A CADEMIC A DVISING S YLLABUS
V ISION S TATEMENT Brookhaven College Advising will be recognized nationally as a leader for top quality academic advising programs. M ISSION S TATEMENT The mission of Brookhaven College Advising is to foster successful teaching and learning experiences. Academic advising engages students in developing academic pathways and educational plans for lifelong learning. W HAT IS A CADEMIC A DVISING ? Academic advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates the student's 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 and is built over the student’s entire education career at Brookhaven 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.
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Assisting students in developing educational plans consistent with their life goals and objectives.
Assisting students in developing decisiong making skills.
Providing accurate information about institutional policies, procedures, resources and programs.
Referring students to other institutional or community support services.
Assisting students in evaluating or re-evaluating progress toward established goals and educational plans.
Providing information to students about the institution, college, academic departments or some combination
thereof.
Source: (Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education www.cas.edu) A CADEMIC A DVISING S YLLABUS
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E XPECTATIONS OF A DVISING 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 and 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 of study.
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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C OGNITIVE What students will know… 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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Know how to check online registration
eligibility via eConnect
Utilize resources on eConnect
Utilize campus resources
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E XPECTATIONS OF S TUDENTS 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 C REDIT H OURS 1-­‐15 •
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Utilize program of study via eConnect to
complete educational goals
Know how to file an official degree plan
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B EHAVIORAL What students will do… 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
A FFECTIVE What students will value… •
Learn the value of being
successful in courses
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
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Understand how success in
courses contributes to the
achievement of their goals
Utilize transfer information
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Understand the importance of
self-­‐direction and self-­‐sufficiency
in obtaining career and life goals
A CADEMIC A DVISING S YLLABUS
My Educational Plan
Advising Methods
Individual Appointment
W alk-­‐in for 30 minutes or more.
First-come, first served
basis, may have a longer
wait time.
Appointments can be scheduled
Long-term educational planning
can be discussed in greater
detail such as: graduation,
transfer and major requirements, Current semester planning
career exploration, academic
only as time permits.
difficulty, etc.
Detailed questions.
Basic questions.
Advisors will help with
clarifying goals and longterm planning.
Advisors will be able
to provide limited
Group Sessions Scheduled for a specific
time frame.
Special populations,
such as first time in
college, probation,
career and technical,
transfer, etc.
General questions.
Advisors will provide
general information
regarding the specific
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services.
Tools & Resources
Academic Calendar: https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/ss/academic_calendar.cfm Academic Advising: http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/advising/Pages/
default.aspx eConnect: https://econnect.dcccd.edu eCampus: http://ecampus.dcccd.edu/ Catalog https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/cattoc.cfm?loc=2 Transfer Services: http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/register/Pages/Transfer.aspx Journey 2 Success: http://www.dcccd.edu/ss/academics/jtos/Pages/default.aspx
Student Handbook: http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/student-life/Pages/StudentHandbook.aspx
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 Program of Study:
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Educational Goal:
¨ Certificate
¨ Degree Only
¨ Degree and Transfer
¨ Transfer Only
¨ Lifelong Learner
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Assistance with Issues Involving Disabilities
Brookhaven 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 3.
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Faculty can discuss the following:
Fall Semester
•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.
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