Responsibilities of Advisors and Students

Advisors »
In accordance with the Kansas Board of Regents academic advising policy, department and college-based advising systems are available to you to assist in and provide for the following:

1. Goal setting. Helps you set both short-term and long-term educational goals.

2. Information. Provides you with the graduation requirements of the department, helps with strategic course selections so as to minimize the number of semesters required for graduation, and informs you of career opportunities in your field of study.

3. Transitions. Informs you of how to change colleges and/or departments and provide information to explain the process you follow to enroll in the curriculum and to drop or add courses during the semester.

4. Accessibility. Has reasonable hours and methods of availability for you. You should be able to set up appointments for an adequate amount of time to make curricular selections and career choices.

5. Referral to campus resources. Can refer you to various campus resources: Academic Assistance Center, University Counseling Services, Career and Employment Services.

Students »
You are ultimately responsible for fulfilling all the requirements of the curriculum in which you are enrolled. You share responsibility for a successful university experience and are expected to contribute to effective advising sessions by:

1. Participating in orientation programs, providing standardized test scores, as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy, and providing an academic history that aids in course selection decisions.

2. Working with an advisor to develop and implement both short- and long-term educational and career goals.

3. Knowing academic policies and procedures, academic calendar deadlines, and degree or program requirements.

4. Consulting with an advisor when necessary and following through on recommendations.

5. Scheduling and keeping appointments with an advisor. Coming prepared for appointments by bringing appropriate materials, identifying course choices from requirements of the preferred program or major, and identifying questions to address.

6. Requesting accommodations in a timely manner if you are a student with documented disabilities. Assistance with such requests is available at Disability Support Services, (201 Holton Hall, 532-6441).

7. Remaining informed of progress in meeting academic requirements, carefully maintaining academic records, and seeking assistance to resolve any errors or questions.