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Advisor Responsibilities

Being knowledgeable about university and departmental requirements, policies, and procedures

Maintaining adequate office hours throughout the semester

Providing a respectful, supportive atmosphere

Keeping accurate records

Ensuring that students are provided access to services on a fair and equitable basis

Avoiding any personal conflict of interest as well as the appearance of a conflict

Refusing to participate in any form of sexual harassment

Discouraging students from circumventing institutional policies or regulations, and when confronted with situations in which students have violated policies, addressing the issues and referring students to the appropriated agency

Recognizing the limitations of their positions and being familiar with university resources in order to make appropriate referrals

Maintaining confidentiality according to established standards