The University is committed to developing each student to his or her fullest potential. And, further, it believes in the pursuit of excellence, and that all students can achieve the levels of performance required for collegiate success if they are afforded appropriate and timely academic support. The ADO provides such assistance through a variety of instructional and information services. Instructional services include developmental studies courses, study skills workshops, learning laboratory instruction in basic skills, and supplemental instruction to selected courses. Information for students on academic probation is offered through special orientation sessions.
Advisers are members of the faculty or staff of the college in which students are enrolled.
They provide assistance in planning students' academic programs and help them to become familiar with the academic offerings and regulations of the University and with academic support services. Each department or program assumes responsibility for advising those students who have declared majors in that area. Students whose advising needs are not being met should bring the matter to the attention of their department head or the dean of their college. Subject Test in Writing must enroll in Remedial English 0003, which does not carry degree credit. Students who score below 19 on the reading section of the Enhanced ACT or below 340 on the verbal score of the SAT must enroll in Developmental Reading 0003, which does not carry degree credit.