Academic Advising Core Foundations Program

The Academic Advising Core Foundations Program aims to strengthen the essential knowledge and functions of academic advisors across the campus. This pilot program for the 2024-25 academic year includes three (3) one-hour sessions, each focusing on the advisement report. These sessions are designed to be timely, aligning with key points in the semester. 

The core foundations of academic advising include:

  • Utilizing the advisement report for academic advising
  • Understanding policies/procedures related to academic advsing
  • Using the scheduling/registration components of the student information system (SIS)
  • Engaging with students in the academic advising process
  • Referring students to the appropriate academic advising/student success resources

Academic Advising Core Foundations Program

Session #1

September

Session Outline

  • Why is Academic Advising Important?
  • On the Advisement Report...
    • How to access a student advisement report?
    • Academic programs
    • Courses in progress
    • Degree Unit Limits
    • UNIFI
    • University Course History
  • Engaging with Students
    • Setting expectations and responsibilities
    • Making referrals / connections to information
    • FERPA
  • For your Success...
     

See the Detailed (with links) Session #1 Informational Outline

Session #2

October

Session Outline

  • Accessing your Advisees Information
  • Student Center Information
  • On the Advisement Report….
    • University Requirements for Graduation
  • Academic/Curricular Degree Requirements
    • Courses
    • Calculating Total Credit Hours (from sample Advisement Report)
    • Changing an Academic Program
    • Graduation Check
  • Scheduling and Registration
    • Search for Classes 
    • Registration Holds
    • Enrollment: Adding and Dropping Classes
    • Registration Appointments
    • Resources for Students and Academic Advisors
  • For Your Success...

See the Detailed (with links) Session #2 Informational Outline