Center.  The ARS and the staff team collaborated in planning events and activities for the students who utilize the Center, as well as its staff and faculty volunteers.  A concerted effort was made to raise awareness of tutoring services across disciplines within the College of Agriculture and also many GE courses.  The ARS also recruited and scheduled all faculty and staff volunteer hours.

The ARS developed and implemented and/or assisted with the following annual events:  WOW, Fall Preview, and Open House.  In addition, the ARS was responsible for the year-long planning and implementation of the College-wide Summer Advising Program, recruiting student advisors and coordinating departmental participation, and providing liaisons to a variety of campus offices for coordinating all supportive materials ensuring a developmental event for all incoming students.

The above information relates to College Based Fees as they pertain to the College of Agriculture as a whole.  The following links provide access to information on how students have chosen to use their College Based Fees in individual departments within the college.

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