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Overview

Components of Academic Advising

• Conveying the purposes of the College and School
• Information giving
• Short-range program planning
• Long-range planning
• Candidate Academic Referral Process
• Facilitating Candidate Development

Responsibilities of the Advisor

• Help the advisee to understand and navigate the academic and administrative processes of the college
• Understand each advisee’s particular concerns affecting academic progress
• Be knowledgeable about the program(s) and standards of which he/she advises
• Inform the advisee of degree requirements
• Answer questions about the E-portfolio
• Communicate and emphasize the advisee’s responsibility for satisfying degree requirements
• Empower advisees to advocate appropriately for themselves in all arenas
• Be familiar with published academic rules and regulations – including New York State certification requirements
• Help the advisee plan a course of study and give advice about courses and the adjustment of course loads.
• Inform the advisee about the prerequisites for subsequent courses in the advisee’s program
• Establish, post, and maintain adequate office hours throughout the semester, with particular emphasis given to orientation, registration, and drop/add periods.
• Inform the advisee of advisor’s and advisee’s responsibilities in the process
• Maintain an up-to-date academic advising reference file including records of the advisee’s progress (long range plan, advising sheets, transcripts, grades, current schedule)
• Discuss with the advisee academic performance and it implications
• Refer the advisee to appropriate sources of information and services
• Participate in the adviser training sessions provided by the college or School of Education to keep informed and current

Responsibilities of the Advisee

• Acquire the information needed to assume final responsibility for course scheduling, program planning, and the successful completion of all graduation requirements.
• Obtain a list of the requirements and standards for the chosen major(s)/minor from the advisor and use it
• Meet with advisor at least once per semester well in advance of next semester’s course registration period to plan a suitable schedule of classes for that semester
• Self-monitor progress toward fulfilling degree requirements
• Seek help before a situation becomes a crisis
• Know the advisor’s office hours
• Inform the advisor of changes in plans which directly affect academic performance and educational goals.
• Be familiar with the relevant policies, procedures, and rules of the college, SOE, and academic program
• Follow up on referrals made by the advisor
• Consult with the advisor at least once a semester to decide on courses, review the accuracy of the audit, check progress towards graduation, and other general issues.
• Prepare for academic appointments
• Activate and use your SJFC e-mail account