As an Academic Adviser, your focus is on supporting the overall development of your advisees but, from time to time, you will come across questions on, say, career direction or job opportunities. Or you may hear of personal or practical problems that may require the involvement of other units in the academic guidance network. On some occasions, it may be possible for you to work with your advisee to identify where you need to refer on to. At other times, you may feel that exploration of an emerging question or problem requires more time and you will decide to refer your advisee to one of your Faculty Student Support Co-ordinators for an extended conversation, having explained why you are doing so.
A note on equality and diversity
You will be working with a diverse range of students, and have a key role in promoting equality. In the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we declare our objectives, which include: treating all individuals with dignity and respect; ensuring that opportunities for learning are made available on a non-discriminatory basis and that we provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The Equality Act 2010 protects people against unfair treatment on the grounds of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion and Belief (including lack of belief), Sex and Sexual Orientation.