Along with your supportive faculty, your dedicated advisor walks alongside you throughout your academic journey.
Based on mutual care, respect, and accountability, we will check-in on you throughout the semester via texts, phone calls, and Zooms. Much of our outreaches are guided by weekly progress monitoring in Canvas and direct requests from you and/or faculty. We'll also be sure to reach out to celebrate your growth and achievements! (Discover who your dedicated advisor is here.)
Candidate Success Values
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Mutual Care |
We commit to fostering advising relationships with a caring, human-centered spirit. We see you, the candidate, as an individual who holds agency, talents, and a wealth of knowledge. |
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Mutual Respect |
We have a responsibility to high-quality advising, coaching, and building of candidate capacity and agency. This does not mean the advisor comes in with “all the answers” but partners with you to co-construct solutions. |
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Mutual Accountability |
We welcome accountability – e.g., being open to feedback and being responsive. We also commit to helping you hold yourself accountable in meeting your professional and academic goals. |
Check out these tips on how to leverage advising for your professional and academic success! We are here to support & strategize.
What would I discuss with my advisor?
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Your academic progress
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Creating a gameplan for success together, especially if you have fallen behind in classes
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Troubleshooting anything getting in the way of your success
(e.g., tech, time management, study skills, stress management, decision-making around coursework in the event of a health or family emergency, etc.) - A referral to see our amazingly skilled, nonjudgmental wellness coaches
How do I communicate with my advisor?
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Texts, emails, & calls are all ways to touch base with your advisor, Monday-Friday, during normal business hours; check their introductory email for their direct line!
What are some general best practices?
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Stay in touch with your advisor; send important updates. It’s a two-way street!!
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Come prepared with questions & a way to jot down notes
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Be open to having a conversation around goals, school/work balance, study habits, time management, academic progress, soft skills, and more
What will my advisor not do?
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Fully take on the responsibility of communicating with professors on behalf of candidates (happy to help you craft emails!)
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Engage in badmouthing candidates, peers, and faculty (venting is one thing & valid; gossiping is another)
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Be on call 24/7
Reach out to your dedicated advisor or email:
Reach Teachers College
Undergraduate Studies - CandidateServices@reach.edu
Graduate Studies -
Intern, MAT (CA-only), Intern@reach.edu
Induction (CA-only), Induction@reach.edu
ILA, PASC, CASC, and MEds, ila@reach.edu