The two-page worksheet (doc) is designed to help advisors plan an approach that best suits their needs and resources.  The number, timing, and contents of meetings printed on the worksheet are suggestions only.  The intent is that you meet with the student to fill in the blank spaces with specifics to fit what he or she needs and what you are able to do.

For example, you might want to meet with advisees more often than is suggested.  Perhaps you will wish to discuss a specific course or field-work at certain meeting times.  You may want to designate meetings as a group or individual, or you could look at the overall program schedule and plan times of the week or semester for advising to occur.

The important thing is that you do meet to discuss the consistent factors in your program's approach to advising.  In addition, the ideas written in the worksheet can serve as a "benchmark' - a reference point for your future discussions about the service you provide via advising.  If you are a new advisor - and especially if you are also a new instructor--the worksheet can help you to plan the essentials of meetings with advisees.  Along with the worksheet, this section contains examples of documents:  

• Sample Letter to Students (doc)
• Sample Memo/Email to Students (doc)
• Academic Advisor Agreement (Social Services Department Example) (doc)
• Calendar of Incoming Student Concerns (doc)