Responsibilities in AdvisingResponsibilities in Advising

Both faculty and students have responsibilities in advising.

Advisor's Responsibilities in Advising:

• Help the advisee to understand the academic and administrative process of the university and the nature of its academic programs. The advisor also seeks to understand each advisee's particular concerns affecting academic progress. The advisor neither grants nor denies administrative approval for particular academic actions.

• Help the advisee to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in certain areas of study.

• Discuss the educational and career objective suited to the advisee's demonstrated abilities and expressed interest. The advisor helps the advisee to understand the relationships among the courses, programs, undergraduate research opportunities, internships, study abroad programs, and other academic experiences provided by the university.

• Help the advisee to plan a course of study and give advice about courses and the adjustment of course loads. The advisor will inform the advisee about the prerequisites for subsequent courses in the advisee's program.

• Refer advisees to other resources when appropriate.

• Participate in the advisor training sessions provided by each college or department to keep informed and current. (as cited in Academic Advising by Gorden & Habley, 2000, p. 185)

Student Responsibilities in Advising:

• Knowing who your advisor is

• Explore your career options with your advisor based on your choice of major

• Being aware of the requirements for your degree and course work required to graduate from your degree program

• Become familiar and aware of all responsibilities within your chosen academic program

• Keeping your advisor informed about things like schedule changes, academic problems, change of major, etc.

• Preparing in advance for every meeting with your advisor, including having possible course options outlined for registration advising

• Keeping advising appointments to discuss ideas and questions about your degree program

• Utilizing all referrals made by your advisor to ensure your academic success

• Asking questions when you don't understand