As we move into a period of remote academic advising at a time when summer and fall 2020 registration is just a few weeks away, faculty may find the following FAQs regarding the support provided to them from the Office of Academic Advising (OAA) of value.
When does undergraduate registration begin?
Matriculated undergraduate registration for Fall 2020 is scheduled to begin on April 27.
What is the role of the Office of Academic Advising? How do OAA advisors partner with faculty advisors?
The OAA’s general advisors are primarily responsible for advising undeclared students, while faculty advisors are responsible for advising declared students in their respective major. OAA advisors complement the faculty advisor’s role by providing all students – declared or undeclared – with assistance in the following areas:
- Clarification on degree requirements & academic policies
- Academic advisement outside the major
- Student support (e.g., Starfish, midterm evaluations)
- Campus-wide resource referrals
Please note that OAA advisors will always refer students to their major advisor for registration clearance and for academic advisement in their major.
Who can I contact when I have an advising question?
OAA advisors serve as liaisons between the Office of Academic Advising and undergraduate programs across the College. The liaison’s role is to support faculty in their role as academic advisors.
Faculty advisors who are in need of support are encouraged to communicate directly with their designated liaison:
School of Fine & Performing Arts – Tara Salvatore
School of Science & Engineering – Rob Moysey
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Lucien Mott (Anthropology, Communication Disorders, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology)
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Helen Brocker (Asian Studies, Black Studies, Communication, English, History, Languages, Literatures & Cultures, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Philosophy, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies)
The School of Business and School of Education each have embedded professional advising to serve the needs of their advising ecosystems.
Students admitted through the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) are advised by faculty advisors in partnership with the student’s program advisor.
Are there online resources for faculty advisors?
For practical resources, including guidance on how to use Starfish for online advising and scheduling, please visit the Faculty Advising Guide.
