D. Advising helps students interpret degree requirements, academic policies and procedures and helps them understand options related to majors and careers. E. Advising enables students to make academic decisions, such as the selection of a major and courses commensurate with their abilities, interests, values, and goals. F. Advising encourages students' use of institutional support services that meet specific needs and opportunities in the community for educational growth. Colleges are responsible for developing and maintaining programs to help students who are experiencing academic difficulties. H. Colleges are responsible for providing training and professional development opportunities for professional, faculty, and peer advisors.
Colleges provide the necessary information and resources in support of effective academic advising.
I. Accountability and recognition are important aspects of the University's advising program. The effectiveness of advisors and the delivery of advising services is assessed at regular intervals. Advising is a shared responsibility. Helping students clarify their values, interests, abilities, and goals, Providing accurate information on educational options, requirements, policies, and procedures, and helping students interpret these in light of their unique needs, Assisting students with educational decision-making, Referring students to other University resources as needed. Coordination of advising at the University level rests with the Vice President for Undergraduate Education.