什么是学术指导?

Academic advising at 博天堂官方入口登陆登录 is a collaborative partnership between you (the student) and your academic advisor who is a member of Carroll's faculty or staff. As a result of this dynamic relationship with your academic advisor, you will be given direction and support as you:

Take ownership of your educational experience and learn to become a member of the Carroll community by thinking critically about your role and responsibility as a student.
Achieve your educational, career, and personal 目标 during your time at 博天堂官方入口登陆登录.
Prepare to be an educated citizen of our global community by extending your learning beyond Carroll's campus.

在卡罗尔, we have both faculty and professional academic advisors who are experts in the requirements that comprise your educational program.

If you have a major/specific area of study in mind, you will be assigned a faculty advisor within that academic department.
If you are still exploring your options or are unsure of your academic direction, you will be assigned a professional academic advisor who has general curricular knowledge and can assist you in exploring all options.
Students in certain academic programs will be assigned a professional advisor during their first year while students in other programs, 比如教育, will work with a professional academic advisor in the Center for 学术顾问 throughout their undergraduate career.

Frequently Asked Advising Questions

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Expectations for you and your academic advisor

Advising is a team effort between you and your academic advisor. You’ll get the most out of your advising experience if you go into it with the right set of expectations. Do you know what to expect from your academic advisor, and what’s expected of you?

对学生的期望

寻求支持. Take the initiative to seek support as often as you need it. It’s up to you to schedule (and attend) your appointments.

监控你的进步. Become familiar with, and track important deadlines, requirements, and policies that affect you.

要准备好. You’re in charge of leading your academic advising appointment. 检查你的学生门户网站, draft some questions for your academic advisor, and be prepared to talk about your academic and career-related 目标.

要诚实. Your academic advisor can only help you if they understand your interests, 目标, 斗争, 和关切. 愿意敞开心扉.

跟进. Your academic advising appointment is only half of what you need to do. To get the most out of your academic advising experience, you need to follow through on any task your academic advisor assigns you.

承担责任. 要明白最后 decision is always up to you. Your academic advisor is here as a guide and will challenge you to make independent decisions, 设定个人目标.

Expectations for Academic Advisors

是可用的. Your academic advisor will be available to you on a regular basis and respond to you in a timely manner.

明确的信息. Your academic advisor will help you interpret or find answers to university policies, 程序, 和需求.

保持当前的. Your academic advisor will actively stay up to date through professional development opportunities and training.

Provide a supportive environment. Your academic advisor will be non-judgmental, and keep your information confidential (unless there are special circumstances).

Make suggestions and connections. Your academic advisor will explain the pros and cons of different options, give you some suggestions and make referrals to appropriate campus resources, 在必要的时候.

帮助培养独立性. Your academic advisor will challenge you to take initiative, and provide a supportive environment for you to develop your decision making skills.

Why See an Academic Advisor?

Here are just a few topics you can chat about with an academic advisor:

Exploring majors/minors/emphases
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Setting academic, career, and life 目标
Getting involved with campus organizations
Navigating challenges and difficulties
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Selecting a study abroad program
Connecting majors and careers
研究生院规划
Understanding university policies and deadlines
Making meaning of course choices

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