Role of the Coordinator of Admissions and Academic Advising
(As at February 18, 2006)
The Coordinator of Admissions and Academic Advising is appointed by the director.
In consultation with the director or associate director the Coordinator of Admissions and Academic Advising:
- evaluates all applications for admission
- adjudicates transfer credit from other institutions
- conducts initial interviews and orientations with new students for as necessary
- maintains correspondence relating to graduate students
- approves applications for Admission to Candidacy
- serves as liaison between SLIS and University admissions and enrollment officers
- organizes and conducts periodic advising meetings with faculty
- is available for general advising of students enrolled in the graduate program
- consults with students’ assigned School advisors when questions/controversy arise concerning course substitutions
- monitors quality and efficiency of advising program and recommends periodic means to upgrade
- coordinates and administers all student appeals related to the School regarding, e.g., grades, equity and diversity, harassment, disability support [See Student Appeals.]
- coordinates and administers all student requests for reinstatement from academic probation
- prepares notice of satisfactory completion of the culminating experience
- ensures that graduate records and files are maintained
- provides support to the Student Admissions and Adjudication Committee.
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