Faculty Handbook & Constitution - Lee University

_________________LEE UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOK & CONSTITUTION_________________Academic AdvisingAll faculty members are expected to participate in academic advising. The departmentchairperson determines the number of advisees an individual teacher may be assignedand the Director of Academic Services assigns the individual student to an advisor. Themaximum number of advisees assigned to any academic advisor should not exceed 50.Whenever possible, students are assigned advisors in the area of study for whichthey have expressed an interest. Students who have not declared a major or area ofinterest will be referred to specially designated faculty advisors.Division of Adult Learning students are advised on-line by non-traditional academicadvising staff. This staff includes faculty, administrators and continuing academicadvisors.Faculty Advisor’s RoleA. The advisor should serve as coordinator of the student’s learning experience,assisting the student in selecting proper courses, interpreting courserequirements, and selecting a well–balanced program.B. The advisor should offer assistance in exploring vocational and professionalplans, making referral to the Center for Calling and Career when morespecialized help is needed.C. The advisor should assist the student in periodic evaluation of his/her academicprogress, including recommending substitutions or adjustments on the student’sdegree audit evaluation.D. The advisor should be available at designated academic advising times and atother times during the semester by appointment.E. It is the advisor’s responsibility to check the student’s proposed course plan foraccuracy and to make sure the student is following all academic policies.Some Suggestions for Advising Beginning StudentsA. Talk with students about their ACT scores, high school GPA, and extracurricularinterests.B. Encourage them to verbalize their expectations and any anxiety about theuniversity situation.C. Go over the general education core and explain that these are requirements forgraduation.D. Discuss the suggested curricula for freshmen.E. Explain what is meant by semester hours and quality points. Compare collegeclass scheduling and grading with high school scheduling and grading.F. Explore the problem of overloading with non–academic activities such as clubactivities, sports, and working.G. When possible allow students to select their courses within the followingguidelines: one course in religion is required each semester until the four corereligion courses have been completed; students should take English Compositioneach semester until they have completed the core requirement; probationarystudents are limited to 12–14 hours; the following levels are permissibleaccording to classification: freshmen 100–200; sophomore 100–300; junior 200–400; senior 300–400.5 - 10 Responsibilities of the Faculty