Advising Tool Kit FAQ

I need help using OneTech to register students::

• OneTech Help: https://support.atu.edu/link/portal/16084/16101/ArticleFolder/14/OneTech

I need help with registration process:

• Registrar Information for Faculty: https://www.atu.edu/registrar/docs/faculty/registration_SSB.pdf

Where do I find Degree Works?

• Degree Works: https://www.atu.edu/registrar/degreeworks.php

I need help with the College Scheduler:

• Help with College Scheduler: https://www.atu.edu/advising/docs/CollegeSchedulerforFacultyforWebsite.pdf

Where can I find override approvals?

• Override approvals: https://www.atu.edu/registrar/docs/201770_OVR_Approval.pdf

Where can I find a listing of the section numbers?

• Section numbers: https://www.atu.edu/registrar/reginfo-sections.php

Where do I find the degree maps?

• Degree Maps: ​https://www.atu.edu/advising/degreemaps.php

Where is the form advisees should fill out before they meet with me to schedule classes?

• Permit to Register: https://atu.edu/registrar/forms/PTR.pdf        OR
• Registration Worksheet: https://atu.edu/registrar/forms/registration_worksheet.pdf

Where do I find the Degree Audit form?

• Degree Audit Form: https://atu.edu/registrar/forms/degree_audit_CDaddition.pdf

Where do I find the Add/Drop form?

• Add/Drop form: https://www.atu.edu/registrar/forms.php

What are the General Course Policies in the Catalog?

• General course policies: https://www.atu.edu/catalog/current/undergraduate/catalogA-Z.php

What tutoring resources are available to students?

• Tutoring for All Courses: ​https://www.atu.edu/tutoring/
• Tutoring in Writing:​​ The Writing Lab: ​Monday-Friday 1-5 in Witherspoon 365
• The Online Writing Lab (On Blackboard; password: bb9-enroll)

What if my advisee expresses a lot of difficulty taking tests?

• Tutoring for All Courses: ​https://www.atu.edu/tutoring/
• Disability Services:​​https://www.atu.edu/disabilities/
• Disability Services Test Policy:​https://www.atu.edu/disabilities/testing_policy.php

What if my advisee’s disability makes a full course load difficult?

• Reduced Course Load Accommodation Policy and Application:​https://www.atu.edu/disabilities/reduced_course_load_policy.php

Do I need to make special provisions for athletes?

• Tech Student-Athlete Handbook: https://www.arkansastechsports.com/documents/2016/7/21//2016_17_Student_Athlete_Handbook_updateddocx.pdf?id=1130

What if my advisee is a first-generation college student and is having difficulty negotiating academia?

• Apply for Trio Student Support Services Program:  https://www.atu.edu/sss/

What do I do if my advisee is on academic probation?

• Tutoring for All Courses: ​https://www.atu.edu/tutoring/

What if my advisee is an international student needing help with language or cross-cultural issues?

• International and Multicultural Student Services: ​ https://www.atu.edu/imsso/

• What if my advisee needs financial aid help?

  • Financial Aid Office: https://www.atu.edu/finaid/

• Where does my student pay their holds or other bills?

  • Student accounts: https://www.atu.edu/stuaccts/

   

• What are the requirements for maintaining the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship?

  • Arkansas Challenge Scholarship information: https://scholarships.adhe.edu/scholarships/detail/academic-challenge-scholarships

• What if my advisee has a financial emergency?

  • Emergency Scholarships:​​Fight On Fund (Contact Vice President for Student Services Office for Information) https://www.atualumni.com/s/978/bp18/home.aspx
  • Emergency Loan:​​Tommy Loan (Mr. Tommy Memorial Student Loan Fund):  https://www.atu.edu/finaid/grants.php

• What if my advisee loses her/his scholarship?

  • General ATU Scholarship Information: ​​https://www.atu.edu/scholarships/

   

• What if my advisee needs an on-campus or off-campus part-time job?

  • Current List of Available On-Campus and Off-Campus Jobs:​ https://www.atu.edu/career/job-index.php​

   

• What do I do if my advisee is having trouble getting along with his or her roommate?

  • Residence Life Contact Information: https://www.atu.edu/reslife/contact.php

• What if my advisee needs to get more involved in on-campus activities?

  • Social Opportunities for Students: https://atu.presence.io/

   

• What do I do if my advisee is a victim of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or domestic violence?

  • Sexual Violence Assistance at ATU: https://www.atu.edu/jerrycares/sx_help.php

   

• What if my advisee becomes unexpectedly pregnant?

  • ATU Unplanned Pregnancy Resources: https://www.atu.edu/jerrycares/act-943.php

   

• What if my advisee needs support to come out as gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender to family or friends?

  • Diversity and Inclusion Resources: https://www.atu.edu/diversity/resources.php

   

• What if my advisee has been a victim of hate-speech or discrimination on campus?

  • Contact the Campus Title IX Coordinator: https://www.atu.edu/titleix/

   

• What if my advisee feels racially isolated on campus?

  • Diversity and Inclusion Resources: https://www.atu.edu/diversity/resources.php

   

• What if my advisee appears to have symptoms of depression or intense anxiety or a mental illness?

  • To make a report to the CARE team: https://www.atu.edu/careteam/
  • To make a counseling referral: atu.edu/hwc/counseling/index.php
  • Online Mental Health Screening: https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/atu
  • ATU Counseling Appointments:
    • Phone: 479-968-0329
    • Location: Dean Hall, 126
    • Online Appointments: https://atu.medicatconnect.com/.

   

• What if my advisee expresses thoughts of suicide?

  • To make a report to the CARE team: https://www.atu.edu/careteam/
  • To make a counseling referral: atu.edu/hwc/counseling/index.php

   

• What if my advisee expresses a desire or intent to cause harm or violence toward themselves or others?

  • Call Public Safety at (479)968-0222
  • Make a report to the CARE team: https://www.atu.edu/careteam/

   

• What if my advisee needs help with stress management?

  • Health and Wellness Programs (stress management): https://www.atu.edu/hwc/program_schedule.php
  • ATU Counseling Appointments:
    • Phone: 479-968-0329
    • Location: Dean Hall, 126
    • Online Appointments: https://atu.medicatconnect.com/.

   

• What if my advisee appears to have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse?

  • Online Alcohol Abuse Screening: https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/atu.  
  • To make a counseling referral: atu.edu/hwc/counseling/index.php

   

• What if my advisee reports a hazing-related activity?

  • To Report Hazing-Related Activities: https://www.atu.edu/jerrycares/haz_help.php

   

• What is and is not appropriate to disclose under FERPA guidelines?

  • Article about FERPA guidelines: https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2007/08/07/ferpa-allows-more-you-may-realize  

• What if my advisee needs information about graduate school admission exams such as the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, or Praxis?

  • Local graduate school entrance exams and Praxis test Information: https://www.atu.edu/testing/Entrance_Exams.php

   

   

• My advisee is preparing to graduate. What should I do to prepare her/him for the job market?

  • Career & Employment Resources: https://www.atu.edu/career/students.php

   

   

• What volunteer or service opportunities are available for students to help build their resumes?

  • Volunteer/Service Opportunities for Students: https://www.atu.edu/service/

   

   

• What if my advisee needs an on-campus or off-campus part-time job?

  • Current List of Available On-Campus and Off-Campus Jobs: https://www.atu.edu/career/job-index.php