Health & Human
Performance
Advising Services
A) INTRODUCTION -- Goals and Responsibilities
The goals of academic advising in Health & Human Performance
are: 1) to assist in the student's intellectual and professional/
career development, 2) to help the student sharpen decision-making
skills and 3) to provide guidance in the integration the student's
academic program with their future professional and career goals.
The adviser will assist the student in the development of an
academic program and semester-by-semester plan which not only
meets the student's career objectives but also will meet the requirements
to graduate from their chosen curriculum. It is the responsibility
of the student to know and understand the requirements for his/her
degree and to maintain a plan with their adviser to ensure all
requirements are completed according to the schedule desired by
the student.
B) ADVISER ASSIGNMENTS
Each student is assigned an adviser upon entering the department
who will work with them for the first 3-4 semesters at Iowa State.
During this time, the adviser will acquaint the student with a
variety of university facilities and support services as well
as instruct the student regarding general university policies
and procedures. Career exploration and early professional development
will also be a main focus during the first few semesters in the
department.
During the final 3-4 semesters of their academic program, most
students change advisers to get assistance in securing a career-related
field experience(internship) and to acquaint them with job search
skills and strategies as they near entry into the job market.
A student may change advisers at any time in their academic program
by placing a request with the adviser to whom they wish to change.
C) SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ADVISING OFFICES
1) Career Exploration:
** Ex Sp 255 is a 3-credit which all students complete during
their first semester in the department. This course is structured
to help the student explore the university as well as the career
options available in HHP.
** HHP Career Forums -- forums host professionals from a variety
of career fields who talk about and answer questions regarding
jobs and current market trends. Videotapes of these forums are
available for check-out in Rm 205 Forker Bldg.
** Professional and alumni contact files are available to connect
students with professionals in the field.
** Field experience files (800+ agencies) and other agency contact
information are available in Rm 201 Forker Bldg which provide
students with career and contact information.
2) Career Planning:
** Assistance with course scheduling and/or adjustments in course
sections/times is available each semester.
** Long term planning will help the student create an extended
plan for taking classes and will help the student graduate in
four years.
** Information is available regarding minors, second teaching
areas, important elective course choices to better prepare the
student for the job market.
3) Job Search/Placement Assistance:
** Ex Sp/HS 385 is a course which will assist the student in job
and field experience search techniques and the preparation of
a resume and related materials.
** Agency resource files are available with 800+ agencies on file.
A notebook of useful Web sites for job exploration is also maintained.
** A Jobs Board is maintained in the lower lounge of the Forker
Building with listings of professional opportunities and conferences
as well as full-time, part-time and summer jobs listings.
4) Other Services:
** Academic Assistance -- information on tutoring services, the
ISU Academic Success Center and other forms of ` academic support
is available through a student's adviser.
** Departmental scholarship information is available through
the Advising Offices.
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