Academic Advising Syllabus

Office Location:     Newman Vertical Campus – 5th Floor – Room 215
Office hours:          Monday:                       9:00 – 4:30 (Center closes at 5:00 PM)
                                   Tuesday– Thursday:   9:00 – 6:30 (Center closes at 7:00 PM)
                                   Friday:                        11:00 – 4:30 (Center closes at 5:00 PM)

Phone:                     (646) 312 - 4260
E-mail:                      Academic_Advisement@baruch.cuny.edu
Website:                   www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisement

Text/Materials Needed for advising session: University Bulletin, Schedule of Classes, Student Degree Audit, Worksheet, University's Web Resources.

Mission
The Center for Advisement and Orientation is dedicated to assisting all Baruch undergraduates in taking ownership of their educational experiences.  We endeavor to guide the students in making responsible choices towards achieving their educational, career and personal goals from orientation to graduation and beyond.  We will do this with professionalism, courtesy and respect.

Our Responsibilities

CAO’s Responsibility to the College: CAO’s responsibility to the college is to uphold Baruch’s mission statement of academic excellence through retention, by developing initiatives that will promote a positive connection between the student and the Baruch community and to propel students into being lifelong achievers.

CAO’s responsibility to the profession of Academic Advisement: In keeping with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) core values –
Advisors:

• Value the learning process and respecting students’ rights.
• Encourage communication and dialogue between us and various depts.
• Respect the opinions of our colleagues.
• Foster a partnership between the advisor and student.
• Reflect as advisors, our own values.

Advisor’s Responsibilities – What you (the student) can expect:

You can expect me as your advisor to:

1. Impart knowledge of Baruch’s policies, procedures and curriculum in a timely, accurate and responsible fashion.
2. Develop a partnership between the advisor and student in the educational process.
3. Convey learning goals of the college curriculum.
4. Assist in program planning that will lead into realistic life choices
5. Facilitate initiatives that will strengthen the bond between the student and Baruch College.
6. Encourage and support students with information about and strategies for utilizing the resources and services available.
7. Monitor and accurately document students’ progress toward meeting their goals.
8. Be accessible for meetings with advisees via office hours for advising, telephone, e-mail and web access.  Advisor will respond to student inquiries within 48 hours.
9. Maintain confidentiality.

Advisee Responsibility– What You are expected to Do:

As an advisee, you have clear responsibilities in the advising partnership in order to be successful:

1. Accept responsibility regarding the investment you have just made in yourself.  Your education is an investment that can affect the rest of your life.
2. Willingness to learn- Be an active participant in the advising experience.
3. Seek information and assistance relevant to the decision making process.
4. Observe department. rules and procedures.  Respect advisors and CAO staff
5. Take ownership of the learning process.
6. Explore, discover, and take advantage of college resources.
7. Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concerns.
8. Understand boundaries and parameters of advisor/advisee relationships.
9. Meet with an advisor to check your progress.
10. Utilize Baruch technology: student degree audit, e-sims, website.
11. Clarify personal values and goals; provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Advising Experience:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the requirement of an academic degree.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the academic policies of the college.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of “good academic” standing.
4. Employ critical thinking in problem solving on selection of major and course selection.
5. Evaluate course load and other obligations to establish an appropriate educational plan and also seeks advice from the appropriate faculty and academic advisor to produce a manageable course load.
6. Set, articulate, and pursue individual goals; Articulate personal and educational goals and objectives.
7. Demonstrate an ability to view the seemly-disconnected pieces of the curriculum as part of a whole.
8. Evaluate personal and academic skills, abilities, and interest and uses this appraisal to establish appropriate educational plans.
9. Develop relationships with academic advisors, faculty and staff and develop an understanding of the role of faculty and staff within the institution. 
10. Demonstrate ability to use technological and other campus resources.
11. Demonstrate ability to evaluate personal values and beliefs regarding academic integrity and other ethical issues; Understand the requirements of the codes of conduct; Understand and practices the principles of academic integrity.