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