VCOM Academic Advising Handbook

Dear Academic Advisors,

Academic Advisors play a very important role in our students’ lives. All of us in CIFSS recognize the contributions you make to VCOM because of the time and energy you put into your advising relationships with students. To help you in this endeavor, we are proud to present you with this handbook. In it you will find helpful tips for meeting with your advisees, a model for your meetings, the do’s and don’ts of advising, resources for additional support, and red flags and solutions for the most common academic issues.

I look forward to working with you this academic year and please do not hesitate to contact me should you need anything.

Sincerely,

Deborah West, EdD Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Accreditation

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