1.1.2 Role of the Academic Advisor
The Academic Advisor will:
(a) Assist the student in developing a program of study that will be reviewed each semester (see Appendix A). Students are expected to monitor their own academic progress throughout the Program.
(b) Monitor the student’s academic records.
(c) Approve course registration during each registration period.
(d) Sign Program and Institute forms that require advisor’s signature.
(e) Advise students about relevant Institute and Program academic policies when petitioning for waivers or unusual circumstances and bring petitions to the CAS Program faculty for action.
(f) Review the student’s academic record each semester and provide academic counseling whenever necessary.
(g) Review all requirements and sign-off on forms required for graduation.
(h) Initiate and serve as chair of the Clinical/Academic Review (CAR) when a faculty or clinical staff member identifies a problem (see 1.2).
(i) Assist students in identifying appropriate resources for personal and professional needs.