Advising

Academic Advisors

Doane University believes in and is dedicated to assisting its students in achieving their goal of an excellent higher education. Leading through our values of Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation and Transformation we strive to provide a team of advisors who are dedicated to the student’s academic, personal, and professional success. Every Doane student is assigned an advisor based on their primary major. Your team of advisors will include a general advisor and a faculty advisor. This team will work closely with the student to provide the best overall support and discipline-specific expertise.

Team approach

Each student will be assigned at minimum two (2) advisors.

A general advisor (full-time) who works with the student and the faculty member to determine an academic plan to graduation, is up-to-date- on University policy and procedure regarding course registration and offerings.  The general advisor is responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Providing answers to questions on procedure, policy, etc. (or help finding the answers).
2. Helping the student problem solve.
3. Providing academic advice.
4. Helping the student in deciding/selecting a major.
5. Providing information on career and involvement resources.
6. Helping facilitate the student’s interaction with the administration.
7. Working with the student on tasks such as officially declaring a major, naming the catalog of record, etc.), building a schedule during enrollment time periods.
8. Work with the Academic Success/Support Center regarding student’s probation and recovery plans.
9. Working with the students to develop an accurate plan to graduation record. Reviewing and confirming with the student that all degree requirements are met. Faculty advisors, student advising guides, and the degree audits generated by the Registrar’s Office help students monitor their progress toward graduation.

A faculty advisor who works with the student to determine appropriate course plans for the primary major and career interests. The First Year Liberal Arts (LAR) seminar instructor will serve as the initial faculty advisor until a faculty member in the discipline-specific area is identified.  The faculty advisor is responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Helping the student in deciding/selecting a major.
2. Providing academic advice on course selection in the major area.
3. Approving the plan to graduation and course selections prepared by the student with the general advisor.
4. Helping the student in understanding other major, minor or program interests that will complement the primary program or student’s career interest.
5. Providing information on careers and opportunities in the advisor’s discipline.
6. Helping facilitate the student’s interaction with the administration.

*These responsibilities are based on the National Academic Advising Association guidelines. Students may receive supplemental advising from the wide range of resources available.

The additional resources available to students are (but not limited to) the Academic Success Center, Career 2 College/Career Services and Leadership Offices, the Writing Center and Registrar’s Office. Students are encouraged to contact the Academic Affairs Office with questions and concerns about advising and other issues related to their success at Doane.

These students were on the Fall 2023 Dean's List and these are their "Student Stories" filled with Tips and Tricks on how to get on the Deans list as well as some of what they do on and around campus.  These will update with different students weekly! Check in to see who's next!

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My name is Anna Beckett and I am from McClave, Colorado. I am currently a sophomore working in the Sports Information Department and was involved with Women’s Basketball the past two years. One of the biggest influences on my decision to pick Doane was their science program and the small town feeling of the campus. It was refreshing to still be able to get the small town, big community feeling hundreds of miles away. I am currently majoring in Biology with a General Emphasis hoping to go to Vet school after graduation. I would say one of the best pieces of advice for getting good grades is attendance. It is hard to understand difficult material when you are trying to teach yourself. Quizlet and just reading over class material after classes have been my biggest tools for studying. Repetition of seeing the material and being familiar with it is extremely helpful when you begin studying for an exam. Time management has also been a huge factor for me and keeping good grades. There is a fine line between social life, life responsibilities, and classes and figuring out what works best for you makes a huge difference. One of my favorite things about Doane is how welcoming and easy it is to fit in on campus. It is hard to go out on campus without seeing someone you know so you never feel like you are on your own. The professors are also great about working with your schedule and have a genuine passion for their profession. I have made so many unforgettable memories and met amazing people throughout my time here and I can not wait to continue doing so.