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Advising and Career Exploration Center
Resources for Students
Advising Expectations At
FHSU, academic advising is based on a system of shared responsibility
between student and advisor, and a process of continuous improvement,
clarification, and evaluation with the aim of furthering institutional
advising goals and desired student outcomes.
Advisor's Responsibilities You
can expect your academic advisor to assist you in the development
of meaningful educational plans, that will be compatible with career
aspirations and contribute to the process of preparing for a life
of change, challenge, and individual fulfillment.
Student's Responsibilities You
are expected to initiate and maintain contact with your advisor.
In doing so, you will be in the position to discuss information
that affects your academic performance, learn requirements for your
department, college, and the university, determine programs and
organizations available to you, and seek the assistance needed to
achieve YOUR goals.
Final responsibility for planning a course of study
and for fulfilling all requirements and regulations rests with the
student. The University Catalog is the authoritative source of information
on requirements and regulations. All courses for which a student
may claim credit must be recorded on the official student schedule,
which is on file in the Registrar's Office in accordance with enrollment
and add/withdrawal policies prescribed by the University. Students,
who have questions about their official class schedule, are encouraged
to check in the Registrar's Office.
Things to do before you meet with your advisor...
- Call or stop by to make an appointment.
- Have a list of questions you want to ask or concerns
you would like addressed.
- Remind your advisor about what you have previously
discussed.
- Be open and honest. Tell your advisor about things
that may be affecting your ability to do your best.
- If you are registering for classes for the next
semester, be sure you have reviewed the Schedule of Classes and
outlined your possibilities prior to your appointment.
What your advisor does:
- Talks to you about your goals
- Helps you with your decision making process
- Helps you choose classes, makes suggestions for
your academic plan
- Keeps your advisement file up to date (grades,
graduation requirements, etc)
- Assists you with registration, major and advisor
changes
- Reviews and signs your degree summary
- Reviews and signs petitions
- Refers you to other offices for assistance you
may need
What you do:
- Make sure you know who your advisor is and how
to contact him/her.
- Contact your advisor when you need help, especially
before registration.
- Be prompt and well prepared for your advising
sessions with information about yourself and your academic plan
(be familiar with the FHSU Schedule of Classes and requirements).
Whether you are trying to navigate the advising and
registration process, choosing and/or changing your major, working
to achieve academic success or trying to maximize your career options
your advisor can help.
Our Mission
The primary purpose of the FHSU academic advising
program is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational
plans that will be compatible with career aspirations and contribute
to the process of preparing for a life of change, challenge, and
individual fulfillment. At FHSU, academic advising is based on a
system of shared responsibility between student and advisor, and
a process of continuous improvement, clarification, and evaluation
with the aim of furthering institutional advising goals and desired
student outcomes.
Institutional Goals
- University Goal 1. To help students clarify individual
values, career goals, and the challenges of life in the 21st century.
- University Goal 2. To develop suitable educational
plans and programs of study for each student.
- University Goal 3. To help students select appropriate
courses and other educational opportunities.
- University Goal 4. To help students review and
evaluate progress toward established educational goals and completion
of requirements within individual programs of study.
- University Goal 5. To develop student awareness
and understanding that decision-making in the advising process
and life is based on a system of shared responsibility.
- University Goal 6. To encourage students to utilize
University support services and related resources as needed (Kelly
Center, Career Services, etc.).
- University Goal 7. To clarify and improve the student's
knowledge of career options and potential for career change in
the workplace of the 21st century.
- University Goal 8. To address the individualized
academic advising needs of a diverse student population.
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