ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS
VISION STATEMENT
Cedar Valley College Academic Advising will be recognized nationally as a leader for top quality academic advising programs. MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Cedar Valley College Academic Advising is to foster successful teaching and learning experiences. Academic advising engages students in developing academic pathways and educational plans for life‐long learning. WHAT IS ACADEMIC ADVISING?
Academic advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates the students understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development towards academic success and lifelong learning. (NACADA, 2004) Academic Advising is a collaborative educational process whereby students and their advisors are partners in meeting and ensuring academic, personal, and career goals. This partnership requires proactive participation and involvement by both parties. This partnership is a process that is built over the student’s entire education career at Cedar Valley College. Both parties have clear responsibilities for ensuring that this partnership is successful. GOALS
1. Assisting students in self‐understanding and self –acceptance (values clarification, understanding abilities, interests, and limitations) 2. Assisting students in considering their life goals by relating their interests, skills, abilities, and values to careers, the world of work, and the nature and purpose of higher education 3. Assisting students in developing educational plans consistent with their life goals and objectives 4. Assisting students in developing decision‐making skills 5. Providing accurate information about institutional policies, procedures, resources, and programs 6. Referring students to other institutional or community support services 7. Assisting students in evaluating or reevaluating progress toward established goals and educational plans 8. Providing information about students to the institution, college, academic departments, or some combination thereof. Source: (Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education www.cas.edu) ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS
EXPECTATIONS OF ADVISING
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EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
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Maintain Confidentiality by adhering to FERPA Standards (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Articulate academic policies and procedures, CORE curriculum, and graduation requirements Assist students with exploring their program of study, educational and career goals Be accessible and respond to students in a timely way Be available, understanding, approachable, and demonstrate interest in the student Engage in continuing professional development activities to keep abreast of the research, theories, legislation, policies, and developments that affect their programs and services Assist students in building meaningful relationships with their instructors Be knowledgeable about resources/support services available to students and make appropriate referrals when needed 
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Be aware of your rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Take responsibility for your learning by reviewing the Catalog, the course offerings, your major/degree requirements and by becoming fully aware of college policies, procedures and requirements Accept responsibility for your actions, inactions, and decisions that affect your educational goals and progress Submit official copies of transcripts from all previous colleges Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience Follow through on advising recommendations in a timely way Utilize advising tools, eConnect, eCampus, college websites, and the course catalog to gather information and track your academic progress Seek help when needed and use appropriate college resources Expected Student Learning Outcomes
CREDIT HOURS
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COGNITIVE
BEHAVIORAL
AFFECTIVE
What students will know…
What students will do…
What students will value…
Know how to access eConnect Know how to identify and navigate all available information via eConnect Know when & how to use campus‐wide resources Understand the advising report 
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Identify current degree plan requirements Build decision making skills through interaction with college staff Make use of academic advising services regarding short‐term goals in a timely manner Select a program of study 
Learn the value of being successful in courses 
Understand how success in courses contributes to the achievement of their goals 
Understand the importance of self‐direction and self‐sufficiency in obtaining career and life goals 16-45
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Know how to check online registration eligibility via eConnect Utilize resources on eConnect Utilize campus resources 
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Track progress of selected program of study or official degree plan Utilize decision‐making skills to assist with reaching goals Make use of academic advising services regarding long‐term goals in timely manner 46+
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Utilize program of study via eConnect to complete educational goals Know how to file an official degree plan 
Utilize transfer information ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS
My Educational Plan
Advising Methods
Individual
Appointment
Walk-in
Group Sessions
Online Discussions
Appointments can be
scheduled for 30 minutes or
more.
Long-term educational
planning
can be discussed in
greater detail such as:
graduation, transfer and major
requirements, career
exploration, academic
difficulty, etc.
Detailed questions.
First-come, first served
basis, may have a longer
wait time.
Scheduled for a specific
time frame.
Available 24 hours a
day, response time
may vary.
Current semester planning
only as time permits.
Special populations,
such as first time in
college, probation,
career and technical,
transfer, etc.
Web based discussion
of courses and
programs.
Basic questions.
General questions.
Advisors will provide
general information
regarding the specific
group.
General questions.
Advisors will assist
with goal setting and
course planning.
Students are guided to
eConnect for
registration activity and
specific personal
information.
Advisors will help with
clarifying goals and long-term
planning
Advisors will be able to
provide limited services.
Tools & Resources
Academic Calendar: https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/ss/academic_calendar.cfm Academic Advising: http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/FutureStudents/StudentServices/AcademicAdvising/default.aspx eConnect: https://econnect.dcccd.edu eCampus: http://ecampus.dcccd.edu/ Catalog http://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/cattoc.cfm?loc=ecc Transfer Services: http://www.dcccd.edu/SS/Academics/TS/Pages/default.aspx Journey 2 Success: http://www.dcccd.edu/ss/academics/jtos/Pages/default.aspx Student Handbook: http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/FutureStudents/Pictures/StuHandbook.pdf Student Rights & Responsibilities: http://www.dcccd.edu/au/whoweare/dcccdfacts/legal/pages/rightsresp.aspx Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ Board policies manual: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/358 Assistance with Issues Involving Disabilities
Cedar Valley College is dedicated to providing equal opportunity and access for every student. It is important that if you feel you need accommodations for a learning or physical disability that you make your advisor aware of these accommodations. In some cases, your advisor may refer you to disability services Faculty can discuss the following:
• Explain program requirements for their discipline •Assist with skill development, concentration requirements, and overall student development.
Faculty or Academic Advisors cannot select a program of study for students or tell students which instructor's class to sign up for. However, faculty and advisors provide logical options for circumstances and goals, and give information needed to make informed decisions. Program of Study:
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Educational Goal:
 Certificate
 Degree Only
 Degree and Transfer
 Transfer Only
 Lifelong Learner
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