They may have been stars in their own galaxies, but now they have to mix and compete with other all-star students. Later on, students come to us with concerns about career choices, thoughts about switching areas of concentration. However, the Center honors students' requests to see particular advisors, as long as they make advance appointments. As their classes and lives change, we can be the glue behind the scenes that helps hold everything together. Since availability is just as important as continuity in building trusting relationships, some advisors spend several hours each week in residence halls.
Students can stop by the advisor's desk to chat on their way to meals or the laundry room.
Electronic mail has eased students' access to numerous campus resources, including advisors. Since all students have access to e-mail from computer sites around campus, questions, answers, and reminders frequently fly back and forth electronically between advisors and students. Although students must schedule appointments in advance to see a particular advisor, walk-ins are welcome in the afternoons. That can be a challenge. And often, things just work out.