Statement of Philosophy
Academic Advising is an important
part of Slippery Rock University's commitment to helping students
attain their educational goals. Academic Advisors provide
information regarding degree programs, courses, resources,
university policies/procedures, and may facilitate the students'
search for career information and opportunities.
At Slippery Rock, the faculty
provides academic advisement services to the students. The
advisor (faculty member) helps the student coordinate his/her
academic plan, and can assist in helping the student to solve
academically related concerns, either through providing advice and
direction or through referral to other individuals and campus
resources. Both the advisee and the advisor share the
responsibility of being active participants in the advisement
process.
The success of the academic
advising process hinges on the extent to which both students and
faculty meet their individual responsibilities. Faculty must
be prepared to offer students accurate and timely information and
advice, and students must be prepared to use the information and
advice in ways that will help them establish and meet their own
educational goals.
The foundation of the advising
process is the relationship between the advisor and the student.
The advisee should try to maintain regular contact with
his/her advisor in order to foster a comfortable and honest
relationship. By meeting with the advisor regularly, students
will be better able to...
- become well informed about
policies and procedures, curricular options, and academic program
requirements;
- define their education
objectives;
- plan a program of study that
incorporates their interests, abilities, and career
goals;
- make full use of the facilities
and resources available at Slippery Rock University
Student responsibilities in
advising include:
- discussing your long-range goals
with your advisor, including possible job opportunities
- discussing your choice of a major
with the advisor
- making final decisions about
choices concerning academic matters
- being able to ask intelligent
questions about your degree program
- keeping your advisor informed
about things like schedule changes, academic problems, change of
major, etc.
- making regular appointments with
your advisor
- preparing in advance for every
meeting with your advisor, including having possible course options
outlined for registration advising
- keeping advising appointments and
being on time
- gathering all decision-making
information
- following through on
referrals
- asking questions when you don't
understand
- knowing who your advisor
is
Although the academic advisor may
assist the student with decisions throughout his/her academic
career, the student is responsible for making final decisions
regarding personal and educational goals. Students are ultimately
responsible for satisfying all graduation requirements, so it is
vital that they take an active role in their academic planning.
Faculty advisors are willing and able to facilitate that
planning, but completing the necessary steps is up to the
student.
The most important thing to remember is that you are
responsible for your decisions and academic
choices.
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