Your
academic advisor is a faculty or staff member assigned to help you map out your
academic plans and meet your goals.
Philosophy
of Academic Advising
At
Piedmont Technical College academic
advising is viewed as a continuous
interactive process involving students and
advisors to clarify educational and life
goals. It involves the student's entire
college experience--from intake to goal
attainment. It is an instructional process
that enables students to become
self-sufficient and take ownership of
their own education by considering the
major dynamics of their lives and helping
them organize their educational process.
Your
advisor can…
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Provide
information about courses, program
offerings, and career choices.
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Share
information about opportunities in your
major and intended career field (e.g.
internships and service-learning opportunities).
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Acquaint
you with campus resources and
services.
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Help
you plan a course of study based on
your aptitudes, life goals, career
interests, academic performance, and
frequency of course offerings.
To
gain the most from your advisor, you
should…
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Make
appointments by phone, e-mail, or
office sign-up sheets.
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Keep
appointments promptly, and if unable
to keep a scheduled appointment,
notify your advisor.
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Discuss
academic and career-related needs and
seek additional help as your advisor
suggests.
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Seek
assistance in decision-making rather
than expect the advisor to make
decisions.
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Follow
through with appropriate action after
each advising session.
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Recognize
that you are ultimately responsible
for knowing and fulfilling all degree
requirements and for meeting academic deadlines and
financial obligations.
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