Because the academic advising process is an integral aspect of student success, NGCSU has adopted the following philosophy of academic advisement.
Academic advisement is a process-oriented, interactive professional relationship between advisor and advisee. It is viewed as process-oriented because it involves the developmental stage of career exploration of the advisee, followed by a course of action that includes discovery, knowledge, timeliness, and precision on the part of both advisor and advisee. Both parties are responsible for the success of the relationship, as follows:
An advisor is expected to
· respect advisees,
· have knowledge of the University's general education curriculum,
· have knowledge of advisement issues related to the major(s),
· be efficient and accurate when completing programs of study,
· help advisees explore their academic progress,
· assist advisees with career choice(s), and
· be available for advisement throughout the academic year, including prior to and during pre-registration.
An advisee is expected to
· respect the advisor,
· read and apply the information in the Undergraduate Bulletin,
· make and keep appointments with the advisor,
· be prepared for appointments with the advisor,
· be familiar with the general education curriculum,
· learn about prerequisites and other aspects of the chosen major, and
· engage in exploration of career choice.
This philosophy was modeled after the principles of advising of The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/AboutNACADA/index.htm
Advisement in the Academic Advisement Center (AAC)
Students who choose an academic major are assigned
to an advisor in the academic department of the major. Open-option students
– i.e., those who have not chosen a major – and freshman students in
pre-education are advised by selected faculty in the university's Academic
Advisement Center.
During a designated advising period each semester, Advisement Center personnel assist students in scheduling appointments with faculty/staff advisors. Each student is encouraged to communicate with her/his advisor concerning contemplated schedule, educational, or career plan changes or to discuss academic problems and concerns. Although advisors provide guidance and assistance to students, it is ultimately the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the requirements of her/his program of study.
How to be prepared for advisement in the AAC
- Study the Undergraduate Bulletin,
- Become familiar with Core Curriculum requirements, and
- Make an appointment to meet with an advisor.
A productive appointment results from advisees being on time and prepared:
- Have a tentative list of classes you want to take,
- Make a list of questions to ask the advisor which might include curriculum, degree requirements, deadline dates, registration procedures, etc.
Become familiar with the services available on campus:
- Tutoring, financial aid, registration, counseling services, Georgia Career Information System, career services, GroupWise, BANNER, etc.
For more information contact Ms. Jan Burt
at (706) 864-1460 or come visit us
in Hoag Student Center by the campus post office.
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