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The University has five academic colleges and schools - the College of Arts and Sciences, Pompea College of Business, Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and the School of Health Sciences. Each College/School is led by an Academic Dean responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the school's academic programs. Most degree programs are offered by academic departments administered by a Department Chair.
Under the direction of the Dean, the faculty within an academic college/school make decisions that affect you: they determine which courses will be offered and when; the course content, grading standards, and requirements for the majors offered; and the advising system.
The educational efforts of the faculty are complemented by other units within the University.
In addition to classroom teaching and advising, University of New Haven faculty members fill several other roles: as researchers and consultants both inside and outside the University, advisors to student groups, and members of committees that develop educational policies or advise the administration on University matters.
When not in the classroom, faculty may be keeping up with new developments, discovering new information, or developing new methods of disseminating knowledge. Their goal is to translate these efforts into course materials and presentations that provide you with the most up-to-date education.
Your faculty advisor can help you design a program to meet your goals, select your courses, and satisfy all of your academic needs. All students have assigned faculty advisors. If you're not sure who your advisor is, or if you are looking for a new one, check with your department office.
You should meet with your advisor at least once per semester for preregistration to review your selection of courses. Your advisor approves your course choices as well as course changes made through the Add/Drop procedure.
It is the student's responsibility to select courses in accordance with prerequisites, the advisor's recommendations, the departmental plan of study (if required), and the requirements for the degree. Students needing further explanation of program requirements or course sequencing should request academic advisement. Advisement sessions are held prior to each semester. Graduate students should consult their program director.
Student Success Advisors in the Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA) are eager to work one-on-one with students to help set personal and academic goals that will contribute to their success. Success Advisors motivate students to reach their full academic potential. By working individually with one of the advisors, students can develop skills and strategies to overcome academic challenges if and when they arise. You can make an appointment to see a Success Advisor through Navigate. Please see the Navigate section in myCharger for information on downloading the Navigate app.
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