WWU / Fairhaven College of Interdiscipinary Studies
Advising
Faculty as advisors
The role of the faculty advisor is to mentor, advise, question, recommend resources, and ultimately, oversee and approve the student's satisfaction of degree requirements for graduation. The faculty advisor is a useful resource for facilitating connections for students with other departments and classes on campus; the advisor can also be an influential and important advocate for students seeking internships, study abroad recommendations, exceptions to policies, and graduate school information and references. Faculty advisors review each student's writing portfolio, facilitate student transition conferences, and are essential mentors in supporting the development of the student interdisciplinary concentrations.
Advising Coordinator
A professional Advising Coordinator oversees the complex system of advising at Fairhaven. This person advises new students regarding credit evaluation, degree planning, graduation processes, narrative assessment, and programs and services in the community outside the college. The Advising Coordinator regularly reviews the academic progress of each Fairhaven student and works with faculty advisors, support personnel, and students to promote retention and satisfactory academic progress.
Contact:
Jackie McClure
Advising Coordinator
Fairhaven College, Room 348
(360) 650-3682
Jackie.McClure@wwu.edu
Peer Mentors
Our Peer Mentors are current Fairhaven College students who help welcome and acclimate new students to the college. more
