(or Academic Advisor) – A faculty or academic affairs staff member with whom students meet to discuss their academic programs and career or life goals. An adviser helps students plan a course of study and makes suggestions for program planning. Students also consult their advisers with questions regarding how credits earned abroad fit with their academic plan. Faculty advisers may also teach classes and conduct academic research.
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