1. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi Associate Professor Electrical Engineering Department (15\10\2015)

2. Definition of Academic Advising The importance of Academic Advising The Academic Advising Elements The Academic Advisor’s main role Advising tools The advisor’s Responsibilities The advising process in the college of Engineering (Practical Steps) Electronic Advising Tools Advising File Advising software Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

3. Definition of Academic Advising “Academic advising is the means by which you assist the student to realize his educational goals and objectives, to meet the academic requirements of the major program, the College and the University, and to understand the relationship between professional and career choices and aspirations and the curriculum and co-curriculum options available at the University”. [1] Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

4. The importance of Academic Advising Student success must be at the core of all institutional work and decision making; therefore, academic advising is critical to the success of higher education. Jayne K. Drake It’s about building relationships with our students, locating places where they get disconnected, and helping them get reconnected The academic advising has the power in student success and persistence to graduation Research has found that high percentage of students enter college without having final decisions made about their careers, or even majors. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

5. The Academic Advising Elements Institution College and Department Institution College and Department Policy and Procedures Advising catalogStudent’s dataCurriculum Academic Advisor Student Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

6. The Academic Advisor’s main role A.W. Astin proposed the three main functions of an academic advisor. 1. Advisor as a humanizing agent, whose interaction with students occurs outside the classroom and in an informal setting, so that the student feels comfortable seeking the advisor out. 2. Advisor as counselor or mentor, who helps guide students through academic policy and procedure, offers advise and listens, and refers them to support when needed. 3. Advisor as educator or instructor, who teaches students strategies for success and helps them understand curriculum, the purpose of their academic program, and encourages problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making [2] Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

7. Advising Tools Student’s Advising File Student's records (Electronic) Advising Form (Hard copy) Students progress report (Hard copy) Curriculum Policy and Procedures Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

8. The advisor’s Responsibilities 1.Maintain complete and accurate advisee records and safeguard confidentiality. 2.Get to know advisees as individuals. 3.Create an atmosphere of caring and professional concern for advisees. 4.Furnish accurate information regarding academic policies and procedures. 5.Refer advisees to appropriate campus and/or community resources as needed. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

9. The advisor’s Responsibilities cont. 6.Help advisees clarify their educational and career goals and objectives. 7.Help advisees develop appropriate courses of study. 8.Encourage timely progress toward a degree. 9.Advocate ethical and professional conduct in all academic endeavors. 10.Be available for advisee, within reason. 11.Be a resource for advisees not only in strictly academic matters but, more broadly, in other ways that encourage their intellectual and personal growth Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

10. Take the time to get to know your students Become experts of degree requirements, curriculum, and student resources Maintain regular contact with students throughout the year as part of your on-going commitment to student success initiatives Assist the student progress, using a variety of tools. The advising process in the college of Engineering Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

11. Hang the advisees names list Determine specific time every week for advising Call advisees for meeting (Once a semester) and explain them the main policy and procedures, the importance of advising and listen to their general common academic problems. Specify one advising file for every student. Meet the advisee individually and complete the advising record form. Advise him and give him detailed information. By the end of the semester send an advising report to your HOD including the advising process analysis and recommendations. Practical Steps Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

12. Student All Plan Electronic Advising Tools Transcript Absences Communication Message Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

13. Students List Should be updated every semester Students follow-up from the beginning until graduation Advising Form Advising record for every Student Or using advising software program Progress file Student records: -Passed Hours - GPA - Academic level Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

14. In order to simplify the advising process, an advising smart software can be used for helping the advisor. The software has the following specifications: 1- It contains the curriculum of the academic program 2- It has the ability to show the prerequisite or co- requisite for any course using one click 3- The advisor can advise the student for one year in advanced (Fall, spring and summer) 4- The software has the ability to show the right sequence of courses that the student should study 5- Add, delete and modify of students records. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

15. The software is ready now for electrical engineering last curriculum. After approving the software by college, different versions for all other majors will be released. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

16. Conclusions The advising process is an important for students to help them successfully finished their program and to realize their educational goals and objectives The advisor is the core of the advising process and communication with advisees is an essential step in the advising process. The adviser needs to know regulations, procedures and policies in addition to academic knowledge of the curriculum to achieve the advising goals Using electronic advising and software will simplify the advising process and make it more effective Academic advisors are an important source of academic advice and information, however, students are fully responsible for their academic decisions, including selecting courses, meeting prerequisites, and adhering to policies, procedures, and deadlines. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015

17. http://www.rider.edu/files/advising_handbook.pdf http://www.fnu.edu/importance-academic-advising/ Thank you Dr. Abdel-Rahman Al-Qawasmi -The academic advising -15\10\2015