1. Missouri S&T Basic Advising 101

2. Objectives Role of the academic advisor Important dates and deadlines
Joe’SS and DARS
Campus Resources

3. What is Quality Advising?
“Academic advising goes beyond the clerical functions of scheduling classes and preparing degree plans. Good academic advising assists students in clarifying personal and career goals, developing consistent educational goals, and evaluating the progress toward established goals. Academic advising utilizes the resources of the University and refers students to the appropriate academic support services. It is a decision-making process in which the sharing of information between student and advisor promotes responsible and appropriate choices and facilitates a successful academic experience.”
Western New Mexico University as retrieved on 07/08/05
NACADA – National Academic Advisor’s Association has compiled several definitions from various institutions
Decision-making; responsible and appropriate choice; facilitates success
This does not mean we hold their hand and do it for them
We need to give the necessary information and appropriate tools to HELP them be successful students
How we gage their success – graduate in an acceptable amount of time with an acceptable GPA

4. Roles of the Academic Advisor
Developing a realistic educational plan
Assist with course scheduling
Interpreting campus policies and procedures
Review of transfer & graduation requirements and DARS
Discussing academic challenges and concerns
Career and/or post-graduate advising
Identifying other campus resources when necessary

5. Dates and Deadlines http://registrar.mst.edu/ Registration Deadlines
Pre-Registration Advising
Holidays and Breaks

6. Joe’SS and DARS http://joess.mst.edu/ List of Advisees
Accessing Advisee Information
How to Release Advising Holds
Requesting a Degree Audit
Schedule Planner
Add/Drop Forms
Transfer Credit
S&tconnect
Flags, kudos, notes, outcomes, office hours

7. Campus Resources http://academicsupport.mst.edu/
Faculty resource links for a variety of useful tools
Advising Conference Series Info
Hard copies of our catalogs are no longer printed. Familiarizing yourself with navigating the online catalog.
Advising.mst.edu>>advisor Resources>>the advising appointment
Advising.mst.edu/handbook
LEAD Schedules
Links to most academic support units and campus services

8. Additional Tips…
Familiarize yourself with campus offices and departments and their staff–
If you aren’t sure, ask!
Advising is more than just scheduling, get to know your students-
Remember to take a holistic approach to advising-
having a go-to person for referrals makes the students feel more confident and helps with communication.
Contact your administrative support staff, a seasoned advisor in your department, or one of the professional advisors on campus.
It might seem hard to visualize the first year or so, but you will be their first choice for reference letters, career advice, and
Oftentimes, the root cause of academic struggles are not academic at all, and not all students are alike. What works for most, might not work for all. often personal advice.

9. Director, Undergraduate Advising Office
Questions??
THANK YOU!
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Director, Undergraduate Advising Office