Roles and Responsibilities

The Student

Give thoughtful consideration to your academic and career goals.
Prepare a written list of questions before each meeting with your advisor.
Initiate contact with a faculty advisor and/or an Advising Center.
Actively participate in the advising session.
Ask questions! If you do not understand a policy or procedure, ask questions until you do understand.
Know the Academic Calendar. Do not miss deadlines. Know when to register and drop or add courses.
Schedule courses that are consistent with your educational goals and that will meet degree requirements.
Accept responsibility for making final decisions on academic choices. Academic advisors will present you with options.

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

To be responsible for communicating consistent information to all students about the advising process.
To provide a community of academic advisors for all students.
To assist students in the development of suitable educational plans and goals.
To monitor and provide accessible guidance on each student's academic progress.
To provide referrals to university services when appropriate.
To be accountable for providing required, continuous, and accurate training for all academic advisors.
To provide sufficient and on-going resources and support for advising services across the university.
To recognize the importance of excellent and accurate faculty academic advising through the tenure and evaluation process.
To conduct continuous assessment and improvement in academic advising.

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