The Role of the Advisor

  1. Establish personal relationships and good rapport with advisees.

  2. Be available to students on a regular basis.

  3. Discuss long-range career and educational goals and assist in planning appropriate academic programs.

  4. Assist students to clarify their values and goals.

  5. Assist in planning an education program consistent with the student's goals, interests, and abilities

  6. Provide information about educational options, requirements, policies, and procedures.

  7. Inform students of changes in policies and requirements related to their academic programs.

  8. Refer students to other University services when appropriate.

  9. Encourage students to participate in the many activities offered at the University and in the community.

  10. Give appropriate recognition of student accomplishments.

  11. Assist students in understanding the nature and purpose of higher education (and in particular, the mission of Neumann University) and to monitor and evaluate their educational progress in the light of those purposes.