AdvisingHandbook

Professional Advising Syllabus

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College challenges students to think critically, become leaders and effect change through knowledge and virtue rooted in our Catholic foundation. Students will develop dynamic relationships with Faculty Mentors and Professional Advisors, fostering each student’s highest potential through innovative academic pursuits. Students will become a part of an inclusive community in which all faculty, staff, and students are valued for variations in thought, ability, experience, and tradition. Professional Advisors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offer an individualized, interactive, and intentional process in which the advisor helps the student set and achieve academic and personal goals. • Understand the purpose of academic advising. • Be open to exploring majors and to embrace unexpected avenues of interest • Develop an intentional collaborative relationship with your Professional Advisor. • Understand the requirements for your major and the structure of the curriculum. • Develop your personal/professional short and long-term goals. • Use campus resources to explore and meet your goals. • Understand the process of online course registration, as it applies to you. 1. Meet with your Professional Advisor at least one time per semester for 30 minutes. These sessions can be in-person, virtually, or by phone. a. Students in their freshman year need to meet with their Professional Advisor in-person. b. Professional Advisors will reach out in Woods Net or email to let advisees know when they can make appointments to register. 2. Come prepared: a. With what classes you may like to take. b. How many credit hours you would like to take. c. Any commitments that a Professional Advisor needs to know. i. Do you have a job? ii. Do you have children? iii. Outside commitments with family? Responsibilities of Advisees Goals/Outcomes for Advisees

iv. Do you have work schedule? v. Are you a student athlete?

Updated 8/16/22