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BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
Advising Partnership
One of GO's most valuable resources is the
partnership between student and advisor. Starting with orientation,
students will work closely with their advisor and develop a
personalized
Academic Support Plan
and required course work that will enhance and strengthen academic
self management, decision making and career exploration. Students
will develop this plan through regular meetings with their academic
advisor.
Advisors are often thought of as the people
who help students identify appropriate courses for their degree
program. While course selection is vital to the advising process,
it is only a piece of the partnership that helps guide students
toward their educational development. The advisors in GO adhere to
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developmental approach to academic advising,
where the advisor is a facilitator, a partner in the learning
process. By working collaboratively, the student and advisor will
develop a plan to ensure a successful and productive college
experience. This partnership can begin with the advisor learning
what students brings to college. Some of these things might include:
- community involvements
- family life
- expectations
- academic accomplishments
Personal Advising Sessions
Advising sessions can also
include simply listening to each other and asking lots of
questions. The goal is to help students create, develop, and reach
their educational goals.
Students in GO are encouraged to
make an appointment
early in the semester with their advisor. This
first meeting is often a "get acquainted one", setting the
groundwork for upcoming meetings and discussions. In follow-up
meetings, the student and advisor will continue to explore other
areas such as:
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personal and educational development,
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expectations of education,
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priorities and obligations,
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current course work,
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classroom experiences,
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University resources,
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career interests and exploration,
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policies and procedures,
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course selection and registration,
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education plans,
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Academic Support Plan for success,
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and semester challengers.
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