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Student Information:
Academic Advising
Academic advising is a critical component of the undergraduate experience. It is the process of ensuring that new students admitted into the university will be compliant with university policies. Adjusting to College and campus life can be a tumultuous experience but your departmental advisors can be a great help. The academic advisor is your connection to the department and campus resources. Some students find that laying out semester-by-semester and year-by-year tentative course plans is a useful way to draft an interesting and practical overall curriculum plan, especially as graduation nears
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Who can be your Advisor
The deparment's chair will assign a tenure faculty for (Freshmen, Sophomere, Junior, Seniors.) Your success is important to us and we are prepared to help you meet the many challenges you will face while pursuing your undergraduate degree.
- Your advisor has access to your course schedule and grades and, if necessary, will meet with you to figure out ways to improve your academic performance if you are struggling with a class or having problems that are affecting your grades.
- Your advisor will also work closely with you as you decide on a major and will review and approve your Long Range Plan, a document that students complete as part of the major declaration process.
- Your advisor is committed to helping you achieve your academic goals, in a cordial and confidential setting.
- Your advisor will provide accurate information about educational options, requirements, policies and procedures.
- The advisor will help students clarify their values, interests and goals as related to their academic program.
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Expectations for the Student/Advisor Relationship
You can expect:
- That your advisor will keep information shared in the advising session confidential and only release such information to others, as well as grades, class attendance and academic progress, with your expressed, written permission.
- That your advisor will not discuss sensitive and confidential information via e-mail or phone.
- That your advisor will encourage you to make an appointment to discuss complex matters in person rather than risk student or advisor misunderstanding.
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Meeting your Advisor
We encourage you to see your advisor with any question or problem which may affect your academic progress. Make an appointment to see your advisor, be prepared.
- Come questions and tentative schedules.
- Your advisor should follow the degree plan - (you selected in your first visit), (he/she) will make the recomendation for the courses you propose until your graduation.
- Make sure you have waiver and substitution forms properly signed for any approved changes in requirements.
- Make a list of questions you need answers to and possible courses for the following term.
- Be prepared to discuss details of your academic performance and degree plan.
- Bring an open mind and a readiness to accept new information or new ways of seeing things.
- Your advisor will help you understand the requirements for graduation, but you, not your advisor, are responsible for completing all requirements for the degree.
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Limitations On What Your Advisor May Do For You
- Your advisor will not have all the answers, but he/she will be willing to find out where you can get answers.
- Your advisor will not make decisions for you. You must make them for yourself.
- Your advisor cannot circumvent University policies and procedures, but will support and advocate on your behalf where possible.
For additional information:
Academic Advisors
Freshman & Sophomores
Dr. Abdel-Rahman
Dr. H. Miranda
Dr. Mario Hollomon
Pre-Nursing
Dr. Ogunmosin
Dr. Shishodia
Juniors & Seniors
Dr. J. DuMond
Dr. Fadulu
Dr. M. Hillar
Dr. Y. Hogan
Pre-Health
Dr. M. Hillar
Dr. Y. Hogan
Transfer Students
Dr. DuMond
Dr. W. Williams
Graduating Students
Dr. W. Williams
All Levels
Dr. D. Ghosh
Dr. D. Jackson
Dr. O. Jejelowo, (Chair)
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