ACADEMIC ADVISOR  CHECKLIST / SELF-EVALUATION

Please use the following list as a guideline for your academic advising responsibilities.

1. I contact my new advisees early in the semester to set up an appointment.
2. I maintain regular contact with my advisees (e-mail, note, phone)
3. I keep regularly scheduled office hours.
4. My students can easily set up an appointment with me
5. I am especially available for my students during registration periods.
6. I am flexible and take time for students when they need immediate help.
7. I spend as much time with my students as they need. I don’t try to hurry them out.
8. I am concerned about my students’ overall welfare, both personal and academic.
9. I am aware of my students’ past and current academic records.
10. I contact students regarding academic difficulties (e.g. low grades, excessive absences.)
11. I explain institutional and departmental requirements for the major my students have chosen.
12. I am thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the majors I advise.
13. I alert students of course prerequisite requirements and explain course sequencing.
14. I review my students’ schedules and long range academic plans.
15. I encourage students to plan their courses more than one term in advance.
16. I mention/identify potential obstacles for a student’s academic goals and discuss possible alternatives.
17. I assist students in establishing priorities and selecting courses appropriate to their abilities and interests.
18. I know enough about majors outside my area and/or where to refer students if they are exploring alternatives.
19. I keep informed about career opportunities for students with a bachelor’s degree in my area.
20. I serve as a university resource person for my students.