Academic Advising Program Overview

The primary goal of New England College’s Advising Program is to help each student realize his or her full academic potential.  There are many elements to this, some of which are listed below:

•    Helping students make the transition from high school to NEC

     o    Help the student make connections with other students,

           faculty, staff and organizations on campus

     o    Help the student to understand the differences in

           expectations between high school and college

     o    Help the student select an appropriate class schedule

     o    Help the student learn College procedures, and where to

           go to get assistance.

•    Helping students achieve while at NEC

     o    Help students to determine their goals, strengths and

           weaknesses.  Help them set specific targets in dealing with

           these goals, strengths and weaknesses

     o    Help students learn time management and effective study

           habits

     o    Help students select courses and a major program that will

           help them to meet their goals

     o    Help students select courses, internships and activities that

           will heighten their strengths and help remedy their

           weaknesses

     o    Help identify students who are having difficulties with their

           course work or social adjustment so that assistance can be

           provided

     o    Help students develop self-advocacy skills.

•    Helping students make the transition from NEC to the

     postgraduate world

     o    Help students make appropriate career choices.  Advise

           them about the courses, internships, and activities that will

           be helpful in that career.

     o    Help students to identify appropriate graduate or

           professional programs, or to make the connections

           necessary to identify potential jobs

     o    When appropriate, serve as a reference for a student.

A faculty advisor is part of an advising team that also includes Advising Office personnel, Career and Life Planning staff, and Student Development staff, who play a critical role in the ability to achieve these important outcomes.

Although fulfillment of graduation requirements is the students’ responsibility, the faculty advisor is expected to remain current in general education and major requirements, and provide accurate information to students.