The College of Business Academic Advisors focus primarily on creating an environment that promotes student responsibility and successful development of future professionals by:
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Developing individualized academic plans based on the needs and goals of each student.
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Promoting development and responsibility through active student participation in academic planning.
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Assisting in the interpretation of curricular requirements, selection of appropriate courses, and progression toward graduation.
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Encouraging student participation in non-traditional academic experiences (internships, externships, study abroad, student organizations) to promote life-long learning.
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Referring students to appropriate campus resources.
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Identifing areas of improvement for policy and decision making.
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Maintaining knowledge of current methods and initiatives in the field of advising through professional development (conferences, workshops, educational materials, technology) and incorporating them into the advising process.
Student Responsibility
- Make decisions about academic, career, and personal goals
- Develop plans to meet goals
- Learn degree requirements (know which catalog you are following)
- Schedule and keep appointments with advisor
- Prepare for advisement sessions (prepare a list of questions)
- Seek help at the first sign of problems; do not expect problems to be resolved without action
- Explore ways to enhance your education
Advisor Responsibility
- Clarify and assist students regarding their academic goals
- Review plans to reach goals and suggest alternatives if goals are unrealistic
- Help students learn rules and requirements necessary for graduation
- Be available for appointments on a regular/predictable basis
- Explain curricular options, answer registration questions, teach students how to choose and schedule classes
- Help explore problems, seek solutions, and make appropriate referrals
- Identify resources and opportunities. Make appropriate referrals
