ACTION PLAN - University of Ulster

IV. Academic Advising Steps
1. Intake - Students are asked to fill out an intake sheet that will be used
for the advisor to assist the student in determining a career path,
identify issues of concern, and to document services provided by
ULM.
2. Initial Visit - In the initial visit, the intake will be used as a guide to
develop a relationship with the student. The advisor will be asking
questions about the intake information. These may include, why a
career or degree was chosen, and how the student reached the
decision, what academic and employment experiences they have
enjoyed and what are their future goals. A typical visit will proceed
as follows:
? Walk the student through the class scheduling process.
? Provide the student with possible classes through the core
curriculum.
? Have the student put together a schedule.
? Inform the student of the advisee’s role and number of visits per
semester that the student should see the advisor.
? Emphasize to students that they need to respond to letters or
phone calls from the advisor to come in for a visit.
? ULM Support resources.
3. Semester check up - Students are notified either by a telephone call,
letter, or postcard that it is time for their semester check in. The visit
typically proceeds as follows:
? Students are asked the status of their classes, to discuss their
attendance as well as if they are enjoying their classes.
Students are asked to assign a letter grade to each of their classes.
? The advisor will ask about experiences socially and personally.
? If needed the advisor will: suggest exploring career options using
DISCOVER, for academic help recommend. Ex: Tutoring,
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