VII. Academic Advising

Program Counsellors / Associate Directors

The responsibilities of the Program Counsellor / Associate Director are to:

be familiar with the academic requirements of the diploma program and its specializations, including admission requirements, the Schedule of Studies and Continuation of Study requirements, and graduation requirements for the diploma program
assist the student to make academic decisions and understand the implications of those decisions
assist with course selection and enrollment management issues as related to the diploma program
explain transfer procedures and requirements
explain appeal procedures
assist with graduation checks
sign program approval, as appropriate
change student status, as appropriate
meet with students as requested, or required
refer to the Faculty Advisor, as appropriate
uphold the academic policies of the university
help interpret the academic policies and procedures to students, staff, and faculty
act as a source of referral to other campus services
be generally aware of career and graduate study opportunities related to the field of study
work closely with the Faculty Advisor on any changes to the Schedule of Studies
consult, as necessary, with other campus services
provide relevant information to the Faculty Advisors, departments, dean, curriculum and program committees (and sub-committees) about student issues with the diploma program
participate at liaison events, as requested