Students deserve dependable, accurate, respectful, honest, and professional service.

Advisors should strive . . .

To provide a welcome and friendly environment.

To have a thorough understanding of the current curriculum.

To stay abreast of and provide students with information on current ASU-Beebe policies and procedures.

To assist students in choosing educational and career objectives appropriate to their interests and abilities, as well as the university resources.

To assist students in exploring the possible short and long-range consequences of their choices.

To make students aware of the wide range of services and educational opportunities pertinent to their educational objectives.

To employ proactive means to encourage student contact throughout the term.

To make known office hours to students, staff and faculty within department.

To maintain thorough records and documentation.

To appropriately challenge a student to meet his/her full potential.

Advising is more than . . .

Removing a "hold"

Chatting between classes

Going over a test

Approving a class schedule

Advising is . . .

Being a mentor and advocate to students

Seeing yourself as a teacher outside of the classroom

Helping students develop and succeed in college and in life