Faculty Advising

The role of the Advisor is to:

  • Facilitate the student’s educational experience.
  • Maximize student potential with the development of an individualized success plan.
  • Empower students to define realistic educational, life and personal goals.
  • Evaluate student progress toward established goals.
  • Establish relationships by assessing student needs through open communication.
  • Provide appropriate TSI (Texas Success Initiative) placement information.
  • Interpret institutional requirements and policies.
  • Increase student awareness of educational opportunities.
  • Integrate data regarding student needs, goals, success plans and problems.
  • Be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Have comprehensive knowledge of educational opportunities, including academic transfer and technical programs and academic requirements.

Continually enhance awareness of advising issues by participating in professional development opportunities.         

Advising Information: