integral to the academic experience and plays a key role in student satisfaction, success, and retention
comprehensive, holistic, and developmental. It begins at recruitment, continues through orientation, undergraduate and/or graduate study, and is extended to alumni/ae
a process of shared responsibility, and works best when both the student and advisor are active participants in the process
organized by department, may vary by program, and is connected to school and university resources through the Office of Student Affairs
reviewed and evaluated regularly to ensure ongoing high-quality and best practices
Students are responsible for charting and making decisions about their academic, professional and personal path. They work in concert with their advisors to develop an academic plan and a course of study consonant with their career goals. In particular, students:
understand the philosophy that guides the discipline/major
learn about degree requirements, including prerequisites, electives, and course sequencing
develop an academic plan that meet requirements for the successful completion of the degree and the maintenance of good academic standing
plan a program of study that integrates other academic options and opportunities (e.g. study abroad, independent study, honors courses, co-curricular, and professional activities)
are aware of and adhere to the policies, procedures and deadlines that guide undergraduate study (e.g. drop/add, registration, pass/fail option, etc.)
initiate meetings and actively prepare for consultation with their advisor, bringing a planned schedule and concerns and/or questions for discussion
are familiar with school/university student services and resources and actively seek assistance when needed
pursue professional development opportunities by engaging with faculty, alumni/alumnae, professional organizations, and career resources on campus
Advisors are a primary point of entry into the Steinhardt community and the academic department. As professional and academic mentors throughout a student’s academic tenure, advisors interface with students, faculty, field placement supervisors, and administrative offices to serve as a core connection between a student’s classroom learning, professional development, and co-curricular opportunities.
refine educational and career goals
understand academic and professional expectations
craft meaningful programs of study
facilitate professional, personal and career development
communicate the philosophy that guides the academic discipline/major
explain degree requirements, including prerequisites, electives and course sequencing
assist in developing an academic plan that meets requirements for the successful completion of the degree and the maintenance of good academic standing
oversee the planning of a program of study that integrates other academic options and opportunities (e.g. study abroad, independent study, honors courses, co-curricular, and professional activities)
explain and clarify the policies and procedures that guide undergraduate study (e.g. drop/add, registration, pass/fail option, etc.)
prepare for consultation by maintaining up to date records, monitoring student progress, retention and success, and provide a safe and confidential environment for concerns and/or questions
refer students to school/university student services and resources, as appropriate
are proactive in addressing student issues
connect the student with professional development opportunities through faculty, departments, professional organizations, and career resources on campus
connecting to professional resources for continued improvement of advisement, (e.g. professional development networks, conferences, and other resources)
actively participating in the intellectual and educational life of their departments, Steinhardt, and NYU
analyzing and monitoring academic retention patterns and success rates for recruitment
reviewing and evaluating advisement quality