The BB H Academic Advisor

The BB H faculty have long recognized that the advising process is complicated and time consuming. Much of the advising activities that students need involves dealing with procedures for which the University’s regulations are very specific and which require a great deal of training and experience. The faculty have agreed that a full-time person–an Academic Advisor-- is needed in BB H to assist in the various aspects of undergraduate advising that require this specialized knowledge and experience.

Dr. Daniel Treviño, Senior Lecturer in Biobehavioral Health, is serving in the role of the BB H Academic Advisor for all undergraduate students in the BB H major. His office is room 302 East Health & Human Development Building. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Treviño call the BB H dept. office, 814-863-7256, and ask whomever answers to make an appointment for you with him.

What does this mean for you as a BB H major? It means that advising in BB H will be provided by three persons: (1) Dr. Daniel Treviño, the BB H Academic Advisor, (2) your permanently assigned BB H faculty advisor (see your AUDIT) and (3) by Dr. Frank Ahern, the Undergraduate Professor-in-Charge. Each of these persons has a different set of advising duties and responsibilities. Dr. Treviño will handle most of the routine advising questions related to academic issues. Your permanent faculty advisor will handle advising related to research opportunities and career choices. Dr. Ahern will be available to handle special problems and to assist your other advisors when needed. The following are examples of advising tasks and the appropriate sequence for contacting the BB H advisors. If you are unsure as to who should provide help, please start with Dr. Treviño, your Academic Advisor.

PLEASE NOTE: THE AVAILABILITY OF MULTIPLE ADVISORS IS TO HELP STUDENTS TO OBTAIN ADVISING HELP QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY. HOWEVER, IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COORDINATE ADVISING DECISIONS AND COMMUNICATION AMONG ALL ADVISORS.

Example Advising Tasks and Advisor Contact Sequence


Task		 Advisor Contact Sequence
Comment
Routine course planning and selection Dr. Treviño Includes advising on sequence of courses to fulfill the BB H major and General Education requirements; selection of alternate courses when scheduling problems occur; etc.
Petitions for course substitutions Dr. Treviño Includes substitutions for requirements for the major and all General Education requirements.
Drop/Add Forms Dr. Treviño Includes late drops, adding controlled courses, and taking more than 19 credits.
Changes in your permanent faculty advisor Your current advisor, your preferred new advisor; Drs. Treviño or Ahern. Faculty advisors are sometimes changed to accommodate changes in interests, research, and availability. You should discuss changing your faculty advisor with both your current and your preferred new advisor. Drs. Ahern and Treviño are both authorized to assign new advisors.
Career Advising Your permanent BB H faculty advisor; Dr. Treviño Your permanent advisor will advise and help in selecting careers, choices for post-baccalaureate education and training, advising regarding selection of professional schools, etc.; Dr. Treviño can assist in appropriate course selection and substitutions for career choices.
Post-Baccalaureate Education Your permanent BB H faculty advisor; Dr. Treviño. All of your advisors can be helpful regarding plans for post-baccalaureate education. Dr. Treviño will be helpful regarding the process and procedures for applications to graduate and professional schools. Your faculty advisor can help advise regarding the selection of schools, programs of study, and can also help with letters of recommendation. 
Audit Review for Graduation Dr. Treviño Preliminary advising for scheduling courses for the last semester prior to graduation should be made by Dr. Treviño; AUDIT reviews to confirm all graduation requirements also will be made in your final semester by Dr. Treviño.
Problem resolution Your permanent BB H advisor; Dr. Treviño; Dr. Ahern. Problems may arise from a variety of sources. You can bring your problem to any of your advisors. You may be then referred to the most appropriate person.