The academic adviser encourages self-discovery, exploration, academic breadth and depth. The adviser wants the student to develop personal, professional and career goals that are challenging, worthwhile, and realistic, and to plan a program that helps to achieve those goals. Additionally, advisers may serve in the multi-faceted roles of teacher, counselor and administrator. Advisers accomplish their mission by complementing classroom and co-curricular opportunities at the University. Advisers must understand university, college and departmental policies as well as institutional protocol.
Advisers are empathetic and available to their advisees.
They often serve as advocates for both students and the institution. Advising goals mirror those of the University. Advising is a professionally-recognized activity. ISU has been nationally recognized for its commitment and delivery of advising services, and it recognizes the critical link advising provides between the institution and the student. Advising at ISU is successful because students share the responsibility to maximize the mentoring relationships between advisee and adviser.