University College advisors work in partnership
with the schools and colleges to assist our part-time students
with the following:
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General advising on returning to school, selecting courses,
and educational options;
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Undergraduate part-time, transcript evaluation, academic
advising, and review of degree options;
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Career
exploration/overview of appropriate programs of study;
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Admission
details for specific undergraduate degree programs and other
part-time admissions study options, including a graduate
program overview;
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Accommodation for students with disabilities
to fully participate in their courses;
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Services for students from educationally and financially
disadvantaged backgrounds (Arthur O. Eve Higher
Education Opportunity Program 315-443-3261).
Informal advising occurs daily via phone calls or e-mail.
Advisors may:
Act as an Advocate for students by writing letters of recommendation
for jobs, internships, graduate & professional schools,
awards: engaging in a petition process with students: working
behind the scenes on behalf of advisees.
Solicit Feedback: Refer a student to a person or office
when student's needs extend beyond the reach of his or her professional;
expertise: adjustment problems, assessing learning disabilities,
personal crises, grievances, career placement.
Deliberate with students about which courses to take,
career goals, progress toward successful completion of degree,
course schedules and study habits.
Inform students of degree requirements, resources for
study, and additional campus resources (SSUI, Learning Center,
DIPA, Career Services).
Keep Records: Advising transcripts, logs, notes, degree
progress checklists.
Refer: Provide students with the mechanism for offering
feedback about students' perceptions of the advising process.
