2013-2014 Course Catalog - PDF Format - Flagler College

130 FLAGLER COLLEGE
Academic Advisement
A distinctive characteristic of the educational program at Flagler is the
emphasis placed on teaching and advising. These two aspects of the educational
program are the primary responsibilities of faculty.
Advisement plays an important role in guiding the student through his or
her educational experience at Flagler. Full-time faculty serve as advisors to
responsibilities of the advisor are to assist students in planning their educational
procedures, and responding to questions and concerns.
Advising at Flagler is carried on as a continuous process rather than a periodic
service. To this end, students are encouraged to meet regularly with their advisors
to monitor their progress in achieving their educational and personal goals.
and Retention. If the student is reassigned, both the previous advisor and the
It is the student’s responsibility to plan and carry out a program of study in
accordance with departmental requirements. The academic advisor assists by
helping students to identify and assess alternatives, as well as the consequences,
of decisions. The primary goals of the academic advisement program are:
planning and carrying out a program of study leading to graduation in the
desired major;
contact, as appropriate, between advisor and student;
career goals;
where appropriate.
Students who have questions or concerns related to these goals and activities
are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisors.