The results of the inventory provide advisors with the information they need to intervene with students, ensuring their success. The inventory provides information about academic motivation, social motivation, general coping skills, receptivity to support services, and initial impression. Frequent meaningful contacts lead to better relationships. Social outings give both the advisor and student a better chance to get to know one another outside the formal office setting. Advisors are asked to meet with their advisees each semester to discuss mid-term grades.
Advisors help students with major and career decisions.
Advisors are provided with the Academic and Career Questions Form. The instrument is designed to help students to begin thinking about and discussing occupational goals, educational goals, and decision-making strategies. The career planning center provides assistance to the student and to the advisor in this process. Advisors are asked to maintain an updated copy of the Academic and Career Questions Form in the student's file. Students who are ready to declare a major are transferred to a major advisor at the end for the student's second semester.