THE ADVISING SYLLABUS

 

STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY

ADVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

Make decisions about academic,
career and personal goals

Clarify and assist students regarding
their academic goals

Develop plans to meet goals

Review plans to reach goals and
suggest alternatives if goals
are unrealistic

Learn degree requirements
(know which catalog you are following)

Help students learn rules and
requirements necessary for graduation

Schedule and keep appointments
with advisor

Be available for appointments
on a regular, predictable basis

Be prepared for advisement sessions (prepare a list of questions, review
Student Degree Plan on STARS)

Explain curricular options, answer
registration questions, teach student
how to choose and schedule classes

Seek help at the first sign of problems;
don't expect problems to be resolved
without action

Help explore problems, seek solutions and make appropriate referrals

Explore ways to enhance
your education

Identify resources and opportunities.
Make referrals as appropriate