Responsible Office: Academic Affairs Approved By: Faculty Senate Approved Date: 5/1/2013 Effective Date: 5/1/2013 Category: Faculty and Staff Description/Purpose: The primary purpose of an academic advising program is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans which are compatible with their life goals. Academic advising should be viewed as a continuous process of clarification and evaluation. Details: During the freshman year, students participate in the Freshman Advising Program. After the Freshman year, academic advisors are assigned by the chairperson of the department in which the student has declared a major. Individual academic advising conferences must be available to students each academic term. The advisor should review and utilize any available data about the student's academic and educational needs, performance, goals and problems. The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about life goals and educational plans rests with the student. The advisor should assist by helping to identify and assess alternatives and the consequences of decisions. Saint Francis University's goals for academic advising follow:
Approved by the Faculty Senate - January 30, 1990 |