Academics

Advisee and Advisor Responsibilities

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Advising is an essential process in the college setting. Upon entering York College every matriculated student is assigned an academic advisor who, through experience, professional background and example, is qualified to assist the student in planning the coursework of the program of study, in developing strategies for academic success, and in providing guidance and information in preparation for the student's career and life goals.

Academic advisors are available to meet with their advisees during their regularly scheduled office hours when the college is in session in the fall and spring semesters or by appointment at other times. In addition, other academic support services are offered through the offices of Academic Affairs, Academic Advising, the Registrar, Records, the Campbell Hall Advising Center, the Evening Resource Center, the Career Development Center, Counseling Services, and the Learning Resource Center.

While academic advising assists students in their academic planning, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to meet the academic requirements for graduation. Each student is expected to meet regularly with his or her academic advisor to discuss the development and implementation of a plan of short and long-term academic goals. The final responsibility in meeting graduation requirements, however, rests with the student. Ultimately, it is the student's responsibility to be accountable for the academic decisions made in meeting requirements for graduation from York College.

The following guidelines will help clarify the responsibilities of the academic advisor and the advisee.

The Advisee Should... The Academic Advisor Should...

Contact and keep in touch with his or her academic advisor. Post regular office hours and be consistently available during these published hours.

Make and keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment. Keep advising appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment.

Come prepared to the appointment with specific questions in mind on both short and long-range academic planning. Provide accurate, current, and specific academic information about curriculum requirements and college policies and procedures.

Come prepared with necessary materials (pencil, schedule of classes, forms, etc.). Have important resource materials on hand (College Catalog, Academic Advisor Manual, semester schedule of classes, evening and summer brochures).

Ask advisor about other sources of information on campus. Suggest other sources of information on campus (Academic Advising, Campbell Hall Advising Center, Career Development Center, Counseling Services, Learning Resource Center, etc.)

Be open to the advisor's suggestions concerning academic progress, realistic educational and career goals, study habits, time management, etc. Listen and guide advisee in problem solving.

Build a short and long-term academic plan.

Build course schedule with a realistic credit load to maximize the possibility of academic success. Check advisee's schedule for appropriate selection of courses to maximize student academic success.

Make the final decisions concerning career, choice of majors and selection of courses. All academic decisions are ultimately the advisee's responsibility. Suggest options and alternatives concerning careers, choice of majors, and selection of courses.

The Advisee Should...	The Academic Advisor Should...
Contact and keep in touch with his or her academic advisor.	Post regular office hours and be consistently available during these published hours.
Make and keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment.	Keep advising appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment.
Come prepared to the appointment with specific questions in mind on both short and long-range academic planning.	Provide accurate, current, and specific academic information about curriculum requirements and college policies and procedures.
Come prepared with necessary materials (pencil, schedule of classes, forms, etc.).	Have important resource materials on hand (College Catalog, Academic Advisor Manual, semester schedule of classes, evening and summer brochures).
Ask advisor about other sources of information on campus.	Suggest other sources of information on campus (Academic Advising, Campbell Hall Advising Center, Career Development Center, Counseling Services, Learning Resource Center, etc.)
Be open to the advisor's suggestions concerning academic progress, realistic educational and career goals, study habits, time management, etc.	Listen and guide advisee in problem solving.
Build a short and long-term academic plan.
Build course schedule with a realistic credit load to maximize the possibility of academic success.	Check advisee's schedule for appropriate selection of courses to maximize student academic success.
Make the final decisions concerning career, choice of majors and selection of courses. All academic decisions are ultimately the advisee's responsibility.	Suggest options and alternatives concerning careers, choice of majors, and selection of courses.