The City University of New York

-Help students define and develop realistic educational career plans through schedule planning for each semester and summer school, if appropriate. -Create an up-to-date academic schedule plan through to graduation for each student.-Meet at least once each semester with continuing students to plan for the coming semester (or summer) and to review/revise long range academic program schedules.-Assist students in planning a program consistent with their abilities and interests.-Discuss and reinforce linkages and relationships between instructional program and occupation/career.-Approve all designated educational transactions (e.g., pre-registration/registration schedule, drops/adds, withdrawals, change of major and advisor, waivers, graduation requirements, etc.).-Maintain an up-to-date Advising Portfolio, with a summary record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, etc.), dates of conferences, notation of special circumstances,etc.-Inform and, if necessary, refer students to other institutional resources when academic, attitudinal, attendance, or other personal problems require intervention by other professionals. (e.g., Office of Academic Development, Academic Services, Personal Counseling, etc.) Show less