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Advising Schedule

Advisors are required to meet with their students once during the student's first quarter at IR/PS, and once again in the spring of the first year in preparation for the second year of study. At all other times, the advisor is expected to be reasonably accessible to the student via telephone, electronic communication or in person for consultation and discussion of the student's academic progress. What constitutes "reasonable accessibility" may vary. However, an advisor must be in contact with the student frequently enough to be able to make an informed judgment on the student's progress throughout his/her academic career.

Students on academic probation are required to meet with their faculty advisor once per quarter for the duration of their probation. 

Additional Resources For Advisors 


Curriculum Information Sheets 


      Career Tracks


      Regional Specializations


      Country and Regional Study


      China


      International Development
      and Nonprofit Management

      Japan


      International Economics


      Korea


       International
       Environmental Policy

      Latin America


       International Management


      Southeast Asia


      International Politics

     


      Public Policy

     


      Self-Design

     

    Responsibilities of the Faculty Advisor*

    • Encourage and guide students as they develop realistic academic and employment goals. Convey confidence in the student's ability to succeed. 

    • Provide feedback to Student Affairs regarding the needs and accomplishments of your advisees. 

    • Make an effort to remain current on rules, regulations, and policies that affect graduate students. Contact Student Affairs for reference information as needed.

    • Give ample notice of extended absences from campus such as research leaves, and make arrangements with Student Affairs and your advisees for the advising of students during your leave. Depending on the length of absence and the stage of the student's program, it may be necessary to make arrangements for an interim advisor.

    • In rare instances, confront students who lack the ability, attitude or personal attributes necessary for completing the graduate program. Candor is important. Assist them in exploring alternative career options.


    *Adapted from Roger B. Winston, Jr. and Mark C. Polkosnik, "Advising Graduate and Professional School Students," Developmental Academic Advising, ed. Roger B. Winston, Jr. et al. (San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1984), 309-311.