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titleMeet with Faculty Mentor

Your faculty mentor will help guide you through your career with the College of Public Health. You will be assigned a faculty mentor at the end of your first year. It is mandatory that you meet with your advisor prior to registering for your first semesterfaculty mentor regularly after the first year, at appropriate intervals to critically evaluate the student's progress . Make sure to bring your Program of Study that lists the required courses needed to obtain your degree. You must get this form signed by your advisormentor.

Although it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to be acquainted with all policies and regulations, and be responsible for completing requirements, the AdvisorFaculty Mentor's role is to guide students in all aspects of their academic program and to monitor and evaluate students’ progress toward their degrees. He/she should be aware of any difficulties that students may be facing in their coursework or research experiences and should work with students in resolving these issues. It is recommended that the advisor faculty mentor and student understand each others expectations and that effective means of communication are established. The advisor and student are encouraged to meet at appropriate intervals to critically evaluate the student's progress.


Responsibilities

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titleStudent Responsibilities
  • Meet with the advisor at least once a semester
  • Seek assistance from the advisor when a problem arises
  • Make and keep advising appointments
  • Prepare for the advising appointment by reviewing your program of study, printing out unofficial transcript, preparing pertinent questions regarding academics, career, and professional aspects of public health

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titleAdvisor Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary contact for the advisee when problems arise
  • Guide the student through the academic curriculum
  • Provide information regarding the College’s policies and procedures
  • The faculty advisor will also participate in Referring students to COPH Graduate Office or other campus resources, as needed
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titleChange of Faculty Mentor

To change faculty mentor see the Archivum Change Of Faculty Mentor process.

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