Wednesday, October 16, 2002

Clayton State College to aid business scholars

Clayton State student center to aid business scholarsThe School of Business at Clayton College & State University has established a Student Advisement Center to assist Clayton State business students.

The center can provide help and resources to students at every stage of their college experience... from choosing a major, to registering for the appropriate classes, to making sure the student is on track for graduation at the expected time.

The center is also responsible for admission of students into the School of Business, assisting students in the School of Business with the development of an academic plan, teaching orientation to the School of Business and study skills course, and assisting students with career planning.

"The center was founded based on my experience with a similar center at the University of North Dakota and the advisement center at University of Alabama's College of Business," said Dr. Jacob Chacko, associate dean of the School of Business.

"It exists to provide one-on-one advising to ensure that students meet the graduation requirements in a timely fashion and are informed of the programs and services available to them in the School of Business."

The center, located in the Business School's offices, is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Walk-in visitors are welcome, however, the Center recommends calling ahead of time to make an appointment.

"We believe that student satisfaction with the advisement and support services of the School of Business has increased, which in turn will have a positive impact on student retention," said Chacko. "The student retention rates at UND's and UA's Colleges of Business increased dramatically following the establishment of their respective Student Advisement Centers."

"In addition, our center assists with recruitment of new students by meeting with prospective students and parents to provide information about the college and its programs and by marketing to non-declared students as to the benefits of a B.B.A."

Clayton College & State University, "Your University" for Atlanta's "Southern Crescent" is a state university of the University System of Georgia, located in Morrow.

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