Our Responsibilities
The Students' Responsibilities
The ultimate responsibility for academic success at ͬ³Ç¿ìÔ¼ and decisions and actions made during a student’s time at ͬ³Ç¿ìÔ¼ belongs to the student.
- Make informed decisions.
- Register for their classes in a timely manner.
- Obtain the necessary information for selecting and planning their courses.
- Make time to meet with their advisors.
- Communicate honestly with their academic advisor.
- Regularly reflect on the academic and financial consequences of their decisions.
The Advisors' Responsibilities
Advisors are responsible for guiding students through their time at ͬ³Ç¿ìÔ¼ and helping them make informed decisions regarding their success.
- Assist students through this learning process by having regular interactions with students at key points during their academic careers.
- Be available on a regular basis for consultation and encourage students to make and keep regular advising appointments.
- Monitor the academic progress of their advisees.
- Encourage students to consult available material related to their program and career choice.
- Encourage students to reflect on the academic and financial consequences of their decisions about degree programs and course-taking plans.
- Assist students to set realistic career goals that extend beyond their time at ͬ³Ç¿ìÔ¼.
- Encourage students to incorporate their basic values and beliefs into their decision-making process.
The University's Responsibilities
The university is responsible for providing the framework for students, faculty, and staff to support effective advising.
- Provide information to help students and their advisors make informed and timely decisions.
- Provide adequate resources of personnel, funding, and facilities to support the advising process.
- Clearly communicate to advisors and students the policies and options regarding student financial aid.
- Regularly evaluate the policies and procedures surrounding advising to improve the advising process on an ongoing basis.
- Provide training to help both advisors and students work more effectively together.
Contact Information
Location: Mabee Student Success Center • Second Floor
Address: 900 College Street, Box 8426 • Belton, TX 76513
Office Hours: M-F • 8am-5pm (Summer: 8 am - 4 pm)
cae@umhb.edu • Phone: (254) 295-4475
Page last updated September 27, 2018