Academic Advising
At 91ÁÔÆæ, academic advising assists each student in the developmental process of clarifying and achieving their educational goals. Each student is assigned a full-time faculty member as their advisor.
It is the responsibility of the student to work closely with their academic advisor throughout the advising process. The more clearly a student can articulate their vision and goals, the more productive the relationship will be. Together the advisor and student devise a balanced academic program. The advisor reviews all registration decisions, including changes made after the beginning of the semester. After consultation with their academic advisor, it is ultimately the student¡¯s responsibility to choose and implement their academic program. In addition to aiding in the selection of courses, the advisor reviews the advisee¡¯s academic progress and suggests transfer and career options. At the student¡¯s request, the advisor may refer them to other resources on and off campus.
General Responsibilities of the 91ÁÔÆæ Student
The student will do the following:
- Consult with the academic advisor when necessary;
- Discuss academic and career-related needs as they develop;
- Be knowledgeable about academic policies, requirements, and procedures stated in the Catalog;
- Schedule appointments with their advisor and be on time for those appointments;
- Be prepared for the advising appointment and bring appropriate materials;
- Come to the advising session prior to course registration with the necessary forms, an idea of the type of courses she will need, a list of alternatives and the catalog for the transfer institution if applicable;
- Discuss long-range goals including choice of major and career aspirations with the advisor;
- Know academic requirements for continued enrollment and graduation;
- Ask questions about policies, procedures, or requirements that are not understood;
- Keep copies of relevant academic records;
- Consult with the advisor about concerns related to academic progress, a change in program, courses to be taken at another institution, withdrawal from courses, or withdrawal from the College;
- Be candid; discuss with their advisor what may be affecting their ability to do their best coursework;
- Follow through with appropriate action after the advising session;
- Request reassignment to a new academic advisor if desired or if interests change;
- Make final decisions and be actively responsible for their academic career;
- Notify the College if their address changes
- Read their college mail, including e-mail.