Faculty-Student Advising

Faculty will be assigned students (advisees) at the beginning of each Fall term. Advisors and advisees remain together for the duration of the advisee’s program. Faculty advisors are meant to serve as the first line of communication between the School and the student. The goal of the faculty advising system is to give the student ready access to a designated individual at the
School who can help the student maximize the benefits from their educational experience, help with problems directly, or refer them to an appropriate resource in the School or University community.

The faculty advisor should assume the role of a caring mentor. The emphasis for the faculty advisor is to maintain an interactive attitude characterized by open communication, supportive counseling, and compassionate listening. Faculty advisors will also function as referral agents when the problems of students require professional intervention and assistance.
The Faculty Advisor Handbook School is a reference source for faculty advisors. In addition to this manual, faculty advisors should utilize the Faculty Handbook, University Catalog, Pharmacy Student Handbook, Experiential Manual, and the School and AUHS websites as additional resources.

Faculty advising training will be ongoing throughout the academic year.