Through education and collaboration, advisors should facilitate students’ understanding of and ability to progress through the college’s curriculum, degree requirements, policies and procedures. They should respect students’ goals and support their success by providing accurate information, referring students to resources, offering guidance, while respecting students’ individuality, agency and responsibility in their decision-making.
An advising handbook is available for faculty to provide information and resources to assist them with advising responsibilities and serve as a reference for advising related questions. This information can be found on the General Education Advisor Moodle page.
An interdisciplinary team across campus has created a Care Team. This work is part of the college’s investment in the holistic development of all students as they strive to reach their academic potential. Understanding that circumstances can disrupt a student’s academic progress, the team offers guidance, assessment and perhaps provide assistance to students who need collaborative support or resources during difficult circumstances. A Care Team Starfish flag is now an option for members of the community who learn of a student in crisis.
Contact: Dean Beth Wallace, 864-597-4041
The Division of Campus Life and Student Development staff provides resources and programming for students, including information about residence life, new student information, the Wellness Center, the Office of Campus Safety, the Campus Post Office, resources for spiritual and religious life and student activities. More information can be found using the following link: wofford.edu/student-experiences/campus-life-and-student-development.