Advisor's Role and Responsibilities

Professional and faculty advisors view academic advising as integral to the college's educational philosophy of being responsive to the needs of students.

The advisor-advisee relationship is based on a philosophy of shared responsibility. Ultimate responsibility for satisfying college and professional requirements and goals rests, however, with the advisee.

The following are the responsibilities of advisors:

• Help students define and develop academic and career interests/goals
• Assist students with developing an educational plan that is consistent with their goals, interests, and abilities
• Understand and effectively explain curriculum, graduation requirements, and university and college policies and procedures
• Match students’ needs with available resources and make appropriate referrals
• Listen to students’ concerns and respect their individual values and choices
• Monitor students’ academic progress
• Be available to answer students’ questions through scheduled meetings or email
• Create student-advisor collaborative relationship
• Encourage exploration across disciplines
• Promote integration of academic and life experiences
• Assist student graduation within appropriate time-line
• Support students to prepare for graduate study and/or a professional career