You can expect your academic advisor to:

• Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and college policies and procedures. 
• Encourage and guide you as you define and develop realistic goals.
• Encourage and support you as you gain the skills to develop clear and attainable educational plans. 
• Provide you with information about and strategies for utilizing the available resources and services on campus. 
• Assist you in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education and its effects on your life and personal plans. 
• Monitor and accurately document your progress toward meeting your goals. 
• Be accessible for meetings with you via office hours, telephone, and email. 
• Assist you in gaining decision making skills and assuming responsibility for your educational plans and achievements. 
• Maintain confidentiality regarding your educational record.

As an advisee we expect you to:

• Schedule regular appointments and/or make regular contact with your advisor during each semester. 
• Come prepared to each advising appointment with questions and material for discussion. 
• Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience. 
• Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern. 
• Keep a personal record of your progress toward meeting your goals. 
• Organize official documents in a way that enables you to easily access them when needed. 
• Complete all assignments or recommendations from your academic advisor. 
• Gather all relevant decision-making information. 
• Clarify personal values and goals and provide your advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and skills. 
• Become knowledgeable about College programs, policies, and procedures.
• Accept responsibility for your decisions.