Academic Adivising in UTM
What is Academic Advising?
Academic advising is a process that encompasses the development and delivery of accurate, up-to-date information regarding educational programs, and courses, resources, policies, procedures and career options to aid students in pursuing their academic and career goals.
According to David Crockett, academic advising assists students to realize the maximum educational benefits available to them by helping then to better understand themselves and to learn to use resources of the institutions to meet their special educational needs.
Objectives of Academic Advising
RULES
To assist students in understanding institutional policies, procedures and regulations.
PROVIDE INFORMATION
To provide information on academic programs, institutional support services and resources.
CAREER GOALS
To assist students in determining their career goals.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
To assist students in developing their intellectual, personal and social development.