When meeting with a CAE advisor, it is important to know and understand what they will expect from you. These expectations are listed below:
- Come prepared to each appointment with questions, interests, and materials for discussion
- Take notes during advising meetings
- Be courteous and silence cell phones during appointments
- Participate in the advising experience as an active learner, respect the collaborative process (i.e., ask questions for clarity or understanding)
- Follow through with your advisor’s recommendations or action steps and keep in touch with your advisor between appointments
- Become knowledgeable about institution and your school or college policies, procedures, requirements, and deadlines
- Reflect upon and communicate your educational, career, and life goals and be willing to explore plans
- Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions
If you’re a CAE scholar, additional requirements include:
- First-year students: Scheduling a minimum of three meetings each semester with your CAE advisor
- Second-year (sophomore) students: Scheduling a minimum of two meetings each semester with your CAE advisor
- Third-year (junior) students and beyond: Schedule at least one meeting each semester with your CAE advisor
- Reviewing and referring back to the CAE academic advising syllabus and engagement schedules