Students

Academic Advising Goals for Students

• Understand how to achieve balance: academics, family, work, recreation and social activities.
• Connect your educational plan to your career and/or personal goals.
• Value general education requirements and how they help you achieve your goals.
• Value regular and continued advising as you proceed toward graduation.
• Make the most of your advising sessions. They’re about you and your goals, after all!

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Reading the catalog carefully.
• Being familiar with college programs and requirements and transfer information, if appropriate.
• Maintaining a file of important college documents.
• Developing self-awareness and student success skills
• Keeping scheduled appointments.
• Following through on recommendations from your advising sessions.
• Accessing and making use of all needed resources on campus.
• Accepting ultimate responsibility for your decisions and actions.
• Scheduling advising appointments as needed
• Being prepared to each advising session
• Displaying respect for the advisor and have a positive attitude toward the advising process
• Being an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience
• Abiding by the Student Code of Conduct
• Becoming knowledgeable about academic programs, policies, and procedures and use available resources and services
• Asking questions if you do not understand an issue or have a concern
• Checking all student communication platforms and degree audits often to keep track of academic progress

Advisors

Your advisor’s primary responsibilities include:

• Providing up-to-date information about college and program requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Providing a respectful, supportive atmosphere.
• Keeping accurate records.
• Assisting students in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education and its effects on personal goals.
• Providing students with information about educational opportunities outside of the classroom.
• Understanding and effectively communicating MCC’s departmental policies, core requirements, and degree requirements.
• Being reasonably accessible and available to students.
• Encouraging and guiding students to define clear and realistic educational plans.
• Providing appropriate resources and referrals.
• Listening carefully to questions, concerns, and issues.
• Assisting students in working with, and developing professional relationships with mentors, advisors, faculty and staff.
• Monitoring and accurately documenting student progress towards meeting academic goals.
• Maintaining confidentiality and follow MCC’s policies and FERPA regulations.
• Continually reassessing academic plan and courses in light of changing goals and overall academic performance.
• Upholding ethical standards during the advising process.