Epich Advising: Roles and Resources
Team-based advising model
The Division's advising model matches first and second-year students with Faculty Advisors based on shared interests and Student Services staff based on academic programs. Through this model, peer mentoring will also be utilized. Faculty Advisors guide exploring public health interests and Student Services staff supports degree planning, logistics, and progression. Our goal is to provide a consistently high level of advising experiences for our students through the collaboration of School and University partners, services, and student groups.
Fall 2024 Incoming Students:
Content Interest Survey Coming Soon!
aDVISING RESOURCES
Student Conflict Resolution Center: Dignity Project
Dealing with a Difficult Adviser? Student FAQ
Possible Topics to Discuss with your Faculty Adviser
Have a great experience with advising? Consider nominating a member of your advising team!
Team Approach to Advising
The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health uses a team model approach to academic advising and mentoring.
How it works:
Group Advising:
Interest Area Group Advising Meetings led by Faculty Advisor (Two per semester)
Program Meetings led by Program Director and Student Services (One per semester)
Scheduled Monthly Open Advising Hours hosted by Student Services (Graduate Program Coordinator)
Individual Advising:
Individual meetings with Faculty Advisors as needed (faculty advisors are available by appointment)
Student Services staff are available to meet by appointment and during Scheduled Monthly Open Drop-in Hours.
If you are unsure of who to contact, we encourage you to start with EpiCH Student Services (epichstu@umn.edu)
Advising roles
Student Services: First point of contact for non-designated questions/assistance including:
Academic Course Planning
Success Mentoring
Administrative Assistance (data changes, petitions, course waivers, etc..)
Conflict Resolution Support
Resource and Service Referrals
Community Building & Inclusion
Program Director:
Provides individual guidance on tailoring your courses to your interests (Individual appointments as needed)
Provides guidance on major program milestones as a group (Program Meetings)
Provides conflict resolution support and advocacy for student needs
Resource and Service Referrals
Community Building & Inclusion
Faculty Advisor:
Convenes group advising meetings: Check-ins, Answer questions, Peer-to-Peer advice, discuss shared interests
Provides advice on the Integrated Learning Experience Masters Project (Serves as project adviser or secondary reviewer for ILE)
Provides help in identifying research opportunities
Resources and Referrals
Advocates for student needs and interests
Peer to Peer Mentoring (Advising Group):
Navigating the U of MN
Sharing Student Experiences
Community Building & Inclusion
Students:
Self Advocacy (Communicate your needs)
Utilize Services and Resources
Prioritize Advising Group Meetings
Connect with your Support Team often
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