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What
is an academic advisor? Glennen and Vowell (1995) define advisors
as “student advocates whose primary function is to serve students
and provide them with the best information to assist them in making
academic decisions.” Gordon (1992) describes the functions
of academic advising as providing academic information (institutional
regulations and procedures, etc.), academic counseling, career counseling,
and addressing personal and social concerns.
All
of these definitions describe what the Academic Support Center does.
Your advisor will help you focus on class selection, but can also
help you with much more. He/she can offer strategies to help you
succeed in your classes, assist you with issues in your academic
and personal life, and suggest options to help you meet your goals.
If you need answers, your advisor can give them to you or find out
exactly where those answers are. Your advisor can facilitate your
entire experience at MTSU.
Listing
of ASC advisors, caseload last name letters, and email addresses
Click on advisor's name for photo, contact information
and biography.
General
information about college and faculty advisors
In addition to the advisors in the Academic Support Center, academic
assistance is provided in each of the five undergraduate colleges.
Each college has a College Advisor who serves as an information
resource for that particular college. The College Advisors work
with students who are interested in declaring a major in their college
or have already declared. They are great resources for very specific
major information. If you decide on your major and are ready to
declare, or if you have an idea of what you hope to major in, speak
with one of the College Advisors about your options.
College
Advisors:
Once
you declare a major, you will be assigned a faculty advisor. This
faculty member will work with you in your major to make sure you
are on track with course selection, specific major requirements,
and additional opportunities. Be sure to utilize your advisor to
the fullest; they can help you make the most of your time at MTSU.
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