A. Advisor’s and Advisee’s Responsibilities
It is important to note that Advisement is a joint responsibility shared by the Advisor and Advisee. Though students are ultimately responsible for the choices they make in college, Advisors must realize that in order to make informed decisions students need to be given accurate, current and informative advice. Academic advisors should be the primary resource for students regarding academic issues, opportunities, and programs.
B. The Student’s Responsibilities
- Take the initiative to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor once a semester before each registration period
- Be familiar with the Course Catalog, Graduation Requirements, and YOUR Degree Progress
- Prepare a list of courses through the Plan Ahead feature in the Penguin Portal before each advising appointment
- Seek resources on campus that will assist YOU in making good decisions
- Ask questions and be knowledgeable about policies, procedures, and requirements
- Be aware of the course prerequisites
- Be knowledgeable about and observe academic deadlines
- Keep a personal record of your curriculum worksheet and other official university documents
- Inform your academic advisor immediately whenever a serious problem (medical, financial, personal) disrupts your ability to attend and/or focus on classes
- Make final decisions and be actively responsible for your academic career
- Read your YSU email at least once a day and respond to email/text from your academic advisor within 24 hours
- Realize that your Academic Advisor is human. Allow your advisor 24 hours to respond to emails and be cognizant that Advisors are not available 24/7. WCBA Office Hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-5:00pm and Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.
B. The Advisor’s Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming and safe environment where students feel comfortable
- Clarify college policies, regulations, programs, and procedures about which the student may have questions
- Establish sufficient appointment availability for student scheduling
- Offer advice on selecting courses and to assist students in developing an academic plan that satisfies degree requirements
- Assist students in planning programs of study, both short-term and long-term, that are consistent with each student’s abilities and interests. (This includes course load and factors such as academic background, program demands, employment, or personal commitments)
- Be a responsive listener and refer students to appropriate campus support services when needed
- Discuss the student’s academic performance and the implications of their performance for the undergraduate programs the student desires to pursue
- Help students to explore their unique interests, abilities, and goals and to relate them to academic majors
- Monitor student’s progress toward educational goals and keep accurate, up-to-date records of their academic progress
- Respect the student’s right to privacy of educational records and discuss confidential information only with appropriate individuals
- Help students assume responsibility for their own decisions and actions
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