Familiarity with Learning Center, Counseling Center, Career Center, Chaplain's office, etc. Helps student to select courses which match those interests and abilities. Knows student's academic background. Encourages student to take active role in planning academic program. Respects the student's right to make decisions.
Helps identify immediate obstacles in student's program.
Encourages interest in an academic discipline. Helps begin the process of career exploration. Works as a team with other advisors Shares skills with other advisors. Participates in advisor development program. Encourages involvement in college life Encourages involvement in extracurricular life.