What are the advisors responsibilities?
• inform students of the nature of the advisor-advisee relationship. • develop a purposeful relationship with advisees. • provide contact information and posted office hours. • keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment. • inform inquiring students of campus resources and special services available to them. • assist students in defining and developing desired educational, career and life plans. • assist students in preparing a program that is consistent with their abilities and interests. • monitor progress toward educational/career goals. • listen and help develop a realistic plan of action to meet student goals. • interpret and provide rationale for institutional policies, procedures and requirements. • refer students when attitudinal, attendance or personal problems require intervention by other professionals.
