John Dziak noted the problem of tutors schedules not being arranged to accommodate hours when students need tutoring. Toni L Hommedieu stated that of 7 tutors, one is extremely well qualified for a faculty history position. The mandated addition of advising hours was discussed. The viability of requiring Monday through Friday 8 to 8 plus Saturdays while utilizing only 2 advisors at Boyce Campus was discussed. John Dziak stated that there are enough advisors.
Problems develop around availability at the times when students arrive at the advising office.
There is always going to be an ebb and flow of students and prospective students at times when the advisors are already helping others. Walk-ins can t be predicted, but they are accommodated as soon as possible. Harriett Oakley also noted that some faculty at Allegheny are still waiting for office assignments. They were told they would be moved, packed their belongings, and have been working out of boxes for months. Harriett is talking to Deans to resolve this issue.