An effective advisor individualizes each advising session and goes beyond suggesting classes and building schedules. The ultimate purpose is to assist students as they develop meaningful educational plans to help them achieve their life goals.  The  fowolling are suggestions for generating meaningful discussions with advisees.

Classes:

• How are your classes going?

• Are you having any problems?

• What seems to be your most challenging class this semester?

• What is your favorite one?

Rapport with Professors:

• How are you getting along with your professors? 

• Do you know others in your classes? 

• Have you visited any instructors or professors during their posted office hours?

 

Study Skills: 

• Do you have any problems with your note taking? 

• Are your test results accurately reflecting the time invested?

Career Exploration:

• What academic areas are you currently considering? What do you like best about these areas?

• What occupations are you considering? What about these occupations attracts you?

• How do your abilities and skills fit the tasks necessary to succeed in these areas?
  Will these occupations provide the rewards and satisfactions you want for your life? How?

• What are the differences among the majors you are tentatively considering? The similarities?

• Who (or what) has influenced your ideas about these alternatives?