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Mission Statement
Academic advisement is an interactive partnership between an advisor and a student. The intent of this collaboration is to assist the student in the development of meaningful educational and career goals that are consistent with the individual’s interests, values and abilities. Throughout this process, the student is encouraged to think critically and seek out resources. The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about educational plans and career goals rests with the student.
Responsibilities of Advisor | What is FERPA? | Ten Tips for Academic Success
Student Responsibilities in Advising
1. Communicate and meet with the advisor regarding academic plans and career
goals at least once each semester.
2. Take the initiative to schedule additional appointments with advisor when required
or in need of assistance; be mindful of advisor’s office location and hours, email address
and campus extension. Regularly check your College of Mount Saint Vincent e-mail.
3. Become familiar with the value and purpose of a liberal arts education.
4. Be knowledgeable and adhere to institutional policies, procedures and
requirements outlined in the college catalog.
5. Prepare, in advance, for advising sessions and bring any materials your
advisor may need, including curriculum plans and tentative schedules.
6. Follow through on actions identified during each advising session
which may include referrals to campus resources.
7. Continue to monitor own academic progress towards degree
completion including requirements of the Core, major and graduation.
8. Utilize Self Service college wide student data system to verify
and maintain academic records.
9. Inform your advisor, VP of Student Life or Assistant Dean of Academic Advisement immediately whenever a serious problem (such as medical, financial, personal) disrupts your ability to attend classes or interferes with your ability to focus on your education and to perform your best work.
10. Be knowledgeable about FERPA. FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended. It is commonly known as FERPA, the Privacy Act or the Buckley Amendment (see last page of document and/or www.ed.gov/policy/gen/reg/ferpa/index.html)
11. Accept ultimate responsibility for making decisions about educational and career goals.
Responsibilities of Advisor
1. Become well acquainted with the student’s academic records, plans and career goals and assist him or her in developing realistic plans to achieve those goals.
2. Provide the student with current office hours, campus extension, and e-mail address and communicate only through College of Mount Saint Vincent e mail.
3. Help the student understand the nature and purpose of a liberal arts education.
4. Provide the student with current and accurate information about academic procedures, policies, and requirements as outlined in the college catalog.
5. Assist the student with developing course schedules by being mindful of course sequencing and rotations.
6. Identify student’s needs and refer the student to appropriate resources.
7. Frequently monitor, evaluate and document student educational progress including formal reevaluation when the student’s program/major changes.
8. Utilize the Self Service student data system.
9. Document any serious problems in student’s academic file.
10. Maintain confidentiality and be knowledgeable about FERPA. FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended. It is commonly known as FERPA, the Privacy Act or the Buckley Amendment. (see last page and/or www.ed.gov/policy/gen/reg/ferpa/index.html)
11. Inform the student that it is his or her responsibility to be aware of the academic consequences of his or her actions.
FERPA Information
What Is FERPA?
FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended. It is commonly known as FERPA, the Privacy Act or the Buckley Amendment.
It is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data through informal and formal hearings.
Ten Tips for Academic Success
1. Attend every class.
2. If you are ill, contact the instructor to let them know and to find out the work you missed.
3. Buy a planner and use it. Learning to manage time is one of the most important skills a student needs to master.
4. Know what campus resources are available and use them. If you encounter some difficulty, seek help.
5. Get involved and have fun. You can also learn a lot by getting involved in student organizations, volunteering and meeting people from a variety of different backgrounds. (Please see: Student Affairs)
6. Get to know your professors. They post office hours — take the opportunity to meet them. (Please see: Faculty and Staff Directory)
7. Balance your class schedule. Try to find one class each semester that you know you'll enjoy and do well in.
8. Balance social life and school work. If you are working more than 20 hours per week outside school, take the minimum credit to be full time.
9. Get plenty of sleep, exercise and eat well.
10. A positive attitude is the key to get you where you want to be!
Contact
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Sandra Jennings Assistant Dean Center for Academic Advisement (718) 405-3260 sandra.jennings@mountsaintvincent.edu |
Jessica Cabrera Assistant Director Center for Academic Advisement (718) 405-3265 jessica.cabrera@mountsaintvincent.edu |
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Richard Song Advisor Center for Academic Advisement BRIDGE Program Coordinator (718) 405-3264 richard.song@mountsaintvincent.edu |