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Academic Advising
At Cottey College, academic advising assists each student in the developmental process of clarifying and achieving their educational goals. Each student is assigned a full-time faculty member as their advisor.
It is the responsibility of the student to work closely with their academic advisor throughout the advising process. The more clearly a student can articulate their vision and goals, the more productive the relationship will be. Together the advisor and student devise a balanced academic program. The advisor reviews all registration decisions, including changes made after the beginning of the semester. After consultation with their academic advisor, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to choose and implement their academic program. In addition to aiding in the selection of courses, the advisor reviews the advisee’s academic progress and suggests transfer and career options. At the student’s request, the advisor may refer them to other resources on and off campus.
General Responsibilities of the Cottey College Student
The student will do the following:
- Consult with the academic advisor when necessary;
- Discuss academic and career-related needs as they develop;
- Be knowledgeable about academic policies, requirements, and procedures stated in the Catalog;
- Schedule appointments with their advisor and be on time for those appointments;
- Be prepared for the advising appointment and bring appropriate materials;
- Come to the advising session prior to course registration with the necessary forms, an idea of the type of courses she will need, a list of alternatives and the catalog for the transfer institution if applicable;
- Discuss long-range goals including choice of major and career aspirations with the advisor;
- Know academic requirements for continued enrollment and graduation;
- Ask questions about policies, procedures, or requirements that are not understood;
- Keep copies of relevant academic records;
- Consult with the advisor about concerns related to academic progress, a change in program, courses to be taken at another institution, withdrawal from courses, or withdrawal from the College;
- Be candid; discuss with their advisor what may be affecting their ability to do their best coursework;
- Follow through with appropriate action after the advising session;
- Request reassignment to a new academic advisor if desired or if interests change;
- Make final decisions and be actively responsible for their academic career;
- Notify the College if their address changes
- Read their college mail, including e-mail.