Important Relationships Investing in meaningful relationships is invaluable for students and contributes to a truly transformative university experience. There are a number of relationships that are key to your student’s experience, particularly during the first year of college. Faculty and Teaching Assistants If your student has questions about class material or is struggling in a course, their first step should be to talk to their course professor or teaching assistant (TA). Faculty members and TAs offer office hours to meet with students. During that time, the professor and TA can answer questions and refer to strategies for additional support. At the beginning of each course, students will receive a course syllabus that outlines the class objectives, resources and deadlines. Ask your student to refer to their course syllabus for details about their professor’s and TA’s office hours and the best way to schedule a meeting.
Academic Advisors and Academic Associate Deans Every student is assigned an academic advisor. The academic advisor serves as a primary contact throughout your student’s time as an undergraduate student. In addition, each college has a designated assistant/associate dean who serves as a point of contact and referral for students in need of assistance in academic matters. For general information regarding academic issues, please encourage your student to reach out to their academic advisor.
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