Faculty Advisor
Each student will be assigned an academic advisor upon matriculation at the Institute. The academic advisor may change to align with the student’s area of focus for the Advanced Doctoral Experience. Academic advising is a collaborative planning process through which students plan and organize their study in a meaningful way. The advisor will:
- Clear students, as appropriate, to allow students to register online each semester.
- Advise students about relevant Institute and Program academic policies when petitioning for waivers or unusual circumstances and bring petitions to the Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures for action.
- Review the student’s curriculum and academic record regularly throughout each semester, and provide academic counseling when necessary.
Students should meet with individual faculty in specific courses to discuss challenges related to course content. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisors to discuss issues regarding personal concerns that may impact learning and professional development. Students should also feel free to approach the Department Chair or Program Director at any time to talk about issues related to the program.