Academic advising at Denmark Technical College is a continuous process starting with the student identifying a major. The purpose of academic advising is to assist students in planning and pursuing a program of study that will enable them to satisfy the requirements for an associate degree, diploma, or certificate. After a first-time freshman is admitted to a program of study, he or she is assigned an academic champion. The academic champion is responsible for providing freshmen advising, monitoring, and support to students in his or her cohort for one full semester. Continuing and transfer students will be assigned a faculty advisor. Both the academic champion and advisor will:
- Assist the student in planning and facilitating a schedule of courses that are appropriate to the program of study.
- Assist the student in making schedule changes.
- Make referrals for students in situations that require the services of other areas of Denmark Technical College.
- Maintain an individual file on the student’s progress.
- Assist the student with questions and concerns about his or her program of study and career opportunities.
- Complete and submit all materials the student needs for notification of graduation to Enrollment Services.
Advisors are required to meet with each student advisee a minimum of two times per semester. Students are allowed to change academic advisors with the approval of the division dean and the vice president for academic affairs.