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| Policy and Procedure Manual | |
| Section 251 - Academic Advising Program | |
| Source: NDSCS President | |
| Purposes | |
| Academic advising is defined as that relationship between the student and the academic advisor which helps the student plan, select, and enroll in courses and programs of study leading to the achievement of the student's education and career goal. | |
| Roles And Responsibilities of the Academic Advisor: | |
| The Division Dean's Offices assigns each student to an academic advisor in their educational program area. | |
| The primary functions associated with academic advising can be defined as follows: | |
| • To keep up to date with policy, procedures and curriculum changes. • To provide accurate information about institutional policies, resources, programs and other general college information. • To give specific and accurate information about courses, including course content and prerequisites. • To assist students in selecting courses and making out schedules consistent with their abilities and educational goals. • To be aware of clues indicating students may be at risk of academic failure and make appropriate referrals to counseling, developmental and tutorial staff and on-campus programs. • To offer advise to students on appropriate study skills and techniques that might be beneficial. • To inform students of class schedule change policies and deadlines as well as financial aid and academic implications of changes. • To reaffirm students' declared curricula and goals. • To encourage a sense of belonging to NDSCS by discussing clubs and other non-classroom activities. • To be accessible to the students you advise. • To make a referral to Division Academic Counselors when further assistance or information is needed. |
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| History: Amended June 1998 | |
| Last updated: August 31, 1998 | |
