Advisee/Advisor Responsibilities

Students are ultimately responsible for fulfilling all the requirements of the courses which they are enrolled. Students share responsibility for a successful experience and are expected to contribute to effective advising sessions by doing the following:

• Participate in orientation.
  
  
• Establish and following academic plan.
  
  
• Gather all relevant decision-making information.
  
  
• Clarify personal values and goals with your advisor.
  
  
• Use university resources.
  
  
• Read the catalogue to be familiar with polices and procedures.
  
  
• Become knowledgeable about college programs, requirements and academic calendar deadlines.
  
  
• Attend and participate in class
  
  
• Schedule and keep appointments with an advisor. Come prepared for appointments by bringing appropriate materials, identifying course choices requirements of the preferred program or major, and identifying questions.
  
  
• Get involved in campus and community events.
  
  
• Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience.
  
  
• Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have specific concerns.
  
  
• Accept responsibility for your own decisions.
  
  

Advisor Responsibilities

• Know your students.
  
  
• Communicate university polices and procedures
  
  
• Be familiar with program requirements.
  
  
• Make recommendations for registration and academic plan.
  
  
• Help students define and develop realistic goals.
  
  
• Match students' needs with available resources and make appropriate referrals.
  
  
• Motivate students to take responsibility for their own academic and career goals.
  
  
• Exhibit trust and confidence in students.

 

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Last updated or reviewed on 1/7/13