The University seeks to help students to develop an understanding and appreciation for the complex cultural and physical worlds in which they live and to realize their highest potential of intellectual, physical and human development. It also seeks to attract and serve students from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds and to be sensitive and responsive to those groups which have been under served by higher educations. The education of undergraduate students is a central element of the University's effort to build and maintain this learning environment. Quality academic advising assists students in the development and implementation of long-term curricular plans which can be pursued in an expedient manner. Students are expected to consult regularly with academic advisers in their major program.
Undecided students can receive assistance in deciding on an academic major.
Students can expect to receive comprehensive and reliable program advising from advisors who also are sensitive to the career and personal concerns of students and will make appropriate referrals so students can properly address these concerns. Students can expect to have timely access to required courses for their academic programs within the departments ability to provide these courses. Students can expect faculty to provide regularly scheduled office hours. Students can expect timely feedback from faculty regarding their academic progress. Students are expected to prepare for, attend, and participate fully in all classes, and to invest the time and effort demanded by course requirements.