Advising at Central Washington University will be a coordinated and responsive student-centered process that engages academic advisors and faculty in helping students achieve their educational, career, and life goals.
At Central Washington University, academic advising is both a teaching and learning process that is dedicated to student success. Students work in a collaborative environment with academic advisors and faculty in order to define and implement sound educational plans that are consistent with their interests and goals. By so doing, they become empowered to gain self reliance in their educational career and beyond.
Knowledge
Students and advisors are knowledgeable of institutional policies, procedures and requirements.
Students and advisors are aware of the various resources and services on-campus.
Students, with the guidance of advisors, are able to recognize and accept personal responsibility for their educational and career goals.
Action
Students, with the guidance of advisors, develop and implement both long-term and short-term strategies to be successful in educational, career, and life goals.
Students utilize the resources and develop relationships available to them in the University community to advance their educational and career goals.
Advisors and students ensure advising sessions are accessible, frequent, and of sufficient length.
Advisors provide career mentoring to students.
Value
Students and advisors value the time and individuality of faculty, staff, and students.
Advisors will help students understand the value, purpose and potential of higher education - both liberal arts education and more specialized education in the major.
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