Advising Center
Goals and Objectives of Academic Advisement
Goals
- Foster respectful and meaningful advisor-advisee and institutional relationships that focus on informed decision-making and the unique development of each student, recognizing that the individual student has the ultimate responsibility for making their own educational decisions.
- Provide accurate and timely information about the College's policies, procedures and resources. Assist in the interpretation of academic policies and requirements. Assist students in accessing and understanding their education records.
- Provide a centralized web resource to enhance the academic advising process for students and advisors.
- Ensure on-going professional development development and training of advisors to maintain advising excellence at the college.
- Improve and enhance academic advising via an on-going assessment process.
Objectives of Academic Advisement
- Assist students formulate academic goals and develop their personal potential
- Partner with students in developing academic plans for majors or programs
- Assist students in selecting appropriate classes after reviewing degree audits
- Connect students with campus and community resources
- Students will graduate timely based on their educational plan
