the essentials of academic advising academic advising office september 30, 2015
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The Essentials of Academic Advising
Academic Advising OfficeSeptember 30, 2015
Workshop Content
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What First Year Students think about Academic Advising – Survey findings
Types of Academic Advisers at the University
Temporary Academic Advisers
Key Information about the Academic Advising System
Additional Resources for Advisers
What First Year Students think?
Academic advising should be provided as it is important for my study at the University.
4.37
I want my academic adviser to guide me in finding information about my study and university life, and I will make my own decision.
4.25
I will take the initiative to meet my academic adviser and discuss with her/him about my study.
4.03
I want my academic adviser to contact me, tell me what to do and I will just follow her/his instructions.
3.14
I prefer meeting my academic adviser in a small group with fellow classmates, rather than individually.
2.98
*5=Strongly agree 4= Agree, 3=Neutral, 2= Disagree, 1= Strongly DisagreeBase: n=155Source: AAO online questionnaire August/Sept 2015
First Year Students’ Concerns
Course selection 4.43Academic goal and study plan 4.04Adjustment to the University learning styles
4.04
Curriculum structure of my programmes 3.92Selection of major / minor programmes 3.89
*5=Strongly agree 4= Agree, 3=Neutral, 2= Disagree, 1= Strongly DisagreeBase: n=155Source: AAO online questionnaire August/Sept 2015
University Academic Advising System
CEDARS
Halls
Faculties
Referrals among units as necessary
Academic Advising @ HKU
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Advisers are all around and the entire campus community supports the academic advising
Video - Who’s Who ?
Academic Advising @ HKU
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How do students request Temporary Academic Adviser
Key Information of Advising
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I want to help a student ________________________.
Additional Resource: I want to help…