FERPA (Academic Privacy) Question

NJSue
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:30:54 +0000

Missypie, I’m surprised that your son does not have an academic advisor. Advisors are usually assigned automatically to all students by the major department or, if no major has been declared, through the campus career/advising center (which often includes disability services). I would ask your son about this. He may have one and not realize the assignment. I work at a master’s level comprehensive university that offers standard, but by no means lavish, services. Every student gets assigned an advisor. That’s commonplace practice at most colleges.

I really hope that your son succeeds. I sense your frustration and I wish you and your son all the best.