Advisor responsibility, as your advisor I will:
- Understand and effectively communicate Department major and minor requirements, internship program and independent study guidelines, interpret and explain university policies, processes, and campus resources, and help you create a workable plan to complete your major/minor in four years or less.
- Listen to your concerns and respect your individual values and choices
- Assist you in defining your academic, career, and personal goals, as well as assist you in creating an academic plan consistent with those goals
- Be available to answer your questions, either in person, via e-mail or by phone
- Provide you information regarding educational and co-curricular activities and events outside the classroom
- Work with you to assess your academic performance and areas of strength to ensure they are consistent with your plans
- Provide a respectful, supportive atmosphere during advising sessions
- Assist students in scheduling, transferring of credits into Western Michigan University and understanding the graduation auditing process
- Keep my advising homepage current and accurate
- Continue to seek and approve new and varied internship experiences for you
- Continue to find ways to improve the advising process and how I communicate information to you
- Refer you to other campus offices as appropriate
