ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Department of Languages
Advisement Syllabus
Objective: What is Academic Advising?
A process in which advisor and advisee enter in a dynamic relationship respectful of the student's concerns. Ideally, the advisor serves as teacher and guide in an interactive partnership aimed at enhancing the student's self-awareness and fulfillment (O'Banion, T. 1972). Academic advising is a collaborative educational process. A student and their advisor are partners and the partnership requires participation and involvement of both the advisor and the student.
Ultimately, the college experience you build at UVU is your responsibility. Your advisor will assist you by providing information and resources but you are responsible for choosing and planning your individual program and for meeting academic deadlines and requirements.
Contact: How do I contact my Academic Advisor?
Email: SarahL@uvu.edu
Phone: 801-863-8047
Office: LA-013
Fax: 801-863-6256
How do I 'test out' of Language Credit?
Walk-In Times for Language credit application (located in LA-013)
Current Offerings within the Department of Languages:
Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
Spanish Education
Deaf Studies- choice of emphasis in Interpreting or General studies
ASL & Deaf Studies Education
Integrated Studies- emphases offered in American Sign Language, French, German, & Spanish
Minors
Deaf Studies
French
Languages
Spanish
Language courses available in: ASL, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
Resources:
Apply for UVU Admission
Transfer courses to UVU
"Testing-out" of Language classes
Become a better student
UVU Catalog
Apply for Language Internship Credit
Apply for Language Independent Study Project
How do I schedule an ASL interpreter?
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Academic Advisor Responsibilities-
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Advisee Responsibilities- |
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- Be accessible for advising students through telephone, e-mail, or during posted office hours. |
- Schedule regular appointments or make regular contacts with advisor during each semester. |
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- Provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for advisement sessions. |
- Give notice in advance if you need to reschedule or cancel any advising appointments. |
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- Maintain confidentiality. |
- Come prepared to actively participate in each advisement session by bringing questions, concerns, or materials for discussion. |
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- Encourage, support and guide students as they define and develop realistic goals and make progress toward educational plans. |
- Develop an educational plan for successfully achieving goals; select courses each semester to progress toward fulfilling that educational plan. |
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- Effectively communicate and help students navigate the curriculum and graduation requirements as well as university academic policies and procedures. |
- Enroll in the courses for which you and your advisor have determined that, from educational objectives, you are ready to pursue. |
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- Assist students in understanding the purpose and goals of higher education and its effects on their lives and personal goals. |
- Become knowledgeable, as a student, about college programs, policies, and procedures. |
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- Assist students in working closely with their professors and refer to appropriate university sources and available services as assistance is needed. |
- Complete all assignments or recommendations from your advisor. Use campus resources and services to assist in achieving academic, personal and career goals. |
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- Assist students in gaining decision making skills and skills in assuming responsibility for their educational plans and achievements. |
- Accept responsibility for decisions. |
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- Keep students updated and aware of department policy changes and activities through the Linkmail system. |
- Check for official advisor correspondance through Linkmail or an account that you have forwarded Linkmail on to. |