Highline College

Connect with Highline College

Faculty Advising

Home/Faculty Advising
Faculty Advising 2025-09-25T21:25:50+00:00

Faculty Advising

What is Faculty Advising?

Faculty Advising, also known as equity-competent educational planning, includes “mentoring advisees on coursework, program and/or transfer options, career plans, and graduation requirements; helping the student create an academic plan reflective of students’ academic and career goals; addressing concerns regarding academic progress; providing referrals to campus services as needed; and assisting with timely registration.” – HCEA-HC Agreement 2022-2025

Faculty advisors serve as a collaborative partner and valuable resource for students by helping to create a welcoming environment, assisting with navigating the complexities of academic planning, and providing support for those seeking balance between school and life. Therefore, intentional and proactive advising is critical for students to find success, meet academic requirements, graduate with their degree and achieve their educational goals – in a timely manner.

Types of Faculty Advising participation include:

  • 1-on-1 advising
  • In-class advising
  • Small-group advising
  • Pathway Advising days
  • Other individual work with students

For questions regarding Faculty Advising, please contact:

Liz Word
Dean, Academic Pathways & Student Learning Resources
eword@highline.edu
(206) 592-4651

Beth Carter
Director, Faculty Advising
bcarter@highline.edu

Zoe Harris
Program Manager, Academic Pathways Planning and Faculty Advising
zharris@highline.edu
(206) 592-3327

HCEA Contract (2023-2025): Faculty advising expectations (see Appendix F, pg. 123)


 

Advising Training Tools and Resources

Self-paced learning tools and resources for faculty advisors

General Advising Resources

Tools, tips and resources to get started with advising and help students navigate Highline

Academic Planning Tools

Tools and resources to use while assisting students with academic planning