The Academic Advising Committee
Membership. Four faculty members (preferably one elected by each of the four curriculum divisions, 3-year terms). Three of the faculty members must be tenured. Junior faculty are not eligible to serve as chair); two students (elected by the Student Senate, one first-year or sophomore student and one junior at the time service on the committee commences) (two consecutive year terms); ex officio: the Associate Dean of Students for Student Academic Support (voting); a representative from the Student Development and Academic Services hub (SDAS) (non-voting) selected by the committee.
Duties.
- Oversee the academic advising program and work to promote an effective advising system
- Develop and oversee programs and workshops for the ongoing development of advisers and advisees, including:
- Registration workshops
- New advisor development
- Continuing advisor development
- Work to ensure that students are educated on appropriate advising expectations and their role and responsibility in the adviser-advisee relationship
- Serve as the resource on academic advising for all members of the community
- Revise and circulate annually the Advising Handbooks for Faculty and Students
- Develop and recommend guidelines for academic advisers
- Provide faculty interface with appropriate student services groups
- Provide guidance concerning the academic components in Open Rhodes and Welcome Week
- Review faculty petitions for variance from regular first-year advising
Expected Involvement. Meetings are held at the call of the Chair.