My advising philosophy

 

 

Advising as Teaching and Learning

 

I approach advising as a learning situation for all my advisees. My main goal of academic advising is to foster the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving competences, and a sense of full responsibility.

 

In this era of global communications, information on curriculum and graduation requirements are easily available in a variety of formats. So, instead of merely providing information, I will encourage you to reflect on that information, and discuss it with me. By encouraging you to make sound personal and academic choices, I will help you develop problem-solving skills while at the same time you will learn to assume full responsibility for your own actions in the academic milieu.  I will also challenge you to justify choices and to make connections between personal and educational goals. I hope that this approach to academic advising can become a powerful part of your education.

 

My role and responsibilities:

• Help you reflect on career goals.
• Help you plan your future professional or academic career.
• Provide you with opportunities to critically reflect on academic choices and to develop decision-making skills.
• Provide you with opportunities to develop problem-solving skills.
• Help you develop suitable educational plans and select appropriate courses and other educational experiences.
• Clarify and interpret institutional requirements.
• Refer you to appropriate institutional and community support services.

 

Your role and responsibilities:

• Be proactive and initiate contact with me.
• Give thoughtful consideration to your academic and career goals.
• Prepare a list of questions and issues to discuss before each meeting with me.
• Actively participate in the advising session.
• Know the Academic Calendar. Do not miss deadlines. Know when to  register and drop or add courses.
• Schedule courses that are consistent with your educational goals and that will meet degree requirements.
• Accept responsibility for making final decisions on academic choices.