Advisor Check-in Record

2-3-2022

Contacted Dr. Ellen Rubenstein after acceptance into the MLIS program to introduce myself and talk about enrollment.

• We met on 2-4-2022 over zoom. In the meeting, we talked about why I chose to apply for an MLIS degree, what my future plans were, and some information about the Data Analytics certificate.

10-14-2022

Sent Dr. Rubenstein my Program Planning Form

• She said it looked good and that I could go ahead and send it to Stacy Smith.

10-17-2022

Sent Dr. Rubenstein my verification that I completed the e-Portfolio 101 course

10-27-2022

I got married and let Dr. Rubenstein know of my name change so she could have it for her records if needed

9 hours were completed this semester 

2-3-2023 

I contacted Dr. Rubenstein to ask what communication works best for her regarding my 9-hour check-in.

• We decided email would work since I did not have a lot of questions at this point.

2-13-2023

Sent Dr. Rubenstein my Introduction video narrative and Statement of Personal Learning Goals for my 9-hour check-in. I told her that I knew my Introduction would include more once I progressed in the program. Also talked about the artifacts I was adding for my three courses completed.

• Dr. Rubenstein said everything that I sent looked great. The only thing she mentioned is that I should make sure that I show strong connections to my own learning goals and the program goals when writing my artifact reflections.

9 hours were completed this semester – Total completed was 18 hours

8-14-2023

I hit the 12 and 18-hour completion mark at the same time semester so I sent Dr. Rubenstein my 12-hour reflection, finalized Statement of Personal Student Learning Goals and Objectives, and my Statement and Goals for Continuing Education. Also provided her with the list of classes that I had planned for the Spring 2024 semester.

• Dr. Rubenstein was confused as to why my 12-hour reflection included so many courses but after realizing I am taking 9 hours a semester she understood. She said everything that I had completed looked good so far.

9-1-2023

Asked Dr. Rubenstein what forms I needed to have turned in since I would be graduating in the Spring semester. Since I am taking 9 hours a semester, I would not have 30 hours completed until I was done with the program technically. So, I went ahead and sent her the link to my e-Portfolio as well.

• She helped me get in contact with the SLIS office. They let me know of all the steps I needed to take to ensure graduating on time

• Dr. Rubenstein viewed my portfolio and had issues with my link at first. I sent it to her personally and she said everything looked great so far except some items were private and could not be viewed. I changed the setting of those items and she said it looked great.

• Dr. Rubenstein signed my intent to present on 9-5-2023.

9 hours completed this semester – Total completed was 27 hours

3-21-2024

I sent my e-Portfolio link to Dr. Rubenstein and asked if she could review it for me if she had the time. 

• She reviewed my Portfolio and said that everything looked great. The only recommendation provided was to include some more information on how what I learned completing my artifacts aligns with the ALA and OU SLIS goals.

9 hours completed this semester – Total completed was 36 hours