The Advising Process
Advisee |
Advisor |
Before the Meeting |
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Make an appointment by calling or emailing the professor, or go to posted office hours Identify requirements you have and have not completed Have plan for finishing requirements and graduating Create proposed schedule using Open/Close Know your registration date |
Contact advisees to schedule meetings Be reasonably available at key times Be familiar with advisee coursework and progress Know relevant curriculum and registration changes Have access to Open/Close, WestConnduit, program sheets, PINS, etc. |
During the Meeting |
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Discuss academic progress Articulate short- and long-term goals Provide reasons for course selections Clarify questions or concerns Solidify schedule and establish alternative courses (if needed) |
Discuss academic progress Conduct degree audit/check program sheet Probe advisee’s short- and long-term goals Offer appropriate guidance Alert students to potential problems with plan for finishing requirements and graduating |
After the Meeting |
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Register Notify advisor of registration problems or schedule changes Keep updated program sheet and/or degree audit |
Keep record of the meeting Follow-up as needed |
