AdvisingHandbook

3. Be prompt and on time to scheduled appointments and if you cannot make the appointment, please contact your Professional Advisor via email or phone ASAP. a. Students who are 10 minutes past their scheduled advising appointment will need to reschedule their appointments. b. If the student is a no-show twice, then … 4. Actively participate in the advising appointment; be respectful and inclusive in your interactions with your Professional Advisor. a. Please stay off your phone during your advising appointment. b. Ask questions. c. Take notes. 5. Follow through on plans-of-action identified during advising appointments. a. Complete your online registration. b. Contact anyone you need to communicate with for questions or help after your advising appointment. 6. When in doubt, ask your Professional Advisor questions. 1. Professional Advisors will communicate with you regularly. a. Students should check their Saint Mary-of-the-Woods email often for communication, as Professional Advisors will be using their Saint Mary-of-the-Woods email to communicate with students. 2. Professional Advisors will be reasonably and predictably accessible to students and respond to communication from students within 48 hours Monday-Friday. 3. Professional Advisors will create a safe and welcoming environment for students to ask questions and explore ideas. 4. Professional Advisors will support the final decisions that students make about their education, even if those decisions are at odds with the Professional A dvisor’s opinion or judgement. 5. Professional Advisors will advocate for the student’s best interests. 6. Professional Advisors will stay current with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods degree requirements, academic programs, policies, campus resources, and make referrals to other departments and offices as necessary. 7. Professional Advisors will abide by FERPA, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which requires college employees to maintain confidentiality about a student’s educational record. Students will indicate on their FERPA form with the Registrar if there is anyone we are permitted to speak with concerning a student’s educational record. 8. Professional Advisors will collaborate with students and their Faculty Mentors to provide an exceptional, holistic advising experie nce. a. Stop by during posted open office hours. b. Email or call your Professional Advisor.

Responsibilities of Professional Advisors

Updated 8/16/22