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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 empower academic and professional excellence, support student success and foster our continued growth and collective achievement.

Advising Expectations

Advising is a partnership. The advising relationship plays a critical role in student success. Students who activel 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 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 Responsibilties

  • Be accessible by phone, email and appointment.
  • Respond to phone and email messages in a reasonable time frame (our goal is two business days).
  • Be knowledgeable about the requirements for degree programs and university policies and procedures.
  • Help develop an academic plan and regularly review students' 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.