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Academic Advising Center

First Year Advising Evaluation Form

The Academic Advising Center is committed to serving you. We are here to support you in adjusting to Towson University, developing an understanding of liberal education, and taking responsibility for your academic future. Your feedback will help you improve advising!

1.  Status: 

2.  Please type your age:

3.  Gender:

4.  What is your current overall GPA?

5.  Over the past year, I was in contact with my Advisor (personal or group meetings, e-mail. or phone calls):       

Never                1 time                2-3 times                4+ times

6.  If you answered "Never" above, please tell us why: 

7.  Over the past year, the number of contacts with my advisor was:

About right                Too many                Not enough

Select the response that most closely expresses your views in rating your advisor on the basic components of academic advising using a scale of 1-5.  A rating of "1" indicates strong disagreement with the statement, while a rating of "5" indicates strong agreement with the statement.  Select "N/A" if the statement is not applicable to your situation.

I.  Professional Manner

  I Disagree <---- ----- ----> I Agree N/A
  1 2 3 4 5 N/A
1.  My advisor was a good listener.
2.  My advisor was friendly and courteous with me
3.  My advisor showed genuine interest in me.
4.  My advisor cared about my academic progress.
5.  My advisor respected my opinions and my right to make decisions regarding my education.
6.  My advisor encouraged me to ask questions and discuss my concerns.

II.  Knowledge

  I Disagree <---- ----- ----> I Agree N/A
  1 2 3 4 5 N/A
1.  My advisor informed me about the university's academic policies and procedures when needed.
2.  My advisor explained the GenEd Requirements so that I could understand them.
3.  My advisor was knowledgeable about program requirements in my area of interest or made a referral.
4.  My advisor helped me determine if I had the proper background or prerequisites for classes.
5.  My advisor was aware of and referred me to the appropriate campus resources to assist me with my concerns.

III.  Effectiveness

  I Disagree <---- ----- ----> I Agree N/A
  1 2 3 4 5 N/A
1.  My advisor and I spent sufficient time together in order to meet my needs.
2.  My advisor helped me select courses that matched my interests and abilities.
3.  My advisor helped me examine my abilities, interests, and values and relate them to possible majors/careers.
4.  My advisor encouraged me to assume an active role in my educational planning by:            
  • learning university requirements
  • developing relationships with faculty/staff
  • using various campus resources and services
5.  My advisor was reasonably available for advising.

6.  My advisor is someone I would recommend to other students.

IV. OVERALL

OVERALL RATING OF ADVISOR (1 = poor, 5 = excellent) 1 2 3 4 5
 

What is your advisor's name? 

 

 

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