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Our Responsibilities

The Students' Responsibilities

The ultimate responsibility for academic success at Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ and decisions and actions made during a student’s time at Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ belongs to the student.

• Make informed decisions.
• Register for their classes in a timely manner.
• Obtain the necessary information for selecting and planning their courses.
• Make time to meet with their advisors.
• Communicate honestly with their academic advisor.
• Regularly reflect on the academic and financial consequences of their decisions.

The Advisors' Responsibilities

Advisors are responsible for guiding students through their time at Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ and helping them make informed decisions regarding their success.

• Assist students through this learning process by having regular interactions with students at key points during their academic careers.
• Be available on a regular basis for consultation and encourage students to make and keep regular advising appointments.
• Monitor the academic progress of their advisees.
• Encourage students to consult available material related to their program and career choice.
• Encourage students to reflect on the academic and financial consequences of their decisions about degree programs and course-taking plans.
• Assist students to set realistic career goals that extend beyond their time at Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥.
• Encourage students to incorporate their basic values and beliefs into their decision-making process.

The University's Responsibilities

The university is responsible for providing the framework for students, faculty, and staff to support effective advising.

• Provide information to help students and their advisors make informed and timely decisions.
• Provide adequate resources of personnel, funding, and facilities to support the advising process.
• Clearly communicate to advisors and students the policies and options regarding student financial aid.
• Regularly evaluate the policies and procedures surrounding advising to improve the advising process on an ongoing basis.
• Provide training to help both advisors and students work more effectively together.