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General Overview

The Department of Special Education has an "open door" advising policy. There is always someone to talk to who has knowledge regarding University, College, and Department requirements. More importantly, there is always someone to listen to your concerns.

The advising structure for the Department of Special Education consists of three tiers which include a full-time program coordinator, peer advisors, and faculty advisors.  The three components of this advising system are discussed below.

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Program Coordinator Roles

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provide information on Special Education program options
red arrow orient new students
red arrow provides initial advising to students
red arrow supervise and coordinate peer advising program
red arrow monitor and track student progress
red arrow assist students experiencing academic difficulty
red arrow handle faculty advisor referrals
red arrow provide referrals to support services on campus

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Peer Advisors Roles

red arrow advise students with regard to University, college and department policies, procedures, and programs
red arrow provide students with information on academic requirements of the Special Education program
red arrow assist students in planning their academic program
red arrow handle course registration and scheduling
red arrow develop the department service projects

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Faculty Advisor Roles

red arrow provide in-depth career advising
red arrow serve as resources regarding research in the field
red arrow handle unusual advising concerns

Interested in being a peer advisor? Stop by the Advising Office in room 1235 of the Benjamin Building or call Dr. Dawn Molloy at 301-405-6485

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