Connecting with First-Time Advisees
For many of our incoming students, the concept of academic advising is completely foreign. Their exposure to the University of Idaho has been through campus visits, marketing materials, and UIdaho Bound – where they first experienced the registration process. Because we “advise” students at UIdaho Bound and over the summer, they begin to think that academic advising is simply plotting out a schedule in ten minutes. In truth, academic advising is about forging a connection with a faculty or staff member that will help the student navigate the University of Idaho.
The best way to facilitate a positive relationship with advisees is to communicate with them early in their first semester and to clarify the nature of academic advising. Following the steps below and using the resources listed on this site will help advisors connect with new students, articulate the responsibilities of the advisor and advisee, and begin fostering a meaningful relationship.
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