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Advisement at ETSU is defined as a "continuous interactive
process between an advisor and student which facilitates the development
and achievement of the student's overall goals."
Advisement is a distinct part of a student's educational experience, provided by ETSU as a service. Discussions between the student and the advisor should assist in exploring and clarifying educational, career, and life goals. Students should consult with their advisor before making decisions that may affect academic progress and success. Discussions with the advisor may include: career decisions, ETSU resources, dropping a class, withdrawing from school, selecting courses, and understanding degree requirements. All students have an assigned advisor and should confer with the advisor regularly. Advisors are a personal link between the student and the university. The relationship students develop with their advisor is important to their success at ETSU. An advisor can be assigned or changed by contacting the advisement coordinator for the college or school in which the student's major is offered. All students who entered ETSU fall 1997 or later with less than 60 credits are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration. Beginning fall 2002, first-term-at-ETSU transfer students are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration for the first and second term of enrollment. These guidelines are the minimum advisement requirement. Some colleges and departments may have additional advisement requirements. Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine advisement requirement. Some colleges and departments have additional advisement requirements for their students. You should consult with your academic advisor to determine your requirement. Students who have declared a major should see an advisor in that major. Students who have not declared a major should go to the University Advisement Center located on the second floor of the D.P. Culp Center in the Advisement Resources Career Center (ARC). Students taking classes in Bristol, Kingsport, or Greeneville may contact these centers for advisement information. Other areas may contact the student to discuss additional advisement opportunities such as Athletics, the Center for Adult Programs and Services (CAPS), Student Support Services, Pre-Med and other Pre-Professional areas. All students will benefit by conferring with their assigned advisor on a regular basis. The Academic Advising Rights and Responsibilities (listed below) is a guide for students and advisors relating to the advisement process. |
Student Rights and Responsibilities 1. The student has the RIGHT to an advisor and has the RESPONSIBILITY to learn the name and office location of the advisor early in his/her first semester.2. The student has the RESPONSIBILITY to schedule appointments with his/her advisor and to keep them. If the student finds that it is not possible to keep the scheduled appointment, the student will notify the advisor before the appointed time. 3. The student has the RIGHT to expect his/her advisor to thoroughly understand the university's structure and its academic policies on such things as registration, add/drop, withdrawal, payment options, and academic grievances. 4. The student has the RIGHT to expect his/her advisor will be familiar with the variety of degree offerings, the procedure for referral to and the types of support services available. 5. The student has the RESPONSIBILITY for decisions made. The student will seek assistance with the decisions to be made rather than expect the advisor to make the decisions. 6. The student has the RIGHT to expect his/her advisor to help plan a program of study, designed through personal interaction between the student and the advisor, which reflects the student's academic background, course prerequisites, and educational goals. 7. The student has the RIGHT to expect the advisor to create an atmosphere of openness, caring and concern so meaningful communication and trust can occur. 8. The student has the RESPONSIBILITY to consult with his/her advisor on a regular basis, when in academic difficulty, prior to changing majors, prior to making changes in an approved schedule, transferring to another college, or withdrawing from college. 9. The student has the RESPONSIBILITY to follow through with appropriate action after the advising session. 10. The student has the RESPONSIBILITY to seek reassignment to a new advisor if differences between the advisor and student should develop. Advisor Rights and Responsibilities 1. The advisor has the RESPONSIBILITY to know his/her advisees'names.2. The advisor has the RESPONSIBILITY to keep all scheduled appointments and to notify the student in advance if it is not possible to keep the scheduled appointment. 3. The advisor has the RIGHT to expect the student to be knowledgeable about policies, procedures and requirements. They are listed in a variety of sources (e.g., catalog, schedule of classes, student handbook, department checksheets). 4. The advisor has the RESPONSIBILITY to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively and accurately articulate specific degree requirements, as well as college, Core Curriculum, Areas of Proficiency, TBR requirements, and licensure requirements, if applicable. 5. The advisor has the RESPONSIBILITY to provide the student with accurate information about alternatives, limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions. 6. The advisor has the RIGHT to expect that the student will clarify personal values and goals in advance of the advisement session and will be prepared. The student will have an idea of the kind of courses required and a list of alternatives. 7. The advisor has the RIGHT to be treated in a respectful manner and to become acquainted with the advisee. 8. The advisor has the RESPONSIBILITY to maintain a complete and accurate file on the student in order to monitor progress towards goals and graduation requirements. 9. The advisor has the RIGHT to expect the student to meet with the advisor at appropriate times to receive advice in a timely fashion. 10. The advisor has the RESPONSIBILITY to assist in that reassignment process. Source: Advising Skills, Techniques, & Resources, David S. Crockett, Editor (NACADA) |
