Academic Advising Syllabus School of Industrial and Systems Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology

Advisors: Office: Valarie DuRant-Modeste, Fran Buser and Patti Parker, ISyE Groseclose Building, Academic Office, Room 214 vrd@isye.gatech.edu frances.buser@isye.gatech.edu pparker@isye.gatech.edu

Contact Information: Valarie- 404-894-8405 Fran - 404-385-2524 Patti404-894-4307

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 am 12 pm & 1 pm 4 pm Walk Ins: Tues: 1:30-3:30 pm, Wed: 9:30-11:30 am, Thurs. 9:30-11:30 am and 1:30-3:30 pm ISyE Undergraduate Advising Mission Statement As academic advisors, it is our mission to treat each student as if he or she is the most important student at Georgia Tech. We shall treat each with respect and dignity and shall strive to guide them in making wise decisions. In working through excellence as academic advisors, we shall strive to be proactive, equal and fair with all student populations, including at-potential students, students of diverse backgrounds, multicultural and underrepresented students. We are committed to help students become self-starters who will take ownership of their education and well being, resulting in a higher retention rate. Advisors Goals Our goal is to provide a supportive environment for our students. We strive to assist them in achieving selfunderstanding and self-acceptance throughout their experience at Georgia Tech. Aside from helping students choose workable schedules each semester and work out long-term schedules, we are available: To mentor students personally and academically in a realistic manner To help students to take ownership of their education To guide students to be excellent academically and personally by using our expertise to bring out the best of each student To be proactive with at-potential students, students of underrepresented groups, and students from multicultural and diverse backgrounds To assist students in identifying educational plans consistent with their goals and objectives To help students with their decision-making skills To help students understand policies, procedures, and programs, on both the School and Institute levels To provide students with the available resources at Georgia Tech and in the community that can enhance their academic and personal goals To promote Self-starters Independence Well being High retention rate

Advisor Responsibilities- What YOU Can Expect Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and university and school policies and procedures Encourage and support students as they gain the skills to develop clear and attainable educational plans Provide students with relevant decision-making information including available resources and services on campus Assist students in understanding the purposes and goals of their higher education and its effect on their lives and personal goals Be accessible for meeting with advisees via office hours, telephone, or e-mail Maintain confidentiality at all times Advisee Responsibilities- What YOU Are Expected To Do Schedule regular appointments or make regular contacts with advisor during each semester Come prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have specific concerns Complete all assignments or recommendations from your advisor Clarify personal values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities Accept responsibility for decisions Resources: ISyE homepage: http://www.isye.gatech.edu Undergraduate Resource website: http://www.gatech.edu/current-students/undergraduate Registrar homepage: http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/ Academic Calendar: http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/home/calendar.php Office of International Education: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/ DOPP: Co-op / Internship: http://www.profpractice.gatech.edu/ Rob Rogers/ Mary Fisher Undergraduate Research homepage: http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/ Dean of Students webpage: http://www.deanofstudents.gatech.edu/ Permits and Overloads (other than ISyE): http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/registration/oprequest.php Transfer credit website: http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/students/transfercredit.php Counseling center website: http://www.counseling.gatech.edu/ Students with Disabilities: http://www.adapts.gatech.edu/ Class Scheduler: www.gtschedulecreator.com Important Contacts & Pre-profession Advisors Undergraduate Research Advisor: Dr. Karen Harwell, karen.harwell@carnegie.gatech.edu, 404-385-7325 ISyE Career Specialist: Andrea Johns, Career Specialist, andrea.johns@success.gatech.edu, 404-894-1988 Undergraduate Pre-Teaching Advisor: Beth Spencer, beth.spencer@cetl.gatech.edu, 404-894-1355 Undergraduate Pre-Health Advisor: Jennifer Kimble, jennifer.kimble@carnegie.gatech.edu, 404-385-2475 Undergraduate Pre-Law Advisor: Robert Allen Pikowsky, robert.pikowsky@pubpolicy.gatech.edu, 404385-7222