Academic Advising Center

Mission: 

The mission of the Academic Advising Center is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans that are compatible with their life goals.

To fulfill this mission we must:

…            Empower students so that they are able to overcome any obstacles to attain their personal academic goals

…            Provide accurate information to students for completion of degree requirements and academic standards in a timely and efficient manner

…            Serve as a connector for the student to the myriad of services and support systems available at Fairmont State

“The fundamental purpose of academic advising is to help students become effective agents for their own lifelong learning and personal development. Our relationships with students—the questions we raise, the perspectives we share, the resources we suggest, the short-term decisions and long-range plans we help them think through—all should aim to increase their capacity to take charge of their own existence.” (Arthur Chickering)

                                                                                               

Academic advisors need to “encourage students to ask open-ended questions, use campus resources to find answers, and plan courses of study and schedules around the outcomes of their explorations.” (Susan Frost)