This survey asks students their impressions regarding knowledge, availability, reliability, approachability, organization, respect, and quality of advice and referrals. Students are also given the opportunity to reflect on the quality of advising during the senior exit interview and survey. A copy of these surveys will be available at the time of the visit. Students reported visiting their advisor an average of 4.5 times a semester. This will be accomplished by requiring the students to complete a feedback form before releasing their personal identification number for registration.
Retention is encouraged through a variety of programs focussed on the first two years.
The department offers freshmen fellowships to outstanding freshmen. In this program, a student is paired with faculty. Additionally, a student-organized tutoring network has been established. Faculty in the department also actively participate in mentoring projects with the Program for Women and Science in Engineering and the Engineering Honors Program. Students are also encouraged to participate in a variety of learning communities.