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
- Faculty Advisor Basic Training Canvas Course: The purpose of this training course is to ensure that all faculty advisors have the basic skills to navigate the Highline College advising tools in order to provide students with an informative and personalized academic advising experience
- Watermark Guide for Faculty and Staff: Watermark login and how-to guides
- ctcLink Tutorials: Screenshots for what students would see when navigating ctcLink
- Learning and Teaching Center: Resources, services, and professional development events for instructors
General Advising Resources
Tools, tips and resources to get started with advising and help students navigate Highline
- Instruction Modes: An online quick reference guide with definitions
- Highline Student Services: Includes a list of student service departments and websites
- Highline Support Center: Resources for students with housing, food, and other needs
- Referral Guide for Students in Distress: 2-page resource and referral guide to aid in assisting students
Academic Planning Tools
Tools and resources to use while assisting students with academic planning
- Highline Catalog: Provides information on academic programs, degree requirements, and other Highline policies
- Pathway Mapper (Program Maps): Sample schedules for completing Highline’s degrees
- Highline Degrees and Certificates: List of current academic programs and requirements
- Math and English Placement Guides: Student assessment and placement options for Highline College
- ctcLink Tutorial for determining Math and English placement
- Math Placement: Information to help determine appropriate math placement for program of study
- Degree Pathways: Find degrees and certificates that match student interests organized by pathway including program maps
- College Success Course (COL 101/STEM 101/HEAL 102): Information and waiver form
- Registration Dates & Deadlines: Quarterly deadlines for registration, tuition, withdrawals and drops
- Class Schedule: Quarterly class schedule
- Academic Advisement Report: Displays which classes apply toward student’s degree
- Program/Plan Update Request Form: Required form for students to change their program of study
- Transfer Resources: Resources to assist students with transfer processes
- Apply for Graduation: Deadlines and processes for students to apply for graduation
- Transcript Evaluation: Explains process for evaluation of courses and credits completed at other academic institutions
- Registration and Records: Includes policies and procedures for tasks such as name changes, obtaining transcripts, grades and credit overload