Faculty Advising: Roles and Responsibilities
The Importance of Faculty Advising
- Faculty advisors are invaluable as mentors for students
pursuing new areas of inquiry and study;
- Faculty members have knowledge of courses that are relevant
to a student's particular interest within the major;
- Faculty become familiar with a student's interests,
goals, and capabilities and can assist them in considering
courses which can enrich them; and
- Faculty advisors conduct scholarship in specific areas
within their disciplines. which may afford students opportunities
for further study opportunities.
- Keep regular office hours and be available for student
appointments.
- Be available to listen to student concerns and questions
regarding academic issues.
- Maintain confidentiality, and be knowledgeable of the Federal
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Be knowledgeable about University resources that can
help students with problem areas (study
skills, tutoring, career
exploration), and assist them in making contact
with the appropriate support services.
- Correctly interpret degree
and major requirements, including those regarding
the Core
curriculum.
- Approve course selection in keeping with University requirements
of the student's academic degree program.
- Provide accurate and up to date information about University
regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor student progress toward a degree, and document
accurate advising records and meeting notes.
- Assist students in monitoring their degree progress and
in keeping their academic records accurate.
- Encourage and support a students' individual development.
Faculty Advising Resources
Academic Advising
Handbook
Academic Integrity -
Center for Community Standards
Counseling Services
Did You Know? New! Advising
Tips, Reminders, and Policy Updates
General Advising Resources
Registration
Notes
NACADA Resources
National Academic Advising Association:
Statement
of Core Values
Advising
Standards and Guidelines
Advising
Issues
Faculty
Advisors
NACADA
Student Retention/Attrition Resources
Advising & Retention
Quotes
Developmental
Advising
Intrusive
Advising
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