THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADVISEES
Advisees should be responsible for:
- Clarifying their personal values, abilities, interests, and goals.
- Contacting and making an appointment with the adviser when required or when in need of assistance. If the student finds it impossible to keep the appointment, the student will notify the advisor.
- Becoming knowledgeable about and adhering to institutional policies, procedures, and
requirements. - Preparing for advising sessions and bringing appropriate resources or materials.
- Followimg through on actions identified during each advising session.
- Requesting re-assignment to a different advisor when appropriate.
- Accepting final responsibility for all decisions.
(by David Crockett, USA Group Noel-Levitz)