Academic Advising Mission Statement
At Georgia Perimeter College, an institution where we
strive to "put the student first," advising is an integral part of the learning
process for our students, faculty and staff. Effective advising benefits the
entire college community, fosters strong community relationships, and helps us
to meet GPC's mission of providing excellent, high quality, affordable
educational opportunities for our students.
Academic Advising Mission Statement
Academic Advising, a shared responsibility among the student, advisor and
college community, promotes individual growth by developing a dynamic plan to
reach the student’s educational, career and life goals.
Academic Advising Goals:
- To help students explore educational, career
and life goals
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- To develop suitable educational plans and
customized programs of study for each student
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- To teach students how to monitor progress
toward established educational goals
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- To encourage students to utilize college
support services and community resources
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- To raise graduation and transfer rates at
Georgia Perimeter College
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Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to
make effective, healthy decisions concerning their educational,
career, and life goals
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- Students will develop an educational plan
that includes their program of study for successfully achieving
their goals
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- Students will select courses each semester
to progress toward fulfilling that educational plan
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- Students will gain an appreciation of the
value of higher education beyond getting a job
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- Students will make use of campus resources
as needed to achieve their educational, career, and life goals
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- Students will demonstrate involvement in
college and community life
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- Students will exercise realistic
self-appraisal as they recognize their strengths and weaknesses
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