NKU’S ACADEMIC ADVISING PHILOSOPHY
Academic advising at NKU is an integral part of the learning process. As such, academic advising is a collaborative effort that encourages students to develop clear educational plans and choose realistic life/ career goals. In order to assist students in realizing their full potential at the university, faculty and staff advisors at NKU embrace the following beliefs about academic advising:
The primary responsibility for decision making rests with the student.
Students are often unaware of the demands and expectations of the university and, therefore, need to clearly understand the culture of higher education.
Academic advising is not an isolated event but an ongoing communication between the student and advisor in which mutual trust and respect must be established.
Academic advisors recognize and accept that each student is unique.
The core of all academic advising is the development of a holistic educational plan that facilitates the student’s intellectual and personal growth and includes an academic plan that identifies the most appropriate courses to satisfy degree requirements in an efficient and effective manner.