Steps for completing the priority registration form are included in the letter. Advisors receive the official Priority Registration forms, along with each advisee's list of completed courses, and students are responsible for making an appointment to meet with their advisors. To prepare experienced advisors for advising sessions, the Academic Counselor is responsible for conducting periodic advisor training sessions, generally at the beginning of each semester. The sessions include an update on policies, procedures and requirements, as well as a review of sound advising principles. In addition, the Academic Counselor conducts an extended training session in the summer for new faculty.
Advisors have convenient access to advisee records.
In addition, in January 1999, Client Services software was installed on the Student Affairs computing system, providing secure faculty access to the student information listed above. In summer 2000, the college intended to migrate from Client Services student records software to Peoplesoft. As of fall 2000, however, the migration had not been completed, and faculty did not have computer access to fall 2000 advisee records. The Office of Student Affairs hopes to have installed Peoplesoft effective spring 2001. Peoplesoft will provide comparable student records data to Client Services, as well as allow for on-line registration.