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Advising Days started Monday, October 22nd. It is designed to be an opportunity to create awareness of the resources the student has to succeed, namely faculty advisors.
Although some feel they know exactly what they need to do next semester it’s always a good idea to get someone’s expert opinion on what the next step should be.
     No one knows this more than Daniel Koeppel, an advisor on campus who sees the obvious advantage to it. “In the most simple of terms, it saves time and it saves money when you don’t take the wrong class, said Koeppel If people are taking classes that aren’t part of their program, it may not be financially aid-able.”
There may also be things that need a second look, for instance, if you have low placement test scores you may be given the chance to retake them.
    The Advisors at the school like to try to create rapport with students in hopes that they feel welcome to come back with any other issues they may have.  “Studies show that if a student has someone they can get to know or relate to, chances of success are better,” Koeppel said. He also spoke of his professional priorities, “My main concern at MATC is retaining students and making them successful.”
That not only plays a major role in keeping students in school to completion but creates pathways to graduation.
Currently, the dropout rate in Wisconsin is very high so advisors hope they can help students avoid wasting time and money on classes they don’t need so they don’t become discouraged or financially unable to continue.
     Advising Days are a good time to promote the opportunities the student has to see their advisors and in no way was it a limited time offer so you can still make an appointment anytime.
The name of your faculty advisor is listed on the first page of your Program Plan along with their contact information or you can email: [email protected].
 

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