Role of the Faculty Adviser

Students will meet with a faculty adviser once a year.  For the faculty member to be effective in the advising process, they must:

• Take an interest in the student as a person and track his/her progress
• Assist the student in the navigation of the curriculum.
• Know the university policies and procedures and campus resources available to the students
• Respond to the students' requests for an appointment in a timely manner (within one week)
• Take the time to provide meaningful academic and career advice
• Create a respectful and supportive atmosphere during advising sessions
• Avoid any appearance of preferential treatment or conflict of interest
• Discourage students from violating institutional policies
• Maintain highest standards of professional conduct
• Assist the student in setting long-term academic and career goals
• Recognize the limitations of his/her authority and be willing to ask for assistance from the department chair and/or Engineering Records Office.