Advisee/Advisor Responsibilities

The advising process at Tyler Junior College is a partnership between the Academic Advisor and the Student Advisee, with a common purpose; to identify and fulfill the educational goal desired by the Student Advisee. The Advisor and the Advisee have specific responsibilities in this partnership.

Student Advisee Responsibilities:

• Complete any required testing and provide required educational documents, such as transcripts, test scores, etc. to Admissions for evaluation well before advising session.

• Identify an educational goal or major based on your own personal work and life values, interests and abilities.

• Contact and make an appointment with your Academic Advisor or seek a walk in visit when required or as needed for assistance in staying on track toward that goal.

• Identify your Academic Advisor based on your major and seek advisement or assistance early to be prepared for online registration, transfer, or graduation.

• Prepare for and bring necessary information to advising sessions if needed.

• Complete your own online registration each semester after advisement if no holds in place preventing it.

• Pay attention to deadlines for registration, payment, drop dates, graduation application, financial aid, scholarships, etc.

• Read all emails from Advisors in Apache Access, and respond as needed.

• Call and cancel appointment in a timely manner if unable to keep it.

• Become aware of and follow institutional policies, procedures, and requirements.

• Follow through with any plan of action suggested during each advising session.

• Request reassignment to a different Advisor if necessary.

• Visit Career Services for assistance in identifying a career choice if undecided.

• Seek academic assistance, tutoring, crisis counseling or other help as needed.

• Accept final responsibility for your own education.

• Read the catalog, registration guide, student conduct handbook, etc.

• Attend and participate in class, study, and take responsibility for final grade received.

• Contact your transfer institution early to confirm you are completing proper courses toward intended upper level major.

Academic Advisor Responsibilities:

• Help the Student Advisee to develop a realistic educational plan consistent with his/her abilities and interests.

• Interpret test scores and suggest appropriate semester courses.

• Monitor Student progress toward educational/career goals.

• Interpret/explain instructional policies, procedures, and requirements for the Student.

• Lift advisor holds and approve courses for registration, drops, withdrawals, and change of major.

• Maintain an advising file for each Student Advisee.

• Refer Student to other resources on campus and in the community as needed.

• Assist Student Advisee in identifying career opportunities and transfer institutions.

• Provide transfer information and guidance.

• Inform Student of special services available to them for tutoring, remediation, academic assistance, and other needs.

• Participate in Advisor training sessions to keep up to date on current information that benefits the student.