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Advising 2 BitsEpisode 041 | Access ChampionsJonathan and Jasey discuss Campus Access for students on campus and the work the Advising and Student Support Caucus is doing behind the scenes to help students succeed and have full campus access.Dr. Ruthie Spiers - Direct or Academic Advising, Liz Smith - Learning Specialist in Athletics, and Ashely Aston - Academic Advisor in the College of Agriculture join the podcast to discuss how one question can turn into campus-wide student support.2025-02-1138 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 040 | Study AbroadJonathan and Jasey explore the study abroad process and opportunities with Meredith Powell and Hannah Grider. We discover the programs on campus as well as the process and support students receive. 2024-10-2234 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 039 | Campus Safety and Security UpdateJonathan and Jasey bring back Ashley Gann to get an update on what Auburn is doing around campus regarding public safety. 2024-10-0836 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 038 | Office of AccessibilityJonathan and Jasey sit down with Barclay Bentley and Marlye Lee to discuss accessibility at Auburn. Topics include how to get accommodations, the benefits of utilizing their services, and some tips and tricks. 2024-09-1742 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 037 | Returning from SuspensionJonathan and Jasey discuss what students can do in their first semester after an academic suspension. Our guest is Samantha Ansley, the Assistant Director of Student Support in Academic Support. She discusses some tips for success and the resources that can help students along the way. 2024-08-2037 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 036 | Academic Spotlight: School of KinesiologyJonathan and Jasey welcome Robin Martin, Jennifer Jackson, LaTora Todd-Jackson, and Caroline Kirkham from the School of Kinesiology Student Services. We discuss the programs available to students as well as new programs on the horrizon. Additionally students needing good free electives can hear about some of the fun things the School of Kinesiology has to offer any student on campus. 2024-04-0935 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 035 | Transfer StudentsJonathan and Jasey discuss transfer students and their specific campus resources with Taylor Kamin in the First Year Experience Office and Codi Plaster in the Pathways and Transfer Center.2024-03-2630 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 034 | Path to the PlainsJonathan and Jasey discuss Path to the Plains with Beth Hatcher from the Pathway and Transfer Center. This is Episode 1 of a 2 part Transfer Student series. 2024-03-1231 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 033 | Faculty MentoringHappy #2BitsTuesday! This episode is one we were very excited to share on the importance and benefits of Faculty Mentoring. We were joined by Dr. Wheeler Foshee, Professor of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture, and Nicole Gaillard, Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences. Whether you're assigned a Faculty advisor, or seek out that mentorship individually, these professional relationships with faculty members can significantly and positively impact your academic experience. Join us as we learn from these professors who provide a great example of what it means to help your students succeed through...2023-10-2427 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 032 | Academic HonestyGet excited! It's #2BitsTuesday again! In this episode, we welcome Dr. James Ryan, Jean W. Liles Professor of English at Auburn University. Dr. Ryan joins this podcast as the Provost Liaison for Academic Honesty to discuss the topic of Academic Honesty in higher education. If you've ever wondered what qualifies as "academic dishonesty" and the steps once a report has been made, listen in to understand how this student-led process helps maintain the integrity of higher education and Auburn University.2023-10-1031 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 031 | Academic Spotlight: College of EducationHappy #2BitsTuesday! In this episode, we're featuring the Auburn College of Education. We're joined by the academic advisors from the College of Ed to discuss their programs, career opportunities, and the brand new College of Education building currently under construction. If you've ever considered becoming an educator, listen in to hear about the various majors offered that can certify you from birth (Special Education) to twelfth grade (various Secondary Ed majors). Thanks to Ashley Sullivan, Caleb Tarver, Jennifer Monkman, and Jasey Herrington for joining us in this College Spotlight! War Eagle!2023-09-2623 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 030 | Department of Campus Safety and SecurityWelcome back to another #2BitsTuesday. In today's episode we sat down for a discussion with the Auburn University Department of Campus Safety and Security. We were joined by Susan McAllister, Director, Campus Safety and Compliance and Ashley Gann, Public Information Officer for Campus Safety and Security.After last week's episode with Title IX and Safe Harbor, we wanted to showcase another department on campus dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty, staff, and any guests that visit campus. Susan and Ashley provided some great information on staying safe, informed, and alert through their AU...2023-09-1227 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 029 | Title IX and Safe HarborWelcome back to another Fall semester with the Advising 2Bits podcast! We sat down for an important conversation with Carrie Rose (Assistant Director, Auburn Cares) and Katherine Weathers (Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator) to discuss the resources available to students and employees on campus who have been affected by interpersonal violence including domestic, sexual, and emotional.The Title IX and Safe Harbor offices on campus serve to help students and employees impacted by this violence and assists them in finding a path forward through confidential conversations and resolutions. Please listen in as we ask...2023-09-0536 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 028 | ALEKS Placement Exam - CWE 2023Heather Hamilton (Department of Mathematics and Statistics joins us to discuss the ALEKS placement exam that is required of all 2023 incoming freshmen. For more information, please use the following links:Frequently Asked ALEKS Questions - https://aub.ie/aleksfaqsInstructions on taking ALEKS - https://aub.ie/takealeksALEKS Math Placement Assessment general information - https://aub.ie/mathplacementEmail: mathplacement@auburn.eduPhone: 334-844-42352023-04-2626 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 027 | Academic Appeals Part 2Dr. Ruthie Spiers (Director of University Advising) and Allison Stadler (Academic Support) join Meredith and Jonathan to discuss the academic appeals process. This is part of 2 of a 2-part series aimed at providing information to those students who have found themselves in academic jeopardy.2023-04-2530 minAdvising 2 BitsEpisode 026 | Academic Appeals Part 1Karen Battye (University Registrar) and Mike Lee (Academic Advisor in COSAM) join Meredith and Jonathan to discuss the academic appeals process. This is part of 1 of a 2-part series aimed at providing information to those students who have found themselves in academic jeopardy.2023-04-2418 minAdvising 2 Bits025 | The Transient ProcessAre you planning to take classes at a different institution for credit toward your Auburn degree? In this episode, Jonathan and Meredith tackle the transient process. Jeff Amey and David Adkison from the Office of the Registrar join in to discuss the process and some dos and don'ts.2023-04-0426 minAdvising 2 Bits024 | Why do students have to take core?Meredith and Jonathan have a conversation with Dr. Lawrence Wit, Associate Dean Emeritus, College of Sciences and Mathematics, and Associate Dean Dr. Charles Israel, College of Liberal Arts about the core curriculum. Dr. Wit and Dr. Israel discuss the reason behind the core and the importance of the core curriculum. The group discusses the best way to choose classes, when the student's curriculum allows for choices, and what is different about the core and the classes they took in high school.2023-03-1430 min