Adviser of Studies[1] Remit and Role
The following are essential in supporting students in their degree programme:
- Acknowledging and upholding the University of Glasgow Principles for the Provision of Advice and Information to Students.
- Developing, maintaining and enhancing the knowledge, skills and practice relevant to the role, by engaging with:
- centrally provided training, workshops and seminars;
- College, school or service specific events and activities in or outwith the University;
- guidance and advice from experienced colleagues;
- opportunities for sharing good practice.
- Keeping abreast of and abiding by University policies, procedures and codes of practice.
- Providing explicit information to students about your availability and how you may be contacted.
- Encouraging face-to-face meetings at least twice a year and being available for additional student contact.
- Providing support, information and impartial advice to students in relation to curriculum choice, where available, and academic progress.
- Providing pastoral support to students by:
- listening to students;
- knowing where support is to be found: MyGlasgow Students; Dumfries Campus; SRC Student Advice;
- signposting students to specialist support and advice for specific issues.
- Responding to concerns regarding attendance or other issues from staff within the framework of University policy.
- Documenting all advising contacts (see Checklist for compliance with GDPA for Advisers of Studies).
- Liaising with course organisers and other staff re students’ progress where necessary and providing documentation required for progress committees.
- Liaising with the wider support network within the College and the University.
- Informing relevant individuals of decisions and advice of a non-confidential nature.
- Attending team meetings.
- To assist with Open Days and Applicant Visit events as well as informal applicant visits arranged by External Relations;
- Encouraging and reminding students, where appropriate, to engage with Personal Development Planning (PDP) such as Graduate Attributes and Student Alumni;
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[1] In the College of MVLS, Advisers of Studies are referred to as Mentors.