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Academic and Career Advising is an essential component of a Syracuse University education. The University is committed to providing the individual advice and assistance that students need throughout their degree programs and after. At Syracuse University, the academic and career advisement system depends upon a shared commitment of students, faculty, and professional staff to the advising process and the availability of timely, accurate information. The Falk College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) considers its academic and career advising system to be one of its primary strengths.
Student academic advising is primarily provided by the CAS advising team. However, we encourage public health students to meet with the faculty advisor/mentor to discuss discipline related advising options. Career advising is primarily the responsibility of the public health department and faculty advisors, supported by the CAS career services.
All public health faculty and internship coordinators serve as faculty advisors/mentors.. Public health advisors provide guidance in matters related to academics, practice (internship opportunities, post-graduate employment), and post-graduate training or education. Advisors also serve as mentors to students applying for University prizes and scholarships. In addition, faculty provide continued support to alumna who request assistance with graduate school options and/or career options.
The quality of academic and career advisement is considered in the annual faculty and staff evaluation process and promotion and tenure decisions. In addition to this handbook, advisors may opt to participate in trainings offered by Falk Student Services and the Public Health Department. the University; the Online Orange Success tutorials are another training optionoptions. Each semester, the Undergraduate Program Director distributes an Academic Advising Update to students and faculty advisors.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) requires all undergraduate students to meet with their staff advisor periodically before they register to ensure that they are choosing courses that lead towards completion of the degree. Required CAS staff advising blocks: Year 1 – Fall, Year 1 – Spring, Year 2 -Fall, and Year 3 - Spring. Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor/mentor annually or as needed to discuss discipline specific questions, academic options, research opportunities, or to explore post-graduate options. Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor Year 2 – Spring for discussion and declaration of the public health concentration and career advising and Year 4 – Fall to explore/discuss post-graduate options.
Advising: Roles and Responsibilities
Advisor Responsibilities
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for academic and career advising as needed throughout the semester.
Schedule additional office hours as needed during the pre-registration periods.
Provide assistance to advisees in setting both short- term and long-term educational and career objectives.
Assist advisees with schedule planning and course selection on both a long-term and short-term basis.
Be informed about academic policies and procedures and changes in departmental or university curriculum requirements.
Be knowledgeable about campus academic and career support services and refer advisees to these services as needed.
Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and prospects in public health.
Be knowledgeable about post-graduate training or education choices common to public health majors. And assist students in the exploration of graduate training or education options and pathways.
Provide letters of recommendation when asked and sufficient notice has been given. If advisors cannot provide a letter, the student is notified and an explanation provided.
Remove academic advising holds, undergraduate students (only): At the completion of the academic advising session for the upcoming semester: Submit the electronic S.C.O.R.E. card or the Study Abroad Course Advising Form.
Student Responsibilities
Know degree requirements and remain informed about changes in the curriculum.
Map out a plan of action for completing degree requirements and review it with the advisor. This is important to determine what courses need to be taken in sequence, as well as which courses are only offered once every year or every other year so that opportunities to take a needed or desired course are notmissed.
Prepare, in advance, for academic and career advising meetings. Map out courses wanted and needed to take for the degree and any minors or CAS's; or to meet pre-requisite course requirements for additional advanced study.
Make and keep advising appointments.
Make advisor aware of any special needs or problems encountered at Syracuse University. The advisor can help with any problems that may hinder academic success and continued enrollment.
Provide sufficient notice (ideally 14 days) when asking the advisor to provide a recommendation.
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