Academic advisors are here to help you achieve academic success; but, what is academic success? In this episode of CECI Connect, our host, Melanie, will share a personal story about her journey toward defining academic success for herself.由GVSU CECI

My Major - What’s your major? What are you majoring in? What are you studying? Did anyone ask you this when you told them you were going to college? Well, our speakers today know a lot about those questions. Our host, Melanie, and Laura, Academic Advisor in CECI, have a candid conversation about how they picked their majors in college, what it mean…

My Value - What did you learn? What was it worth? There’s a lot of talk out there about the value and cost of college. It’s definitely an investment, but does it pay back what it promises? In today’s episode, Bree Mann, Director of the CECI Advising Office and our host, Melanie, will discuss what college offered them - what they gained and how they…

My Choice - In today’s episode, our host, Melanie, and Tom Fellows, Senior Academic Advisor in CECI, talk to each other about the very real, deep-down reason they went to college, stuck with college, pursued more college, and now even work at a college. They delve into the practical and philosophical heart of their reasons for higher education stud…

My Self - Meet Melanie. Laura Kastler, Academic Advisor for Bachelor and Master of social work students, interviews Melanie, our new CECI Connect Podcast host. In this conversation, Laura asks Melanie about “self” – what makes us who we are, and how do we see ourselves?由GVSU CECI

Welcome to part two of our six-part series: What can I do with this major? In this episode, Tom is joined by Professor Joshua Sheffer from the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Professor Sheffer is a part of our Legal Studies program at GVSU. He gives us insight into the benefits of our Legal Studies program, popular minors…

In this episode, Bree chats with the director of our newest program, Birth-Kindergarten Education (ED-BK). Dr. Kathryn Ohle provides some great insight into the development of the ED-BK program and the benefits of this curriculum. Listen to learn more about the outline of the program, some potential career opportunities, and our advising resources!…

Welcome back to the CECI Advising team's six-part series: What can I do with this major? In this episode, join Trent to learn more about our Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) major. He sits down with the HTM program director, Kristi Jack, and discusses the countless opportunities that exist within this major. Listen to learn more about the v…

This week Laura sits down with the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director, Dr. Sally Pelon. Dr. Pelon talks through the secondary admission process of the social work program along with the program requirements. She also touches on the benefits of having a BSW degree, common minors with social work, and internship opportunities in the progr…

Welcome to part two of our six-part series: What can I do with this major? In this episode, Tom is joined by Dr. Patrick Gerkin from the school of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Dr. Gerkin is the program chair of the Criminal Justice program at GVSU. Tune in as he shares great insight on our CJ major, popular minors, and various p…

Join the CECI Advising team for a six-part series: What can I do with this major? Trent is starting us out with Professor Quincy Williams and the Public, Nonprofit, and Health administration (PNH) major. Listen to learn more about the various opportunities in PNH, the different emphasis areas, and the program requirements. Professor Williams shares…

Listen in with CECI's graduate assistants, Elizabeth, Nicole, and Obed, as they talk through the course registration process. They offer some helpful tips and important information going into registration. Questions about overrides, waitlists, planning ahead, or delivery methods? Our grads will talk you through all of those details! You are able to…

Come listen to Bree and our second-year graduate assistant, Elizabeth Clark, and they talk about our very own CECI Peer Mentorship program. The peer mentor program is designed to provide leadership for participants across our undergraduate majors in CECI. Our mentors give support to new GVSU students (First-Year and Transfer Students) as they navig…

Join us for our second episode of the CECI Connect Podcast as Bree sits down with two faculty members in the College of Education and Community Innovation to talk about the importance of faculty mentorship. Dr. Kathy Bailey (Criminal Justice) and Professor Gail Zemmol (Hospitality and Tourism Management) share their experiences in their respective …

In our very FIRST episode of the CECI Connect Podcast, we welcome you to meet our incredible academic advisors! Bree, Tom, Trent, and Laura work as our full-time advising staff and share a bit about their path to GVSU.由GVSU CECI