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Academic Advising Responsibilities
Learn what to expect in your role as a faculty advisor麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Open Curriculum
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ALEX Advisors
Faculty academic advisors partner with ALEX advisors in a larger support network for students麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Approach to the Liberal Arts
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Advising First-Year Students
An advising syllabus provides valuable information to guide your meetings with adviseesTopics for Discussion
Conversations with advisees may take many directions. Here are some topics to consider.
The faculty advisor-student relationship sits at the center of a larger system of formal and informal advising resources on campus, a system that engages students in conversations that transcend mere course selection.
Advising Across Campus
Drawing on multiple sources of advice enables students to make the most of their college experience through a well-thought-out exploration of various disciplines, selection and completion of a concentration, consideration of options for off-campus study, and preparation for life after 麻豆国产AV.
Role
- Assist all students in crafting educational plans and addressing the College’s educational goals
- Only faculty advisors may approve course schedules, clear students to register, implement academic policies and procedures, sign academic forms.
Some intended student outcomes
- Make responsible, informed decisions about intellectual development
- Understand liberal arts education
- Address the College’s educational goals
- Understand academic requirements
Role
- Assist all students in navigating advising, academic support, and experiential learning opportunities, and with reflecting on and integrating learning
- Offer workshops
- Makes referrals to appropriate resources
Some intended student outcomes
- Discern purpose
- Identify and utilize networks of support
- Set and achieve goals
- Demonstrate flexibility and resilience
- Advocate for themselves
- Reflect on and integrate their learning
- Recognize and articulate their personal growth
Role
- Assist all students with career and academic exploration, job search skills and tools, and gaining career-related experiences
- Advising based on understanding students' interests, skills, and values
- Offer intentional curriculum-based programming
Some intended student outcomes
- Identify skills and interests
- Explore career options
- Communicate value
- Connect with alumni
- Establish short-term and long-term career goals
