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Roles and Responsibilities Advisor Responsibilities Effective advisement requires a partnership between the advisor and the student The Role of the Advisor: Assist Students Through a Self Assessment Process Understand the career decision-making process Explore barriers to decision making Possess skills in helping students explore their personality, interests, goals, values, and skills Assist Students with Exploring their Career Goals Promote activities that examine career goals Understand the changing nature of work in today’s society Be familiar with new emerging vocational fields Assist Students with Choosing Programs Know the career and transfer programs available at the college Know the requirements of programs (special entrance requirements) Know the success of the program graduates Refer students to other campus resources Assist Students with Selecting Courses Know available courses Know special information about the courses (prerequisites) Know rules and regulations of the college Know honors and developmental courses Know instructors and their teaching styles Know course content Assist Students withScheduling Courses Be able to read the master schedule Know the registration procedures and paperwork required Listen to the student’s requests about accommodating outside responsibilities (family, work, etc.)

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