Integrated Advising is a vital part of the educational
mission at Hendrix College. Although students are ultimately responsible for
their academic journey to graduation, they undertake that journey with the
support of a dedicated Integrated Advising Team.
Integrated Advising Teams guide students in making
informed decisions about their academic paths and long-term goals through a pathway
Each advisee’s Integrated Advising Team consists at least
of one academic advisor and one career counselor. Academic advisors are faculty
members who counsel students on course selection, major exploration, and
academic progress, while career counselors are staff members who support
classroom success, vocational discernment, and career preparation. The work of
this coordinated team is designed to support each student’s overall growth.
Integrated Advising Teams can be tailored to fit each
student’s circumstances and may therefore include other members of the Hendrix
community – including, but not limited to, pre-professional mentors and
coaching staff – in a manner compatible with Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
Initial Integrated Advising Teams are assigned prior to
students’ arrival on campus. Once students declare a major or majors, their
academic advisor will be in their field of study. To provide continuity,
students may find it valuable to remain with the same career counselor for the
duration of their enrollment.
Integrated Advising at Hendrix is coordinated through
the Office of Advising and Academic Success, which also supports advisor
development (in conjunction with the Director of Faculty Development) and
provides resources for students in need of academic support.