VII. Academic Advising
Faculty Advisors
Responsibilities of the Faculty Advisor
The responsibilities of the Faculty Advisor are to:
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be familiar with the academic requirements of the specialization, including eligibility to declare the specialization and graduation requirements
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assist students wishing to change or add specializations
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assist the student to make academic decisions
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refer students to the Program Counsellors / Associate Director, as appropriate
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offer advice about meeting the requirements of the Schedule of Study for the specialization
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be reasonably available to meet with students, as requested
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assist with graduation checks, as requested
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approve substitutions or exemptions for the specialization
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be aware of career and graduate study opportunities related to the field of study
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assist with course selection issues related to the specialization
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provide information to the department, curriculum committee, program committee, and Program Counsellor / Associate Director about issues or concerns concerning the Schedule of Studies for the specialization
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provide information and advice to the department and college, as requested, around enrollment management issues