1.02 Responsibilities of the Advisor

1. The advisor is responsible for maintaining a complete, accurate file on each advisee in order to monitor progress toward career goals. These include but are not limited to a log of advisee contacts, a graduation checklist, assessment results, and aptitude reports.
2. The advisor creates an atmosphere of openness, caring and concern where meaningful communication, confidence, and trust exist. The advisor serves as a faculty/staff friend to the student by demonstrating a personal interest in the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of the student.
3. The advisor has the responsibility to articulate the College requirements as they relate to the philosophy of the College and to the student's major.
4. The advisor is the primary source of information for the student and must possess adequate and accurate information concerning academic policies and procedures.
5. The advisor should have knowledge of the resources available to the student in order to make appropriate suggestions and referrals to meet the student's needs and interests.
6. The advisor provides information concerning career and educational opportunities. The advisor works with the Career Services office to assist the student in identifying career goals.
7. The advisor has the responsibility to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work with special groups such as transfer students, under prepared students, older students, and students with learning disabilities.
8. The advisor helps the student examine the course offerings in his or her major, relate these to other possible majors, and understand the graduation requirements for the eventual chosen curriculum.