College Student Inventory (CSI)presented by

Debra Chandler, MSU Student Services Advisor

Student Report

Student Report Narrative

How to Read the CSI Advisor/Counselor Report

Advisor/Counselor Report

Academic Motivation

Lower Scores

Higher Scores

The lower the score, the more likely the student will benefit from receiving assistance in the area if they are motivated to seek that assistance.

Academic Motivation

Study Habits

– Student’s willingness to make sacrifices to achieve academic success

Intellectual Interests

– Student’s enjoyment of learning

Verbal Confidence

– Student’s feelings regarding courses that focus on reading, writing and public

speaking

Math/Science Confidence

– Student’s feelings in relation to science and math courses

Desire to Finish College

– The Value a student places on a college education

Attitude Toward Educators

– A historical perspective of the student’s attitudes toward school personnel (teachers

and administrators)

General Coping

General Coping

Sociability

– Denotes a student’s thoughts on being involved with social activities

Family Emotional Support

– Reveals the student’s familial background in areas of communication, respect and

understanding

Opinion Tolerance

– This reveals a student’s ability to accept individuals with differing political and social

opinions and provides a broad indication of the student’s socio-political flexibility

Career Closure

– Reflects the level to which the student has identified career goals and is committed

to their achievement

Sense of Financial Security

– Reflects the student’s security about finances as they relate to enrollment (current

and future).

Receptivity to Support Services

Lower Scores

Higher Scores

This scale indicates how responsive the student is likely to be to intervention. High scores represent a strong desire for help.

Receptivity to Support ServicesHigher Scores Lower Scores

Academic Assistance

– Reflects the student’s receptivity to tutoring for specific courses and/or assistance

with specific areas such as reading, math, exam skills, etc.

Personal Counseling

– Reveals the student’s receptivity for help with personal issues

Social Enrichment

– Shows a student’s desires about meeting and being involved with other students

and campus groups

Career Counseling

– Reflects receptivity for receiving assistance with choosing a career or confirming

career choice

Financial Guidance

– Shows the student’s desire to receive information about financial assistance or work

study via various sources through the institution’s services

Specific Recommendations

Specific RecommendationsAll possible action statements:

– Get help with study skills

– Get help with exam skills

– Get help with writing skills

– Get help with basic math skills

– Get help with reading skills

– Get tutoring in selected areas

– Discuss unhappy feelings with counselor

– Discuss an unwanted habit with counselor

– Discuss attitude toward school with counselor

– Discuss emotional tensions with counselor

– Discuss family problems with counselor

– Discuss dating and social life with counselor

– Discuss the qualifications for occupations

– Discuss job market for college graduates

– Get help in selecting an occupation

– Get help in selecting an academic program

– Discuss advantages/disadvantages of

occupations

– Get help in finding a part-time job

– Get help in obtaining a loan

– Get help in obtaining a scholarship

– Get help in finding a summer job

– Get help in meeting new friends

– Get information about student activities

– Get advice and tour from experienced

student

– Get information about fraternities/sororities

Student Background Information

Summary of background information reported by student

– Look for potential stressors:

– Low senior year GPA

– First Generation College Student

– Working full time

– Discuss desire to transfer if applicable

MSU Resource Areas for Student Assistance

Academic Advisor

– Assigned by Records Office

– Can be viewed by student in Campus Connection

Business Office, 2nd Floor Administration, 3333

– Set up direct deposit and payment plans or to pay bills

Career Services, 2nd Floor Student Union, 3360

– Career Exploration, job board (on and off campus jobs), interview and resume preparation, internship information

Center for Extended Learning, 1st Floor Administration, 3822

– Online, correspondence, IVN, MAFB and Bismarck courses

– ACT Testing Center (CLEP, Compass, etc)

Counseling Services, Lura Manor, Lower Level, south entrance, 3371

– Advocacy, short-term intervention, referral and consultation, individual counseling

Disability Support Services, Lura Manor, Lower Level, south entrance, 3371

– Provides accommodations for students with disabilities

Financial Aid, 2nd Floor Administration, 3375

– Grants, loans, scholarships, work study

Food Services

– Beaver Creek Café, 2nd Floor Student Union

– Sandellas in Beaver Dam, 2nd Floor Student Union

– Buckshots, 1st Floor Student Union

– Chartwells, 4465

– Meal Plan, 3364

Gordon B. Olson Library, 3201

– Reference Desk, Interlibrary Loan

Honors Program, Model Hall 208, 3574

Information Technology Central (ITC), 1st Floor Old Main, 4444

– MSU email, virus protection, technical assistance

International Student Office, 1st Floor Administration (Enrollment Services), 3348

– Assistance for International Students

Lutheran Campus Ministry, 839-3949 or 720-6428

Math Clinic/Math Department, Model Hall 108, 3072

– Free math assistance for students

Mentoring Program, 2nd Floor Student Union (Career Services)

3144

– Provides transitional assistance for MSU freshmen

Multicultural Center, 1st Floor Student Union, 3365 &

Native American Cultural Center, 3rd Floor Student Union, 3365

– Tutoring, counseling, academic and financial advising/referrals, transitional support, and cultural events

Records Office, 2nd Floor Administration, 3345

– PeopleSoft assistance, transcript requests, course overloads, process add/drop forms, verification letters, major/minor changes

SmarThinking, email mydegree@minotstateu.edu

– Online tutoring

Student Activities, 2nd Floor Student Union, 3365

– Student Association, Student Clubs and Organizations, Student Ambassadors, Intramurals

Student Health Center, Lura Manor, Lower Level, south entrance, 3371

– Treatment of illnesses, injuries and other conditions; physicals; women’s healthcare; immunizations; sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment; blood pressure monitoring; health education/promotion programs

Student ID cards, 2nd Floor Student Union, 3364

Student Life and Housing, Dakota Hall, 1st Floor, south

entrance, 3363

Student Publications, 3rd Floor Student Union, 3397

– Red & Green Newspaper

Tutoring Services, Lura Manor, Lower Level, south entrance,

3371

– Provides free one-on-one tutoring to MSU students.

United Campus Ministries, 833-5357

Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2nd Floor Administration Building, 3310

Vice President for Student Affairs, 1st Floor Administration Building, 3299

Writing Center, Hartnett Hall 315E, 3073

– One-on-one tutoring related to writing, E-Tutoring

– Help with brainstorming topics, writing rough draft, revising drafts, spotting and fixing grammatical mistakes

MSU Resource Areas for Student Assistance (cont.)

Money Management

Credit lines over-extended?  Not sure who to pay first?  Worried about making your financial aid last the whole semester? This workshop will provide you with some practical tips for money management. Including how to budget and in turn help you stretch your financial aid/student loan money.  It will also show you why it is important to be very cautious when getting into the world of credit cards and how to understand the information on a credit report and the reasons for credit reporting.

This Book is Worthless – Study Skills

Your textbook is worthless even if you read it-if reading is all you do. The purpose of this workshop is to assist you in being an active learner by using practical study skills techniques.

How Well Do You Play With Others? – Personality Traits

Do you know the number one reason people are fired from their job? It is not because they can’t do their job but because they can not get along with their co-workers.

How we perceive ourselves is crucial in determining how we perceive and deal with others. People who do not have knowledge of themselves and strong communication skills are being turned away or dismissed from their job or heaven forbid their study group.

At this workshop you will take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. The MBIT test addresses an individual’s preference for four personality traits. It is also used by individuals to better understand their behavior and ability to interface with others in their family, school, and work environments.

MSU Life Skills Workshops Financial Aid 101…Show Me The Money

A condensed summary of financial aid programs, deadlines, tips, and suggestions for making your trip through the Financial Aid maze an easy one.  Learn about the best time to apply for federal aid and scholarships.  Bring your questions.

Career Exploration – two part series

When it comes to big life decisions, choosing a major is certainly on of them. It’s a process that deserves time and attention. It is something only you can decide but you do not have to do it alone, Career Services can help guide you through the process. This two part workshop series will help you determine your interests and abilities and let you explore what career options would be a good fit with who you are.

Who Am I? Career Exploration Part I

Identify your interests, abilities, and values and begin thinking about what kind of life you want to live in the future. A few interest inventories will be given during the session as well as an overview of the career exploration process.

What do I want to be? Career Exploration Part II

We will show you how the information in the first workshop relates to jobs in the real world. You will be able to practice searching for jobs, find ways to gather in depth and first hand information on different careers, and learn options to getting experience before you graduate.

Time Zappers

Procrastination is the biggest time zapper known to mankind.

Taking control of your time requires you to develop a plan of

action. Everyone has 168 hours a week. The key to zapping

procrastination is to figure out your priorities and using your 168

hours better. Be ready to be flexible and ready for change.

Contributors/Contacts

Lynda BertschDirector, Career Services

MSU Career Services

858-3996

lynda.bertsch@minotstateu.edu

Debra ChandlerStudent Services Advisor

MSU Career Services

858-3144

debra.chandler@minotstateu.edu

Pat HubelCoordinator, Academic Projects & Research

MSU Academic Projects & Research

858-3323

pat.hubel@minotstateu.edu