General Undergraduate Academic Advising (GUAA), Eastern Washington University

General Undergraduate Academic Advising (GUAA) Academic Advising Syllabus 2008-09

CONTACT US: 509.359.2345, individual appointments are generally scheduled for one hour. Group appointments will occasionally be offered relative to selected topical themes. 302 Sutton Hall, hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, except State/National Holidays Email: [email protected] Website: www.ewu.edu/academicadvising Academic Advisors: Marti Brzoska (Director), Beth Burford, Kathy Cook, Rick Davidson, Lane Hopkins, Mindy Melville, Patty Rockwell (Assistant Director), Heidi Smith, Carrie Tompkins Peer Academic Advisors: Anna Clark, Katie Connolly, Meggie Gemmell Secretary Senior: Wendy Saure

We see each student as a unique individual with particular educational needs and desires. Academic advisors will assist each student in making informed choices with regard to general education requirements, university graduation requirements, academic majors and elective coursework. Working from a broad-based understanding of university policies and procedures, academic advisors will consistently share accurate, current and pertinent information allowing each student to maximize their education opportunities. A personal relationship between student and advisor facilitates and accelerates the student/university interaction.  GU AA Philosoph y

REQUIRED RESOURCES:  Graduate & Undergraduate Catalog, 2008-09; online at www.ewu.edu/x15588.xml or printed copy available from your academic advisor.  Announcement of Courses - Fall 2008; online at www.ewu.edu/x15588.xml. ASS ES SMENT :  Academic Advising Planner; available from your academic advisor. You and your academic  EagleNET, Blackboard and EagleAXIS accounts; via www.ewu.edu. advisor will consistently  Directory of Faculty, Staff and Departments; on www.ewu.edu. evaluate your academic plan  General Telephone Numbers & Helpful Links; Announcement of Courses, pp. 21 & 27. in terms of your identified interests, skills, major and highly recommended  Student Campus Planner ( ); available from Student Life, PB 320. career plans. Academic READING ASSIGNMENTS: advisors will give appropriate feedback looking at such  Catalog: President’s Welcome & EWU Mission Statement, pp. 1-2. elements as English and Mathematics placements and  Catalog: Academic Calendar & Programs of Study Chart/Grid, pp. 7-13. progress, course pre-  Catalog: Degree Requirements, pp. 24-28. requisites, sequencing,  Catalog: Your major interest areas: ______availability, pre-major  Announcement of Courses: Fall 2008 Calendar-dates/deadlines pp. 2-3, preparations and may make additional suggestions EagleNET p. 6, Registration pp. 7-10, Final Exam Schedule p. 20. for your consideration.  View GUAA website: www.ewu.edu/academicadvising. It is to your advantage to meet  Selective readings relative to your major interest and career goals. early & frequently each quarter with your academic advisor. PLANNING ASSIGNMENTS:  Participate in academic advising and registration during FirstSTEP or during your initial appointment.  During the first few weeks of the quarter, meet with your academic advisor individually and/or in small groups to learn how to begin planning for your degree. All students with fewer than 45 earned credits are required to meet with their academic advisor before future registrations may take place. We advise you to schedule your appointments early.  First Qtr: Using your Academic Advising Planner, create your degree plan for the first year, or more, and meet with your academic advisor.  Second Qtr: Expand your degree plan. Meet with your academic advisor.  Third Qtr: Complete your degree plan and review it when you meet with your academic advisor. (Major interests frequently change during this process which is normal; this simply means you and your academic advisor meet regularly to update your academic plans.) ADVISEE EXPECTATIONS: . Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience. . Ask questions if you do not understand or have specific concerns. . Keep a personal record of your progress toward your academic goals. . Become knowledgeable about college programs, degree requirements, policies, and procedures. . Gather all relevant information before making decisions that affect your educational goals. . Clarify personal values and goals. Provide your academic advisor with accurate and truthful information regarding your interests and abilities. . Accept responsibility for your decisions and your actions/inactions that …your degree! determine your educational progress and outcomes. ACADEMIC ADVISOR EXPECTATIONS: First Year . Meet with your academic advisor early . Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, requirements, each quarter. and academic policies and procedures. . Explore your academic & career interests . Reply to questions in a timely manner; if necessary contact other people . Explore interpersonal factors (interests, and/or access additional resources to fully answer your questions. personality) related to academic and . Encourage and guide you to define and develop clear and realistic career goals education plans in relation to your major interest areas and career goals. . Use multiple resources to maximize your undergraduate experience (advisors, . Assist you in understanding the purpose and goals of higher education student orgs, study groups, volunteering, and its effects on your life and personal goals. electives) RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: . Clarify your personal values, especially as they relate to academic & career choices  All of your professors, academic advisors and EWU employees. . Assess your skills & strengths  Academic Support Center, MN 111, 359.2487, http://asc.ewu.edu Second Year  Africana Education Program, MN 204, 359.2205 . Consider narrowing your interests or  American Indian Studies Program, IE 002, 359.2441 studying one of them in more depth  ASEWU, PB 303, 359-2514 . Meet with an advisor in the major(s) that  Bookstore, PB 152, 359.4728, http://bookstore.ewu.edu you’re considering & declare if ready  Career Services (EagleAXIS), SW 114, 359.6365 . Continue assessing your skills, strengths,  Chicano Education Program, MN 203, 359.2404 & interests . Explore connections between your  Child Care Center, 923 Washington Street, 359.2025 interests & strengths & potential careers  Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), MR 225, 359.2366 . Arrange for experiences to clarify your  Dining Services, TK 120, 359.2540 goals & interests, including part-time  Disability Support Services, TK 124, 359.6871 employment, meeting with faculty & staff,  Financial Aid & Scholarships, ST 102, 359.2314 shadowing a professional in a field of  Health, Wellness and Prevention, URC 201, 359.4279 interest to you, studying abroad,  Honors Program, CN 202, 359.2822 volunteering, or applying for internships  Library, JFK (Che), 359.7888; Riverpoint Library (Spo), 358.7930 Third Year  Mathematics Tutor Lab, KG 337, 359.2541 . Refine choices & officially declare major  Online, Eastern - SN 300, 359.2268, www.ewu.edu/online . Discover how your interests & skills apply  Operator, Campus - 359.6200; Directory online at www.ewu.edu to the world of work  Police, University - Red Barn 101, 359.6300, DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES . Research multiple career options to find  Records & Registration, ST 201, 359.2321 best fit  Residential Life, TK 121, 359.2451 . Network with at least three people who work in a field of interest to you  Student Activities, TK 218, 359.7919 . Identify education and/or additional skills  Student Employment (EagleAXIS), ST 101, 359.2525 you’ll need to attain employment or  Student Financial Services, ST 202, 359.6372 training in your field (is grad school for  Student Organizations & Greek Life, TK 218, 359.4711 you?)  Student Rights and Responsibilities, PB 320, 359.2292 . Be able to articulate what you’re studying  Study Abroad, SW 125, 359.6641 & why  Summer Session, SW 120, 359.6155 Fourth Year  Tech-EZE, JK-Library Lower Floor, 359.6411, http://techeze.ewu.edu . Apply for graduation  Veteran’s Services, ST 201, 359.2321 . Research employment or grad school  Violence Prevention Victim Advocate, PB 320, 359.6429 options & start applying  Women’s & Gender Studies, MN 207, 359.2847 . Understand & be able to market your skills  Writers’ Center, PB 354, 359.2779 & education to employers & grad schools . Continue networking & assessing your 9/08 GUAA hs options