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requirements, evaluate and make recommendations 4. Keeping their assigned advisors/faculty mentors
on requests, and make adjustments to the student’s informed of any academic difficulty and challenges
study plan. they may be facing.
4. Evaluate the students’ level of development and 5. Taking full responsibility of their decisions in
support their growth by assessing the key factors and accordance with the best advice and information
generating the required reports when necessary.
given.
The Role of the Faculty Mentor:
Advising student with Academic Support
Here in Abu Dhabi University, we are deeply committed to
helping you succeed in college. Notice:
The faculty mentoring initiative is one such endeavor. It is Prior to the beginning of the registration period for each
designed to make your transition to college a smooth one. regular semester, an advising hold is placed on the record of
In the beginning of your freshman year, a faculty mentor each enrolled undergraduate student who has completed
will be assigned to you from University College. In your
sophomore year, you will be assigned to a faculty mentor 16 credit hours and above with a cumulative GPA below 2.5.
from your major. The advising hold prevents a student from registering for
courses in the subsequent semester or term. The advising
The Faculty Mentor will: hold for any student can only be removed by the student’s
academic advisor.
1. Provide information about degree programs to aid
students in making informed decisions regarding their In order to be eligible for removal of an advising hold, each
majors and minors. relevant student must make an appointment for an advising
2. Deliver general guidance related to the student’s field session with his or her academic advisor through the
of interest. University’s electronic advising system and must attend the
advising session. The student should prepare a proposed
3. Assist students with their choices of majors and set of courses for the relevant semester and/or term prior
minors. to the advising session.
4. Mentor students throughout their academic journey
in ADU. The student’s academic advisor must record the substance
of the advising session in the University’s electronic advising
5. Provide comprehensive feedback regarding students’ system, including the agreed upon set(s) of courses the
performance. student will take in the subsequent semester and/or term.
6. Meet the students with academic support to monitor The advisor will remove the advising hold in view of the
their progress and recommend the support needed student at the end of the advising session.
for their academic development.
Responsibilities of Students: Advising Tools, Purpose and Design
A variety of advising tools are provided to promote efficient
Successful advising is subject to a number of factors; all
of which contribute to the overall success of a student. and effective communication between students and
It is dependent on the shared understanding of, and advisors.
commitment to, the advising process by students, 1. Academic Advising Website
advisors, and the university. Students will be informed
of their academic responsibilities in the advising a. Advising webpage for each college.
process.
b. Registration guidelines.
The responsibilities of students include:
c. The study plan should be more detailed and specific.
1. Recognizing the importance of the relationship with d. Inclusion of the Advisor Handbook ( soft copy);
their advisors.
e. Information about the Professional Advisors, and
2. Getting the necessary information needed to their office timings.
understand degree requirements in their respective
degree program.
2. Student Online Account
3. Seeking the assistance of advisors/faculty mentors or a. Recommended Plan of Study - standard plan for
other university resources on a regular basis.
every student of that particular major.

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