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Advising Syllabus

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Undergraduate Advising Syllabus

 

Roo Advising Vision
Roo Advising empowers students to successfully plan and manage their academic careers.

 

Roo Advising Mission
Roo Advising works collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and the UMKC community to foster equity, empower academic and professional excellence, and support our continued growth and collective success.



Advising Expectations
Advising is a Partnership

The advising relationship plays a critical role in student success. Students who actively participate with academic advising are better able to understand the requirements for their declared academic plans, navigate university technology, policy, and processes, and build autonomy and self-agency to successfully meet their academic goals.

Student Responsibilities:

  • Explore the UMKC Catalog and familiarize themself with the Academic Unit (School) policies, University policies, and the Major Map for their declared academic plan(s).
  • Become familiar with common UMKC technology platforms including: UMKC Email, UMKC Connect, Pathway, Canvas, PlanMyDegree, and Zoom
  • Ask for help or information when there is a question or assistance is needed.
  • Plan ahead and come to advising appointments with questions and topics for
    discussion.
  • Be open and honest in their communication with their advisor and be willing to listen
    to their recommendations and prepared to act on them.
  • Familiarize themself with campus resources, including Student Success Services and
    RooGroups.
  • Be aware of important dates, particularly those for withdrawals, refunds, and
    registration found on the Academic Calendar.

 

Advisor Responsibilities:

  • Be accessible by phone, email, and appointment.
  • Respond to phone and email messages in a reasonable time frame. (Our goal is 2
    business days).
  • Be knowledgeable about the requirements for degree programs and university
    policies and procedures.
  • Help develop an academic plan and regularly review their progress to degree,
    providing feedback and recommendations as warranted.
  • View each student as a unique individual and facilitate conversations that provide
    information and perspective. Assist them to make choices that support their goals and
    degree completion.
  • Provide referrals to connect students with academic, social, financial and wellness
    resources as appropriate.