Transcript Understanding Our Roles As Advisors Powerpoint

Understanding Our Roles
As Advisors
MCC Campus Center
Campus Center Philosophy
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day;
teach him how to fish; and you feed him for a
lifetime.”
 Stephen Covey
Philosophy
Student Development Theory
Provide student with opportunities to work with
faculty and staff.
Create intentional interventions to enhance
student learning and development.
Design programs that encourage and create
positive growth in students.
Philosophy
Student Development Theory
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Students involved in the co-curricular
program will master increasingly complex
developmental task, achieve self direction and
become interdependent .
Effective Advising Strategies
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Develop relationship with officers
Agree on clear expectations
Develop goals and revisit them throughout the
year
Review constitution of the organization
Establish responsibilities
Help them to see alternatives and provide
prospective
Effective Advising Strategies
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Be honest and open with all communication
Provide feedback on their successes and
challenges
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Utilize the co-curricular transcript leadership skill
scale.
Hold them accountable for their actions
Role & Responsibility
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Offer suggestions and perspective without
demanding that organization follow
everything
Assist in developing goals
Be aware of all plans and activities
Discourage dominance by individual and
encourage quieter student to take initiative
Role and Responsibility
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Attend all general and executive meetings
Offer ideas for projects and events
Help student find a balance between
academics and co-curricular
Explain College and Campus Center Policies
Resources for Advisors
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Remember it is a learning environment
Campus Center Advisors Workshop Series
Campus Center Leadership Institute
Meet with Campus Center staff
Future WEB site for Advisors