Advisor Seeks Advice From Students on Student Advising

Undergraduate business advisor Leonard Harris began scheduling appointments with students last Tuesday in an attempt to better understand his job requirements.

Throughout the week, Harris electronically booked and attended numerous meetings with students at study rooms in West Campus Library. The so-called “advise an advisor” sessions were structured to promote strictly professional and time-worthy communication between advisors and students.

“It would bother me if I ever misled a student on something that simple,” said Harris, in response to a question regarding how students should select their classes. Harris views the ability of an advisor to help students complete the necessary coursework in a timely fashion, as essential.

Many colleagues of Harris have expressed support when asked about his student meetings, seeing it as an opportunity to impact more students. “Younger students take advice from older students instead of us all the time. Soon enough we will be prepared to take back that responsibility,” said fellow advisor Stacy Warren.

The advising sessions appear to be nearing their conclusion as students have created several final tests for advisors to pass before returning to their regular responsibilities. One such test begins with advisors attending resume workshops and career fair preparatory sessions. The evaluation of this test is determined by how well each advisor navigates conversations with recruiters the day of career fairs.

 

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