Effectively communicate to advisees the curriculum and graduation requirements for the major.
Effectively communicate the College and university’s academic policies and procedures.
Encourage and guide advisees to define and develop realistic academic and personal goals.
Encourage and support advisees’ academic progress according to their educational plans.
Provide advisees with information about available campus resources and services and provide support in utilizing those resources and services.
Assist advisees in understanding the purposes and value of higher education and its effects on their lives and personal goals.
Monitor and accurately document advisees’ progress toward meeting their academic and personal goals.
Be available to advise either individually or in groups during office hours or other academic meeting. Advisors may also use e-mail or the telephone for advisement.
Make sure that advisees adhere to the appropriate sequence of course offerings including course prerequisites within their major program of study.
Assist advisees in gaining decision-making skills and in assuming responsibility for their educational plans and achievements.
Inform advisees of academic and programmatic changes within their major program of study.
