1.1.3 Role of the Faculty Connect Guide
Each student will also be assigned to a faculty member, known as their “Faculty Connect Guide”, whom they will meet at orientation prior to the start of classes in the first semester. Each faculty member will have approximately 4 to 6 students assigned for this purpose each fall. The role of the faculty connect guide is different from the general academic advisor mentioned in section 1.1.2.
The faculty connect guide will contact the student early in the semester to schedule a face-to-face meeting with a small group of students. After that first meeting, students may contact their faculty connect guide at any time to schedule individual (or small group) meetings to focus on their individual or group needs.
In general, the role of the faculty connect guide program is to:
- Offer students guidance from the Faculty Guide and a peer group during the graduate program
- Invite students to develop a closer relationship with a faculty member who will, in turn, provide them with a wealth of information gained from their own experiences.
- Give students an added sense of connectivity to the CSD Department.
The faculty connect guide is available to:
- Have fun conversations about the world of speech-language pathology, including SLP practice patterns, work settings and students’ personal career goals.
- Connect students with support professionals who can help them achieve academic success and personal well-being.
- Assist students with understanding the Institute’s culture, policies and procedures.
- Discuss individual interests as they relate to the CSD Curriculum, Concentrations and Thesis opportunities.
- Guide students on the CSD Master’s Degree including: Degree requirements, NSSLHA Student group, ASHA, etc.