faculty-handbook-graduate-advisor

The Graduate Advisor is appointed by the director.

In consultation with the director or associate director the Graduate Advisor:

• adjudicates transfer credit from other institutions
• conducts  interviews  with potential students as necessary
• maintains correspondence relating to graduate students
• approves applications for Admission to Candidacy
• serves as liaison between iSchool and University admissions and enrollment officers
• responds to advising questions from faculty
• is available for general advising of students enrolled in the graduate program
• 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.]

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