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Goals for Advising / Advisor Roles & Responsibilities

• Development of suitable educational plans 

• Clarification of career and life goals  

• Selection of appropriate courses and other educational experiences

• Interpretation of institutional requirements

• Enhancement of student awareness about educational resources available
  (e.g., internship, study abroad, honors and learning assistance programs)

• Evaluation of student progress toward established goals

• Development of decision-making skills

• Reinforcement of self-direction

• Referral to and use of institutional and community support services             
• On-going evaluation of advising services

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