Advisors: Ethel Callen,
Office: School of
Phone: 678-466-4500
Website: http://business.clayton.edu/advisement
Office
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am- 6:30 pm,
Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(hours
may vary based upon individual advisor schedules and academic calendar)
Appointments: Appointments
are scheduled on-line through the following website: http://tutoring.clayton.edu:8000/AdvisorTrac
Text/Materials: Academic Catalog: http://duck.clayton.edu/catalogs
Academic
Calendar: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/calendar/academiccalendar.htm
Academic Advising Description/Definition
Academic advising
is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students’
understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their
intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong
learning. (NACADA, 2004)
In the
Advisor’s Responsibilities
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To
create a welcoming and safe environment where students feel comfortable
discussing academic, career and life goals.
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To provide
information about, and assist students with, college policies, regulations,
programs, and procedures.
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To
keep regular office hours and be adequately available to meet with students.
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To
offer advice on selecting courses and to assist students in developing an
academic plan that satisfies degree requirements.
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To
assist students in developing and education plan that is consistent with each
student’s abilities and interests. (course loads, academic background, program
demands, life commitments, etc.)
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To be
a responsive listener and to refer students to appropriate support services
within the college.
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To
discuss students’ academic performance and the implications of their
performance for the undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional programs
students desires to pursue.
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To
monitor student progress toward educational and career goals and to keep
accurate, up-to-date records of their academic progress.
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To
respect the student’s right to privacy of educational records.
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To
help students assume responsibility for their own decisions and actions.
Student Responsibilities
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To take
the initiative to contact their advisor at least once a year.
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To
have and be familiar with the Academic Catalog, the Course Schedule and their
student record in DUCK.
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To
prepare a list of courses, questions or concerns before each meeting.
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To
gather all relevant decision-making information that will assist with the
advisement appointment.
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To
seek resources that will assist them in making academic and career decisions.
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To
ask questions and be knowledgeable about university and school procedures,
policies and requirements.
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To be
familiar with their degree requirements.
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To be
aware of the prerequisites and grade requirements for each course.
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To
follow college procedures for course registration and adjustments.
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To
observe academic deadlines.
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To
keep a personal record of their degree progress and official university
documents (program worksheets, copy of schedule changes and advisement
appointment notes, etc.).
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To
inform an advisor or the Dean's Office immediately whenever a serious problem
(medical, financial, personal) disrupts the student’s ability to attend classes
or interferes with one’s ability to focus on his/her education.
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To
make final decisions and be actively responsible for their academic career.
Expected Student Learning
Outcomes
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Students
will demonstrate the ability to make effective decisions concerning their
degree and career goals.
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Students
develop an educational plan that will assist them in selecting courses each
semester that satisfy degree requirements.
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Students
will demonstrate an understanding of the value of the educational requirements.
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Students
will utilize campus resources to assist them in achieving their academic,
personal and career goals.
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Students
will be able to effectively utilize the
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Students
will understand the admission requirements for the
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Students
will graduate in a timely manner based on their educational plan.
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Students
will actively participate in the Advisement process.
Special Accommodations:
Individuals with
disabilities who need to request accommodation or obtain this document in an
alternative format, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student
Center 255, 678-466-5445.