Academic Advising
Advising Philosophy
We utilize a developmental and intrusive model of advising. Our role is to help you find the information and experiences that will move your life in the directions you choose. BCET advisor and faculty mentors will not "prescribe" answers or programs to you. We believe academic advising is a collaborative process, and ultimately, you - the student - are responsible for your educational experience. Finally, we understand career and academic development to be integral parts of your undergraduate education, as well as an ongoing, lifelong process.
Expectations of Students
Your BCET Advisor and faculty mentor expect you to:
- Schedule regular appointments once every semester
- Come to appointments prepared with questions and/or topics to discuss
- Be courteous and plan ahead (schedule appointments early and cancel/reschedule if necessary)
- Be open to developing and clarifying your personal values and goals
- Research college programs, policies, procedures, and opportunities as appropriate
- Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions
- Keep curriculum sheet handy and refer to it often
- Check student email on regular basis
- Ask for help when needed
Expectations of Advisors
You can expect your BCET Advisor and faculty mentor to:
- Understand ODU degree requirements and effectively communicate them
- Provide a safe space in which to share your thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests
- Provide resources and referrals
- Listen carefully to your questions, concerns, confusions
- Maintain confidentiality
- Encourage and support you as you gain the skills and knowledge necessary for success
- Assist you in making course and major decisions
Safe Zone
BCET advisors actively create an open, respectful, and supportive environment for all people. We serve students of all abilities, sexual orientations, genders, races, cultures, and socio-economic statuses.
Academic Advisors | |
| The EFD Academic Advisors' role is to teach students how to integrate successfully in the higher education community, to think critically about their role and responsibilities as scholars and to prepare them to be educated members of a global community. | |
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Primary
Bonita Anthony |
Student
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Faculty Mentors | |||
| The EFD Faculty Mentors are on hand to advise students on each of the undergraduate engineering programs | |||
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Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
Engineering Technology Professor Rick Jones |
