Faculty Advising

The role of the Advisor is to:

Facilitate the student’s educational experience.
Maximize student potential with the development of an individualized success plan.
Empower students to define realistic educational, life and personal goals.
Evaluate student progress toward established goals.
Establish relationships by assessing student needs through open communication.
Provide appropriate TSI (Texas Success Initiative) placement information.
Interpret institutional requirements and policies.
Increase student awareness of educational opportunities.
Integrate data regarding student needs, goals, success plans and problems.
Be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
Have comprehensive knowledge of educational opportunities, including academic transfer and technical programs and academic requirements.

Continually enhance awareness of advising issues by participating in professional development opportunities.

Advising Resources:

Master Texan Advisor Workshop, August 20, 2010

"Ten Steps to Success," Checklist Developed by Valerie Cox, M.S.S.W., Counselor at Reese Counseling Center

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