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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

Note:  The manner in which the various academic departments handle advising responsibilities will vary to meet the special needs of students and programs.

  • Formulate and direct the academic advising program within its academic unit to meet the students' needs.
  • Provide for the maintenance of individual student record files at the department level, including transfer credit evaluation and any additional correspondence.
  • Assign advisors within the department and provide students with information about the department's advisement program.
  • Provide faculty advisors with accurate, up-to-date information concerning graduation requirements of academic programs within the department.
  • Transfer student folders to a new department, when needed, if a student changes his/her major.
  • Review, verify, and sign the students' applications for graduation.

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