Bloomsburg University Case Study

Academic Advising Syllabus
Bloomsburg University of PA

Advisor: Marika Handakas, Psy.D.

Office: Suite 221 Student Services Center Bloomsburg University

Phone: [phone] or 570 389 4003

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Advising Office Hours: By appointment

Text/Materials: University Catalogue University Advising Web Resources

Academic Advising Description/Definition

Academic advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning. (NACADA, 2004)

At Bloomsburg University, academic advising provides students with the
• Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern • Keep a personal record of your progress toward meeting your goals. • Organize official documents in a way that enables you to access them when needed. • Complete all assignments or recommendations from your advisor • Gather all relevant decision-making information • Clarify personal values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities. • Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and procedures • Accept responsibility for decisions

Expected Student Learning Outcomes for the Academic Advising Experience

Through the academic advising experiences at Bloomsburg University,

• Students will demonstrate the ability to make effective decisions concerning their degree and career goals. • Students will develop an educational plan for successfully achieving their goals and select courses each semester to progress toward fulfilling that educational