Megan Caton

Academic Advising Professional II (Academic Advisor) at University of Arizona
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Tucson, Arizona, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic Advising Professional II (Academic Advisor)
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      An Academic Advisor for the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law specifically in their Global Programs. This position serves the main campus international students in Tucson, Online Campus, and the Global Locations in Cambodia, China, and Vietnam. I am responsible for advising and supporting students through all stages, including admission, matriculation, advising, and through graduation.- Monitor students’ progress and determine whether degree requirements have been met.- Assist students with registration.- Counsel students on degree requirements.- Work with partners at Global Locations and various UA units to develop and update course articulation plans.- Work with the College of Law Registrar to ensure appropriate courses are being offered at Global Locations.- Works with Global Locations faculty to develop plans to assist students with poor academic performance.- Evaluate the use of transfer credits toward degree requirements.- Create and update student handbooks.- Maintain appropriate student records.- Assist with graduation activities.- Coordinate activities for students who choose to spend a semester studying in Tucson.

    • Student Affairs Coordinator, Senior
      • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

      College of Medicine-Provide scheduling and advisement to all COM-T students in close partnership with their assigned House Dean. This includes scheduling lotteries, student meetings, and the transfer of classes between the Oasis medical scheduling system and the University platform UAccess. -Act as the liaison between Student Affairs, the Alumni and Community Engagement Manager, and the Dean's Office Events Team for all COM-T events, such as the White Coat, Convocation and Match Day. Plan and execute a successful New Student Orientation week with the support of the volunteer team. -Assist in maintaining the college catalog utilizing Excel and Analytics to run reports, compare data and ensure accuracy between the different software systems used to support students. Partner with the main campus Registrar team to work reports and troubleshoot individual issues in student records.-Collaborate with the Assistant Deans and Sr. Associate Dean of Student Affairs on projects and programs that support COM-T students. Assume a leading role with the Student Wellness Program, coordinate and administer the annual Student Wellness Survey, disseminate results of the survey and work with the Assistant Dean to ensure data is analyzed appropriately. Track Wellness Committee spending against approved annual budget. Participate in the planning and execution of annual departmental surveys such as Career Advising, Careers in Medicine panel discussions and management of the AOA database.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic Success Advisor
      • Feb 2016 - Sep 2021

      •Provides 1:1 as well as group academic advising, recruitment/retention, and academic success support functions to students to ensure ongoing successful progress to completion of degree program•Utilizing eAdvisor, assists students explore a variety of academic options, register for courses and make timely progress towards completion of degree.•Works closely with students to identify all academic options including, but not limited to: degrees, extracurricular activities, study abroad program(s), research, and internships; supports and provides counsel to student in selection of options best suited to student's goals, interests and skills.•Assists with academic program development and implementation•Monitors student academic progress through a variety of reporting tools including eAdvisor; works closely and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to ensure academic success.•Acts as college/department liaison to current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and external groups on issues related to academic success;•Working under limited or minimal supervision, handles problems, provides guidance and advice to students.•Responds to student questions and concerns; works with students to resolve all issues to ensure ongoing satisfaction with program and successful progress to completion•As primary liaison, connects students with academic and personal resources including, but not limited to: tutoring, counseling and career services; provides follow up to ensure satisfaction with and effectiveness of services•Works collaboratively and collegially with academic units and services throughout the university to facilitate comprehensive student support•Utilizes a variety of university data and programmatic direction to promote student academic success.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic Advisor
      • Jul 2013 - Feb 2016

      • Participates as a member of an academic services team providing services to faculty, students and staff in the College of Engineering, Forestry & Natural Sciences (CEFNS). • Assesses the student's stage of development (academic, career and personal) and promotes student growth by determining suitable developmental tasks; assists student in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.• Contact and meet with students on academic probation and students returning from academic suspension to formulate an academic plan consistent with the student¿s abilities and interests. • Prepare files for new transfer students. • Assist students with various forms such as program/plan declaration, enrollment, and petitions to add/withdraw after the deadline. • Assist students in on-line university information system (LOUIE). • Work with specific student populations and their particular needs (ex: International students, 2NAU students, ROTC, Veterans). • Interpret and explain college and university policies and procedures to faculty and students. • Assist faculty mentors in the College of Engineering, Forestry & Natural Sciences with advising related issues. • Document student interactions. • Participate in New Student Orientation. • Attend meetings for the Academic Advising Council and other committees as assigned. • Facilitate workshops for faculty and students on academic issues. • Assist in the maintenance of Degree Progression Plans.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Engagement Assistant
      • May 2011 - Jul 2013

      Fulton Schools of Engineering• Support the FURI program as a point of contact for 145+ students, managing applications and proposals, processing reimbursements/funds requests, and tracking students and faculty in their progress in the program, ensuring that strict deadlines are met.• Monitor application process for FURI by identifying missing requirements and informing students of the application committee’s decision. • Collaborate with students to ensure academic success by going over program requirements and connecting students with issues with strategies to ensure their success, such as time management. • Engage with Engineering Student Organizations by processing reimbursements/funds requests, tracking spending, and guaranteeing that correct paperwork and procedure was followed and turned in. • Facilitated workshops for students to answer questions and to inform students about the proper procedures for spending on-campus funding.• Independently plan and implement events such as the bi-annual FURI Research Symposium, which features over 110 students by collaborating with students, faculty, and off-campus vendors. Supervise vendors and other student workers to ensure proper set up and clean up. Compile profiles for each of the 110 + students to be printed in an abstract book. • Participate in recruitment for student engagement programs which lead to higher percentage of retaining student in engineering by facilitating FURI information sessions, assisting with study abroad fair and the student organization fair. • Evaluate program effectiveness through assessment by using surveys, checklists, and deadlines to ensure that all aspect of programs are implemented and controlled. • Create and maintain a report of 500+ students and 50+ student organizations to monitor budgets and finances for research, travel grants, and presentations.• Develop an operation manual for Student Engagement programs that discusses program requirements to ensure proper management

Education

  • Arizona State University
    Master of Education (MEd), Higher and Post Secondary Education
    2012 - 2013
  • Arizona State University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
    2008 - 2012
  • Arizona State University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    2008 - 2012
  • Arizona State University
    Master of Education - MEd
    -

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