The Role and Responsibilities of the Adviser
- Advisers' Handbook includes a wealth of information regarding advising first-year students for registration; interpreting test scores; using the four-year plan; overview of college regulations to help a student graduate; off-campus study; internships and other career planning; advising special populations such as students with disabilities and international students; FERPA and privacy laws; courses of study; and academic resources/support (ARC).
- Responsibilities of Advisers at Grinnell College
- Advising Syllabi
Advising for an Individually-Mentored Curriculum (Use with Your Advisees)
- Academic Planning for New Students – especially Departmental Advising and Registration Suggestions
- Grinnell College Academic Catalog – especially Courses of Study
- Online Schedule of Courses – pioneerweb.grinnell.edu and click on ‘Courses and Academic Information’ tab
- Schedule Planner – pioneerweb.grinnell.edu and click on ‘Courses and Academic Information’ tab
- Syllabus summary - copies for instructors and students are distributed to Tutorial advisers on Friday prior to the first Sunday meeting with Tutees
- Academic Policies section of the Student Handbook
- Grinnell College’s Mission Statement & Core Values
- Elements of a Liberal Education in the College Catalog
Information about Your Advisee
- WebAdvisor – pioneerweb.grinnell.edu and click on ‘Courses and Academic Information’ tab
- Advising file – hard copy provided by Academic Advising
- Talk with your advisee to find out their academic and personal goals
Offices that Support Your Advising
- Academic Advising Office x3702, www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/acadadvising
- Registrar’s Office, x3450, www.grinnell.edu/offices/registrar
- Career Development Office (CDO), x4940, www.grinnell.edu/offices/cdo
- Off-Campus Study (OCS), x4850, www.grinnell.edu/offices/ocs/
- Student Health and Counseling Services, x3230, www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/health
