What qualities are the colleges looking for in advisers?
A successful adviser will possess: concern for and willingness to assist others; understanding of the experience of students from underrepresented social groups and commitment to supporting the needs of those students; understanding of his or her own values, strengths and limitations; ability to model responsible behavior and to encourage others to act responsibly; ability and willingness to help establish and maintain a safe environment and to address violations of University policy if and when such violations are observed; ability to work well with others; and a capacity for perceptive listening.
