1. Read the bulletin, the schedule of classes and other materials thoroughly.
2. Keep abreast of college and departmental curriculum changes.
3. Treat each student as an individual - realize that students come from
varied academic and cultural backgrounds that will affect performance and
other aspects of college life.
4. Be available; post office hours and keep appointments.
5. Provide accurate information.
6. Evidence interest, helpful intent, and involvement.
7. Be a good listener.
8. When in doubt, refer to the catalog, or a staff advisor.
9. Know how and when to make referrals, and be familiar with referral sources.
10. Do not refer too hastily; on the other hand, do not attempt to handle
situations for which you are not qualified.
11. Have students contact referral services in your presence.
12. Keep in frequent contact with advisees; take the initiative; do not
always wait for students to come to you.
13. Do not make decisions for students; help them make their own decisions.
14. Focus on advisees' strengths and potentials, rather than their limitations.
15. Seek out advisees in informal settings.
16. Monitor advisees progress toward educational goals.
17. Determine reasons for poor academic performance and direct advisees
to appropriate support services.
18. Be realistic with advisees.
19. Clearly outline advisees' responsibilities.
20. Follow-up on commitments made to advisees.
21. Encourage advisees to consider and develop career alternatives when
appropriate.
22. Evaluate the effectiveness of your advising.
23. Do not be critical of other faculty or staff to advisees.
24. Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and the job outlook for
various majors; also refer students to Career Services.
25. Encourage advisees to talk by asking open-ended questions.
26. Categorize advisees' questions: are they seeking action, information,
or involvement and understanding.
27. Be yourself and allow advisees to be themselves.
Maria Vasquez, Director
Office of Academic Advising
NAC Building, Room R5/225
(212) 650-7224
E-mail: mivcc@cunyvm.cuny.edu
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