In keeping with the university's mission, the primary purpose of the
Old Dominion University academic advising program is to empower students to explore, experience and engage in educational activities that assist them in
the development of meaningful educational and career plans to meet their full potential.
Academic Advisor Goals and Teaching Outcomes:
GOAL 1. To assist students in developing suitable educational plans and programs of study that promote academic success.
GOAL 2. To help students explore and clarify individual academic and career goals.
GOAL 3. To teach students how to select appropriate courses and other educational
opportunities that provide the experiences needed to develop their goals.
GOAL 4. To teach students to review and evaluate progress toward established
educational goals and completion of requirements within individual programs
of study using the degree evaluation system.
GOAL 5. To develop student awareness and understanding that decision-making
in the advising process is based on student responsibility and to promote understanding of university values as articulated in the university's mission statement.
GOAL 6. To encourage students to use university support services and
related resources as needed (Undergraduate Catalog, Career Management Center,
Counseling Services, Disability Student Services, Writing Tutorial Services,
etc.).
GOAL 7. To participate in advisor training sessions, keeping current on
university policies and procedures.
- Approved by the provost and vice president for academic
affairs
April 24, 2001
Revised July 16, 2008
